H HairCare Companion

Ingredients

Coconut oil
generally well toler

An oil rich in lauric acid that is small enough to penetrate the hair shaft to a limited degree.

Dimethicone
generally well toler

A silicone that forms a thin film over the hair, reducing friction and adding slip.

Glycerin (glycerol)
generally well toler

A humectant: it attracts water towards the hair and helps keep it from drying out too fast.

Hydrolysed proteins (keratin, wheat, silk)
generally well toler

Small protein fragments that can temporarily deposit on and bind to damaged areas of the hair.

Ketoconazole
use as directed

An antifungal medicine used in some medicated shampoos for seborrhoeic dermatitis.

Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5)
generally well toler

A humectant and conditioning agent used in many hair products.

Salicylic acid
use as directed

A keratolytic agent that helps loosen scale on the scalp.

Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)
generally well toler

A strong cleansing surfactant that produces a rich lather.