arganicare Collagen Reconstructing 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. Aqua
2. C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate
3. Behentrimonium Methosulfate
4. Cetyl Alcohol
5. Butylene Glycol
6. Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
7. Quaternium-80
8. Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
9. Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
10. Dimethicone
11. Hydrolyzed Collagen
12. Parfum
13. Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
14. Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
15. Phenoxyethanol
16. Chlorphenesin
17. DMDM Hydantoin
18. Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
19. Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer
20. Panthenol
21. Lactic Acid
22. Tocopherol
23. Niacinamide
24. Disodium EDTA
25. Linalool
26. Benzyl Salicylate
27. Limonene
28. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
29. Citronellol
30. Coumarin

Highlights

Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilContains siliconesContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains formaldehyde releasers

Formulation view Conditioner with C12-15 alkyl benzoate and cationic surfactant base. Enriched with shea/argan oils and hydrolyzed collagen. Preserved with DMDH/parabens. Suited for dry hair deep repair. Formulator note: Multiple cationics may cause viscosity issues or residue; balance slip vs. rinseability; check collagen hydrolysate size.

Key ingredients

SOLVENT

Aqua

ANTIMICROBIAL

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

ANTISTATIC

Behentrimonium MethosulfateStearamidopropyl Dimethylamine

SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT

Cetyl AlcoholArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SKIN CONDITIONING

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Other ingredients

Quaternium-80DimethiconeHydrolyzed CollagenParfumSimmondsia Chinensis Seed OilHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl SilanetriolPhenoxyethanolChlorphenesinDMDM HydantoinGuar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideAcrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide CopolymerPanthenolLactic AcidTocopherolNiacinamideDisodium EDTALinaloolBenzyl SalicylateLimoneneAlpha-Isomethyl IononeCitronellolCoumarin

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Ingredients explained

Aqua

Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical

C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate

C12-15 alkyl benzoate; emollient, emulsifier, and antistatic; aids stability and smoothness, moderate low comedogenicity.

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Cationic surfactant for conditioning and antistatic; be careful with anionic actives compatibility.

Cetyl Alcohol

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

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.

Quaternium-80

Not decoded yet

Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Cationic quaternary amine; antistatic/emulsifier; mild conditioning, affinity for keratin, no pub data

Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil

Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidants

Dimethicone

Silicone occlusive at 1–5%; provides smooth feel, non-penetrating, suitable for sensitive skin

Hydrolyzed Collagen

Hydrolyzed protein for film-forming and moisture; molecular weight limits penetration, check source for shellfish allergies

Parfum

Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol

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

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.

DMDM Hydantoin

Formaldehyde-releasing preservative (V/33 limit); monitor cumulative formaldehyde with fragrances.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

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

Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylamide Copolymer

Not decoded yet

Panthenol

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

Lactic Acid

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

Tocopherol

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

Niacinamide

Niacinamide at 2–5%; improves texture, controls oil, brightens; high levels may cause sensitivity

Disodium EDTA

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

Linalool

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

Benzyl Salicylate

UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

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

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

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