General Styling Products
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This section details the chemical composition common to individual product types. In many instances these products will share similar ingredients. Where possible an indication of percentage is given, identifying the composition of each product type.
Hairspray
A hairspray will normally contain the following ingredients:
Ingredient Type
Additional ingredients (UV filters, neutralising agents) Care ingredients (Proteins, vitamins, herbal extracts) Film formers (Silicon-based polymers) Perfume (Synthetic or plant-based) Propellants, max. 30% (Dimethyl Ether, Propane/Butane) Solvents (Ethanol, Isopropanol, water) Setting Lotion
A setting lotion may contain an anti-static, cationic substance that reduces static charge on the hair, making it easier to comb and style.
Ingredient Type
Anti-static (Cetrimonium Bromide) Care ingredients (Panthenol) Film formers (PVP/VA copolymer) Perfume (Synthetic or plant-based) Solvents (Water, alcohol) Stabilisers (Carbomer) Mousse
Mousse will often have an anti-static ingredient that neutralises damaged, negatively charged hair, creating smooth, easily managed hair.
Ingredient Type
Additional ingredients (UV filters, plant extracts) Anti-static (Cetrimonium Bromide) Care ingredients (Proteins, vitamins, silicones) Film formers (Polymers) Perfume (Synthetic or plant-based) Propellant, max. 5% (Propane, Butane) Solvent (Water, alcohol) Stabiliser (Tenside) Gel
Gel is a water-based product and is a combination of two active ingredients which give the hair hold and protection: homo-polymeric additives contain film formers that give the hair ‘super hold' and co-polymeric additives provide effective protection from external influences.
Gel contains a balanced combination of conditioning silicone and film formers. The silicone provides a caring element and added shine.
Ingredient Type
Care ingredients, max. 5% (Moisturiser, vitamins, amino acids) Colouring, max. 0.1% (CI-77499, Iron Oxides) Film formers, max. 8% (Polymers) Perfume, max. 1% (Fragrance) Preservative, max. 1% (Sodium Benzoate) Solvents, max. 5% (Alcohol - may have up to 40%) Stabilisers, max. 3% (Tenside) Thickeners, max. 1% (Hydroxypropyl Guar) The main ingredient, water, makes up the remaining percentage.
