7 Smooth Hair Essence
The Q + 7 Smooth Hair Essence is a misc. Our analysis of its 23 ingredients (14 low-risk) rates it Excellent (98/100). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
3
|
A
|
Cyclopentasiloxane
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Solvent) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
B
|
Isopropyl Myristate
(Binding Agent, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Binding, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Bad for Oily Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
3
|
A
|
Dimethicone
(Antifoaming Agent, Skin Protecting, Emollient, Skin Conditioning) |
Silicone
|
|
1
|
|
Trimethylsiloxyphenyl Dimethicone
(Hair Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Lauryl PEG-9 Polydimethylsiloxyethyl Dimethicone
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
TOCOPHEROL
(Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Meadowfoam Estolide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
|
|
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
(Fragrance, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS SEED OIL
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
|
1
|
|
PPG-3 Benzyl Ether Myristate
(Plasticizer, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
|
C15-19 Alkane
(Solvent) |
|
|
|
|
VITIS VINIFERA SEED OIL
(Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Emollient) |
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
1
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
|
|
Gamma-Docosalactone
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
|
|
Dihydroxypropyl Arginine HCl
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Film Forming) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Butylene Glycol
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Solvent, Viscositydecreasing Agent, Humectant, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
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
|
|
|
|
Polyquaternium-61
(Film Forming, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
PCA Ethyl Cocoyl Arginate
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Moisturising, Surfactant) |
|
|
|
|
PARFUM
(Fragrance, Perfuming) |
