ghd Heat Protect Spray
ghd GHD Heat Protect Spray lists 27 ingredients on its label, 25 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
- Gluconolactone
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Parfum
- Sodium Benzoate
- Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer
- Bis-Isobutyl Peg/Ppg-20/35/Amodimethicone Copolymer
- Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
- Panthenol
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Polysorbate 80
- Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
- Butylene Glycol
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
- Phenoxyethanol
- Calcium Gluconate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Glycerin
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Citral
- Citronellol
- Coumarin
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Limonene
- Linalool
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains parabensContains animal-derivedContains siliconesContains essential oils
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- CHELATING
- Gluconolactone
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- FRAGRANCE
- Parfum
- ANTICORROSIVE
- Sodium Benzoate
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
- ANTISTATIC
- Panthenol
- BUFFERING
- Sodium Hydroxide
Other ingredients
Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate CopolymerBis-Isobutyl Peg/Ppg-20/35/Amodimethicone CopolymerPolysorbate 80Thermus Thermophillus FermentButylene GlycolTetrasodium EDTAHydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl SilanetriolPhenoxyethanolCalcium GluconatePotassium SorbateGlycerinBenzyl SalicylateCitralCitronellolCoumarinHexyl CinnamalLimoneneLinaloolAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Gluconolactone | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 1 | Green |
| PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 2 | Green |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Bis-Isobutyl Peg/Ppg-20/35/Amodimethicone Copolymer | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Cetyl Ethylhexanoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Polysorbate 80 | DENATURANT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Thermus Thermophillus Ferment | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tetrasodium EDTA | CHELATING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Calcium Gluconate | CHELATING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Coumarin | PERFUMING · 限制 III/77 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/90 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Gluconolactone
- Multifunctional agent for chelation and permeation; acidic, may irritate at high levels, buffer recommended.
- PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
- Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer
- Not decoded yet
- Bis-Isobutyl Peg/Ppg-20/35/Amodimethicone Copolymer
- Not decoded yet
- Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
- Synthetic oil providing slip; large molecule, low penetration, non-comedogenic, suitable for dry or rough skin.
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Polysorbate 80
- Non-ionic emulsifier and solubilizer; watch for interaction with parabens
- Thermus Thermophillus Ferment
- Probiotic ferment with humectant properties; use as a low-level skin conditioning agent
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
- Hydrolyzed wheat protein and silane derivative; provides conditioning, assess wheat allergy
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Calcium Gluconate
- Chelator and conditioner, improves stability; water-soluble calcium source
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.
- Citronellol
- Citronellol 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
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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