Understanding Your Conditioner Ingredients

You've listed several ingredients commonly found in hair conditioner formulations. Here's what each one generally contributes:

• Cetearyl Alcohol (Products ID 480, 9587): This is a fatty alcohol that acts as a thickener and emulsifier in creams and conditioners. It helps to give the product body and stability, and also provides an emollient effect, helping to coat the hair and reduce water loss.
• Behentrimonium Chloride (BTAC) (Product ID 1113): A key conditioning agent. It's a quaternary ammonium compound with a positive charge that binds to the negatively charged surface of hair, reducing static electricity, smoothing the hair cuticle, and making hair easier to detangle and style. It provides excellent conditioning properties.
• Cetrimonium Chloride (CTAC) (Product ID 161): Another quaternary ammonium compound similar to BTAC, also used as a conditioning agent. It helps to reduce static, smooth hair, and improve manageability. It is often used in combination with BTAC for enhanced conditioning effects.
• Mild Preserved Eco™ (Product ID 1001): This acts as a broad-spectrum antimicrobial agent to protect the product from bacterial and fungal growth, ensuring its safety and shelf life. It is not classified as a traditional preservative by some regulations and can allow for "preservative-free" claims. It also has some humectant properties.
• Glycerin (Product ID 143): A humectant that draws moisture into the hair, helping to keep it hydrated and soft. It also acts as a solvent and can contribute to the smooth feel of the product.
• Shea Butter (Refined , Deodorised) (Product ID 117): A natural fat rich in fatty acids. It provides moisturizing and emollient benefits, helping to nourish and soften the hair. It can also help protect hair from environmental stressors.
• Olive CLEAR (Hydrogenated Olive Oil) (Product ID 999): This is a stabilized form of olive oil. It acts as an emollient and conditioning agent, providing a smooth feel similar to silicones but derived from a natural source. It can help coat the hair, adding shine and making it easier to comb.
• Rice Bran Oil (High Omega, Refined) (Product ID 7972): Rich in fatty acids and Vitamin E, this oil helps to nourish and soften hair and scalp. It can improve hair shine and weight and may offer some natural protection against UV rays.
• Vitamin E (Tocopheryl Acetate) (Product ID 65): Primarily acts as an antioxidant in the formulation, helping to protect the oils from going rancid. It can also offer antioxidant benefits to the hair and scalp.
• Panthenol (Pro Vitamin B5, DL-Panthenol, Powder) (Product ID 111): Also known as Pro-Vitamin B5, Panthenol is a humectant that can penetrate the hair shaft, providing moisture and helping to improve hair elasticity and strength. It can also soothe the scalp.
• Pear Fragrance Oil (Product ID 2927): Added to provide a pleasant scent to the finished product.

These ingredients work together to create a conditioner that softens, detangles, moisturizes, and protects the hair.

Please note that while this explains the function of each ingredient, formulating a stable and effective conditioner requires careful consideration of the proportions and manufacturing process. Specific usage percentages for each ingredient would need to be determined through formulation development and testing.