aesop Nurturing Conditioner
aesop Aesop Nurturing Conditioner lists 30 ingredients on its label, 30 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.
- Water
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Glycerin
- Butyrospermum Parkii
- Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
- C12-16 Alcohols
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Peg-100 Stearate
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Stearalkonium Chloride
- Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Phenoxyethanol
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
- Citric Acid
- Tocopherol
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Foeniculum Vulgare Oil
- Mentha Piperita Oil
- Salvia Officinalis Oil
- Disodium Edta
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Magnesium Nitrate
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Magnesium Chloride
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Beta-Carotene
- Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
- D-Limonene
- Linalool
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains essential oilsContains fragranceContains animal-derived
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- 皮肤调理剂
- Butyrospermum Parkii
- ANTISTATIC
- Stearamidopropyl DimethylamineC12-16 Alcohols
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Glyceryl Stearate
- SURFACTANT - CLEANSING
- Peg-100 Stearate
Other ingredients
Cetearyl AlcoholStearalkonium ChlorideCitrus Tangerina Peel OilLavandula Angustifolia OilPhenoxyethanolRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilCitric AcidTocopherolGlycine Soja OilFoeniculum Vulgare OilMentha Piperita OilSalvia Officinalis OilDisodium EdtaEthylhexylglycerinMagnesium NitrateMethylchloroisothiazolinoneMagnesium ChlorideMethylisothiazolinoneBeta-CaroteneDaucus Carota Sativa Root ExtractD-LimoneneLinalool
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii | 皮肤调理剂 | — | Green |
| Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine | ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| C12-16 Alcohols | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Peg-100 Stearate | SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Stearalkonium Chloride | ANTISTATIC, PRESERVATIVE, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING · 限制 III/65 V/54 | 0 · – | Green |
| Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Lavandula Angustifolia Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC · 限制 III/360 | 0 · – | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · – | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 2 · – | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · – | Green |
| Glycine Soja Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | — | Green |
| Foeniculum Vulgare Oil | FRAGRANCE | 1 · – | Green |
| Mentha Piperita Oil | FRAGRANCE, REFRESHING, TONIC, PERFUMING · 限制 III/361 | 5 · – | Yellow |
| Salvia Officinalis Oil | FRAGRANCE, TONIC | 2 · – | Green |
| Disodium Edta | CHELATING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 3 · – | Green |
| Magnesium Nitrate | HAIR CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Methylchloroisothiazolinone | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/39 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Magnesium Chloride | VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, FLAVOURING | 0 · – | Green |
| Methylisothiazolinone | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/57 V/39 | 5 · – | Yellow |
| Beta-Carotene | SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 IV/111 | 0 · – | Green |
| Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| D-Limonene | 香精, 皮肤调理剂 | 1 · – | Green |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 3 · – | Yellow |
The comedogenic column only shows scores with a published source. A blank means "no public source", not "non-comedogenic".
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 →
- Water
- Primary solvent and base; requires preservative system to prevent microbial growthE · AI inference · to be verified
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
- Sweet almond oil, light emollient; suitable for sensitive skin, caution for nut allergies.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusivesC · Official source
- Butyrospermum Parkii
- African oil/fat/wax; clarify form (oil, butter, or powder) as function depends on it.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine
- Cationic quaternary amine; antistatic/emulsifier; mild conditioning, affinity for keratin, no pub dataB · Third-party verified
- C12-16 Alcohols
- Fatty alcohol mix for conditioning and stability; very low comedogenicity, enhances feel.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponificationC · Official source
- Peg-100 Stearate
- Non-ionic emulsifier, requires ionics for stability; check PEG for formaldehyde.B · Third-party verified
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactantC · Official source
- Stearalkonium Chloride
- Cationic conditioner for antistatix; restricted, check compliance and compatibility.B · Third-party verified
- Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil
- Citrus essential oil for fragrance and skin care; high phototoxicity, limit concentration or shadeE · AI inference · to be verified
- Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
- Fragrance essential oil, 0.1–1%; contains allergens, patch test required.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerinC · Official source
- Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
- Rosemary leaf oil for fragrance and conditioning; essential oil, allergen risk, limit usageE · AI inference · to be verified
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pHB · Third-party verified
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from lightC · Official source
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skinE · AI inference · to be verified
- Foeniculum Vulgare Oil
- Fennel essential oil used primarily for fragrance and mild antimicrobial properties.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Mentha Piperita Oil
- Peppermint essential oil, strong cooling; highly irritating and sensitizing at high levels; dilute, avoid in sensitive skin.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Salvia Officinalis Oil
- Sage oil traditionally for tonic use; as essential oil, mind concentration and labeling.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Disodium Edta
- Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacyC · Official source
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feelC · Official source
- Magnesium Nitrate
- Inorganic salt for hair conditioning; improves smoothness and shine, high concentrations may stiffen hair, balance cationics.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Methylchloroisothiazolinone
- Preservative (MCI); highly sensitizing, use only in rinse-off, avoid leave-on products.B · Third-party verified
- Magnesium Chloride
- Inorganic salt for thickening and pH adjustment; 0.1-1%, avoid calcium ionsE · AI inference · to be verified
- Methylisothiazolinone
- Strong preservative; high allergy risk, EU restricted for leave-on products, high formulation riskB · Third-party verified
- Beta-Carotene
- Beta-carotene for color and antioxidants; oil-soluble, protect from oxidation and color change.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
- Carrot root extract with carotenoids; skin conditioning, low photosensitivity, may stain.E · AI inference · to be verified
- D-Limonene
- Citrus terpene used as fragrance and skin conditioner; EU allergen, may cause sensitization at high levels, must be labeled.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skinC · Official source
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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