L'Occitane Aromachologie Repairing Conditioner
So I've been hearing good things about L'Occitane - Aromachologie Repairing Dry and Damaged Hair Conditioner--8.4OZ for WOMEN
. But before I jump on the bandwagon, I've promised myself to check ingredients before I indulge. With the wealth of new products coming out every day, being responsible for our hair's health means knowing what we are putting in our hair. Teri's Ingredient Dictionary , and the Environmental Working Group's Cosmetic Safety Database are great reference sources to start with to figure this all out.
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So the ingredient list for L'Occitane - Aromachologie Repairing Dry and Damaged Hair Conditioner--8.4OZ for WOMEN is
Water**, Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl Alcohol**, Cyclo, Hexasiloxane, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil**, Tilia Platyphyllos Extract**, Fragrance, Angelica Archangelica Extract/Angelica Archangelica Root Oil**, Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil**, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil**, Cananga Odorata Flower Oil**, Pogostemon Cablin Oil**, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract**, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil**, Tocopheryl Acetate**, Panthenol, Glycerin**, Ethylhexylglycerin, Behentrimonium Chloride**, Limonene**, Linalool**. **Natural Origin Ingredients.
I've tried to define all the chemical sounding lingo:
Dimethicone - Antifoaming Agent; Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive; Skin Protectant; EMOLLIENT Cyclopentasiloxane - A type of Silicone. Cetearyl Alcohol** - Used as an emollient, emulsifier, conditioner, and thickener. CycloHexasiloxane - Hair Conditioning Agent; Skin-Conditioning Agent - Emollient; Solvent; Tilia Platyphyllos Extract** - Type of tree extractCananga Odorata Flower Oil** -ylang-ylang oil Pogostemon Cablin Oil** -Patchouli Oil (Essential Oil) Tocopheryl Acetate** - AKA Vitamin E Panthenol - Form of Vitamin B Glycerin** - Hair Conditioning Agent/Humectant (Substance that retains moisture)Ethylhexylglycerin - deodorant and skin conditioner, irritant Behentrimonium Chloride** - Preservative Limonene** - Solvent/Cleaner found in the oil of citrus fruits and plantsLinalool** - type of fragrant liquid in essential oil. It can also be made synthetically.
L'Occitane Repairing Conditioner is full of moisturizing properties. Read why tightly curled hair needs that.