Strong Hold Hairspray
The Nioxin Strong Hold Hairspray is a misc. Our analysis of its 21 ingredients (9 low-risk) rates it Excellent (82/100). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
4
|
|
Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
1
|
|
Hydrofluorocarbon 152a
(Propellant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
|
Octylacrylamide/Acrylates/Butylaminoethyl Methacrylate Copolymer
(Antistatic Agent, Film Forming, Hair Fixing) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Aminomethyl Propanol
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
|
|
|
Ammonium Benzoate
(Preservative) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
PEG-8 Dimethicone
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Acetamide MEA
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
|
|
1
|
|
Glycereth-7 Triacetate
(Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Panthenol
(Antistatic Agent, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
1
|
A
|
Triethyl Citrate
(Fragrance, Plasticizer, Antioxidant, Deodorant, Masking, Solvent) |
|
|
|
|
Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil
(Masking) |
|
7
|
|
Benzyl Salicylate
(Fragrance, Uv Absorber, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Hexyl Cinnamal
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
|
|
Mentha Piperita Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Refreshing, Tonic) |
|
|
5
|
|
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
(Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Citronellol
(Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
2
|
A
|
Citric Acid
(Chelating Agent, Fragrance, Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
