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Ingredient
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What It Is
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What’s In Your Product / Benefits
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Water (Aqua)
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Hydration base
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Helps spread the product evenly and provides moisture without heaviness.
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Alcohol Ethoxylate
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Mild cleansing/emulsifying agent
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Helps the formula mix smoothly so the product is not greasy or clumpy. Adds a lightweight, clean finish.
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Ceteareth-21
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Emulsifier
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Makes sure the oils + water stay blended. Gives the product a creamy, easy-to-apply texture.
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Dimethicone
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Silk-like conditioning silicone
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Adds slip and shine so braids glide smoother, reduces frizz, and enhances long-lasting sleekness. Helps prevent snagging + breakage during braiding.
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Calodendrum Capense (Cape Chestnut) Nut Oil
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A lightweight botanical oil
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Nourishes the scalp + hair without weighing it down. Known to help add softness + shine.
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Squalane
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Lightweight hydrating oil (skin + hair protector)
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Boosts shine, locks in moisture, and prevents the hair from drying out under braids. Non-greasy hydration.
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Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
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Antioxidant
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Helps protect hair strands, supports scalp health, and adds softness. Also helps extend product freshness naturally.
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Maackia Fauriei Extract
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Plant extract with scalp-soothing properties
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Helps calm irritation + supports a clean, healthy scalp environment and great for protective styles.
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Hydrogenated Castor Oil
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Thick, shine-enhancing oil
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Adds smoothness, slicks flyaways, and helps the style hold longer. Also supports hair softness.
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Acrylates Copolymer
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Hold & styling polymer
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This is what gives the actual hold — helps edges lay + braids stay sleek without needing to use a lot.
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Potassium Sorbate
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Gentle preservative
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Keeps the product fresh and safe to use by preventing mold + bacteria.
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Parfum (Fragrance)
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Scent
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Gives the product a clean, enjoyable smell without affecting performance.
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PEG-40
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Solubilizer (helps oils dissolve)
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Ensures oils blend smoothly into the formula so the texture stays silky, not oily or separated.
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Sorbitan Laurate
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Stabilizer & texture enhancer
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Helps keep the formula smooth and creamy while preventing separation.
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