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Kérastase Resistance Extentioniste Thermique Versus L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular Repair Leave In Mask
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Kérastase Resistance Extentioniste Thermique Versus L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular Repair Leave In Mask Detailed comparison of Kérastase Resistance Extentioniste Thermique versus L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular Repair Leave In Mask. Water Isopropyl Myristate Dimethicone Triethanolamine Amodimethicone Phenoxyethanol Carbomer Polyquaternium-4 Potato Starch Modified Hydroxypropyl Guar Behentrimonium Chloride Trideceth-6 Amyl Cinnamal Hexyl Cinnamal Isopropyl Alcohol Benzyl Alcohol Linalool Hydroxycitronellal Cetrimonium Chloride Citronellol Limonene Benzyl Cinnamate Creatine 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol Taurine Parfum Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Dimethicone, Triethanolamine, Amodimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Polyquaternium-4, Potato Starch Modified, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Behentrimonium Chloride, Trideceth-6, Amyl Cinnamal, Hexyl Cinnamal, Isopropyl Alcohol, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Hydroxycitronellal, Cetrimonium Chloride, Citronellol, Limonene, Benzyl Cinnamate, Creatine, 2-Oleamido-1,3-Octadecanediol, Taurine, Parfum Arginine Glycine Serine Tyrosine Citric Acid Glutamic Acid Coumarin Benzyl Benzoate Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone Water, Isopropyl Myristate, Dimethicone, Amodimethicone, Triethanolamine, Phenoxyethanol, Carbomer, Polyquaternium-4, Potato Starch Modified, Hydroxypropyl Guar, Behentrimonium Chloride, Arginine, Trideceth-6, Isopropyl Alcohol, Cetrimonium Chloride, Linalool, Glycine, Serine, Tyrosine, Citric Acid, Glutamic Acid, Coumarin, Benzyl Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Parfum These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. This water-soluble silicone is used for its hydrating and softening properties. It is used to add a silky feel to skincare products and has great benefits for haircare. In haircare, this ingredient: Adds shine Protects color Offers thermal protection Boosts hair strength Does not build up as easily This ingredient is a preservative and often used for it's anti-static properties. You'll most likely see this ingredient in hair conditioners. It does not cause irritation or sensitization in leave-on products at 1-5%. Benzyl Alcohol is an aromatic alcohol with several roles: it's a preservative, solvent, and mild fragrance component with a floral scent. This ingredient has been deemed safe for use in cosmetic formulations at concentrations up to 5%, and up to 10% in hair dyes. You'll typically see 0.5-2% in most rinse-off or leave-on products. As a preservative, it works by disrupting the membrane of microbial proteins. This helps keep bacteria and fungi from growing in your products. The sensitization picture is actually quite assuring as well:of nearly 71,000 patients patch tested with benzyl alcohol, only 0.21% showed a positive reaction with most of them being weakly positive. This led researchers to conclude that benzyl alcohol cannot be regarded as a significant contact allergen. It is worth noting this ingredient is classified as one of the EU's regulated fragrance allergens and restricted to 1% in finished products. Labels must also declare it in concentrations above 0.001% in leave-on products and 0.01% in rinse-off products. At concentrations around 5%, localized redness and itching can appear as a direct irritant response and not as a true allergic reaction. Carbomer is a synthetic thickening and gelling agent. It's basically the ingredient that gives a lot of serums, gels, creams, and sunscreens their smooth, non-sticky texture. Although legally permitted at very high levels, carbomers are normally used at concentrations below 1%. It also needs to be neutralized to actually thicken, and because it is a large molecule, it doesn't really penetrate the skin barrier. Allergy-wise, the risk is very low. Clinical studies show carbomers have low potential for skin irritation/sensitization even at concentrations up to 100%. A 2024 UK study patch-tested 1,302 patients and found true allergy to the parent group of carbomer to be rare with no confirmed relevant reactions. This ingredient is a preservative, antimicrobial, and emulsifier. It is often used in cosmetics for its ability to cleanse, condition, and reduce static. Cetrimonium chloride is a quaternary ammonium salt, meaning it has a water-soluble structure. Dimethicone is a type of synthetic silicone created from natural materials such as quartz. It is also known as polydimethylsiloxane. What it does: Dimethicone comes in different viscosities: Depending on the v