1. Water
• Description: The most essential element in any haircare product, water is the primary vehicle for delivering moisture deep into the hair shaft.
• Example: By hydrating your hair at the cellular level, water helps maintain elasticity, reduce breakage, and prepare your hair to absorb the nourishing ingredients that follow.
2. Althaea officinalis (Marshmallow Root)
• Description: A soothing herb that conditions and detangles hair, marshmallow root provides slip, making it easier to comb through tangles.
• Example: Marshmallow root creates a silky, slippery texture that makes detangling less of a chore, leaving your hair soft, smooth, and easy to style.
3. Ulmus rubra (Slippery Elm Bark)
• Description: A natural mucilage, slippery elm bark soothes and hydrates both hair and scalp, making it a perfect ingredient for smoothing and detangling.
• Example: Slippery elm bark coats your hair in a silky film that reduces friction during styling, protecting it from breakage and split ends.
4. Arctium lappa (Burdock Root)
• Description: Rich in essential fatty acids and phytosterols, burdock root strengthens hair follicles and promotes healthy hair growth.
• Example: Burdock root helps to fortify your hair from the root, encouraging thicker, stronger strands and a healthy scalp.
5. Blue Malva
• Description: A flowering plant known for its calming properties, blue malva is often used to enhance the natural color and shine of hair.
• Example: Blue malva brightens your hair’s natural hue while adding a touch of softness and shine, leaving your hair looking vibrant and healthy.
6. Behentrimonium Methosulfate (and) Cetearyl Alcohol (Conditioning Emulsifier)
• Description: A gentle conditioning emulsifier derived from rapeseed oil, it smooths and detangles hair without the heavy build-up.
• Example: This duo ensures that your hair feels silky smooth while making detangling a breeze, reducing breakage and leaving your hair soft and manageable.
• Clarification: Despite its name, Behentrimonium Methosulfate (BTMS) is not a sulfate in the way that sulfates are typically understood in hair care (like sodium lauryl sulfate or sodium laureth sulfate). It’s actually a gentle conditioning agent derived from rapeseed oil that smooths and detangles hair. The term ‘sulfate’ here refers to a specific part of the molecule and does not carry the harsh, stripping qualities often associated with sulfates found in shampoos.
7. Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea Butter)
• Description: Rich in fatty acids and vitamins, shea butter is a powerful emollient that deeply nourishes and seals moisture into the hair.
• Example: Shea butter works wonders for dry, damaged hair by locking in moisture and creating a protective barrier that helps prevent further damage.
8. Panthenol
• Description: Also known as pro-vitamin B5, panthenol is a humectant that deeply moisturizes the hair and enhances its shine and softness.
• Example: Panthenol transforms dry, brittle hair by improving its moisture retention, leaving it feeling silky, smooth, and full of life.
9. Polyquaternium-7 (Polyquat 7)
• Description: A water-soluble polymer that provides excellent slip and detangling properties, making hair easier to comb and style.
• Example: Polyquaternium-7 enhances your hair’s manageability, reducing breakage during styling and leaving it soft, smooth, and frizz-free.
10. Honey
• Description: A natural humectant that draws moisture from the air into the hair, honey also has antioxidant properties that nourish the scalp.
• Example: Honey locks in moisture to keep your hair hydrated and shiny, while its natural antioxidants help to strengthen the hair follicles and promote healthier growth.
11. Cetrimonium Chloride (Natural Detangler)
• Description: A conditioning agent that detangles, smooths, and softens hair by reducing static and frizz.
• Example: By reducing static and smoothing the cuticle, Cetrimonium Chloride helps keep your hair sleek, manageable, and frizz-free, even in humid conditions.
12. Propanediol (Naturesilk)
• Description: A natural, plant-derived glycol that hydrates the hair while providing a silky, smooth texture.
• Example: Naturesilk helps your hair retain moisture, leaving it with a soft, silky feel that lasts all day long.
13. Sodium Lactate
• Description: A naturally derived humectant from fermented corn or beets, sodium lactate helps retain moisture and keeps hair hydrated.
• Example: Sodium lactate ensures your hair stays moisturized throughout the day, preventing dryness and keeping your hair looking and feeling soft and supple.
14. Propylene Glycol (Germall)
• Description: Propylene Glycol (Germall) is a carefully formulated preservative system designed to keep your hair care products fresh, effective, and free from spoilage. Propylene glycol acts as a stabilizer and humectant, helping to balance the formula while attracting moisture to the hair. Germall provides long-lasting protection against bacteria, yeast, and mold. Though synthetic, this preservative system is created under strict safety standards, ensuring it’s gentle, paraben-free, and safe for use in your hair care routine.
• Example: Propylene Glycol (Germall) works to extend the shelf life of your hair care products while protecting their natural ingredients from spoilage. This gentle, paraben-free preservative ensures your products stay fresh and effective without compromising the health of your hair.
15. Fragrance
• Description: A blend of essential oils and natural extracts that give your haircare product a pleasant, long-lasting scent.
• Example: The natural fragrance blend leaves your hair smelling fresh and invigorating, creating a soothing and aromatic experience.
