cococare Africare, Shea Butter Curl Activator Cream
cococare Cococare Africare, Shea Butter Curl Activator Cream lists 22 ingredients on its label, 19 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
- Glycerin
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Behentrimonium Methosulfate
- Oleth-20
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Gel
- Propylene Glycol
- Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides
- Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
- Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
- Fragrance
- Polyester-11
- Phenoxyethanol
- Hyaluronic Acid
- Polyquaternium-10
- Hydrolyzed Silk Protein
- Ethylhexylglycerin
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view An oil-in-water curl activator. It utilizes a glycerin, coconut, and shea butter base for occlusion, paired with cationic conditioning agents. Aloe and hydrolyzed silk proteins boost efficacy, stabilized by phenoxyethanol. The heavy texture suits dry, coily hair types aiming for definition. From a manufacturing view, the high oil content poses potential comedogenic risks if extended to facial use.
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Stearyl AlcoholGlyceryl StearateCetearyl Alcohol
- ANTISTATIC
- Behentrimonium Methosulfate
- 保湿剂
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Gel
Other ingredients
Oleth-20Propylene GlycolCapric/Caprylic TriglyceridesNeopentyl Glycol DiheptanoatePropylene Glycol DibenzoateButyrospermum Parkii ButterMangifera Indica Seed ButterFragrancePolyester-11PhenoxyethanolHyaluronic AcidPolyquaternium-10Hydrolyzed Silk ProteinEthylhexylglycerin
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cocos Nucifera Oil | HAIR CONDITIONING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 4 | Green |
| Stearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, FRAGRANCE, OPACIFYING, REFATTING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 3 | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Behentrimonium Methosulfate | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Oleth-20 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Gel | 保湿剂,皮肤调理剂,凝胶基质 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate | SKIN CONDITIONING | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Mangifera Indica Seed Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Fragrance | 矫味剂,增香剂 | — | Yellow |
| Polyester-11 | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Hyaluronic Acid | ANTISTATIC, HUMECTANT, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyquaternium-10 | ANTISTATIC, FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Silk Protein | 保湿剂,肤调理剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
Ingredients explained
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growth
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Cocos Nucifera Oil
- Occlusive moisturizing oil at 1–10%; highly comedogenic, use with caution for oily skin.
- Stearyl Alcohol
- Stearic alcohol; fatty alcohol for emulsion thickening/structure, often blended with soaps, moderate comedogenicity.
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponification
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Behentrimonium Methosulfate
- Cationic surfactant for conditioning and antistatic; be careful with anionic actives compatibility.
- Oleth-20
- Not decoded yet
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Gel
- Aloe leaf gel for instant moisture and soothing; prone to microbial growth, requires preservatives
- Propylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.
- Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides
- Not decoded yet
- Neopentyl Glycol Diheptanoate
- Light emollient ester, non-greasy, improves product spreadability.
- Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate
- Organic solvent and emollient. Low volatility, potential allergen. Caution for sensitive skin; compatible with other esters.
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.
- Mangifera Indica Seed Butter
- Plant butter rich in fatty acids; provides lipid occlusion and emollience. Use with emulsifiers.
- Fragrance
- Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components
- Polyester-11
- Not decoded yet
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Hyaluronic Acid
- High-water-binding humectant at 0.1-1%; high-MW for surface film, low-MW for dermal potential, check cationic compatibility.
- Polyquaternium-10
- Cationic polymer for fabric or hair smoothness; generally low irritation but may conflict with other cationic actives
- Hydrolyzed Silk Protein
- Low-molecular-weight moisturizing agent for softness; animal-derived, check for allergen sensitivity
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-18. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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