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L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular Repair Leave In Mask Versus Kérastase Discipline Smoothing Hair Mask for Frizzy Hair
L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular Repair Leave In Mask Versus Kérastase Discipline Smoothing Hair Mask for Frizzy Hair Detailed comparison of L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular Repair Leave In Mask versus Kérastase Discipline Smoothing
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L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular Repair Leave In Mask Versus Kérastase Discipline Smoothing Hair Mask for Frizzy Hair Detailed comparison of L'Oréal Professionnel Absolut Repair Molecular Repair Leave In Mask versus Kérastase Discipline Smoothing Hair Mask for Frizzy Hair. No benefits 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 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 Cetearyl Alcohol Cetyl Esters Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Glyceryl Linoleate Chlorhexidine Digluconate Glyceryl Oleate Hydroxycitronellal Hexyl Cinnamal Citronellol Geraniol Safflower Glucoside Iris Florentina Root Extract Glyceryl Linolenate Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Cetyl Esters, Phenoxyethanol, Amodimethicone, Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Glyceryl Linoleate, Citric Acid, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Trideceth-6, Glyceryl Oleate, Linalool, Benzyl Alcohol, Hydroxycitronellal, Hexyl Cinnamal, Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Geraniol, Coumarin, Safflower Glucoside, Cetrimonium Chloride, Iris Florentina Root Extract, Glyceryl Linolenate, Parfum These ingredients are found in both products. Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount. Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is a fragrance. It can be synthetically created or naturally occurring. The scent of Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone is described as "flowery" but can also be "woody". Naturally occurring Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone may be found in Saccharomyces cerevisiae, or the yeast used to make wine and bread. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. 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. 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. Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes. Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin undern