Water
EXPLANATION: A substance composed of the chemical elements hydrogen and oxygen and existing in gaseous, liquid, and solid states. It is one of the most plentiful and essential of compounds. A tasteless and odorless liquid at room temperature, it has the important ability to dissolve many other substances. Molecular formula: H2O.
PURPOSE: Liquifying
CGM APPROVED: YES
Polyvinylpyrrolidone/Vinyl Acetate Copolymer
EXPLANATION: An organic compound with molecular formula C10H15NO3.
PURPOSE: Helps hair hold its style by inhibiting the hair's ability to absorb moisture.
CGM APPROVED: YES
PQ 11
EXPLANATION: PQ11 is film-forming by nature, which means it will effectively coat the hair, blocking humidity, preventing frizz, and providing curl defining/retention. Molecular formula: C42H72N6O9X2.
PURPOSE: Eliminates frizz along with conditioning the hair, promote shine, ease of combing, and improved elasticity.
CGM APPROVED: YES
Hydroxyethylcellulose
EXPLANATION: this plant-based amino-acid is obtained by processing cellulose in a laboratory using specialized equipment and techniques, so it's completely vegan and safe to use if you prefer cruelty-free products. Molecular formula: C29H52O21
PURPOSE: a non-ionic, water-soluble polymer that thickens, binds, forms a thin coating, emulsifies, stabilizes, disperses, retains water and provides a protective colloid action. It is a rheology modifier which is derived from cellulose, a chemical compound found in the cell walls of the plant. It gets dissolved in water easily and forms liquids of various viscosities.
CGM APPROVED: YES
Dimethylsiloxane/polyoxyalkylene block copolymer
EXPLANATION: a water soluble silicone, thus safe and CGM APPROVED. Silicones are synthetic polymers made up of repeating units of siloxane (elemental silicon and oxygen), which is why silicones may also be referred to as polysiloxanes. Often, the terms “silicone” and “silicon” are mistakenly used interchangeably, when they are actually quite different. Silicon is the 14th element on the periodic table and the second most abundant element in the earth’s crust, after oxygen. In contrast, silicones are always synthetically produced.
All soluble silicones are CGM approved and can be removed with a sulphate free shampoo. Molecular formula: C17H44O6Si4
PURPOSE: provide an exceptionally desirable skin-feel that is dry and non-greasy, yet silky smooth. It also function as delivery agents for other ingredients, as well as improve product spreadability.
CGM APPROVED: YES (Because it’s a water soluble silicone which is non-harmful for curly hair).
Dehydroacetic Acid
EXPLANATION: An organic compound which has several preservative functions. Molecular formula: C8H8O4
PURPOSE: It has a role as a fungicide, and an antibacterial.
EXPLANATION: An organic compound
Parfum
EXPLANATION: a mixture of fragrant essential oils or aroma compounds, fixatives and solvents.
PURPOSE: Creates a great smell for your hair that lasts the whole day.
CGM APPROVED: YES
BenzylAlcohol
EXPLANATION: is an organic compound with the Molecular formula: C7H8O
PURPOSE: Preservatives are added to products to prevent the growth of micro-organisms.
CGM APPROVED: YES
