Smoothing Lotion 300ml

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

Dry, dull or frizz-prone hair.

A popular conditioning oil used across many treatment and shine products.

Most hair types, especially dry or dull hair.

A versatile, well-tolerated conditioning ingredient.

Those looking for added conditioning support or antioxidant benefits in their haircare.

It is commonly used because it is more stable than pure vitamin E while still offering similar benefits. It appears in many leave-in and rinse-off formulations.

Those wanting added moisture, smoothness or frizz control.

It is created by hydrogenating plant-derived oils to give them a more stable, solid texture. This stability makes it useful in balms, creams and rich conditioning formulas.

Those looking for smoother-feeling hair or products that apply and spread easily.

It is a lightweight ester often used to reduce greasiness and enhance the feel of conditioning formulas. It can also support fragrance and oil distribution within a product.

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.

Those who prefer products with a smooth, uniform texture or need easier application and distribution.

It is derived from cellulose and is widely used because it provides viscosity without weighing hair down. It also helps improve the feel and spreadability of many water-based products.

Those looking for softer, more manageable hair or extra slip in styling products.

It forms a lightweight film on the hair to reduce static and enhance glide without leaving heavy residue. It is commonly used in both rinse-off and leave-in formulas.

Those wanting a non-greasy conditioning feel or improved spreadability in styling products.

It is commonly used to give formulas a smooth, silky texture without heaviness. Often found in conditioners, serums and creams where a lightweight finish is desired.

Those looking for products with stable, evenly blended textures or clear formulations.

It is commonly used in both haircare and skincare to help disperse fragrance oils or conditioning agents evenly. It also supports the overall texture and consistency of a formula.

All products, especially in hard-water areas.

Used in tiny amounts to keep formulas performing reliably.

Most hair types as part of a balanced formula.

Usually present in small amounts to balance the formula.

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.

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 subtly sweet, complex fragrance profiles in their haircare products.

It is one of the fragrance components that must be listed individually when present above certain levels, as some people may prefer to monitor specific scent materials. Its presence does not indicate the overall strength of a product's fragrance.

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.