PS Balm - Heat Protection Balm 100g

All hair and skin types.

Almost always the first ingredient listed in water-based 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.

People looking for conditioners or treatments that provide slip, softness and richer textures.

Although called an alcohol, it is a waxy, non‑drying fatty alcohol commonly used to enhance conditioning performance and product stability.

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 looking for smoother, shinier hair or help with detangling.

It is often blended with other silicones to create a lightweight, non-greasy finish. It forms a flexible film on the hair that can improve manageability.

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 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.

Those who prefer products with a creamy, uniform texture.

It is commonly used in conditioners and styling products to keep formulas consistent and easy to apply. It also supports even distribution of other ingredients through the hair.

Those seeking added softness, shine, or help with dry or coarse hair.

It is commonly used in haircare for its smooth, silky feel and its ability to support moisture retention. It is generally well tolerated by most hair types.

All products that need protecting from spoilage.

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

People who enjoy a scented product.

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

People looking for natural oils to support smoothness, shine, or manageability.

It is rich in omega fatty acids, which can help enhance softness without feeling overly heavy. It is commonly used across both skin and hair formulations.

Dry, coarse or thick hair that likes richer oils.

Suits some hair types more than others, and a little usually goes a long way.

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 enjoy luminous or light-reflective finishes in styling or colouring products.

It is a mineral powder widely used in cosmetics for its reflective properties. In haircare, it is typically present in small amounts for visual effect rather than performance.

Those interested in product appearance or opacity, such as in creams or conditioners.

It is commonly used to create a uniform, opaque look and can also help stabilise formula appearance. Its presence does not affect how the product performs on the hair.

Those wanting smoother, easier‑to‑detangle hair or lightweight shine.

It evaporates after application, making it useful for delivering spreadability without long‑term buildup. Commonly paired with other conditioning agents in styling and treatment formulas.

People looking to support hair strength, reduce the feel of damage, or add light conditioning.

Because it is hydrolysed, it can more easily bind to the hair surface and offer a lightweight strengthening effect. It is commonly used in both rinse-off and leave-in formulas.

Those seeking lightweight natural oils for moisture, shine or scalp comfort.

It is rich in fatty acids that support hair softness without feeling overly heavy. Often used as a carrier oil in both rinse-off and leave-in formulas.

Those interested in tinted or colour-enhancing products.

These pigments are valued for their stability and are widely used to achieve natural-looking shades. They do not affect the performance of the haircare formula beyond providing colour.

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.

Those who enjoy subtly floral-scented haircare or are monitoring specific fragrance allergens.

It is one of the fragrance allergens that must be listed individually on product labels when present above certain levels. Its presence does not indicate product strength or quality, only that it contributes to the overall scent profile.

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.

Most hair types as part of a balanced formula.

Usually present in small amounts to balance the formula.

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 interested in the appearance of their haircare products or checking for specific colour additives.

CI 19140 is widely used in cosmetics and personal care for its vibrant and stable colour. Its presence does not affect the performance of the haircare formula.