Other

These are other ingredients that don't fit into the other categories

Ingredients in this Category

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Cellulose

A natural polymer used as a thickener and stabilizer in hair care formulations

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Citric Acid

Used to adjust pH levels and smooth hair cuticles

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Flower Extract

This is a flower extract, but we're not sure which one. These are generally considered harmless or beneficial.

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Fragrance

A blend of aromatic compounds that provides a pleasant scent to hair care products. Some people are sensitive to fragrances and companies are not required to list which specific ingredients are used in their fragrance blends.

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Lanolin

This is an ingredient derived from wool with a complicated chemical structure and many uses. One issue with it is that it is comedogenic, meaning it can clog pores. This may be an issue for people with sensitive or dandruff prone scalps. It is also not vegan friendly.

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Magnesium Sulfate

A mineral salt used as a texturizer and curl enhancer in hair care products. Some people find the texture unpleasant or drying. If you have issues with hard water, you might want to avoid it, because it's an extra source of the same minerals that can build up on your hair.

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PEG-100 Stearate

An emulsifier that helps blend water and oil, improving the texture and stability of hair care products

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Sodium Phytate

A chelating agent that stabilizes product formulations

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Tocopheryl Acetate

An antioxidant that protects hair and scalp from free radical damage

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