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Found this online today... Might come in handy when buying products or making our homemade conconctions (esp. for us newbies 
)...
Algae (Asophyllum Nudosum) Extract
Extracted from naturally occurring seaweed. Softens and moisturizes the hair, increasing its elasticity, luster and softness. Helps decrease the hair's static charge, thus giving more body and less flyaways.
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Gel
A pure, natural ingredient obtained from the leaves of the aloe vera plant. Provides emolliency and moisturizing properties. Helps promote healing of dry, damaged hair and skin.
Benzophenone-3
An ultraviolet light absorber used to protect hair and skin against the damaging UV rays of the sun. Keeps hair color looking fresh longer by helping to protect against color fading.
Benzophenone-4
Provides natural UV ray protection.
Calming Botanicals
Botanicals such as extracts of bilberry, sugar cane, sugar maple, orange and lemon soften curls and provide moisture.
Cetyl Alcohol
A naturally derived fatty alcohol which provides emolliency and emulsion stability. Provides formulas with a rich, creamy consistency.
Chamomile (Anthemis Nobilis) Extract
Extracted from the flowers of chamomile, a conditioning agent that also helps to enhance highlights.
Citric Acid
One of the most widely used acids in the cosmetic industry, derived from citrus fruit by fermentation. Acts as a preservative and acid-alkali balancing agent. Brings hair to a lower pH which helps seal and protect the cuticle.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
A gentle surfactant derived from coconut oil. Adds some conditioning properties and improves the spreadability of the formula.
Cyclomethicone
A volatile silicone that eases wet combing, gives shine to hair and reduces tackiness. The volatile nature of this silicone gives it an adjustable emollient property and helps speed dry time.
Dimethicone
A silicone that provides wet/dry combing ease and reduces flyaway tendencies. Acts as a humectant and lubricant while leaving a smooth, silky feel.
Glycerin
A naturally derived humectant that penetrates hair and skin, helping soften and seal it, making it water retentive.
Grapefruit
A natural scalp clarifier and purifier.
Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis Leaf) Extract
Extracted from green tea leaves, Green Tea Extract is a powerful antioxidant which combats free radicals and helps protect the hair from the environment. Great for use in hair care products.
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
A vegetable source protein that provides conditioning and moisture retention to hair.
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
A protein unique for its natural whole wheat source. A moisturizing and conditioning agent which helps repair damage from the environment or chemical treatments, thus improving the feel of the hair shaft.
Jojoba (Buxus Chinensis) Oil
Derived from cold pressed jojoba beans. Imparts sheen and flexibility to hair.
Kiwi
A natural hair and scalp purifier.
Lavender
Soothes the scalp.
Methylparaben, Propylparaben & Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservatives used to control growth of microorganisms in finished formulations.
Neroli
A natural scalp clarifier and purifier.
Panthenol
A conditioning derivative of the Vitamin B complex group often referred to as Pro-Vitamin B-5. It is absorbed quickly by hair to provide moisture control regardless of atmospheric conditions.
Phospholipids
Complex lipids that are used in hair and skin products for their moisturizing ability.
Peppermint Oil
Refreshes the scalp and hair.
Polyquaternium-11
A hair resin which forms a clear, non-tacky, continuous film on the hair, providing conditioning and bodifying effects with minimum buildup. Contributes improved combability, gloss, smoothness and manageability to hair.
Propylene Glycol
An exceptional humectant for maintaining moisture balance in hair. Aids in soluability and distribution of functional components in the formulation.
PVP/VA Copolymer
Dual holding agents with excellent flexibility and substantivity. Aid in styling support and provide firmness to curls.
Retinyl Palmitate
Imparts exceptional sheen and gloss to hair. Provides a source of essential fatty acid components necessary for hair and skin's elasticity and flexibility.
Rosemary (Rosemarinus Officinalis) Extract
A naturally derived extract that helps split ends and adds shine.
Safflower (Carthamus Tinctoris) Oil
A naturally derived food-grade oil that imparts sheen and gloss to hair and skin.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
A surface-active agent that provides good flash foam and excellent foam volume. It effectively and completely cleanses hair and skin without excessive stripping action.
Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf) Extract
The oil extracted from tea tree leaves. Used in hair and skin products for its exceptional antioxidant properties. Also used as a fragrance component.
Tetrasodium EDTA
A chelating agent that compensates for differences in water chemistry by binding to trace metal residues and other contaminates, thoroughly cleansing hair.
Triethanolamine
A neutralizing agent that helps make the product more compatible to the pH of hair.
Wheat (Triticum Vulgare) Germ Oil
The oil obtained by the extraction of wheat germ. Used in hair and skin products as a conditioning agent. Contains natural Vitamin E.
Wheat Amino Acids
A mixture of amino acids used as hair and skin conditioning agents.
)... Algae (Asophyllum Nudosum) Extract
Extracted from naturally occurring seaweed. Softens and moisturizes the hair, increasing its elasticity, luster and softness. Helps decrease the hair's static charge, thus giving more body and less flyaways.
Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Gel
A pure, natural ingredient obtained from the leaves of the aloe vera plant. Provides emolliency and moisturizing properties. Helps promote healing of dry, damaged hair and skin.
Benzophenone-3
An ultraviolet light absorber used to protect hair and skin against the damaging UV rays of the sun. Keeps hair color looking fresh longer by helping to protect against color fading.
Benzophenone-4
Provides natural UV ray protection.
Calming Botanicals
Botanicals such as extracts of bilberry, sugar cane, sugar maple, orange and lemon soften curls and provide moisture.
Cetyl Alcohol
A naturally derived fatty alcohol which provides emolliency and emulsion stability. Provides formulas with a rich, creamy consistency.
Chamomile (Anthemis Nobilis) Extract
Extracted from the flowers of chamomile, a conditioning agent that also helps to enhance highlights.
Citric Acid
One of the most widely used acids in the cosmetic industry, derived from citrus fruit by fermentation. Acts as a preservative and acid-alkali balancing agent. Brings hair to a lower pH which helps seal and protect the cuticle.
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
A gentle surfactant derived from coconut oil. Adds some conditioning properties and improves the spreadability of the formula.
Cyclomethicone
A volatile silicone that eases wet combing, gives shine to hair and reduces tackiness. The volatile nature of this silicone gives it an adjustable emollient property and helps speed dry time.
Dimethicone
A silicone that provides wet/dry combing ease and reduces flyaway tendencies. Acts as a humectant and lubricant while leaving a smooth, silky feel.
Glycerin
A naturally derived humectant that penetrates hair and skin, helping soften and seal it, making it water retentive.
Grapefruit
A natural scalp clarifier and purifier.
Green Tea (Camellia Sinensis Leaf) Extract
Extracted from green tea leaves, Green Tea Extract is a powerful antioxidant which combats free radicals and helps protect the hair from the environment. Great for use in hair care products.
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
A vegetable source protein that provides conditioning and moisture retention to hair.
Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
A protein unique for its natural whole wheat source. A moisturizing and conditioning agent which helps repair damage from the environment or chemical treatments, thus improving the feel of the hair shaft.
Jojoba (Buxus Chinensis) Oil
Derived from cold pressed jojoba beans. Imparts sheen and flexibility to hair.
Kiwi
A natural hair and scalp purifier.
Lavender
Soothes the scalp.
Methylparaben, Propylparaben & Diazolidinyl Urea
Preservatives used to control growth of microorganisms in finished formulations.
Neroli
A natural scalp clarifier and purifier.
Panthenol
A conditioning derivative of the Vitamin B complex group often referred to as Pro-Vitamin B-5. It is absorbed quickly by hair to provide moisture control regardless of atmospheric conditions.
Phospholipids
Complex lipids that are used in hair and skin products for their moisturizing ability.
Peppermint Oil
Refreshes the scalp and hair.
Polyquaternium-11
A hair resin which forms a clear, non-tacky, continuous film on the hair, providing conditioning and bodifying effects with minimum buildup. Contributes improved combability, gloss, smoothness and manageability to hair.
Propylene Glycol
An exceptional humectant for maintaining moisture balance in hair. Aids in soluability and distribution of functional components in the formulation.
PVP/VA Copolymer
Dual holding agents with excellent flexibility and substantivity. Aid in styling support and provide firmness to curls.
Retinyl Palmitate
Imparts exceptional sheen and gloss to hair. Provides a source of essential fatty acid components necessary for hair and skin's elasticity and flexibility.
Rosemary (Rosemarinus Officinalis) Extract
A naturally derived extract that helps split ends and adds shine.
Safflower (Carthamus Tinctoris) Oil
A naturally derived food-grade oil that imparts sheen and gloss to hair and skin.
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
A surface-active agent that provides good flash foam and excellent foam volume. It effectively and completely cleanses hair and skin without excessive stripping action.
Tea Tree (Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf) Extract
The oil extracted from tea tree leaves. Used in hair and skin products for its exceptional antioxidant properties. Also used as a fragrance component.
Tetrasodium EDTA
A chelating agent that compensates for differences in water chemistry by binding to trace metal residues and other contaminates, thoroughly cleansing hair.
Triethanolamine
A neutralizing agent that helps make the product more compatible to the pH of hair.
Wheat (Triticum Vulgare) Germ Oil
The oil obtained by the extraction of wheat germ. Used in hair and skin products as a conditioning agent. Contains natural Vitamin E.
Wheat Amino Acids
A mixture of amino acids used as hair and skin conditioning agents.
