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This product bears the EWG Verified^® mark, meaning that the product meets EWG’s strictest standards for health and safety. It avoids any of the ingredients on EWG’s “Unacceptable List” and provides full transparency of ingredients, including fragrance.

Ingredient List

The specific formulation has been reviewed by EWG scientists. At the time of verification, the ingredients in this formulation were used at a concentration below EWG’s health and safety limit, and therefore did not pose significant human health concerns. Click on an ingredient for more information.

ACORUS CALAMUS (SWEET FLAG) ROOT EXTRACT

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, not reported
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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ANIBA ROSAEODORA (ROSEWOOD) OIL

CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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ANISIC ALDEHYDE

FUNCTION(S)	masking, perfuming
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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ARGANIA SPINOSA (ARGAN) KERNEL OIL

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - emollient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous;skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
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Aloe Maculata Leaf Extract

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CAMELLIA JAPONICA SEED OIL

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
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CETEARYL OLIVATE

FUNCTION(S)	hair conditioning, hair conditioning agent
CONCERNS	• Use restrictions (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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CETYL ALCOHOL

FUNCTION(S)	emollient, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, foam boosting, masking, opacifying, surfactant, viscosity controlling, emulsion stabilizer, fragrance ingredient, opacifying agent, surfactant - emulsifying agent;surfactant - foam booster, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous, viscosity increasing agent -nonaqueous
CONCERNS	• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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GAMMA-UNDECALACTONE

FUNCTION(S)	masking, perfuming, solvent, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS	• Endocrine disruption (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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GLYCINE SOJA (SOYBEAN) SEED EXTRACT

FUNCTION(S)	bulking, emollient, hair conditioning, moisturising, skin conditioning, solvent, not reported
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GLYCYRRHIZA GLABRA (LICORICE) ROOT EXTRACT

FUNCTION(S)	perfuming, antioxidant, skin-conditioning agent - humectant, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Neurotoxicity (low) • Endocrine disruption (moderate) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (moderate) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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HEXYL ACETATE

FUNCTION(S)	perfuming
CONCERNS	• Endocrine disruption (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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HORDEUM VULGARE SEED EXTRACT

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, not reported
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JASMINUM GRANDIFLORUM (JASMINE) OIL

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LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, not reported
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LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, not reported
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LACTOBACILLUS/ AVENA SATIVA FERMENT EXTRACT FILTRATE

FUNCTION(S)	hair conditioning, skin conditioning
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LACTOBACILLUS/ SOYBEAN FERMENT EXTRACT

FUNCTION(S)	skin conditioning, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
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LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) OIL

FUNCTION(S)	fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Endocrine disruption (moderate) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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OLEA EUROPAEA (OLIVE) OIL

FUNCTION(S)	perfuming, fragrance ingredient, skin-conditioning agent - occlusive
CONCERNS	• Cancer (low) • Developmental/reproductive toxicity (low) • Multiple, additive exposure sources (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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PAEONIA SUFFRUTICOSA (MOUTAN) ROOT EXTRACT

FUNCTION(S)	skin protecting, not reported
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RAPHANUS SATIVUS (RADISH) SEED EXTRACT

FUNCTION(S)	not reported
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SACCHAROMYCES/ BARLEY SEED FERMENT FILTRATE

FUNCTION(S)	humectant, skin-conditioning agent - humectant
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SCUTELLARIA BAICALENSIS (BAIKAL SKULLCAP) ROOT EXTRACT

FUNCTION(S)	astringent, humectant, soothing, skin-conditioning agent - humectant
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SORBITAN OLIVATE

FUNCTION(S)	emulsifying, surfactant - emulsifying agent
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VANILLIN

FUNCTION(S)	masking, flavoring agent, fragrance ingredient
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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XANTHAN GUM

FUNCTION(S)	binding, emulsifying, emulsion stabilising, gel forming, skin conditioning, surfactant, viscosity controlling, binder, emulsion stabilizer, skin-conditioning agent - miscellaneous, surfactant -emulsifying agent, viscosity increasing agent - aqueous
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beta-IONONE

FUNCTION(S)	perfuming
CONCERNS	• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) • Endocrine disruption (low) • Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) • Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (low) EWG has reviewed the use of this ingredient in the product formulation and found it did not pose significant health concerns. However, there may be concerns associated with the use of the ingredient in other products or formulations. Visit the ingredient page to learn more.
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Ingredients from packaging:

*Hordeum Vulgare Seed Extract, **Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, *Argania Spinosa(Argan) Kernel Oil, *Aloe Maculata Leaf Extract, **Cetyl Alcohol, Acorus Calamus Root Extract, *Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, **Cetearyl Olivate, **Sorbitan Olivate, *Saccharomyces/Barley Seed Ferment Filtrate, *Lactobacillus/Avena Sativa (Oat) Kernel Ferment Filtrate, *Lactobacillus/Glycine Soja (Soybean) Ferment Filtrate, *Lactobacillus/Phaseolus Radiatus Seed Ferment Filtrate, *Lactobacillus/Rice Ferment Filtrate, *Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, *Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, *Lactobacillus/Sesamum Indicum (Sesame) Seed Ferment Filtrate, ***Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, ***Paeonia Suffruticosa Root Extract, ***Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Aniba Rosaeodora (Rosewood) Wood Oil, Xanthan Gum, Jasminum Grandiflorum (Jasmine) Oil, p-Methoxybenzaldehyde, gamma-Undecalactone, beta-lonone, Hexyl acetate, Vanillin.

Directions from packaging:

[How to use] Massage into wet hair focussing on damaged areas. Leave in for 5 minutes. Rinse out.

Warnings from packaging:

[Precautions] Stop use if product causes irritation. If symptoms continue, seek medical advice. Do not use on wounds. Keep out of direct sunlight and extreme temperatures. For external use only. Keep out of reach of children.

EWG Verified

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Product's animal testing policies

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Unknown

Leading international certifiers PETA and Leaping Bunny have no information concerning this company’s use of animal testing.

Understanding scores

Cosmetics and personal care products are not required to be tested for safety before being allowed on the market. The Skin Deep® scoring system was designed to help the public understand whether a product is safe to use or whether it contains ingredients of concern.

Every product and ingredient in Skin Deep gets a two-part score – one for hazard and one for data availability. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.

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Hazard score

The Skin Deep ingredient hazard score, from 1 to 10, reflects known and suspected hazards linked to the ingredients. The EWG Verified^® mark means a product meets EWG’s strictest criteria for transparency and health.

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An EWG Verified^® mark on a product indicates that the company’s ingredient disclosures show the product has met our full criteria to ensure it adheres to our standards for health.