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    Glossary Hair Care Ingredient

    substance in products to enhance hair health and appearance

    A hair care ingredient is a substance used in products designed to maintain or improve the health, appearance, and manageability of hair. These ingredients can range from natural oils and botanical extracts to synthetic compounds and vitamins, each serving specific functions such as moisturizing, strengthening, cleansing, or protecting the hair and scalp. For example, keratin is a common hair care ingredient that helps to repair and strengthen damaged hair.

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    1. Castor oil Thick plant oil used in hair care
    2. Procyanidin Plant polyphenol found in apples and grape seeds
    3. Rosemary Herb whose oil is used in hair care
    4. Dexpanthenol Provitamin B5, a moisturiser in hair and skin products
    5. Low Level Laser Therapy Red-light devices, such as caps, combs and helmets, used on the scalp