ouai wave spray ingredients list

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. Isobutylene/Ethylmaleimide/Hydroxyethylmaleimide Copolymer
3. PPG-5-CETETH-20
4. Polysorbate 20
5. Propanediol
6. Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum
7. Cocos Nucifera Water
8. Glycerin
9. Panthenol
10. Phyllostachis Bambusoides Juice
11. Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract
12. Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
13. Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract
14. Nasturtium Officinale Extract
15. Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
16. Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract
17. Oryza Sativa Extract
18. Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract
19. Pisum Sativum Extract
20. Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin
21. Hydrolyzed rice protein
22. Oryza sativa
23. Hydrolyzed corn protein
24. Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein
25. Arginine
26. Alanine
27. Glycine
28. Serine
29. Valine
30. Isoleucine
31. Histidine
32. Phenylalanine
33. Proline
34. Threonine
35. Phytic acid
36. Aspartic acid
37. Zea mays starch
38. PCA
39. Sodium polystyrene sulfonate
40. Cystine Bis-PG-Propyl Silanetriol
41. Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol
42. Ethylhexylglycerin
43. Sodium PCA
44. Sodium Lactate
45. Fragrance
46. Polysilicone-15
47. Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate
48. Pentylene Glycol
49. Disodium EDTA
50. Aminomethyl propanol
51. BHT
52. Caprylyl Glycol
53. Phenoxyethanol
54. Chlorphenesin
55. Potassium Sorbate
56. Sodium Benzoate
57. Alpha-isomethyl ionone
58. Limonene
59. Geraniol
60. Hydroxycitronellal
61. Linalool
62. Citronellol
63. Blue 1
64. Red 33
65. Yellow 5
66. CI15985

Highlights

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

Key ingredients

ANTIPLAQUE

Water

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polysorbate 20

SOLVENT

Propanediol

EMULSION STABILISING

Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum

FRAGRANCE

Cocos Nucifera Water

DENATURANT

Glycerin

ANTISTATIC

Panthenol

保湿剂

Phyllostachis Bambusoides Juice

Other ingredients

Isobutylene/Ethylmaleimide/Hydroxyethylmaleimide CopolymerPPG-5-CETETH-20Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus ExtractDaucus Carota Sativa Root ExtractJasminum Officinale Flower ExtractNasturtium Officinale ExtractZingiber Officinale Root ExtractAmaranthus Caudatus Seed ExtractOryza Sativa ExtractHydrolyzed Linseed ExtractPisum Sativum ExtractLaurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed KeratinHydrolyzed rice proteinOryza sativaHydrolyzed corn proteinHydrolyzed Yeast ProteinArginineAlanineGlycineSerineValineIsoleucineHistidinePhenylalanineProlineThreoninePhytic acidAspartic acidZea mays starchPCASodium polystyrene sulfonateCystine Bis-PG-Propyl SilanetriolHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl SilanetriolEthylhexylglycerinSodium PCASodium LactateFragrancePolysilicone-15Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltratePentylene GlycolDisodium EDTAAminomethyl propanolBHTCaprylyl GlycolPhenoxyethanolChlorphenesinPotassium SorbateSodium BenzoateAlpha-isomethyl iononeLimoneneGeraniolHydroxycitronellalLinaloolCitronellolBlue 1Red 33Yellow 5CI15985

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Ingredients explained

Water

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

Isobutylene/Ethylmaleimide/Hydroxyethylmaleimide Copolymer

Not decoded yet

PPG-5-CETETH-20

Not decoded yet

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Tamarindus Indica Seed Gum

Tamarind gum for emulsification & thickening; tacky at high levels

Cocos Nucifera Water

Coconut water/base; acts as solvent and fragrance component, contains sugars requiring preservatives.

Glycerin

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

Panthenol

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

Phyllostachis Bambusoides Juice

Bamboo juice, natural humectant; contains polyphenols, check preservative stability.

Hydrolyzed Hibiscus Esculentus Extract

Hydrolyzed mucilage proteins acting as a gentle skin conditioner and humectant.

Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract

Carrot root extract with carotenoids; skin conditioning, low photosensitivity, may stain.

Jasminum Officinale Flower Extract

Jasmine flower extract for fragrance and conditioning; contains allergens, restricted in leave-on products under EU regulations, label required.

Nasturtium Officinale Extract

Watercress extract, antioxidant and conditioning; 1–2% typical, fragrance allergens

Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Root extract for scent and toning; may irritate compromised skin.

Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract

Amaranthus caudatus seed extract, skin conditioner; plant extract, focus on extract concentration and allergen screening.

Oryza Sativa Extract

Physical exfoliant and absorbent powder for cleansing and texture; abrasive particles, avoid high frequency on sensitive or compromised skin

Hydrolyzed Linseed Extract

Hydrolyzed flaxseed extract rich in omega fatty acids; low MW, light feel, monitor oxidative stability

Pisum Sativum Extract

Pea extract, protein/antioxidant; skin protecting/conditioning, water-soluble, watch stability in acidic/enzymatic systems.

Laurdimonium Hydroxypropyl Hydrolyzed Keratin

Cationic conditioner with hydrolyzed keratin for antistatic and smoothing; typically used in leave-on hair/skin care.

Hydrolyzed rice protein

Rice protein; water-soluble small MM; antistatic, humectant, gloss for hair, no pub data

Oryza sativa

Rice starch, used for hair conditioning and thickening; adds slip and manageability to hair products.

Hydrolyzed corn protein

Hydrolysed corn protein conditioner at 1–10%; small peptides, prone to browning, chelators recommended

Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein

Hydrolyzed protein for moisture, anti-static, and barrier repair.

Arginine

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

Alanine

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

Glycine

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

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.

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

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.

Phytic acid

Natural chelator for formula stability; acidic, may shift pH at high levels.

Aspartic acid

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

Zea mays starch

Corn starch for oil absorption and suspension; powder, hygroscopic, needs moisture control

PCA

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

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate, water-soluble polymer for thickening and emulsion stability; ion-tolerant

Cystine Bis-PG-Propyl Silanetriol

Cysteine-modified silanetriol offering smoothing and conditioning for skin and hair.

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol

Silane-modified polymer for smoothness and wet combing; pair with cationic conditioning agents

Ethylhexylglycerin

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

Sodium PCA

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

Sodium Lactate

Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Polysilicone-15

Not decoded yet

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

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

Pentylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Aminomethyl propanol

pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

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.

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Alpha-isomethyl ionone

Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Geraniol

Geraniol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Hydroxycitronellal

Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.

Linalool

Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin

Citronellol

Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.

Blue 1

Synthetic water-soluble dye for color; use within regulatory limits

Red 33

FD&C Red 33 synthetic dye; verify metal impurities; monitor sensitive users.

Yellow 5

Synthetic dye for color; known allergen, may irritate sensitive skin.

CI15985

Not decoded yet