Extreme Conditioner 1 Litre

All hair and skin types.

Almost always the first ingredient listed in water-based products.

People looking for smoother, more manageable hair or richer, creamier product textures.

Despite the name, fatty alcohols are moisturising and conditioning rather than drying. They also help stabilise and thicken many haircare formulas.

Most hair types, especially tangle-prone or coarse hair.

A common conditioner ingredient despite the chloride name, which simply describes its chemistry.

Damaged, frizz-prone or colour-treated hair wanting targeted smoothing.

Designed to deposit where hair needs it most. Some prefer silicone-free formulas by choice.

People looking for smoother, more manageable hair textures.

Cetyl esters are wax‑like emollients that improve product spreadability and give a soft, conditioned feel. They are commonly used to enhance texture without heaviness.

People looking to improve hair strength, smoothness or resistance to breakage.

It forms a lightweight film on the hair to boost softness and resilience without heavy build-up. Often used in strengthening and smoothing formulas.

Those looking for formulas that help with hair resilience or hydration.

Arginine is naturally present in the hair’s keratin structure and is commonly added to strengthening or repairing products. It is also used in some formulations to help support scalp comfort.

Those seeking lightweight hydration or formulas that help smooth and soften hair.

Amino acids like serine are often included in conditioning or strengthening blends to complement other hair-hydrating ingredients. They can be used in many types of haircare from shampoos to treatments.

People looking for formulas that help smooth and soften hair without heaviness.

Amino acids like glutamic acid can support the hair’s natural structure and improve the feel of conditioners and treatments. They are commonly used in both rinse-off and leave-in products.

Most hair types as part of a balanced formula.

Usually present in small amounts to balance the formula.

Those using products with oils or silicones who want them to rinse evenly without residue.

It is commonly used in shampoos and styling products to support stable, uniform textures. Its mild nature makes it suitable for a wide range of formulations.

Those interested in formulas designed to support a cleaner-feeling scalp environment.

It is a well‑established antimicrobial ingredient sometimes used in scalp‑focused products. Its inclusion helps ensure product stability over time.

Those interested in understanding preservative systems or identifying potential fragrance allergens.

Benzyl Alcohol is commonly used in professional haircare to support product stability and texture. It can also naturally occur in some essential oils.

A fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.

Those who enjoy subtly scented haircare products.

It is one of the fragrance components that must be listed separately when present above certain levels. People with known fragrance sensitivities may choose to monitor for it.

A fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.

Those who enjoy subtly floral-scented haircare or are monitoring specific fragrance allergens.

It is one of the fragrance allergens that must be listed individually on product labels when present above certain levels. Its presence does not indicate product strength or quality, only that it contributes to the overall scent profile.

A fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.