Desert Essence coconut conditioner
Desert Essence desert essence coconut conditioner lists 22 ingredients on its label, 22 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
- Olea Europaea Leaf Extract*
- Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract*
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract*
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Behentrimonium Methosulfate
- Cocos Nucifera *
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter*
- Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil*
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil*
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Glycerin
- Potassium Sorbate
- Citric Acid
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Coumarin
- Limonene
- Fragrance *Certified Organic
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains essential oilsContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Water-in-oil emulsion with coconut oil, shea butter, and botanicals. Features coconut extract and jojoba for deep moisture. Best for dry hair. Factory note: Cationic conditioning requires precise pH adjustment; complex preservation system increases cost, demanding strict shelf-life stability.E · AI inference · to be verified
Key ingredients
- ANTIPLAQUE
- Water
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Olea Europaea Leaf Extract*Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract*Butyrospermum Parkii Butter*
- FRAGRANCE
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract*
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- ANTISTATIC
- Behentrimonium Methosulfate
- 皮肤调理剂
- Cocos Nucifera *
Other ingredients
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil*Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil*Simmondsia Chinensis Seed OilCaprylic/Capric TriglycerideDehydroacetic AcidCetrimonium ChlorideGlycerinPotassium SorbateCitric AcidBenzyl AlcoholBenzyl BenzoateCoumarinLimoneneFragrance *Certified Organic
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water | ANTIPLAQUE, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 · – | Green |
| Olea Europaea Leaf Extract* | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract* | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract* | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Behentrimonium Methosulfate | ANTISTATIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · – | Green |
| Cocos Nucifera * | 皮肤调理剂 | 0 · – | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter* | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil* | SKIN CONDITIONING | — | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil* | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · – | Green |
| Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · – | Green |
| Dehydroacetic Acid | PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/13 | — | Yellow |
| Cetrimonium Chloride | ANTIMICROBIAL, ANTISTATIC, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/44 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 2 · – | Yellow |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 2 · – | Green |
| Benzyl Alcohol | PRESERVATIVE, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/45 and V/34 | 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 · – | Yellow |
| Coumarin | PERFUMING · 限制 III/77 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Limonene | DEODORANT, SOLVENT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/88 III/167 III/168 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Fragrance *Certified Organic | 香氛 | 1 · – | Green |
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
- Olea Europaea Leaf Extract*
- Olive leaf extract with hydroxytyrosol; antioxidant and polyphenolic; mild fragrance and skin conditioning.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Urtica Dioica Leaf Extract*
- Nettle leaf extract; oil control and conditioning, suits oily or combination skinE · AI inference · to be verified
- Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract*
- Plant extract, soothing properties; contains natural allergens, high levels may irritate.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactantC · Official source
- Behentrimonium Methosulfate
- Cationic surfactant for conditioning and antistatic; be careful with anionic actives compatibility.B · Third-party verified
- Cocos Nucifera *
- Coconut source (oil/aqua) rich in saturated fats; high comedogenicity, oily skin caution.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter*
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.E · 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
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil*
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
- Common in dry/damaged hair; superior penetration vs mineral oils, low comedogenic risk, poor oxidative stability.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skinC · Official source
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Broad-spectrum preservative for acidic and oil-based systems; has concentration limits, requires challenge testing.B · Third-party verified
- Cetrimonium Chloride
- Cationic surfactant/preservative for conditioning; irritating at high levels, restricted useB · Third-party verified
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusivesC · Official source
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoateC · Official source
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pHB · Third-party verified
- Benzyl Alcohol
- Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.B · Third-party verified
- Benzyl Benzoate
- Chelating agent for stability; restricted substance, not permitted as single component or in mixtures at ≥0.1%.B · Third-party verified
- Coumarin
- Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial productsE · AI inference · to be verified
- Limonene
- Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostabilityC · Official source
- Fragrance *Certified Organic
- Fragrance (organic); contains EU 26 allergens, keep ≤1%, patch-test reactive skin.E · AI inference · to be verified
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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