ECOKERATIN Treatment - Step 2 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.

People looking for improved manageability, detangling and smoother-feeling hair.

It is a commonly used quaternary ammonium compound that helps conditioners spread easily through the hair. It is effective even at low levels, which is why it appears frequently in rinse-off products.

Dry or dehydrated hair, and many curl and moisture routines.

A very common, well-tolerated humectant used across countless products.

People wanting a light, non-greasy smoothing or shine finish.

Often used in serums and oils for a weightless feel. Some prefer silicone-free options depending on routine.

Frizz-prone, coarse or dry hair wanting a smooth, glossy finish.

Some people prefer silicone-free formulas, especially for certain curl routines. It is widely used and helpful in many smoothing products.

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.

Those using products that need light cleansing or stable blends of oils, silicones, or fragrances.

It is commonly used to solubilise fragrance or silicone ingredients in shampoos and treatments. Its mild, nonionic nature means it typically works well alongside other surfactants.

People looking for smoother, easier-to-comb hair or reduced frizz.

Despite its name, it is not a sulphate surfactant but a quaternary conditioning ingredient commonly used in creams and conditioners. It is valued for providing a light, non-greasy conditioning feel.

Damaged, chemically treated or fragile hair wanting reinforcement.

Protein routines suit some hair well, while very protein-sensitive hair may prefer balance with moisture.

Hair wanting added body, smoothness or temporary strength.

A common protein in repair and volumising formulas.

People with weakened, chemically treated, or breakage-prone hair may appreciate its reinforcing effect.

Hydrolysed proteins are broken into smaller fragments so they can more easily interact with the hair’s surface. They are commonly used alongside conditioners and humectants for a balanced feel.

People who enjoy a scented product.

Fragrance preference is personal. Some people prefer fragrance-free formulas by choice.

Most hair types as part of a balanced formula.

Usually present in small amounts to balance the formula.

Those looking for enhanced frizz control, curl definition or improved hold without stiffness.

It forms a light, flexible film on the hair that helps maintain style while reducing flyaways. It is commonly used in styling and conditioning formulas for added performance.

All products, especially in hard-water areas.

Used in tiny amounts to keep formulas performing reliably.

All products that need protecting from spoilage.

A very common, well-studied preservative used at low levels.

Those looking for products with robust preservation, particularly in rinse-off formulas.

It is widely used in small amounts to protect formulas from microbial growth. Some people with sensitive skin or scalps may prefer to patch test products containing isothiazolinone preservatives.

Those needing products with reliable protection against product spoilage.

It is effective in very small amounts to support product longevity. Some people with sensitive skin or scalps may prefer to patch test products containing this preservative.

Anyone using products that benefit from extended shelf life and maintained performance.

It helps protect oils and other sensitive ingredients from breaking down when exposed to air and light. It is used in very small amounts to support product consistency.