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Light Oils

Light oils have a low ability to penetrate (soak into) the hair shaft

Group: Oils

Ingredients in this Category

NameStatus
Camellia Oil
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Cocoa Butter
ok
Flaxseed Oil
ok
Grapeseed Oil
ok
Hemp seed oil
ok
Jojoba Oil
ok
Lanolin oil

Lanolin oil is derived from sheep's wool, so it is not vegan. It is a light oil that is likely to coat the hair rather than soak in, based on its chemistry. However, it is likely comedogenic (meaning it can clog pores), so it might not be good for people with oily scalps.

ok
Perilla Oil
ok
Rice bran oil
ok
Rosehip Oil
ok
Safflower Oil
ok
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