Beauty ingredients explained in plain English

A gentle, protein-derived conditioning ingredient that adds softness and manageability to hair without heavy buildup.

A gentle, plant-based conditioning ingredient that makes hair softer and less frizzy without heavy buildup.

A gentle, plant-derived conditioning ingredient that helps detangle hair and soften skin without heavy buildup.

A gentle, starch-derived polymer that smooths hair and skin without heavy buildup or irritation.

A gentle, plant-derived ingredient that helps hair feel smooth and reduces frizz without heavy buildup.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that reduces static and improves softness in hair and skin without heavy buildup.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that reduces static and softens hair without heavy buildup.

A synthetic hair-strengthening ingredient that helps repair damage and improve hair resilience, but research is limited to manufacturer studies.

A gentle, plant-derived film former that leaves skin and hair feeling smooth and conditioned without heavy buildup.

A synthetic polymer that helps hair feel smooth and less frizzy, but may build up over time.

A gentle synthetic conditioning agent that helps detangle and soften hair without heavy buildup.

A strong chemical used to break hair bonds for perms or straightening; effective but can be irritating and requires careful handling.

A synthetic film-former that helps products stay put, but offers no active skincare benefit.

A synthetic film former that helps makeup and sunscreen stay put longer, but offers no active skincare benefits.

A synthetic polymer that helps products stay put, resist water, and feel flexible on skin or hair without heavy buildup.

A mild synthetic thickener and conditioner that helps products feel creamy and rinse cleanly, but offers no active skincare benefits.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that helps detangle and soften hair without heavy buildup.

A gentle, effective conditioning ingredient that improves hair feel and detangling without heavy buildup.

A synthetic conditioning ingredient that helps detangle hair and reduce static, but may not suit very sensitive scalps.

A synthetic conditioning agent that reduces static and improves hair feel, but has limited research on long-term skin effects.

A gentle synthetic conditioner that smooths hair and reduces static without heavy buildup.

A gentle synthetic conditioner that helps detangle and soften hair without heavy buildup.

A mild conditioning ingredient that helps reduce static and improve manageability in hair products, but is not a primary moisturizer.

A synthetic conditioning agent that reduces static and improves feel in hair and skin products, generally well-tolerated but with limited research on long-term effects.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that helps hair feel soft and smooth without heavy buildup, but may not suit very fine or oily hair types.

A gentle surfactant that adds foam and conditioning without stripping the skin or hair.

A synthetic conditioning agent that reduces static and softens hair, but may cause irritation or clog pores in sensitive individuals.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that helps skin and hair feel smooth and soft without being heavy.

A gentle, modified silk protein that adds softness and shine to hair and skin without heavy buildup.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that reduces static and improves softness without heavy buildup.

A synthetic polymer that helps makeup and sunscreen stay put, but may feel heavy or tight on some skin types.

A mild, effective conditioning ingredient that helps detangle and soften hair while being gentle enough for sensitive skin.

A synthetic conditioning ingredient that helps reduce static and improve hair manageability, but is less common in modern formulations.

A gentle, conditioning surfactant that cleanses without stripping, making it a good choice for sensitive or dry skin and hair.

A gentle synthetic conditioner that reduces static and smooths hair without heavy buildup, suitable for most hair types.

A synthetic antistatic ingredient that helps reduce frizz and flyaways in hair products, but it offers no long-term repair or moisturizing benefits.

A synthetic conditioning ingredient that reduces static and softens hair, but may cause irritation for sensitive scalps.

A mild, conditioning surfactant that cleanses without stripping, making it a good choice for sensitive or dry skin and hair.

A gentle, protein-derived conditioning ingredient that helps soften hair and skin without heavy buildup.

A gentle botanical extract from the Juazeiro tree that may help soothe the scalp and condition hair, though scientific evidence is still limited.

Keratin can temporarily smooth and strengthen hair, but results are not permanent and may not benefit all hair types.

A protein-rich conditioning complex that helps strengthen hair and reduce frizz, but may not suit very fine or low-porosity hair.

A gentle, protein-derived surfactant that cleanses without stripping, making it a good choice for sensitive skin or damaged hair.

A modified keratin that helps repair and strengthen hair, but may not suit very fine or low-porosity hair if overused.

A traditional seed oil with good moisturizing potential, but limited modern research and a moderate chance of clogging pores for some skin types.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that reduces static and improves hair manageability without heavy buildup.

A synthetic hair conditioning agent that helps soften and detangle hair, but is not widely studied for long-term effects.

A gentle, effective antistatic and conditioning ingredient that smooths hair without heavy buildup.

A mild conditioning agent that helps detangle hair and soften skin, but may cause irritation for sensitive types at high concentrations.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that helps detangle hair and reduce static without heavy buildup.

A synthetic conditioning ingredient that helps detangle and soften hair, but may build up over time with frequent use.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that helps detangle hair and soften skin without heavy buildup, suitable for sensitive types.

A gentle, conditioning cleanser that helps hair and skin feel soft without stripping natural oils.

A gentle, plant-derived conditioning agent that adds softness and manageability to hair without heavy buildup.

A gentle, protein-based conditioning ingredient that helps smooth hair and lightly moisturize skin without heavy buildup.

A gentle conditioning ingredient that helps smooth hair and reduce static, but offers minimal skin benefits beyond temporary softness.

A gentle, modified keratin that helps smooth and strengthen hair without the harshness of unmodified proteins.

A gentle, modified silk protein that adds softness and shine to hair and skin without heavy buildup.

A gentle, protein-derived conditioning ingredient that helps reduce static and improve hair manageability without heavy buildup.

A gentle, protein-based conditioning ingredient that smooths hair and reduces static without heavy buildup.