OGX ogx argan oil heat protect
OGX OGX ogx argan oil heat protect lists 24 ingredients on its label, 24 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Butylene Glycol
- Polysorbate 20
- PEG-12 Dimethicone
- Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Carbomer
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Sodium Chloride
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Citric Acid
- Phenoxyethanol
- Chlorphenesin
- Benzalkonium Chloride
- Tocopherol
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Linalool
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Limonene
- Benzyl Benzoate
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilContains PEGContains siliconesContains formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Formulation view A heat protector based on water and polyols, featuring VP/DMAPA copolymer for film-forming. She Butter and Argan Oil nourish, Carbomer thickens. Preserved by phenoxyethanol and chlorphenesin. Suitable for pre/post styling heat; oily or fine hair should use sparingly to avoid heaviness. Allergens are clearly labeled.E · AI inference · to be verified
Key ingredients
- 溶剂
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- HUMECTANT
- Butylene Glycol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 20
- HAIR CONDITIONING
- PEG-12 Dimethicone
- HAIR FIXING
- Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- DEODORANT
- Ethylhexylglycerin
Other ingredients
CarbomerTetrasodium EDTASodium ChlorideSodium HydroxideCitric AcidPhenoxyethanolChlorphenesinBenzalkonium ChlorideTocopherolParfum/FragranceHexyl CinnamalLinaloolBenzyl SalicylateAlpha-Isomethyl IononeLimoneneBenzyl Benzoate
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua/Water/Eau | 溶剂 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butylene Glycol | HUMECTANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| PEG-12 Dimethicone | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer | HAIR FIXING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Carbomer | EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tetrasodium EDTA | CHELATING | 3 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Chloride | BULKING, FRAGRANCE, ORAL CARE, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 5 · – | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 2 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 3 · 0 | Yellow |
| Chlorphenesin | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/50 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzalkonium Chloride | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, DEODORANT, PRESERVATIVE, SURFACTANT - DISPERSING · 限制 V/54 III/65 | 2 · 0 | Yellow |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum/Fragrance | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 3 · 0 | Yellow |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/90 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Benzyl Benzoate | 附录 III · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
Each note carries its evidence level: C comes from official inventories (NMPA names, CosIng functions, annex restrictions); E is AI inference nobody has checked yet — treat it as a candidate. How we grade evidence →
- Aqua/Water/Eau
- Water as solvent/base; main ingredient, microbial control needed, paired with preservatives.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Butylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feelC · Official source
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.B · Third-party verified
- PEG-12 Dimethicone
- Water-soluble silicone; provides slip and gloss, easily emulsified, common in hair and skin care.B · Third-party verified
- Vp/Dmapa Acrylates Copolymer
- Cationic polymer for hair fixing; residue can build up on scalpB · Third-party verified
- Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
- Jojoba oil rich in unsaturated fats; good penetration, non-comedogenic, prone to oxidation requiring antioxidantsB · Third-party verified
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feelC · Official source
- Carbomer
- Gelling thickener requiring neutralization; watch out for ion compatibilityC · Official source
- Tetrasodium EDTA
- Chelator removing metal ions to enhance antioxidant and preservative efficacy; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, no direct skincare function.B · Third-party verified
- Sodium Chloride
- Salt for gel viscosity control; used as precipitant in soapsE · AI inference · to be verified
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme careB · Third-party verified
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pHB · Third-party verified
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerinC · Official source
- Chlorphenesin
- Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.B · Third-party verified
- Benzalkonium Chloride
- Cationic preservative/disinfectant. Restricted in EU to 0.1% (0.6% ocular). Irritant; incompatible with anionic surfactants.B · Third-party verified
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from lightC · Official source
- Parfum/Fragrance
- Blended fragrance for odor; contains 26 restricted allergens, use caution in sensitive/child/eye products, verify compliance.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).E · AI inference · to be verified
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skinC · Official source
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.B · Third-party verified
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostabilityC · Official source
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.B · Third-party verified
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion.
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