Ingredient Glossary

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Ingredient Glossary

Acacia Seyal Gum Extract

Natural active ingredient (supports elasticity)

Acetamide MEA

Conditioning agent

Acetic Acid

pH adjuster

Acetylated Lanolin Alcohol

Conditioning agent

Acrylamide/ Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Copolymer

Thickener

Acrylates Copolymer

Fixative and thickener

Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer

Thickener

Acrylates/Octylacrylamide Copolymer

Fixative

Acrylates/Palmeth-25 Acrylate Copolymer

Thickener

Acrylates/t-Butylacrylamide Copolymer

Fixative

Acrylic Acid /Stearyl Acrylate Copolymer

Fixative

Acrylic Acid/VP Crosspolymer

Thickener

Alcohol Denat.

Solvent

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract

Natural moisturizer (known for maintaining and keeping the moisture balance)

Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone

Fragrance ingredient

Aminomethyl Propanol

pH adjuster

Aminopropyl Phenyl Trimethicone

Conditioning agent, shine enhancer

Ammonium Hydroxide

pH adjuster

Amodimethicone

Conditioning agent

Anise Alcohol

Fragrance ingredient

Beeswax/Cera Alba/Cire D’Abeille

Consistency agent

Behenamidopropyl Dimethyalamine

Conditioning agent

Behentrimonium Chloride

Conditioning agent

Behentrimonium Methosulfate

Conditioning agent

Benzoic Acid

Preservative

Benzophenone-3

UV-filter

Benzophenone-4

UV-filter

Benzyl Alcohol

Solvent

Benzyl Benzoate

Fragrance ingredient

Benzyl Cinnamate

Fragrance ingredient

Benzyl Salicylate

Fragrance ingredient

BHT

Anti-oxidant

Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2

Emollient

Bis-Isobutyl PEG/PPG-20/35 Amodimethicone Copolymer

Conditioning agent, helps to reduce color fading

Bismuth Oxychloride/C.I. 77163

Pigment

Blue 1 / C.I. 42090

Colorant

Butane

Propellant

Butyl Stearate

Emollient

Butylated PVP

Fixative

Butylene Glycol

Solvent

C 11-15 Pareth-9

Emulsifying agent

C 12-13 Pareth-23

Emulsifying agent

C 12-13 Pareth-3

Emulsifying agent

C-13-14 Isoparaffin

Emollient

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Natural active ingredient (known for being anti-oxidant)

Caprlyic/Capric Triglyceride

Emollient

Caprylyl Glycol

Solvent

Caprylyl Methicone

Conditioning agent

Carbomer

Thickener

Cellulose

Thickener and texturizer

Ceteareth-20

Emulsifying agent

Ceteareth-25

Emulsifying agent

Ceteareth-3

Emulsifying agent

Ceteartrimonium Chloride

Conditioning agent

Cetearyl Alcohol

Consistency agent

Ceteth-20 Phosphate

Emulsifying agent

Cetrimonium Chloride

Conditioning agent, evens out the hair’s surface

Cetyl Acetate

Emollient

Cetyl Alcohol

Consistency agent

Cetyl Ethylhexanonate

Emollient

Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone

Conditioning agent

Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract/ Chamomilla Recutita

Natural active ingredient (known for being soothing and calming)

Chitosan

Fixative

Cinnamal

Fragrance ingredient

Cinnamomum Zeylanicum Bark Extract

Natural active ingredient (known for being adstringend)

Cinnamyl Alcohol

Fragrance ingredient

Citral

Fragrance ingredient

Citric Acid

pH adjuster

Citronellol

Fragrance ingredient

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Flower Extract

Natural active ingredient (known for being anti-oxidant)

Cocamidopropyl Betaine

Cleansing agent

Coco-Glucoside

Cleansing agent

Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax/Copernicia Cerifera Cera/ Cire De Carnauba

Consistency agent

Corn Starch Modified

Fixative and thickener

Coumarin

Fragrance ingredient

Croscarmellose

Consistency agent

Cyclopentasiloxane

Conditioning agent

Decylene Glycol

Solvent

Diatomaceous Earth/Solum Diatomeae/Terre De Diatomeae

Consistency agent and texturizer

Diazolidinyl Urea

Preservative

Di-C12-15 Alkyl Dimonium Chloride

Conditioning agent

Dicaprylyl Carbonate

Emollient

Dicetyl Phosphate

Emulsifying agent

Diethylhexyl Carbonate

Emollient

Dimethicone

Conditioning agent, Shine enhancer, Protects against humidity

Dimethicone Crosspolymer

Conditioning agent

Dimethiconol

Conditioning agent, Shine enhancer, Protects against humidity

Dimethyl Acrylamide/ Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/ Methoxethyl Acrylate Copolymer

Fixative, elastic hold

Dimethyl Ether

Propellant

Dipropylene Glycol

Solvent

Disodium Distyrylbiphenyl Disulfonate

Optical brightener

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent, helps remove build up of hard water, minerals, and chlorine

Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate

Cleansing agent

Disodium PEG-5 Laurylcitrate Sulfo-succinate

Cleansing agent

Divinyldimethicone/ Dimethicone Copolymer

Conditioning agent

DMDM Hydantoin

Preservative

Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail) Extract / Equisetum Arvense

Natural active ingredient (known for its scalp balancing properties)

Ethyl Ester of Hydrolyzed Silk

Conditioning agent

Ethyl Ester of PVM/MA Copolymer

Fixative

Ethylhexyl Hydroxystearate

Emollient

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UV-filter

Ethylhexyl Palmitate

Emollient

Ethylhexylglycerin

Solvent

Ethylparaben

Preservative

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract

Natural active ingredient (known for being astringent maintaining the natural volume)

Eugenol

Fragrance ingredient

Ext. Violet 2/C.I. 60730

Colorant

Farnesol

Fragrance ingredient

Fragrance / Parfum

Fragrance

Fructose

Humectant

Geraniol

Fragrance ingredient

Glucose

Humectant

Glycerin

Humectant

Glyceryl Oleate

Emollient

Glyceryl Stearate

Consistency agent

Glycine

conditioning agent

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil/ Glycine Soja

Emollient

Glycol Distearate

Pearlizing agent

Glycolic Acid

pH adjuster

Glycyl Glycine

Natural active ingredient (supports anti-frizz and manageability)

Glyoxylic Acid

Eliminates residues left behind from a chemical service. Contains hair straightening properties at higher concentrations (e.g. TS Straightening Conditioner)

Green 3/C.I. 42053

Colorant

Green 5/C.I. 61570

Colorant

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Conditioning agent

HC Blue No.12

Hair Colorant

Helianthus Annus (Sunflower) Seed Oil

Plant oil (known for being a naturally derived emollient)

Hexyl Cinnamal

Fragrance ingredient

Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Extract/Humulus Lupulus Extract

Natural active ingredient (known for being anti-microbial)

Hydrofluorocarbon 152A

Propellant

Hydrogenated Farnesene

Naturally derived emollient from sugarcane

Hydrogenated Polydecene

Emollient

Hydrolyzed Rice Protein

Natural active ingredient (known for strengthening)

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Natural active ingredient (heat protection)

Hydroxycitronellal

Fragrance ingredient

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Thickener

Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

Conditioning agent, provides anti-frizz

Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate

Consistency agent

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Corn Starch

Conditioning agent

Inositol

Humectant

Iron OxideS / C.I. 77491

Color giving pigment

Iron OxideS / C.I. 77492

Color giving pigment

Iron OxideS / C.I. 77499

Color giving pigment

Isoamyl laurate

Naturally derived emollient from vegetables

Isobutane

Propellant

Isoceteth-20

Emulsifying agent

Isododecane

Solvent

Isoeugenol

Fragrance ingredient

Isopentane

Propellant

Isopropyl Alcohol

Solvent

Isopropyl Myristate

Emollient

Isopropyl Palmitate

Emollient

Isoquercetin

Natural active ingredient (known for being anti-oxidant)

Isostearyl Glyceryl Ether

Thermosensitive emollient, for switchable thermal styling

Lactic Acid

pH adjuster, supports internal reconstruction

Lanolin Acid

Emulsifying agent, helps to restore hair’s natural surface

Lanolin Alcohol

Consistency agent

Lanolin Oil

Emollient

Lanolin Wax/Lanolin Cera/ Cire De Lanoline

Consistency agent

Laureth-2

Emulsifying agent

Laureth-23

Emulsifying agent

Laureth-4

Emulsifying agent

Laureth-7

Emulsifying agent

Lauryl Glucoside

Cleansing agent

Lauryl Pyrrolidone

Solvent

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Extract/ Lavandula Angustifolia

Natural active ingredient (known for being anti-oxidant)

Lecithin

Conditioning agent

Limonene

Fragrance ingredient

Linalool

Fragrance ingredient

Magnesium Sulfate

Salt, provides grip and texture

Malic Acid

Active ingredient to refill the hair providing shine and elasticity

Melissa Officinalis (Balm) Extract /Melissa Officinalis

Natural active ingredient with scalp balancing properties

Mentha Aquatica Extract

Natural active ingredient (known for its cooling abilities)

Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract

Natural active ingredient (known for being anti-oxidant)

Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil/Mentha Piperita

Natural active ingredient (known for being anti-oxidant)

Methylal

Solvent, supports evaporation of water

Methylparaben

Preservative

Mica

Pigment

Microcrystalline Wax/Cera Microcristallina/Cire Microcristalline

Consistency agent

Mineral Oil/Paraffinum Liquidum/Huile Minérale

Emollient

Myristic Acid

Emulsifying agent

Myristyl Alcohol

Consistency agent

Niacinamide

Active ingredient (also known as vitamin B3)

Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Leaf Extract

Natural ingredient known for its antioxidant properties

Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/ Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer

Fixative

Oleth-20

Emulsifying agent

Oleyl Acetate

Emollient

Orange 4/C.I. 15510

Colorant

Orbignya Oleifera (Babassu) Seed Oil

Plant oil (known for being a natural emollient)

Oryza Sativa (Rice) Starch

Natural absorbent and texturizer

Ozokerite

Consistency agent

Palmitamidopropyltrimonium Chloride

Conditioning agent

Palmitic Acid

Emulsifying agent

Panthenol

Moisturizer

PCA

Humectant

PEG/PPG-14/4 Dimethicone

Emulsifying agent

PEG/PPG-18/18 Dimethicone

Emulsifying agent

PEG/PPG-2000/200 Copolymer

Fixative

PEG/PPG-75/25 Carbonic Acid Copolymer

Fixative

PEG-100 Stearate

Emulsifying agent

PEG-18 Glyceryl Oleate/ Cocoate

Thickener

PEG-3 Distearate

Pearlizing agent

PEG-40 Castor Oil

Emulsifying agent

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emulsifying agent

PEG-45M

Thickener

PEG-60 Almond Glycerides

Emulsifying agent

PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Emulsifying agent

PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate

Emollient

PEG-8

Humectant

PEG-8 beeswax

Emulsifying agent

PEG-90 Glyceryl Isostearate

Thickener

Pentane

Propellant

Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil

Plant oil (known for being a natural emollient)

Petrolatum

Emollient

Phenoxyethanol

Preservative

Phenyl Trimethicone

Conditioning agent and shine enhancer

Phenylpropanol

Solvent

Piper Nigrum (Black Pepper) Seed Extract

Natural active ingredient (known for being anti-oxidant)

Polyglycerin-3

Humectant

Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate

Emollient

Polyquaternium-10

Conditioning agent, evens out the hair’s surface

Polyquaternium-11

Conditioning agent that provides natural hold in dry hair

Polyquaternium-16

Conditioning agent that provides natural hold in dry hair

Polyquaternium-37

Conditioning agent, evens out the hair’s surface

Polyquaternium-4

Conditioning agent that provides natural hold in dry hair

Polyquaternium-53

Conditioning agent, evens out the hair’s surface

Polyquaternium-6

Conditioning agent, evens out the hair’s surface

Polyquaternium-68

Fixative that provides flexible setting

Polyquaternium-69

Fixative that supports curl retention

Polyquaternium-7

Conditioning agent, evens out the hair’s surface

Polysilicone-29

Conditioning agent and responsible for heat-activated gradual straightening of hair fibers

Polysilicone-9

Thermosensitive fixative and water repellant sealing compound

Polysorbate 20

Emulsifying agent

Polysorbate 60

Emulsifying agent

Polysorbate 80

Emulsifying agent

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative

PPG-10 Sorbitol

Fixative, supports bundeling

PPG-12 Dimethicone

Conditioning agent

PPG-2 Hydroxyethyl Cocamide

Thickener

PPG-3 Myristyl Ether

Emollient

PPG-9

Viscosity controlling agent

Propane

Propellant

Propylene Glycol

Humectant

Propylparaben

Preservative

Punica Granatum Extract

Natural active ingredient (known for being anti-oxidant)

PVM/MA Decadiene Crosspolymer

Thickener

PVP

Fixative

Pyruvic Acid

Moisturizer

Quaternium-80

Conditioning agent, evens out the hair’s surface

Red 33/C.I. 17200

Colorant

Red 4/C.I. 14700

Colorant

Red 40/C.I. 16035

Colorant

Rheum Palmatum (Rhubarb) Root Extract

Natural active ingredient (known for being adstringend)

Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract

Natural active ingredient (known for being anti-oxidant)

Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract/ Rosmarinus Officinalis

Natural active ingredient (known for being soothing)

Rubus Idaeus (Raspberry) Seed Oil

Plant oil (known for being a natural emollient)

Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Extract / Salvia Officinalis

Natural active ingredient (known for being soothing)

Sea Salt / Maris Sal / Sel Marin

Salt, provides grip and texture

Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Oil / Sesamum Indicum

Plant oil (known for being a natural emollient)

Silica

Consistency agent, provides fullness and grit

Silicone Quaternium-18

Conditioning agent

Silicone Quaternium-22

Conditioning agent, helps to reduce color fading

Sodium Acetate

Buffering agent

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative

Sodium Chloride

Salt, helps to control viscosity

Sodium Cocoamphoacetate

Cleansing agent

Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate

Cleansing agent

Sodium Hydroxide

pH adjuster

Sodium Lactate

Humectant

Sodium Laneth-40 Maleate/ Styrene Sulfonate Copolymer

Fixative, helps to protect hair from heat

Sodium Laureth Sulfate

Cleansing agent

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

Cleansing agent

Sodium PCA

Humectant

Sodium Polyacryloyldimethyl Taurate

Thickener

Sodium Stearate

Emulsifying agent

Sorbic Acid

Preservative

Sorbitan Oleate

Emulsifying agent

Sorbitol

Humectant, supports hold

Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine

Conditioning agent

Steareth-21

Emulsifying agent

Stearic Acid

Emulsifying agent

Stearoxypropyl Dimethylamine

Conditioning agent, (helps to) even out the hair’s surface

Steartrimonium Chloride

Conditioning agent

Stearyl Acetate

Emollient

Stearyl Alcohol

Consistency agent

Styrene/VP Copolymer

Opacifier

Syringa Vulgaris (Lilac) Extract/Syringa Vulgaris Extract

Natural active ingredient (known for being anti-oxidant and soothing)

Tartaric Acid

pH adjuster

Tetrasodium EDTA

Chelating agent

Tetrasodium Glutamate Diacetate

Chelating agent

Titanium Dioxide / C.I. 77891

Pigment

Tocopherol

Anti-oxidant

Tocopherol Acetate

Anti-oxidant

Trideceth-10

Emulsifying agent

Trideceth-12

Emulsifying agent

Trideceth-15

Emulsifying agent

Trideceth-3

Emulsifying agent

Trideceth-6

Emulsifying agent

Trideceth-9

Emulsifying agent

Trilaureth-4 Phosphate

Emulsifying agent

Trisiloxane

Volatile conditioning agent

Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Flour Lipids/Triticum Vulgare

Natural active ingredient (known to soften the hair)

Ultramarines/C.I. 77007

Pigment

Urea

Humectant

Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract/Urtica Dioica

Natural active ingredient (known for being scalp balancing)

VA/Crotonates/Vinyl Neodecanoate Copolymer

Fixative

Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract / Vanilla Planifolia

Natural active ingredient (known for being moisturizing)

Vinyl Caprolactam/VP/Dimethylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer

Fixative

Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil

Plant oil (known for being a natural emollient)

VP/VA Copolymer

Fixative

Yellow 5/C.I. 19140

Colorant

Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract / Zingiber Officinale Root Extract

Natural active ingredient (known for being anti-oxidant)

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