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BioTech Blowout Leave-In Restorative Hair Mask is a leave-in treatment that repairs, hydrates, and strengthens damaged hair. This lightweight mask works to restore softness and shine while helping to prevent breakage and protect against heat styling.
Formulated with nourishing ingredients, it deeply conditions without weighing the hair down. Ideal for dry, weak, or chemically treated hair, it helps to smooth frizz, improve manageability, and support healthier-looking strands over time.
The water base that carries and dissolves the other ingredients in most products.
May suit
All hair and skin types.
Worth knowing
Almost always the first ingredient listed in water-based products.
Cetearyl AlcoholConditioning agents
Fatty alcohol conditioner
A fatty alcohol that helps soften hair and improve the texture of formulations.
May suit
People looking for smoother, more manageable hair or richer, creamier product textures.
Worth knowing
Despite the name, fatty alcohols are moisturising and conditioning rather than drying. They also help stabilise and thicken many haircare formulas.
Cetyl AlcoholConditioning agents
Emollient and texture enhancer
Cetyl Alcohol helps soften the hair and gives products a smooth, creamy texture.
May suit
Those looking for conditioning, slip, or richer textures in their haircare products.
Worth knowing
Despite the name, fatty alcohols like cetyl alcohol are non‑drying and are commonly used to add emollience and stability to formulations.
ParfumFragrance ingredients
Fragrance
Gives the product its scent.
May suit
People who enjoy a scented product.
Worth knowing
Fragrance preference is personal. Some people prefer fragrance-free formulas by choice.
PropanediolHumectants
Hydrating humectant
Helps attract and hold moisture in hair and supports a smooth, conditioned feel.
May suit
Those wanting lightweight hydration without heaviness.
Worth knowing
It is often used as a gentle alternative to glycol-based humectants and can also help improve product texture and absorption.
PhenoxyethanolPreservatives
Preservative
Helps keep the product stable and pleasant to use after opening.
May suit
All products that need protecting from spoilage.
Worth knowing
A very common, well-studied preservative used at low levels.
Citric AcidpH adjusters
pH adjuster
Fine-tunes the product pH, which can help the hair surface feel smooth.
May suit
Most hair types as part of a balanced formula.
Worth knowing
Usually present in small amounts to balance the formula.
EthylhexylglycerinPreservatives
Preservative booster
Helps support the preservation system and can provide mild skin-conditioning benefits.
May suit
Those interested in gentle preservation systems or sensitive scalps may find it relevant.
Worth knowing
It is often paired with other preservatives to improve their effectiveness while allowing for lower usage levels. It also has light moisturising and conditioning properties.
A conditioning polymer that helps smooth hair and improve slip.
May suit
Those looking for softer, easier-to-detangle hair.
Worth knowing
It is derived from guar gum and is commonly used to enhance conditioning in shampoos and conditioners. It can also reduce static and improve manageability.
Butyrospermum Parkii ButterOils and butters
Conditioning butter
A rich butter that softens and conditions, adding slip to dry or coarse hair.
May suit
Dry, coarse, curly or thick hair wanting extra softness.
Worth knowing
Rich and nourishing, so amounts can be adjusted to hair type.
Cetrimonium ChlorideConditioning agents
Conditioning agent
A conditioning agent that helps smooth and soften the hair while reducing static and tangles.
May suit
People looking for improved manageability, detangling and smoother-feeling hair.
Worth knowing
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.
Behentrimonium ChlorideConditioning agents
Conditioning agent
A conditioning agent that helps detangle and soften, reducing static and roughness.
May suit
Most hair types, especially tangle-prone or coarse hair.
Worth knowing
A common conditioner ingredient despite the chloride name, which simply describes its chemistry.
Sodium ChlorideThickeners and stabilisers
Viscosity adjuster
Sodium Chloride is used to adjust the thickness of shampoos and other cleansing formulas.
May suit
Those interested in how a product’s texture and lather are achieved.
Worth knowing
It is a simple mineral salt that helps create a familiar shampoo feel and can influence how a cleanser spreads through the hair.
Benzyl AlcoholPreservatives
Preservative
Helps preserve formulations and can also act as a solvent or light fragrance component.
May suit
Those interested in understanding preservative systems or identifying potential fragrance allergens.
Worth knowing
Benzyl Alcohol is commonly used in professional haircare to support product stability and texture. It can also naturally occur in some essential oils.
PanthenolConditioning agents
Conditioning agent
Helps condition, soften and add a smooth, healthy feel to the hair.
May suit
Most hair types, especially dry or dull hair.
Worth knowing
A versatile, well-tolerated conditioning ingredient.
GlycerinHumectants
Humectant
Attracts and holds water to help hair feel hydrated and soft.
May suit
Dry or dehydrated hair, and many curl and moisture routines.
Worth knowing
A very common, well-tolerated humectant used across countless products.
LimoneneFragrance ingredients
Fragrance component
A fragrance component that also occurs naturally in many citrus and plant oils.
Worth knowing
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.
LinaloolFragrance ingredients
Fragrance component
A fragrance component found naturally in many flowers and spices.
Worth knowing
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.
Benzyl BenzoateFragrance ingredients
Fragrance component
A fragrance component that is listed separately on labels by labelling convention.
Worth knowing
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.
CitralFragrance ingredients
Fragrance component
Citral is a fragrance ingredient used to provide a fresh, citrus-like scent.
May suit
Those who enjoy citrus-style fragrances or want products with a fresh aromatic profile.
Worth knowing
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.