Igora Zero Ammonia Color Creme

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 interested in understanding how products maintain stability and performance.

Ethanolamine can also assist with emulsification, helping formulas stay well blended. It is typically used in small amounts to support product consistency and performance.

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.

Most hair types as part of a moisturising formula.

A widely used humectant and carrier ingredient.

People using hair colour or chemical processing products where precise pH control is important.

It is often used in small amounts to support product stability or to activate certain hair colour technologies. In finished products, its concentration is formulated to be appropriate for its intended function.

Oily scalps, heavy product users and people who like a strong cleanse.

May feel too cleansing for some dry, curly, colour-treated or sensitive hair types. This depends on the full formula and your hair needs.

Sensitive scalps and people seeking a gentle, sulphate-free cleanse.

Common in gentle and sulphate-free shampoos.

Those wanting a thorough, foaming cleanse or products designed to remove heavier residues.

It is a higher-foaming sulphate often used in shampoos to create a deep-clean feel. Formulators may blend it with milder surfactants to balance cleansing with comfort.

People using permanent hair colour products who want lasting colour results.

It works by reacting with an oxidising agent to form stable colour molecules within the hair shaft. Its use and concentration are regulated in cosmetic formulations.

People using permanent or demi‑permanent hair colour products.

It works with other dye intermediates and a developer to form the final colour within the hair fibre. Its presence is typical in many professional oxidative colour formulas.

People using permanent hair colour products who want specific tonal results.

It works in combination with other dye intermediates and a developer to form long-lasting colour within the hair cortex.

Those interested in ingredient lists for sensitivity reasons or who like understanding how products stay stable.

It functions as a reducing agent, supporting the long-term quality of a formula. It is not usually included for direct hair benefits but for product integrity.

People using clarifying or colour-care products may appreciate its ability to support brightness and maintain product performance.

It can also function as an antioxidant, helping protect formulas from oxidation. Its presence does not typically affect how a product feels or performs on the hair.

People who enjoy a scented product.

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

Anyone who prefers smooth, consistent textures in styling or leave-in products.

It helps formulas stay evenly mixed and glide easily through the hair or onto the scalp. It is widely used because it works in very small amounts and provides reliable texture.

All products that need a preservative system.

Often paired with other preservatives for broad protection.

Those in hard-water areas who want shampoos and conditioners to rinse more cleanly.

Chelating agents can support formula consistency and help prevent minerals from depositing on the hair or interfering with product texture. They are widely used in many rinse-off and leave-in formulations.

Those looking for light, gentle cleansing or improved rinse-off in haircare formulas.

It is often used alongside other surfactants to adjust foam and improve product texture. It also helps blend oil- and water-based ingredients for consistent 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 looking for products that spread easily or deliver active ingredients more uniformly.

It is commonly used to improve texture and enhance the performance of other ingredients in both skincare and haircare formulations.

Those using styling or dry-finish products that benefit from a lightweight, matte feel.

It is a common mineral ingredient used to enhance spreadability and stabilise product textures. It appears in a wide range of hair and styling products for its versatility.

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 scented haircare products.

It is one of the fragrance components that must be listed separately when present above certain levels. People with known fragrance sensitivities may choose to monitor for it.

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 understanding preservative systems or identifying potential fragrance allergens.

Benzyl Alcohol is commonly used in professional haircare to support product stability and texture. It can also naturally occur in some essential oils.