Weleda Skin Food Nourishing Day Cream

Anyone using liquid haircare products, as water is a core component.

It helps create a workable texture and allows surfactants, conditioners and other actives to perform effectively.

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

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

People who prefer light, non-greasy conditioning or who want softer feel without silicone.

This biodegradable ester is often used as a plant-derived alternative to heavier emollients. It can help improve spreadability and reduce greasiness in hair products.

Those seeking lightweight hydration without heaviness.

It also supports product texture and can enhance the performance of other ingredients in a formula.

Those looking for softer, smoother-feeling hair or gentle hydration.

Betaine is a naturally occurring molecule often used to improve hair feel and support moisture retention. It can also help enhance the overall mildness of cleansing formulas.

Those using sprays or styling products that benefit from fast evaporation.

In haircare, this typically refers to ethanol or denatured alcohol, which helps formulas feel lighter and dry faster. Its effect depends on the overall product balance and supporting conditioning ingredients.

Those who prefer smoother, creamier product textures or light conditioning benefits.

It is derived from fatty acids and is commonly used to stabilise formulations and improve spreadability. It also contributes a light, non-greasy conditioning effect.

People looking for smoother-feeling hair or richer, more conditioning formulas.

Despite the name, fatty alcohols like behenyl alcohol are quite different from drying alcohols and are commonly used to add slip and creaminess to haircare products. They can also support the stability and thickness of conditioners and masks.

Those seeking added softness, shine and frizz control without a heavy or greasy feel.

It is often derived from plant sources such as sugarcane and is valued for its stability and non-greasy texture. It is suitable for most hair types, including fine hair, due to its lightness.

Those looking for plant-derived emollients or waxes in styling or conditioning products.

This wax helps improve texture and spreadability in creams, balms and styling products. It is valued for its low melting point and soft, conditioning feel.

Those seeking gentle, plant-derived ingredients for scalp comfort or lightweight conditioning.

Botanical extracts like this are often included to complement a formula’s sensory feel or scalp care benefits. Their effects can vary depending on concentration and the overall product blend.

Those who prefer products with a smooth, consistent texture or styling products that stay in place.

Hectorite helps suspend other ingredients evenly so a product feels uniform from first use to last. It also contributes to a soft, non‑greasy finish in many styling and conditioning formulas.

Those who prefer naturally derived styling or conditioning ingredients with light hold.

It can contribute to smoother textures in styling products and may enhance curl definition by adding gentle structure.

People who prefer products with a richer or more gel-like texture.

It is a polysaccharide widely used in cosmetics to keep formulas uniform and easy to apply. It works well alongside many other common ingredients.

Those wanting added nourishment or antioxidant support in their haircare routine.

Tocopherol is commonly included to help protect oils in a formula from oxidising and to offer light conditioning benefits. It is widely used in both skincare and haircare products.

Those looking for formulas that help smooth the cuticle or gently refine the scalp surface.

Lactic Acid can also provide mild hydrating and smoothing benefits in haircare. Its pH-balancing role helps support product stability and performance.

Those interested in formulas that use multifunctional ingredients for preservation and hair feel.

It is often used alongside other preservation systems to help maintain product quality. It also adds a soft, conditioned feel to hair without heaviness.

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.