Invisible Tan - Self Tanning Creme (Medium/Dark)

Most hair and scalp types, including those wanting a gentle feel.

A popular botanical used across many gentle and moisturising products.

People looking for temporary colour effects or tone adjustments in certain specialised hair or scalp products.

It is most commonly used in self-tanning products, but can occasionally appear in hair or scalp formulas designed to add a subtle, temporary colour effect.

Those who like richer conditioners or masks that feel smooth and spread easily.

It also offers light conditioning and can help soften the feel of hair. It is widely used in both skincare and haircare for its reliable stabilising properties.

Those looking to add smoothness, shine or moisture to dry or coarse hair.

It is rich in fatty acids that can help improve hair feel without leaving a heavy residue. Often used in both rinse-off and leave-in formulas.

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

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

Those looking for conditioning, slip, or richer textures in their haircare products.

Despite the name, fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are non‑drying and are commonly used to add emollience and stability to formulations.

Those who prefer formulas that feel lightweight and spread easily.

It is commonly used as an emulsifier to stabilise creams and conditioners without adding heaviness. Its mild surfactant properties can also support product texture and rinseability.

Those who prefer richer, creamier textures in conditioners and styling products.

It is commonly used to give products structure and improve spreadability. It can be derived from plant or animal sources, with most haircare brands typically using plant-based forms.

Those interested in products that use fermentation-derived preservation systems.

It provides mild antimicrobial activity and is commonly used in modern, gentle preservation blends. Its use does not change how the product performs on the hair.

Those seeking gentle, plant-derived ingredients for scalp comfort or lightweight conditioning benefits.

Chamomile extracts are common in both skincare and haircare for their calming properties and light conditioning effect. They can also contribute to a soft, natural feel in formulations.

People who prefer products with a richer or more gel-like texture.

It is a polysaccharide widely used in cosmetics to keep formulas uniform and easy to apply. It works well alongside many other common ingredients.

Those seeking added softness, moisture support or smoother-feeling hair.

It is a phospholipid commonly derived from soy or sunflower and is valued for its ability to enhance spreadability and moisture retention. It can also help stabilise certain formulations.

Those wanting added nourishment or antioxidant support in their haircare routine.

Tocopherol is commonly included to help protect oils in a formula from oxidising and to offer light conditioning benefits. It is widely used in both skincare and haircare products.

Those using sprays or styling products that benefit from fast evaporation.

In haircare, this typically refers to ethanol or denatured alcohol, which helps formulas feel lighter and dry faster. Its effect depends on the overall product balance and supporting conditioning ingredients.

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 floral-scented hair products or are checking for specific fragrance components.

It is naturally found in essential oils such as rose and geranium and is commonly used to enhance scent profiles. It must be listed on labels when present above certain trace levels.

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 citrus-style fragrances or want products with a fresh aromatic profile.

Citral is naturally present in several essential oils and is listed on labels because it is a recognised fragrance allergen. Only small amounts are typically used to adjust or enhance a product’s scent.