acure Wave & Curl Colour Wellness 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. Water
2. Cetearyl Alcohol
3. Glycerin
4. Behentrimonium Chloride
5. Stearalkonium Chloride
6. Cetearyl Glucoside
7. Glyceryl Stearate
8. Panthenol
9. Tocopherol
10. Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil
11. Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
12. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil*
13. Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract*
14. Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract*
15. Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract*
16. Rosa Canina Fruit Extract*
17. Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*
18. Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract*
19. Punica Granatum Extract*
20. Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter
21. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
22. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil
23. Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
24. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
25. Persea Gratissima Oil
26. Jasminum Officinale Oil
27. Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil
28. Pelargonium Graveolens Oil
29. Borago Officinalis Seed Oil
30. Arginine
31. Lactic Acid
32. Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
33. Cetyl Alcohol
34. Sorbitan Olivate
35. Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
36. Ethylhexylglycerin
37. Phenethyl Alcohol
38. Sodium Hydroxide

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetearyl AlcoholGlyceryl Stearate

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTISTATIC

Behentrimonium ChlorideStearalkonium ChloridePanthenol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Cetearyl Glucoside

Other ingredients

TocopherolTanacetum Annuum Flower OilHelianthus Annuus Seed ExtractArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil*Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract*Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract*Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract*Rosa Canina Fruit Extract*Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract*Punica Granatum Extract*Theobroma Cacao Seed ButterCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel OilCitrus Nobilis Peel OilHelianthus Annuus Seed OilPersea Gratissima OilJasminum Officinale OilAniba Rosodora Wood OilPelargonium Graveolens OilBorago Officinalis Seed OilArginineLactic AcidGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideCetyl AlcoholSorbitan OlivateHydroxypropyl MethylcelluloseEthylhexylglycerinPhenethyl AlcoholSodium Hydroxide

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Ingredients explained

Water

Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth

Cetearyl Alcohol

Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Behentrimonium Chloride

Cationic conditioner and preservative; used within restricted limits, high doses may irritate.

Stearalkonium Chloride

Cationic conditioner for antistatix; restricted, check compliance and compatibility.

Cetearyl Glucoside

Gentle non-ionic sugar-based emulsifier for low-irritation formulas; often co-blended

Glyceryl Stearate

Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification

Panthenol

Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Tanacetum Annuum Flower Oil

Tansy flower oil for fragrance and skin conditioning; potential allergens require concentration control

Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract

Sunflower seed extract; flavonoids and oleic acid, 0.5–5%; antioxidant repair, match phase, low allergenicity

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil*

Argania spinosa kernel oil (argan oil) with oleic acid and vitamin E; emollient and antioxidant use in oil phase.

Rubus Fruticosus Fruit Extract*

Not decoded yet

Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract*

Chamomilla recutita extract; chamomile, 0.1–1%; soothing anti-inflammatory; caution for ragweed allergies; water phase

Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract*

Not decoded yet

Rosa Canina Fruit Extract*

Vitamin C rich antioxidant; highly acidic, adjust system pH

Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract*

Calendula flower extract traditionally used for soothing and anti-inflammatory effects; formulations vary with oil-based or anhydrous extracts.

Aspalathus Linearis Leaf Extract*

Not decoded yet

Punica Granatum Extract*

Not decoded yet

Theobroma Cacao Seed Butter

Heavy, occlusive plant butter; medium comedogenic rating, avoid on oily skin.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil

Essential oil for fragrance and astringency; contains allergens like linalool, limited by III/350

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Peel Oil

Sweet orange peel essential oil, citrus aroma; photosensitive, be careful in daytime; irritating at high levels.

Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil

Citrus essential oil; photosensitizing furanocoumarins present, limit daytime use; EU 26 allergen.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Persea Gratissima Oil

Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.

Jasminum Officinale Oil

Jasmine oil containing potent allergens (e.g., jasmine lactone); EU 26 allergen requiring mandatory labeling; high sensitization risk.

Aniba Rosodora Wood Oil

Rosewood essential oil, woody base; high allergenicity, label per EU requirements, avoid for sensitive skin

Pelargonium Graveolens Oil

Pelargonium graveolens oil containing citronellol and geraniol; used as perfuming agent, contains labeled allergens requiring compliance checks.

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

Gamma-linolenic acid (GLA) rich oil; excellent for repair but prone to oxidation, requires antioxidants

Arginine

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

Lactic Acid

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

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Sorbitan Olivate

O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose

High polymer for thickening and film formation; water-soluble, used in physical sunscreens or gels, tacky at high levels

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Phenethyl Alcohol

Alcohol with preservative and fragrance properties; 0.5-1%, floral scent, can replace some preservatives

Sodium Hydroxide

Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care

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