Hair Perfector No.3

• WaterSolvent
• Bis-aminopropyl Diglycol DimaleateHair Conditioning, Hair Waving, Straightening, Skin Conditioning
• Propylene GlycolSolvent, Skin Conditioning, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Skin-Conditioning agent - Miscellaneous
• Cetearyl AlcoholFungal Acne TriggerEmollient, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent - Aqueous

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

  Ingredient Notes

  Unexpectedly, the growth of some Malassezia spp., especially M. furfur, was observed in the presence of a primary fatty alcohol, Cetylstearyl Alcohol (Cetearyl Alcohol). (Dobler et al. - 2019).

  EWG1

  CIRS

  References

  • https://doi.org/10.3390/cosmetics6030045
• Behentrimonium MethosulfateSurfactant, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Cetyl AlcoholMasking, Emollient, Surfactant, Fragrance, Viscosity Controlling, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Emulsifying, Opacifying, Foam Boosting
• PhenoxyethanolFragrance, Preservative
• GlycerinSolvent, Perfuming, Fragrance, Humectant, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Denaturant

  Ingredient Notes

  In a lab study, Malassezia was unable to grow on glycerin without the presence of fatty acids in the agar, indicating that it is not a fungal acne trigger.

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  CIRS

  References

  • https://pubchem.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/compound/Glycerol
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/18510666
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/11301638
  • https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/6/3/45
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29737895
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/4128616
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC118058/
  • https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0022202X15498574
  • http://en.cnki.com.cn/Article_en/CJFDTOTAL-ZHYY201307007.htm
  • https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/25134312/
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5137500/
• Hydroxyethyl EthylcelluloseEmulsifying, Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling
• Stearamidopropyl DimethylamineAntistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning Agent, Emulsifying, Surfactant
• Quaternium-91Hair Conditioning
• Sodium BenzoateMasking, Fragrance, Preservative, Anti-corrosive
• Cetrimonium MethosulfateSurfactant, Emulsifying, Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Antimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide
• Cetrimonium ChlorideSurfactant, Emulsifying, Antistatic Agent, Antimicrobial, Cosmetic Biocide, Preservative
• FragranceMasking, Perfuming, Deodorant

  Ingredient Notes

  Caution, fragrances may cause allergies, they are also a very common cause of dermatitis & respiratory distress.

  EWG8

  References

  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/8796745
  • https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/14572300
• Polyquaternium-37Antistatic Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing
• Tetrasodium EDTAChelating Agent
• Butylphenyl MethylpropionalPerfuming, Fragrance, Masking
• Etidronic AcidChelating Agent
• Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)Skin Conditioning, Masking, Fragrance, Antioxidant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• PhytantriolAnticaking Agent, Hair Conditioning Agent, Skin-Conditioning Agent, Humectant
• Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)Skin Conditioning, Antioxidant
• Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf JuiceSkin Conditioning
• PanthenolSkin Conditioning, Anti-static Agent, Hair Conditioning
• Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilFungal Acne TriggerSkin Conditioning, Emollient, Viscosity Controlling, Hair Conditioning

  May cause fungal acne (Malassezia folliculitis) breakouts.

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• Citric AcidMasking, Fragrance, Chelating Agent, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent
• Potassium SorbateFragrance, Preservative

Packaging and formulations can change. Always verify the live box, bottle, or retailer ingredient list before use.