stemm Black Fulvic Conditioner

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Aqua
2. Cetyl Alcohol
3. Stearyl Alcohol
4. Lactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract
5. Butylene Glycol
6. Caffeine
7. Dimethyl Sulfone
8. Polysorbate 60
9. Xanthan Gum
10. Fulvic Acid
11. Humic Acid
12. Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate
13. Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
14. Creatine Monohydrate
15. Panthenyl Ethyl Ether
16. Biotin
17. Acetyl Cysteine
18. Acetyl Methionine
19. Inositol
20. Arginine
21. Aspartic Acid
22. Glycine
23. Alanine
24. Serine
25. Valine
26. Isoleucine
27. Proline
28. Threonine
29. Histidine
30. Phenylalanine
31. Sodium Pca
32. Pca
33. Sodium Lactate
34. Lactic Acid
35. Lactose
36. Urea
37. Milk Protein
38. Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
39. Coffea Arabica Seed Extract
40. Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract
41. Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract
42. Phospholipids
43. Lecithin
44. Disodium Phosphate
45. Citric Acid
46. Sodium Citrate
47. Diethyl Phthalate
48. Alcohol Denatured
49. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
50. Sodium Benzoate
51. Phenoxyethanol
52. Chlorphenesin

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains fragranceContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains alcohol

Formulation view Silicone-based conditioner with cetyl alcohol viscosity control, cationic hyaluronic acid, and amino acids. Includes DMS for enhanced penetration. Smooth texture, ideal for dry or damaged hair. Factory note: Precise adjustment is needed for cationic polymers and silicones to prevent flocculation; the volatile odor of DMS requires careful masking with fragrances.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

AquaDimethyl Sulfone

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl AlcoholStearyl Alcohol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Lactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment ExtractCaffeine

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polysorbate 60

Other ingredients

Xanthan GumFulvic AcidHumic AcidHydroxypropyltrimonium HyaluronateTrigonella Foenum-Graecum Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideCreatine MonohydratePanthenyl Ethyl EtherBiotinAcetyl CysteineAcetyl MethionineInositolArginineAspartic AcidGlycineAlanineSerineValineIsoleucineProlineThreonineHistidinePhenylalanineSodium PcaPcaSodium LactateLactic AcidLactoseUreaMilk ProteinHydrolyzed Wheat ProteinCoffea Arabica Seed ExtractOriganum Vulgare Leaf ExtractBarosma Betulina Leaf ExtractPhospholipidsLecithinDisodium PhosphateCitric AcidSodium CitrateDiethyl PhthalateAlcohol DenaturedLeuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateSodium BenzoatePhenoxyethanolChlorphenesin

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

Stearyl Alcohol

Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.

Lactobacillus/Eriodictyon Californicum Ferment Extract

Ferment extract for antioxidant and repair benefits; verify active stability

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Dimethyl Sulfone

Dimethyl sulfoxide, strong penetrant and solvent; volatile odor, concentration control needed

Polysorbate 60

Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer for O/W or W/O stability; may cause mild stinging on sensitive skin, typically 1-5%.

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Fulvic Acid

Not decoded yet

Humic Acid

Not decoded yet

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hyaluronate

Cationic hyaluronic acid, 0.1–1%; water-soluble thickener and conditioning agent.

Trigonella Foenum-Graecum Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Not decoded yet

Creatine Monohydrate

Not decoded yet

Panthenyl Ethyl Ether

Hair conditioning agent with antistatic properties, common in hair care

Biotin

Vitamin B7 nutrient claimant; topical effect limited, use at 1-20 ppm.

Acetyl Cysteine

Cysteine derivative antioxidant and conditioner; check pH and metal ion compatibility.

Acetyl Methionine

Acetyl methionine; skin conditioning and nutritional support; typically low concentration, check compatibility

Inositol

Humectant at 0.5–2%; gentle moisturizing, suitable for sensitive skin

Arginine

Arginine for moisturizing/conditioning; amino acid, high biocompatibility, often used in blends.

Aspartic Acid

Amino acid humectant and conditioner, common in rinse-off products; low levels mild, high levels may shift pH

Glycine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; small molecule, low irritation.

Alanine

Amino acid for antistatic and conditioning; low irritation, slight salty taste at high levels

Serine

Humectant amino acid, 1–3%; high water solubility, compatible with sensitive skin.

Valine

Amino acid humectant, common in amino acid cleansers and sprays; mild, suitable for all skin types

Isoleucine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning and antistatic purposes; often blended; check taste if high.

Proline

Proline, amino-acid humectant; boosts stratum corneum hydration, stable at pH 4-5.

Threonine

Threonine, essential amino acid for hair/skin; blended with other AAs for balance.

Histidine

Amino acid humectant and antistatic agent; pH-dependent behavior, consider buffering in formulation.

Phenylalanine

Amino acid for hair and skin conditioning; usually part of a blend, no significant standalone efficacy data

Sodium Pca

Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.

Pca

Proline carboxylic acid, NMF component; humectant, generally low irritation but may sensitise.

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Lactic Acid

AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.

Lactose

Low-irritant humectant and skin conditioner, common in gentle formulations.

Urea

Potent humectant and keratolytic, >10% has exfoliating effect; stinging sensation at high levels, sensitive skin caution

Milk Protein

Not decoded yet

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Hydrolyzed protein for hair and skin conditioning; potential allergen, use low levels in sensitive products

Coffea Arabica Seed Extract

Coffee extract for skin conditioning/antioxidants; contains caffeine, watch sensitivity.

Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract

Oregano extract with antimicrobial properties; high doses may irritate.

Barosma Betulina Leaf Extract

Barosma betulina leaf extract, botanical soother and fragrance

Phospholipids

Biomimetic repair and emollient, mimics skin lipids; typically processed at low temps, may be sticky at high levels

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Disodium Phosphate

Phosphate buffer for pH adjustment and preservation; water-soluble; high levels may irritate mucous membranes.

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Sodium Citrate

Sodium citrate for buffering and chelating; adjust pH, careful with strong acid reactions.

Diethyl Phthalate

Not decoded yet

Alcohol Denatured

Denatured alcohol for solvency and penetration; causes dryness, use caution in sensitive skin.

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Bio-fermented filtrate for antimicrobial and anti-dandruff effects; assess individual variability, avoid in known allergy.

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

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