Only Curls Ingredients Explained

We all want to know what’s in the products we use and with Only Curls you can be sure that our ingredients are the best quality and proven to be beneficial for curls. Let’s dive in to our four main products - Cleanser, Conditioner, Hydrating Creme, and Enhancing Gel - and see why we’ve chosen these amazing ingredients.

You can check over all our ingredients here.

Aqua  - Water - Acts as a carrier for ingredients within the formulation.

Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate - An extremely mild anionic surfactant that creates a luxurious, dense foam that doesn’t strip the hair shaft. Naturally derived from coconut oil, it provides excellent rinsability and doesn’t cause build up on the hair.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine - A naturally derived, mild amphoteric surfactant that helps to boost the foam quality and reduce the irritancy potential of anionic surfactants.

Acrylates Copolymer - A cross-linked polymer that helps to efficiently thicken the formulation and helps to suspend natural ingredients and pearlisers within the cleanser for a stable, rich, luxurious texture.

Glycol Distearate - A naturally derived pearlising agent from sustainable RSPO certified palm oil that gives the formulation it’s luxurious, shimmery appearance.

Glycerin - A naturally derived humectant that helps to bind and retain moisture in hair. Derived from rapeseed oil.

Polysorbate 20 - A naturally derived surfactant from sustainable RSPO certified palm oil that acts as a solubiliser of the fragrance in the formulation.

Phenoxyethanol - A paraben free preservative that helps to maintain the high quality of the formulation throughout its shelf-life.

Parfum - Fragrance.

Sodium Chloride - Also known as salt! A natural, mineral based viscosity controlling ingredient.

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate - A chelating agent that forms complexes with metal ions to improve product stability and foam quality in hard water areas.

Laureth-4 - Non-ionic surfactant that helps to stabilise the formulation and improve viscosity.

Sodium Hydroxide - A pH adjuster that helps to keep the product at the best pH for healthy curls and scalp.

Sodium Benzoate - A paraben free, food grade preservative that helps to maintain the high quality of the formulation throughout its shelf-life.

Polyquaternium-10 - A cationic conditioning polymer, derived from natural cellulosic material that has excellent substantivity with the hair cuticle to improve hair smoothness, detangle and improve hair feel without build up.

Limonene - A naturally occurring fragrance ingredient.

Ethylhexylglycerin - A natural preservative that also has conditioning properties.

Benzyl Benzoate - A naturally occurring fragrance ingredient.

Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil - A natural emollient, rich in essential vitamins and fatty acids, sourced from South Africa, that helps to improve overall hair health by penetrating into the hair cuticle, helping to improve flexibility, reduce breakage and lock in essential moisture.

Aleurites Moluccanus (Kukui) Seed Oil - A natural emollient, rich in linoleic and linolenic acids that helps to coat the hair fibre, lock in moisture and soften hair.

Citric Acid - A pH adjuster that helps to keep the product at the best pH for healthy curls and scalp.

Lactic Acid - A pH adjuster that helps to keep the product at the best pH for healthy curls and scalp.

Coumarin - A naturally occurring fragrance ingredient.

Linalool - A naturally occurring fragrance ingredient.

Aqua - Water - Acts as a carrier for ingredients within the formulation.

Cetearyl Alcohol - A natural, sustainable RSPO certified palm oil derived fatty alcohol that helps to give viscosity to the formulation to provide a luxurious, rich texture. Their long chain, fatty alcohol structure helps to provide smoothing and moisturising benefits to the formulation.

Cetyl Alcohol - A natural, coconut derived fatty alcohol that helps to give viscosity to the formulation to provide a luxurious, rich texture. Their long chain, fatty alcohol structure helps to provide smoothing and moisturising benefits to the formulation.

Behentrimonium Chloride - A naturally derived hair conditioning active from rapeseed oil. Provides excellent wet and dry comb-ability, reduce static and flyaway hairs and leave hair feeling soft and manageable.

Benzyl Alcohol - A naturally occuring fragrance ingredient that can also help to improve the microbiological stability throughout the life of the product.

Cetrimonium Chloride - An excellent conditioning agent for hair to help reduce static and frizz.. The cationic structure of the ingredient helps it adhere to the hair shaft, even after rinsing, to provide long-term detangling benefits.

Aleurites Moluccanus (Kukui) Seed Oil - A natural emollient, rich in linoleic and linolenic acids that helps to coat the hair fibre, lock in moisture and soften hair.

Parfum - Fragrance.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride - A water-soluble, naturally derived conditioning agent from natural guar gum, that delivers excellent conditioning properties with no build up.

Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil - A natural Moroccan oil that is rich in natural antioxidants and essential fatty acids that help to increase hair’s elasticity and flexibility. 

Our grade of oil is harvested by local women who are part of a co-operative that benefits the whole community.

Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil - A natural emollient, that helps to seal in hydration by smoothing down the hair cuticle and improving hair manageability.

Macadamia Integrifolia (Macadamia) Seed Oil - A natural emollient, that helps to seal in hydration by smoothing down the hair cuticle and improving hair shine.

Panthenol - More commonly known as Pro-Vitamin B5, this wonder ingredient helps to provide long lasting hydration, prevent hair damage, strengthen the hair fibre and give shiny, healthy looking hair.

Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil - A natural emollient, rich in essential vitamins and fatty acids, sourced from South Africa, that helps to improve overall hair health by penetrating into the hair cuticle, helping to improve flexibility, reduce breakage and lock in essential moisture.

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil - A non-greasy natural emollient that provides strength and shine to the hair.

Dehydroacetic Acid - A paraben free preservative that helps to maintain the high quality of the formulation throughout its shelf-life.

Limonene - A naturally occurring fragrance ingredient.

Benzyl Benzoate - A naturally occurring fragrance ingredient.

Coumarin - A naturally occurring fragrance ingredient.

Citric Acid - A pH adjuster that helps to keep the product at the best pH for healthy curls and scalp.

Aqua - Water - Acts as a carrier for ingredients within the formulation.

Glycerin - A naturally derived humectant that helps to bind and retain moisture in hair. Derived from rapeseed oil.

Sclerocarya Birrea (Marula) Seed Oil - Rich in antioxidants and omega 6 & 9, this emollient helps to provide excellent shine to hair.

Phospholipids - A refatting and conditioning agent for dry or damaged hair. Helps to smooth down and repair the hair cuticle leaving it looking more radiant and healthy.

Polyquaternium-37 - A cationic thickener that efficiently increases the viscosity of the formulation whilst providing an exceptional sensory feel and conditioning benefits.

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil - A natural emollient, that helps to seal in hydration by smoothing down the hair cuticle and improving hair manageability.

Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate - A light emollient derived from sustainable RSPO certified palm oil that provides excellent lubricity to the hair shaft.

Phenoxyethanol - A paraben free preservative that helps to maintain the high quality of the formulation throughout its shelf-life.

Ceteareth-20 - A natural, sustainable RSPO certified palm oil derived emulsifier that provides a rich, silky texture to the product.

Cetrimonium Chloride - An excellent conditioning agent for hair to help reduce static and frizz.. The cationic structure of the ingredient helps it adhere to the hair shaft to provide long-term detangling benefits.

Parfum - Fragrance.

Shea Butter Ethyl Esters - Shea butter derived ester that is a natural alternative to synthetic silicones.  Low viscosity, high polarity, and good spreadability ensure uniform coating of hair fibers with a thin, weightless, moisturizing film to improve silkiness, shine and combability.

PPG-1 Trideceth-6 - A naturally derived emulsifier from sustainable RSPO certified palm oil and coconut oil that allows the incorporation of natural botanical emollients to help condition the hair.

Panthenol - More commonly known as Pro-Vitamin B5, this wonder ingredient helps to provide long lasting hydration, prevent hair damage, strengthen the hair fibre and give shiny, healthy looking hair.

Ethylhexylglycerin - A naturally derived conditioning agent that helps to boost the preservative efficacy in the formulation as well as offering an additional moisturising effect.

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice - A vitamin and mineral rich botanical that helps to maintain healthy looking hair.

Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer - A viscosity controlling ingredient.

Sodium Hydroxide - A pH adjuster that helps to keep the product at the best pH for healthy curls and scalp.

Limonene - A naturally occurring fragrance ingredient.

Glycolipids - A refatting and conditioning agent for dry or damaged hair. Helps to smooth down and repair the hair cuticle leaving it looking more radiant and healthy.

Sorbitan Oleate - A naturally derived emulsifier from sustainable RSPO certified palm oil that helps to improve the stability of the formulation and allow the incorporation of natural botanical emollients to help condition the hair.

Benzyl Benzoate - A naturally occurring fragrance ingredient.

Citric Acid - A pH adjuster that helps to keep the product at the best pH for healthy curls and scalp.

Glycine Soja (Soybean) Sterols - A refatting and conditioning agent for dry or damaged hair. Helps to smooth down and repair the hair cuticle leaving it looking more radiant and healthy.

Coumarin - A naturally occurring fragrance ingredient.

Linalool - A naturally occurring fragrance ingredient.

Potassium Sorbate - A paraben free, food grade preservative that helps to maintain the high quality of the formulation throughout its shelf-life.

Sodium Benzoate - A paraben free, food grade preservative that helps to maintain the high quality of the formulation throughout its shelf-life.

Aqua - Water - Acts as a carrier for ingredients within the formulation.

Polyquaternium-11 - An effective conditioning agent that also gives a non-occlusive film to the hair to provide a natural looking hold.

Polyquaternium-37 - A cationic thickener that efficiently increases the viscosity of the formulation whilst providing an exceptional sensory feel and conditioning benefits.

Polysorbate 20 - A naturally derived surfactant from sustainable RSPO certified palm oil that acts as a solubiliser of the fragrance in the formulation.

Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate - A light emollient derived from sustainable RSPO certified palm oil that provides excellent lubricity to the hair shaft.

Phenoxyethanol - A paraben free preservative that helps to maintain the high quality of the formulation throughout its shelf-life.

Sorbitol - A natural, sugar derived humectant that helps to retain moisture in the hair shaft.

Parfum - Fragrance.

PPG-1 Trideceth-6 - A naturally derived emulsifier from sustainable RSPO certified palm oil and coconut oil that allows the incorporation of natural botanical emollients to help condition the hair.

Ethylhexylglycerin - A naturally derived conditioning agent that helps to boost the preservative efficacy in the formulation as well as offering an additional moisturising effect.

Aloe Barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice - A vitamin and mineral rich botanical that helps to maintain healthy looking hair.

Hydrolyzed Quinoa - An oligopeptide composed of all eight essential amino acid that penetrates into the hair to strengthen, enhance hair shine, improve hair colour vibrancy and make hair styling easier.

Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate Copolymer - A viscosity controlling ingredient.

Glycerin - A naturally derived humectant that helps to bind and retain moisture in hair. Derived from rapeseed oil.

Limonene - A naturally occurring fragrance ingredient.

Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil - A natural emollient, rich in essential vitamins and fatty acids, sourced from South Africa, that helps to improve overall hair health by penetrating into the hair cuticle, helping to improve flexibility, reduce breakage and lock in essential moisture.

Sorbitan Oleate - A naturally derived emulsifier from sustainable RSPO certified palm oil that helps to improve the stability of the formulation and allow the incorporation of natural botanical emollients to help condition the hair.

Aleurites Moluccanus (Kukui) Seed Oil - A natural emollient, rich in linoleic and linolenic acids that helps to coat the hair fibre, lock in moisture and soften hair.

Benzyl Benzoate - A naturally occurring fragrance ingredient.

Sodium Hydroxide - A pH adjuster that helps to keep the product at the best pH for healthy curls and scalp.

Citric Acid - A pH adjuster that helps to keep the product at the best pH for healthy curls and scalp.

Coumarin - A naturally occurring fragrance ingredient.

Chamomilla Recutita (Chamomile) Flower Extract - A natural botanical extract that has traditional uses to help improve hair strength and luster.

Linalool - A naturally occurring fragrance ingredient.

Potassium Sorbate - A paraben free, food grade preservative that helps to maintain the high quality of the formulation throughout its shelf-life.

Benzyl Alcohol - A naturally occuring fragrance ingredient that can also help to improve the microbiological stability throughout the life of the product.

Sodium Benzoate - A paraben free, food grade preservative that helps to maintain the high quality of the formulation throughout its shelf-life.

If you have any questions about our ingredients or would like some product recommendations, we'd love to hear from you.