Moroccanoil products have gained popularity for their ability to transform hair, and a key factor in their effectiveness lies in their carefully selected ingredients. Let's delve into the components of Moroccanoil shampoos and conditioners, exploring their benefits and how they contribute to overall hair health.
Key Ingredients and Their Benefits
Argan Oil: The "Liquid Gold of Morocco"
When it comes to cosmetic oils and hype, argan oil is for sure leading the way. Dubbed as the "liquid gold of Morocco", we have to admit we have some trouble determining why this oil enjoys such a special miracle status.
So, argan oil comes from the kernel of the argan fruit that comes from the argan tree that grows only in Morocco. The tree is slow growing and getting the oil is a hard job. The traditional process is that the ripe argan fruits fall from the tree, then goats eat them up and poop out the seeds. The seeds are collected and smashed with a stone to get the kernels inside.
This part is the hard one as the seeds have extremely hard shells. Once the kernels are obtained, the oil is pressed out from them (the kernels contain about 50% oil). As for skincare, argan oil is loaded with lots of skin goodies (but so are many other plant oils): it contains 80% nourishing and moisturizing unsaturated fatty acids, mainly oleic (38-50%), linoleic (28-38%) and palmitic (10-18%).
Thanks to all the above goodness in argan oil, it can greatly nourish and moisturize the skin and hair. It's also claimed to be able to neutralize collagen-damaging free radicals, help reduce scars, and revitalize and improve skin elasticity.
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Cleansing Agents
- Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate: A mild, biodegradable cleansing agent that is also a very good team-player next to other cleaning agents.
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine: A thickening and foam-boasting co-surfactant with amphoteric structure meaning that its head contains both a positively and a negatively charged part (surfactants are most commonly anionic meaning their head has a negative charge). It's very mild and gentle, comes from coconut oil and is readily biodegradable. Super common ingredient in all kinds of cleansing products: face and body washes, shampoos and foam baths.
Moisturizing and Hydrating Ingredients
- Glycerin: Read all the geeky details about Glycerin here >>
- Chondrus Crispus Extract: The extract of red seaweed that has nice film-forming, skin smoothing and moisturizing properties.The manufacturer claims that thanks to biomimetic properties between skin proteins and carrageenans it has a very long-lasting action and can form a "second skin".
- Laminaria Saccharina Extract: The extract coming from Laminaria Saccharina, a brown algae. According to manufacturer info, it's loaded with a bunch of good-for-the-skin things: alginates are polysaccharides (a big molecule from repeating sugar units) that are water-loving and can form a protective film on the skin. This means moisturizing, skin protecting and soothing magic properties.
Emollients
- Diethylhexyl Syringylidenemalonate: A handy helper ingredient that has photostabilizer properties.
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride: A super common emollient that makes your skin feel nice and smooth. It comes from coconut oil and glycerin, it’s light-textured, clear, odorless and non-greasy. It’s a nice ingredient that just feels good on the skin, is super well tolerated by every skin type and easy to formulate with.
Other Beneficial Ingredients
- Retinyl Palmitate: It's an ester form of vitamin A (retinol + palmitic acid) that belongs to the "retinoid family".
- Tocopherol: Read all the geeky details about Tocopherol here >>
- Linoleic Acid: The famous omega-6 fatty acid, the mother of all ω-6 fatty acids in our body.
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Moroccanoil Hydrating Shampoo and Conditioner
Infuse dehydrated, dry hair with much-needed moisture. Moroccanoil Hydrating Shampoo conditions hair with argan oil, Vitamins A and E and moisturizing red algae for hair that looks and feels healthier. This moisturizing shampoo is gentle enough for daily use and provides optimal hydration for both normal and color-treated hair. Increase your hair's manageability, smoothness and shine. Color-safe.
Key Ingredients:- AQUA/WATER/EAU
- SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE
- COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
- PARFUM/FRAGRANCE
- LACTAMIDE MEA
- GLYCERIN
- ACRYLATES/PALMETH-25 ACRYLATE COPOLYMER
- ARGANIA SPINOSA (ARGAN) KERNEL OIL
- CHONDRUS CRISPUS EXTRACT
- ASCOPHYLLUM NODOSUM EXTRACT
- LAMINARIA SACCHARINA EXTRACT
- PALMARIA PALMATA EXTRACT
- UNDARIA PINNATIFIDA EXTRACT
- XYLITYLGLUCOSIDE
- PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE
- ANHYDROXYLITOL
- SODIUM PCA
- STYRENE/ACRYLATES COPOLYMER
- PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES
- CITRIC ACID
- LAURIC ACID
- POLYQUATERNIUM-7
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL
- XYLITOL
- SODIUM SARCOSINATE
- TETRASODIUM EDTA
- POLYSORBATE 20
- DISODIUM EDTA
- ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
- PEG-20 GLYCERYL LAURATE
- GLUCOSE
- TOCOPHEROL
- LINOLEIC ACID
- RETINYL PALMITATE
- CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
- DIETHYLHEXYL SYRINGYLIDENEMALONATE
- PHENOXYETHANOL
- SODIUM BENZOATE
- POTASSIUM SORBATE
- CHLORPHENESIN
- ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE
- LINALOOL
- HYDROXYCITRONELLAL
Moroccanoil Extra Volume Shampoo
Transform and volumize fine hair from lifeless to lively! Extra Volume Shampoo works weightlessly to gently cleanse and add volume to fine, limp hair. Infused with antioxidant-rich argan oil and revitalizing nutrients-including linden bud extract that naturally plumps up hair-to bring back body, shine and manageability for healthy-looking hair. Color-safe.
Key Ingredients:- AQUA/WATER/EAU
- SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE
- COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE
- COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE
- GLYCERIN
- COCAMIDE DIPA
- POLYQUATERNIUM-70
- PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE
- ARGANIA SPINOSA (ARGAN) KERNEL OIL
- TILIA TOMENTOSA BUD EXTRACT
- CHONDRUS CRISPUS EXTRACT
- ASCOPHYLLUM NODOSUM EXTRACT
- LAMINARIA SACCHARINA EXTRACT
- PALMARIA PALMATA EXTRACT
- UNDARIA PINNATIFIDA EXTRACT
- CITRIC ACID
- TOCOPHEROL
- RETINYL PALMITATE
- GLYCOL DISTEARATE
- PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES
- DIETHYLHEXYL SYRINGYLDENEMALONATE
- CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
- LAURETH-10
- COCAMIDE MEA
- POLYSORBATE 20
- PEG-20 GLYCERYL LAURATE
- ACRYLATES/PALMETH-25 ACRYLATE COPOLYMER
- LINOLEIC ACID
- PARFUM/FRAGRANCE
- DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL
- BUTYLENE GLYCOL
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
- TETRASODIUM EDTA
- CHLORPHENESIN
- PHENOXYETHANOL
- POTASSIUM SORBATE
- SODIUM BENZOATE
Moroccanoil Moisture Repair Shampoo and Conditioner
Moisture Repair Shampoo and Conditioner are a daily care formula designed to help repair weakened or damaged hair. They contain keratin to fortify the hair, promoting a healthier look and feel in addition to increased elasticity, moisture and manageability.
Key Ingredients:- AQUA/WATER/EAU
- SODIUM LAUROYL SARCOSINATE
- DISODIUM LAURETH SULFOSUCCINATE
- COCAMIDOPROPYL HYDROXYSULTAINE
- COCAMIDE MEA
- SODIUM LAURYL SULFOACETATE
- GLYCOL DISTEARATE
- DIMETHICONE
- ARGANIA SPINOSA (ARGAN) KERNEL OIL
- PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL
- CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT
- LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA (LAVENDER) FLOWER EXTRACT
- ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT
- SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED EXTRACT
- HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN PG-PROPYL SILANETRIOL
- PARFUM/FRAGRANCE
- SILK AMINO ACIDS
- HYDROLYZED KERATIN
- KERATIN AMINO ACIDS
- CITRIC ACID
- C12-13 PARETH-23
- C12-13 PARETH-3
- TRIDECETH-12
- DIVINYLDIMETHICONE/DIMETHICONE COPOLYMER
- POLYQUATERNIUM-7
- POLYQUATERNIUM-10
- QUATERNIUM-80
- PEG-150 PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRASTEARATE
- AMODIMETHICONE
- DIMETHICONOL
- PEG-6 CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC GLYCERIDES
- PANTHENOL
- CYCLOPENTASILOXANE
- SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE
- SODIUM PCA
- SODIUM ACETATE
- PROPYLENE GLYCOL
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
- CINNAMIDOPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
- ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
- TETRASODIUM EDTA
- DISODIUM EDTA
- CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
- CHLORPHENESIN
- PHENOXYETHANOL
- SODIUM BENZOATE
- POTASSIUM SORBATE
- CI 19140 (YELLOW 5)
- CI 17200 (RED 33)
- ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE
- LINALOOL
Moroccanoil Frizz Control Shampoo
Fight frizz and protect against humidity with Frizz Control Shampoo. The gentle cleansing formula provides daily protection against frizz, flyaways, and static, leaving the hair weightless and residue-free. It also imparts optimal nourishment to help restore manageability, luster, and shine to dull, frizz-prone hair, no matter the texture or condition. Color-safe.
Key Ingredients:- AQUA/WATER/EAU
- SODIUM LAUROYL METHYL ISETHIONATE
- SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE
- LAURYL GLOCOSIDE
- ACRYLATES CROSSPOLYMER-4
- DISTEARETH-75 IPDI
- COCAMIDE METHYL MEA
- COCONUT ACID
- BIS-CETEARYL AMODIMETHICONE
- GLYCERIN
- PARFUM/FRAGRANCE
- ARGANIA SPINOSA (ARGAN) KERNEL OIL
- ARTOCARPUS HETEROPHYLLUS (JACKFRUIT) FRUIT EXTRACT
- COCOS NUCIFERA (COCONUT) OIL
- HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL
- AMARANTHUS CAUDATUS (AMARANTH) SEED EXTRACT
- PORPHYRA UMBILICALIS (RED ALGAE) EXTRACT
- ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT
- CAESALPINIA SPINOSA GUM
- ARGAN OIL GLYCERETH-8 ESTERS
- CITRIC ACID
- ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
- COCO-GLUCOSIDE
- GLYCERYL OLEATE
- SODIUM ISETHIONATE
- PROPANEDIOL
- GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
- TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE
- GLYCOL DISTEARATE
- PANTHENOL
- CETEARETH-25
- CETEARETH-7
- TOCOPHEROL
- LACTOBACILLUS FERMENT
- CAPRYLYL GLYCOL
- FUMARIC ACID
- GLYCOLIC ACID
- POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE
- BHT
- DIISOSTEARYL MALATE
- HYDROGENATED PALM GLYCERIDES CITRATE
- LECITHIN
- ASCORBYL PALMITATE
- SODIUM BENZOATE
- CHLORPHENESIN
- POTASSIUM SORBATE
- PHENOXYETHANOL
- LINALOOL
- ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE
Moroccanoil Color Continue Shampoo
A pH-balanced shampoo to lock in color and help protect hair from environmental aggressors. Extend the life of your color while improving hair’s integrity and boosting shine. This pH-balanced, sulfate-free shampoo gently cleanses while minimizing the absorption of substances that interact with color and is powered by proprietary technology to provide superior color retention. Sulfate, phosphate, and paraben-free. Bottles made of 50% post-consumer recycled material.
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Application and Usage
To get the most out of Moroccanoil shampoos and conditioners, follow these simple steps:
- Massage throughout wet hair and scalp.
- Continue to add water to activate a rich lather from the highly concentrated formula.
- Rinse thoroughly until water runs clear.
- Repeat if needed.
For best results, pair the shampoo with the corresponding Moroccanoil conditioner.
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