Hydrating Hair Smoothing Balm
The Hairburst Hydrating Hair Smoothing Balm is a misc. Our analysis of its 47 ingredients (30 low-risk) rates it Excellent (93/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
3
|
|
C15-19 Alkane
(Solvent) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil
(Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
A
|
Pentylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Polysorbate 20
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Acrylates/Vinyl Isodecanoate Crosspolymer
(Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-12 Dimethicone
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Coconut Oil Glycereth-8 Esters
(Cleansing, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
|
C12-14 Sec-Pareth-9
(Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Surfactant) |
|
|
2
3
|
B
|
Laureth-4
(Antistatic Agent, Emulsifying, Masking, Surfactant) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Hydroxide
(Denaturant, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Fructose
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Urea
(Buffering Agent, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
B
|
Acrylates Copolymer
(Adhesive, Artificial Nail Builder, Binding Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing, Suspending Agent Nonsurfactant, Antistatic Agent, Binding) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Ethylhexylglycerin
(Deodorant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Triticum Vulgare Protein
(Buffering, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylyl Glycol
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Humectant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Decylene Glycol
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Allantoin
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing) |
Good for Oily Skin
Good for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Maltose
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Masking, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Chloride
(Bulking Agent, Masking, Oral Care Agent, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Sodium Lactate
(Buffering Agent, Exfoliant, Humectant, Keratolytic) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium PCA
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Trehalose
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Moisturising) |
|
|
|
|
triticum vulgare bran extract
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Carica Papaya (Papaya) Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Cocos Nucifera Fruit Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Ficus Carica Fruit Extract
(Humectant) |
|
|
|
|
Garcinia Mangostana Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Mangifera Indica Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Theobroma Cacao Seed Extract
(Antioxidant) |
|
|
|
|
Ceramide AP
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
1,2-Hexanediol
(Solvent) |
|
|
|
|
citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glucose
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Skin Conditioning Agent Miscellaneous) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sodium Hyaluronate
(Skin Conditioning, Humectant) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
3
|
A
|
Benzoic Acid
(Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Preservative, Bulking Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
7
|
|
Benzyl Salicylate
(Fragrance, Uv Absorber, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Hexyl Cinnamal
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Coumarin
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
