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Here are some
ingredient/benefits used in many products from Sunset Hair Elements:
1) LIPOSOMES:
Used to condition the skin cells on the scalp so that there is no
tension between the roots of the hair and the scalp.
This prevents breakage of the hair at the roots.
2)
SAGE OIL TEA: A gentle moisture that makes the hair flexible and
creates glowing shine.
3)
WILD THYME EXTRACT: A moisturizing extract that enables the
texturizing of the hair before drying.
4)
BALM MINT EXTRACT: The secretion of small evergreen that gives
volume without thickness.
5)
SOY LECITHIN: A spreading agent that creates manageability.
6)
ALTHEA EXTRACT: The althea root prevents split ends and soothes the
mucous membranes.
7)
LAVENDER OIL: A moisturizer that penetrates and remains within the
hair shaft creating body and shine.
8)
AMMONIUM LAUREL SULFATE: Primary surfactant with good cleansing and
foaming properties.
9)
COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE: Secondary Amphoteric surfactant with mild
and conditioning properties.
10)
AVOCADAMIDE DEA AND AVOCADO OIL: Surfactant which combines the
benefits of a natural oil (avocado) with the functional properties
of an alkanolamide surfactant.
It helps prevent dry scalp condition, enhances wet and dry
combing, and gives sheen and conditioning to the hair.
11)
HYDROXYPROPHY TRIMONIUM HYDROLYED SOYA PROTEIN: A quaternized
protein derived from a natural vegetable source which helps replace
protein on damaged hair. It
has moisture binding properties, improved hair condition, and gives
the hair body and manageability.
12)
STEARDIMONIUM HYDROXYETHYL CELLULOSE: A quaternized cellulose which
is substantive to the hair. It
enhances wet and dry combing, increases body, and reduces flyaway.
13)
JOJOBA OIL: An emollient derived from a natural source which helps
give the hair a silky and conditioned state.
14)
LACTAMIDOPROPYL TRIMONIUM CHLORIDE: A cationic humectant which helps
give superior water absorption and retention.
15)
GLYCERIN: A humectant and moisturizer.
16)
VINYL ACETATE/CROTONIC ACID/VINYL NEODEC ANOATE COPOLYMER: A polymer
which shows excellent holding property, manageability, gloss and
adhesion to the hair without flaking.
17)
DIMETHICONE COPOLYOL: A surface active silicone polymer which gives
sheen to the hair.
18)
PANTHENOL: Vitamin B complex which helps to give hair sheen while
moisturizing.
19)
ACETYLATED LANOLIN ALCOHOL: A derivative of lanolin used to soften
and smooth the skin and hair; also functions as an emulsifier to
blend water-soluble ingredients with water-insoluble ingredients.
20)
AMINOMETHYL PROPANOL: A specialized, organic neutralizing agent
which controls the water solubility of the resin film and the
humidity-resistance properties of the finishing mist.
21)
BENZOPHENONE-4: A complex, ultraviolet light absorber to help
maintain the color of the products itself and also protect hair
colors, whether natural or synthetic from changes due to the sun’s
harmful rays.
22)
CETEARYL ALCOHOL: A naturally derived alcohol that provides the
creamy consistency of the conditioner and facilitates its
application on the hair. Also
functions as an additional lubricating and combing aid, helps
prevent moisture loss, and adds richness and texture to the
conditioner for uniformity of application.
23)
CETRIMONIUM BROMIDE: A specialized cationic conditioning ingredient
with strong substantively to hair.
Provides easy combability while softening the hair fiber and
making it more flexible and elastic.
Increases fiber lubricity, reduces static electricity, and
imparts a soft and natural feel. The primary wet-phase conditioning
component of the conditioner.
24)
ETYL ACETATE: An auxiliary emulsifier which adds sheen to the hair.
25)
CETYL ALCOHOL: A fatty alcohol of natural origin that provides the
creamy consistency of the conditioner and facilitates its
application to the hair. Also
functions as an additional lubricating and combing aid, helps
prevent moisture loss and adds richness and texture to the
conditioner for uniformity of application.
26)
CITRIC ACID: A naturally-derived, food-grade acid commonly found in
citrus fruits and vegetables; maintains proper pH balance and
restores acid mantle of the hair and scalp.
27)
COCAMPHODIACETATE: A mild, gentle, non-irritating, yet effective
surface-active agent which thoroughly cleanses the hair without
excessively stripping away the necessary oils; produces good flash
foam and a large foam volume.
28)
COCAMIDE DEA: Naturally derived from coconut oil; mult-functional
conditioning agent, foam stabilizer and viscosity builder.
Provides luxurious feel and richness of lather.
Finally, it gives a highly desirable texture to the product.
29)
COCOAMPHOCARBOXYPROPIONATE: A naturally derived, low foaming, long
chained conditioning agent which provides exceptional lubricity and
contributes to the soft, elegant feel of the conditioner.
Is a synergistic conditioning component responsible for
detangling hair and leaving a soft easy combing feeling.
30)
CYCLOMETHICONE: A specialized silicone polymer that aids in
plasticizing and leaving the fixative system in the hairspray.
Provides gloss and lubricity to the hair fiber, as well as
lubricity for sprayer orifices of the pump to prevent any clogging. Also adds sheen to the hair and speeds the drying process.
31)
DEIONIZED WATER: A high quality water purified through activated
carbon filtration, deionization and sterilization; acts as a vehicle
for application of surface active agents and a solvent for
emulsified dirt, sebum, oil and other debris.
32)
DICETYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE: A cationic conditioning ingredient which
provides ease of combing and silky smoothness to the hair.
33)
DISOPROPYLDIMERATE: A light, penetrating emollient which provides a
high gloss to the hair.
34)
DIMETHICONE: A silicone polymer which contributes to the overall
gloss and smoothness of the hair.
Also used in foam control.
35)
DIMETHICONE COPOLYOL: A sheen and lusterizing agent to highlight
hair and aid in maintaining a flexible yet firm styling finish.
36)
DMDMHYDANTOIL: A complex preservative used in the control of
micro-organism growth in shampoo.
37)
ETHYL ESTER OF PVM/MA COPOLYMER: A complex hair fixative copolymer
which adds exceptional clarity, and flexibility to the hair. This is also the primary film-forming component of the spray.
Resists penetration of moisture to keep hair non-tacky.
38)
FRAGRANCE: A combination of synthetic and natural derivation of
essential oils and fragrance components to leave hair pleasantly
aromatic.
39)
GLYCERIN: A naturally derived humectant that is believed to
penetrate the hair shaft. It
softens and swells the shaft to make it more water retentive.
40)
GLYCOL STEARATE: A special fatty acid derivative responsible for the
pearlescent appearance of shampoo.
41)
WHEAT PROTEIN: A highly refined, natural protein derived from whole
wheat. Wheat protein
improves body and shine while imparting conditioned feel to the
hair.
42)
HYDROXYETHL CELLULOSE: A natural thickening agent derived from wood
pulp and fiber to provide body to the gel and aid in controlling
individual hair sections while rolling curls or styling.
43)
HYDROXYPROPL BISSTEARYLDIMONIUM CHLORIDE: A bio-quaternary ammonium
compound. It reduces
friction on the hair, eases combing and leaves hair feeling soft and
manageable.
44)
LAURAMIDE DEA: A multi-functional conditioning agent, foam
stabilizer and viscosity builder derived from coconut oil.
It provides a luxurious feel and richness of lather, acts as
a stabilizer for the shampoo base, and provides the desirable
texture to the shampoo itself.
45)
LECITHIN: A vegetable-based emulsifier to maintain the stability of
the emulsion formula. It
also provides a source of specialized fatty acids and vitamins
derivatives.
46)
METHYL GLUCCETH-20: A naturally derived water soluble emollient,
humectant and moisturizer.
47)
METHYLPARABEN: A food grade preservative to prevent growth of
micro-organisms in the shampoo base.
48)
NONOXY NO-10: A nonionic agent for solubilization of fragrance and
incorporation of insoluble reaction of other raw materials into the
product.
49)
OCTYL DIMETHYL PABA: An ultraviolet screen found naturally in the
vitamin B-complex which protects the hair by absorbing some of the
sun’s harmful rays.
50)
PANTHENOL: A vitamin B-complex group which provides cumulative
conditioning effects after extended and regular use.
It is absorbed quickly by the hair to provide moisture
regardless of atmospheric conditions.
51)
PEG-100 STEARATE: A blend of naturally derived emulsifiers to couple
water-soluble ingredients with water insoluble ingredients.
52)
PEG-25 HYDROGENATED CASTOR OIL: A naturally derived emulsifier which
has good super-fatting and emollient properties; contributes to the
smooth texture of the finished product.
53)
PEG-40 CASTOR OIL: A natural emollient derived from castor oil which
gives body and shine to the hair and helps restore a natural,
healthy appearance.
54)
PEG-75 LANOLIN OIL: An effective moisturizing and lubricating agent.
55)
PEPPERMINT OIL: A naturally derived oil used impart sheen to the
hair and to provide a pleasant fragrance.
56)
POLYQUATERIUM-10: A complex, cationic polymeric conditioning agent
derived from wood cellulose. Provides
body while it improves curl bounce and adds fullness to the hair. It further improves wet and dry combing, detangling, and
imparts sheen, adding a silky feel to the hair.
57)
POLYQUATERNIUM-04: A complex, cationic polymeric conditioning agent.
This component conditions as well as facilitates distribution
of the detergent.
58)
POLYQUATERNIUM-07: A complex, cationic polymeric conditioning agent
which adds body and improves comb-ability.
59)
POLYQUATERNIUM-11: A specialized cationic polymeric material which
adds exceptional flexibility and substantivity to hair. It improves wet combing, feel and manageability of the hair.
60)
POLYSORBATE-20: A naturally derived emulsifier and solubilizer to
facilitate the coupling of water soluble with water insoluble
ingredients in the formulation.
61)
PVP/VA COPOLYMER: A film former that adds body and set to the hair.
It is the main resin responsible for the holding power of
styling gel.
62)
QUATERNIUM-2: A specialized cationic conditioning agent and hair
fixative combination to aid in wet combing hair drying during
styling and to provide firm but flexible finish curls upon setting
the hair.
63)
SD ALCOHOL-40: An exceptional high-purely ethyl alcohol specially
denatured to render it unsuitable for human consumption.
It functions as the primary vehicle for application of the
hair fixative system. Evaporates
completely on application without leaving residue.
Also acts as a secondary vehicle for styling gel application
and provides rapid drying for maximum holding.
64)
SODIUM CHLORIDE: An electrolyte necessary for proper viscosity
control to produce a liquid shampoo base that readily dissolves or
disperses in water to quickly and profusely build a cleansing lather
that functions well and is pleasant to use.
65)
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE: A mild surface active agent which provides
good flash foam and excellent foam volume.
It effectively and completely cleanses hair and scalp without
excessive stripping action.
66)
SODIUM PCA: A natural moisturizing factor of extreme hygroscopic
nature which increases softness and resilience to the hair.
67)
SODIUM LACTATE: A hygroscopic agent which draws moisture to itself
and thus to the hair-shaft to prevent further drying of the hair.
68)
SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE: A moderately aggressive surface active
agent, slightly more gentle than sodium lauryl sulfate, with better
solubility and emulsification properties.
When used in conjunction with other detergents, it provides
moderate to high foam volume and is slightly less aggressive on the
hair and scalp. Functions as a complimentary cleansing component in
the shampoo.
69)
SORBITOL: A humectant material naturally derived from corn syrup.
Acts as auxiliary moisturizing component in the conditioning
system.
70)
STEARALKONIUM CHLORIDE: A complex cationic conditioning ingredient
which demonstrates a natural affinity for fibrous protein and forms
a protective coating on the cuticle of the hair.
Retards hair tangling and enhances wet comb-out properties
and overall manageability.
71)
TEA-DODECYLBENZENESULFONATE: A moderate surface-active agent to
enhance solubility and emulsification properties.
Used in conjunction with other major detergent components and
helps boost foam volume.
72)
TRISODIUM EDTA: An ingredient used in cleansing the hair shaft of
such impurities as minerals and metals that can build-up on the
hair.
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