CLASSIFIED BY FUNCTION
Base, moisturizers and vehicle
• Water – main solvent.
• Glycerin – humectant that attracts water to the hair fiber.
• Butylene Glycol – secondary solvent, improves moisture absorption and retention.
Emollients, nourishing and deep conditioners
They provide softness, shine, elasticity and help to seal in moisture.
• Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter) – highly nourishing, repairs and seals in moisture.
• Capric/Caprylic Triglycerides – a light emollient that softens without leaving a heavy feeling.
• Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil – film former and protector.
• Olea Europaea (Olive) Oil – nutritious, rich in fatty acids and antioxidants.
• Argania Spinosa Kernel (Argan) Oil – softens, adds shine, improves elasticity.
• Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Butter – nourishing, emollient, helps control frizz.
• Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil – conditions, may reduce protein loss in hair.
• Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Seed Oil – nutritious, rich in carotenoids.
• Shea Butter Glycerides – conditioning and moisturizing derivatives of shea butter.
• Tocopherol (Vitamin E) – antioxidant, helps protect hair lipids.
Conditioning and anti-frizz agents
They improve handling, smoothness, definition and reduce friction.
• Behentrimonium Methosulfate – highly detangling cationic conditioner.
• Polyquaternium-37 – forms a conditioning film, helps retain moisture.
• Phenyl Trimethicone – silicone that provides shine and light thermal protection.
Emulsifiers, stabilizers and texture improvers
They allow the formula to maintain a uniform consistency.
• Cetearyl Alcohol – a fatty alcohol that adds body and smoothness.
• PEG-75, PEG-8, PEG-90M – solubilizers, adjust viscosity and stability.
Functional botanical extracts
They provide complementary benefits for the scalp and hair growth.
• Panax Ginseng Root Extract – hair stimulation and strengthening (according to preliminary studies).
• Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract – antioxidant, associated with improved circulation.
• Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract – moisturizing, soothing for the scalp.
Preservatives
• Phenoxyethanol – main preservative.
• Ethylhexylglycerin – auxiliary preservative and mild conditioner.
Fragrance and related allergens
They add aroma; they may cause sensitivity in sensitive skin or scalp.
• Parfum (Fragrance)
• Benzyl Benzoate
• Benzyl Salicylate
• Coumarin
• D-Limonene
• Hexyl Cinnamal
• Lyral (Hydroxyisohexyl 3-Cyclohexene Carboxaldehyde) – ingredient restricted due to its allergenic potential.
• Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone