Ingredients & Functions
Water: Carrier
Ceteareth-25: Emulsifier made from vegetable sourced fatty acids. This material holds the formula together and helps give it that thick, gelled structure.
Glycerin: Vegetable humectant that adds moisture to the hair. It is also a primary component of these clear gel pomades that helps stabilize and thicken it. It also helps prevent the pomade from drying out.
Polysorbate 60: Sugar based emulsifier that works in combination with the other emulsifiers to stabilize the pomade.
Laureth-4: Emulsifier made from vegetable sourced fatty acids. It works in combination with the other emulsifiers to stabilize the pomade.
Olea europaea (olive) fruit oil: Olive oil is great for hair because it contains moisturizing ingredients like squalene and oleic acid. It may also help prevent split ends because it can increase hair elasticity.
Butyrospermum parkii (shea butter): Comes from the kernel of shea trees. It gives nourishment & moisture to the hair. It works as a natural conditioner to smooth and tame frizz.
PVP: While this is a synthetic material, it is a water soluble polymer that forms a clear film on the hair to give good hold and style.
DMDM Hydantoin: Preservative against bacteria
Iodopropynyl butylcarbamate: Preservative against mold