Replicating Olaplex No. 3 Hair Treatment and Key Ingredients

Based on the ingredient list you provided for Olaplex No. 3, the key ingredient responsible for its unique bond-building effect is Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate. This ingredient works by repairing broken disulfide bonds in the hair, which are often damaged by chemical treatments like coloring, bleaching, and heat styling.

However, based on the product search, the specific ingredient Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate does not appear to be available on our platform under that name.

While you may not be able to replicate the exact bond-building action without this specific ingredient, you can still create a nourishing and conditioning hair treatment using other components from the list you provided that are available. These ingredients help to improve hair texture, manageability, and moisture.

Essential ingredients from the list that are available and crucial for a functional hair treatment base include:

• Conditioning Agents/Emulsifiers: Ingredients like Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Cetearyl Alcohol, and Cetyl Alcohol help to soften the hair, reduce frizz, and create a creamy texture for the product.
• Thickeners: Hydroxyethyl Cellulose is used to give the product the desired consistency.
• Humectants: Glycerin and Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5) help to draw moisture into the hair and keep it hydrated.
• Preservatives: Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, and Potassium Sorbate are necessary to protect the product from microbial contamination and ensure its safety and shelf life.
• pH Adjusters: Citric Acid is used to adjust the pH of the formulation to be suitable for hair.

To create a hair treatment base similar in formulation style (excluding the bond-building active), you would combine water with these types of conditioning agents, thickeners, humectants, preservatives, and pH adjusters.

Here are some of the available ingredients from your list that you can find on the platform:

• Behentrimonium Methosulfate
• Hydroxyethyl Cellulose
• Phenoxyethanol
• Citric Acid
• Sodium Benzoate
• Potassium Sorbate

Please note that without the key active ingredient, Bis-Aminopropyl Diglycol Dimaleate, the resulting product will function as a deep conditioner or hair mask but will not provide the same level of internal hair bond repair as Olaplex No. 3.