UNITE HairBOING Defining Curl CreamIngredients

UNITE Hair BOING Defining Curl Cream is a product from Hair Styling category with 30 ingredients. Notable: Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Panthenol. The product is made by UNITE Hair.

BOING Defining Curl Cream provides following positive effects: Moisturizing, Cleansing, Acne fighting, Softening, Soothing and 12 more.

Organic score: 20% natural vs 67% chemical.

INCI

Water

Solvent

Vp/Va Copolymer

Binding, Film former, Hair fixative

Carbomer

Emulsion stabilizer, Gel forming, Viscosity controlling agent

Phenoxyethanol

Fragrance ingredient, Preservative

Ethylhexylglycerin

Skin conditioning agent, Deodorant

Isododecane

Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent

Pvp

Antistatic agent, Binding, Emulsion stabilizer, Film former, Hair fixative, Viscosity controlling agent

Glycerin

Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent

All the Positive

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Vitamins [1]: Panthenol

Antioxidants [1]: Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil

Softening 8: Ethylhexylglycerin, Isododecane, Glycerin, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, PEG-100 Stearate, Ceteareth-20

Moisturizing 7: Carbomer, Ethylhexylglycerin, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, PEG-100 Stearate, Decylene Glycol, Panthenol

Antiseptic 4: Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Decylene Glycol, Limonene

Soothing 2: Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Panthenol

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores

Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Cetearyl Alcohol, Ceteareth-20

Risk of allergy

Benzyl Benzoate, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal

Contains chemical fragrances

Fragrance

Can support fungal acne

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, PEG-100 Stearate

PEG

1 component

PEG-100 Stearate^#12

Coconut

1 component

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil^#9

ECO Metrics

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Vegan

Cruelty free

Reef friendly

Yes

Ozone layer safe

Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin

Positive: 2Negative: 0

Glycerin^#8Panthenol^#28

Oily skin

Positive: 0Negative: 2

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil^#9Glyceryl Stearate SE^#11

Sensitive skin

Positive: 0Negative: 3

Benzyl Benzoate^#19Limonene^#20Hexyl Cinnamal^#21

Detailed view

UNITE Hair BOING Defining Curl Cream

#1Water

Origin: natural

Role: Solvent

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#2Vp/Va Copolymer

Origin: No information

Role: Binding, Film former, Hair fixative

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

#3Carbomer

Origin: chemical

Role: Emulsion stabilizer, Gel forming, Viscosity controlling agent

Moisturizing

EWG Rating [ 1 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Carbomer is used for formulation purposes. It helps to control the viscosity and flow of a product. It’s considered safe but only if it’s well purified. Poorly purified carbomers may contain benzol which may lead to irritation.

#4Phenoxyethanol

Origin: chemical

Role: Fragrance ingredient, Preservative

Antiseptic

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Phenoxyethanol is one of the most popular preservatives. It kills bacteria and makes the product live longer. Manufacturers like this ingredient because it can dissolve in any liquid, even in oils.

Another purpose of this component is the fixation of aromas in perfumery. Phenoxyethanol is also used as a strong antiseptic and a good antibacterial agent. It is widely used in dermatological cosmetics alongside natural antiseptics such as chamomile, sage, and calendula.

Like many other preservatives, Phenoxyethanol is a strong chemical. European Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 allows this component in cosmetics at a maximum concentration of 1%. Clinical studies showed that the component doesn’t irritate the skin and doesn’t make it sensitive. According to the CLP Regulation (EC) No 1272/2008 it’s not toxic.

#5Ethylhexylglycerin

Origin: chemical

Role: Skin conditioning agent, Deodorant

Moisturizing

Softening

Antiseptic

Deodorant

EWG Rating [ 2 ]

CIR Rating [ A ]

Ethylhexylglycerin makes the skin softer, smoother and more hydrated. It acts deeply but without any heavy or sticky feeling. In haircare products, it works as a conditioner and scalp cleanser. It is safe but only in concentration below 8% in rinse-off products and below 2% in leave-on products. Can be an irritator in higher concentrations. In general, this component is great if you see it somewhere at the bottom of the list.