curlsmith Curl Quenching Conditioning Wash
curlsmith Curlsmith Curl Quenching Conditioning Wash lists 31 ingredients on its label, 31 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.
- Water
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
- Cetyl Esters
- Behentrimonium Chloride
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Fragrance
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
- Piper Nigrum Seed Extract
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Glycerin
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Panthenol
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Glyceryl Undecylenate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Sodium Chloride
- Citric Acid
- Disodium EDTA
- Limonene
- Linalool
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains mineral oil
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl AlcoholCetyl Esters
- BULKING
- Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
- ANTISTATIC
- Behentrimonium ChlorideCocamidopropyl Betaine
- 矫味剂
- Fragrance
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Other ingredients
Selaginella Lepidophylla ExtractCocos Nucifera OilCarapa Guaianensis Seed OilPersea Gratissima OilSalvia Officinalis Leaf ExtractOcimum Basilicum Leaf ExtractPiper Nigrum Seed ExtractAloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractHelianthus Annuus Seed OilGlycerinGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChloridePanthenolGlyceryl CaprylateGlyceryl UndecylenatePotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateSodium HydroxideSodium ChlorideCitric AcidDisodium EDTALimoneneLinalool
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate | BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cetyl Esters | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Behentrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Cocamidopropyl Betaine | ANTISTATIC, CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocos Nucifera Oil | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 4 | Green |
| Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil | DENATURANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Persea Gratissima Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, CLEANSING, ORAL CARE, SKIN CONDITIONING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Piper Nigrum Seed Extract | REFRESHING, TONIC | 1 · – | Green |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract | ANTIMICROBIAL, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Panthenol | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Caprylate | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Undecylenate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Disodium EDTA | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
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
- Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate
- Thickener and bulking agent for creams; 1-5%, avoid cationic systems
- Cetyl Esters
- Blended cetyl esters used as emollient skin conditioning agents to provide softness and occlusion.
- Behentrimonium Chloride
- Cationic conditioner and preservative; used within restricted limits, high doses may irritate.
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Cocamidopropyl betaine; zwitterionic co-surfactant reducing irritation and boosting foam, common in mild cleansers.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.
- Selaginella Lepidophylla Extract
- Extraction of Selaginella; diterpenoid esters for antioxidant care, trace additive
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.
- Carapa Guaianensis Seed Oil
- Carapa guaijensis seed oil, hard vegetable oil for conditioning and deodorizing; waxy, rich feel.
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.
- Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Herbal extract for seborrhea control, antibacterial action, and oral care; high levels may irritate sensitive skin.
- Ocimum Basilicum Leaf Extract
- Basil leaf extract; contains linalool, antioxidant; potential allergen, limit concentration
- Piper Nigrum Seed Extract
- Pepper seed extract for refreshment and tonic effects. Contains piperine-class compounds; high levels may cause tingering; caution for sensitive skin.
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
- Natural humectant and soother with high water activity; requires preservative system, generally well-tolerated
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
- Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Cationic guar derivative for antistatic, film-forming, viscosity control; common in hair/skin conditioning
- Panthenol
- Panthenol (vitamin B5) at 1–5%; moisturizing and reparative, supports barrier recovery
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.
- Glyceryl Undecylenate
- Light ester emollient with silk-like, spreadable feel; common carrier for UV filters, good silicone compatibility
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soaps
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Disodium EDTA
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution 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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