THICK.AGAIN 100ml

All hair and skin types.

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

People who use styling products that benefit from quick drying or a lightweight feel.

Its quick evaporation can help reduce residue and support a clean finish in styling formulas. Some may notice it can feel slightly drying in leave-in products depending on hair type.

Hair wanting added body, smoothness or temporary strength.

A common protein in repair and volumising formulas.

Those looking for added softness, light smoothing or gentle strengthening benefits.

Its smaller molecular size allows it to coat hair more easily than regular starch, offering a softening effect without heaviness. It is commonly used in both rinse-off and leave-in formulations.

Those interested in calming scalp care or antioxidant-supporting formulas.

Apigenin is commonly sourced from botanicals such as chamomile and is included to complement conditioning or scalp-care blends. Its benefits depend on the full formulation rather than the ingredient alone.

People looking for scalp-care products to help maintain oil balance or soothe the scalp.

It is a plant-derived triterpenoid commonly included in targeted scalp treatments or strengthening complexes. Its benefits depend on the full formula and how consistently it is used.

People seeking formulas aimed at hair strengthening or scalp vitality.

This peptide is often included in targeted treatments designed to support the hair root environment. It works alongside other conditioning or fortifying ingredients in a formulation.

Most hair types, especially dry or dull hair.

A versatile, well-tolerated conditioning ingredient.

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

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

Most hair types as part of a moisturising formula.

A widely used humectant and carrier ingredient.

Useful for those who prefer haircare products with clear, consistent textures or evenly dispersed fragrance and oils.

It is widely used in shampoos, conditioners and styling products to keep formulations stable and smooth. It also offers mild surfactant properties that support product rinse-off.

Those using products with essential oils or fragranced blends, as it helps disperse these evenly.

It is widely used as a gentle solubiliser in both leave‑in and rinse‑off products. Its presence can improve product consistency and prevent ingredient separation.

Those who prefer products with a rich, gel-like texture or improved spreadability.

It is widely used in gels, creams and styling products to help keep ingredients evenly dispersed. It can also support formula pH adjustment and enhance product feel.

Those interested in how product pH affects hair and scalp feel may find its presence relevant.

It is commonly used at low levels to help formulas stay effective and consistent. It does not act on the hair directly but supports the overall product 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 interested in gentle preservation systems or sensitive scalps may find it relevant.

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.

Those interested in products designed to remain stable over time.

It is also used as a reducing agent in some professional hair processes, such as perming. In regular haircare, it appears at low levels to support formula stability.

People who enjoy a scented product.

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

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.

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.

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.