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Full ingredient list, decoded

40 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1. 1Water/Aqua/EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
3. 3Brassica Alcohol
4. 4PropanediolPropanediol is a clear liquid that draws water toward the skin. Its jobs are as a…
5. 5Stearyl AlcoholStearyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol, often made from plant oils, that thickens…
6. 6Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
7. 7Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil
8. 8Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil
9. 9Rosa Canina Fruit OilA plant oil pressed from the fruit of the dog rose. It mainly softens and conditions,…
10. 10Argania Spinosa Kernel OilArgania Spinosa Kernel Oil is a plant oil pressed from argan tree kernels. It mainly…
11. 11Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceAloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the watery liquid pressed or extracted from the leaves…
12. 12PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
13. 13Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment FiltrateA liquid made by fermenting radish root with Leuconostoc bacteria, then filtering out…
14. 14BiotinBiotin is a water-soluble B vitamin, also called vitamin B7 (it dissolves in water). In…
15. 15Hydrolyzed Corn ProteinHydrolyzed Corn Protein is corn protein broken into smaller pieces, so it dissolves…
16. 16Hydrolyzed Wheat ProteinA wheat protein broken down into smaller peptides and amino acids, used mainly to…
17. 17Hydrolyzed Soy ProteinA soy protein that has been broken into smaller pieces, so it can coat hair and skin…
18. 18Panax Ginseng Root ExtractA plant extract made from the root of Asian ginseng, Panax ginseng, used mainly to…
19. 19Calendula Officinalis Flower ExtractA plant extract from calendula petals, a bright orange-yellow daisy-family flower. Its…
20. 20Laurus Nobilis Leaf Extract
21. 21Palmaria Palmata Extract
22. 22Santalum Album (Sandalwood) OilEssential oils
23. 23Amyris Balsamifera Bark OilEssential oils
24. 24Pogostemon Cablin OilA fragrant oil steam-distilled from the leaves of the patchouli plant, a member of the…Essential oils
25. 25Elettaria Cardamomum Seed Oil
26. 26Ferula Galbaniflua (Galbanum) Resin Oil
27. 27Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium ChlorideA plant-based conditioning polymer made from guar gum, a bean-derived sugar chain with…
28. 28Cetyl EstersCetyl Esters is a waxy blend of esters made from cetyl alcohol and fatty acids. It…
29. 29IsododecaneIsododecane is a light, branched oil made only of carbon and hydrogen, mainly used as a…
30. 30Cetrimonium ChlorideA positively charged conditioning agent from the quaternary ammonium family. It softens…
31. 31Behentrimonium MethosulfateBehentrimonium methosulfate is a conditioning ingredient with a long fatty chain that…
32. 32Brassicyl Isoleucinate Esylate
33. 33Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
34. 34Isopropyl MyristateIsopropyl Myristate is a light, oil-like ester made from myristic acid and isopropyl…
35. 35Butylene GlycolButylene Glycol is a clear, odorless liquid that attracts and holds water. It is a…
36. 36GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
37. 37Fragrance (Parfum)Aroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
38. 38Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
39. 39Dehydroacetic AcidDehydroacetic Acid is a synthetic preservative that helps keep water-based products…
40. 40Benzyl AlcoholBenzyl Alcohol is a clear, mild liquid that works as a preservative. It helps stop…Labelled fragrance allergens

Source: Briogeo product page, www.briogeohair.com/products/dont-despair-repair-deep-conditioning-mas, retrieved November 6, 2026.

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