kerastase Nutritive Lait Vital
kerastase Kerastase Nutritive Lait Vital lists 30 ingredients on its label, 26 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
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.
- Aqua/Water
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Glycerin
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Stearalkonium Chloride
- Ceteareth-33
- Octyldodecanol
- Hydroxypropyl Guar
- Amodimethicone
- Alcohol
- Sodium PCA
- Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- Chlorhexidine Digluconate
- Linalool
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Citronellol
- Trideceth-6
- Glyceryl Linoleate
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Geraniol
- Coumarin
- Safflower Glucoside
- Glyceryl Oleate
- Citric Acid
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Iris Florentina/Iris Florentina Root Extract
- Glyceryl Linolenate
- Parfum/Fragrance
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Formulation view Hair milk with cationic conditioning agents and hydroxypropyl guar for thickening. Includes amodimethicone for anti-static and various botanicals. Contains alcohol for solubility. Preserved with chlorhexidine digluconate; formulators note residue and compatibility.
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl AlcoholCetyl AlcoholOctyldodecanol
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- ANTISTATIC
- Stearalkonium ChlorideHydroxypropyl GuarAmodimethicone
Other ingredients
Ceteareth-33AlcoholSodium PCAHydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat ProteinChlorhexidine DigluconateLinaloolBenzyl AlcoholHydroxycitronellalHexyl CinnamalCitronellolTrideceth-6Glyceryl LinoleateAlpha-Isomethyl IononeGeraniolCoumarinSafflower GlucosideGlyceryl OleateCitric AcidCetrimonium ChlorideIris Florentina/Iris Florentina Root ExtractGlyceryl LinolenateParfum/Fragrance
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 1 | Green |
| Stearalkonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, PRESERVATIVE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/65 V/54 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ceteareth-33 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Octyldodecanol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Guar | ANTISTATIC, BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Amodimethicone | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Alcohol | ANTIFOAMING, ANTIMICROBIAL, ASTRINGENT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium PCA | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | – · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Chlorhexidine Digluconate | ANTIMICROBIAL, ORAL CARE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/42 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hydroxycitronellal | 附录 III · 最高浓度 (b) 1,0 % · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Trideceth-6 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glyceryl Linoleate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/90 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Geraniol | TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/78 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Coumarin | PERFUMING · 限制 III/77 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Safflower Glucoside | HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Oleate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, PERFUMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Cetrimonium Chloride | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Iris Florentina/Iris Florentina Root Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Glyceryl Linolenate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | – · 0 | Green |
| Parfum/Fragrance | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua/Water
- Solvent, formulation base; requires preservation, pure water is microbially prone.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Cetyl Alcohol
- Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.
- Stearalkonium Chloride
- Cationic conditioner for antistatix; restricted, check compliance and compatibility.
- Ceteareth-33
- Not decoded yet
- Octyldodecanol
- Light emollient/emulsifier at 1-5%; low comedogenic, non-greasy feel, broadly compatible, sensitive-skin friendly.
- Hydroxypropyl Guar
- Modified guar gum; multifunctional thickener/stabilizer, water-soluble, sensitive to electrolytes/pH.
- Amodimethicone
- Amino silicone for hair conditioning/antistatic; cationic, conflicts with anionic surfactants
- Alcohol
- Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.
- Sodium PCA
- Sodium PCA, NMF component, 1-10% humectant; salty/tacky at high levels.
- Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- Not decoded yet
- Chlorhexidine Digluconate
- Antimicrobial agent often in oral care or antiseptics; residual odor noted; long-term use may cause resistance or sensitivity.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Trideceth-6
- Not decoded yet
- Glyceryl Linoleate
- Glyceryl linoleate; emulsifier and emollient; oxidation-prone, requires antioxidants
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.
- Geraniol
- Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Coumarin
- Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products
- Safflower Glucoside
- Nonionic surfactant for hair conditioning; improves slip and shine in rinse-off formulas; check cationic compatibility.
- Glyceryl Oleate
- Glyceride-based emulsifier and emolient with mild perfuming properties.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Cationic surfactant/preservative for conditioning; irritating at high levels, restricted use
- Iris Florentina/Iris Florentina Root Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Glyceryl Linolenate
- Emollient/moisturizer; potential allergen, caution in sensitive skin
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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