Letters of Clean

Stearyl Alcohol

• A long chain fatty alcohol that is vegetable derived and used to give products a smooth consistency.

Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate

• Used in cleansers when the desired effect is a luxurious, creamy foam.

Sodium Methyl Lauroyl Taurate

• Used in cleansers when the desired effect is a luxurious, creamy foam.

Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride

• Material made from the gaur bean, this is an anti static ingredient.

Caprylhydroxamic Acid

• A coconut oil derived preservative to make sure products stay fresh.

Caprylyl Glycol

• This is a humectant agent, meaning it attracts and retains water to provide conditioning to your hair.

Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract

• Also known as amla oil, extract from an Indian berry that is rich in antioxidants & works to strengthen hair follicles at the root & is known to help re-growth.
• Based off several small studies, amla appears effective at keeping hair parasites away, improving hair appearance, and increasing hair growth.
• Not based off studies but worth noting: Ayurvedic practitioners believe that amla oil can promote hair growth, reduce dandruff, and prevent the graying of hair (not proven but we have our fingers crossed!)

Palmitoyl Camellia Sinensis Extract (White tea extract)

• Tea extract which works as an agent to strengthen hair strands.
• White Tea contains powerful antioxidant properties, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, as well as  anti-collagenase and anti-aging properties.
• Its caffeine content helps to stimulate blood circulation, improving hair growth, and acts as a humectant to  help moisturize and condition the hair and scalp.

Fragrance (Parfum)

• Provides a symphony of beautiful scents for your enjoyment that linger on the hair.
• Not all fragrances are created equal--ours are formulated to Credo's strict fragrance requirements for "clean”.

Cetearyl Alcohol

• Both softens the hair and thickens and stabilizes the product itself.

Behentrimonium Chloride

• A waxy solid derived from the seeds of  Brassica rapa olifera, also called canola or rapeseed, which is part of  the mustard plant family that is an anti-static and hair conditioning  agent that helps fortify the protein structure of hair.

Brassicamidopropyl Dimethylamine

• Cationic hair conditioning agent.
• Smooths the cuticle and softens hair & aids in frizz reduction and super slick detangling.
• Cationic Surfactants have a positive  charge which attach to our hair which has an overall negative charge  thus forming a film so that cuticles lay flat and don’t snag on to each  other.

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

• Created by combining coconut oil and  glycerin which created a barrier on the hair’s surface decreasing the  amount of moisture lost.

Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter

• Derived from the coco bean, this ingredient slows the loss of water by providing a barrier on the hair’s surface.

Adansonia Digitata (Baobab) Seed Oil

• Incredibly hydrating & rich in antioxidants, it improves the elasticity of hair as well as fortifies the strands and scalp.
• Baobab oil also helps to protect hair from heat and environmental aggressors like pollution, sun, wind, and extreme temperature.

Tocopherol

• A form of vitamin E which works to protect hair and skin from damage due to sun exposure.

Panthenol

• Improves the texture of damaged hair by strengthening the hair and helping to retain moisture.

Opuntia Ficus-lndica Seed Oil

• Also referred to as “prickly pear” the fatty and amino acid content gives hair shine, volume, and lust.
• Prickly pear's betalains and phenolic  compounds, along with its high levels of antioxidants, are known to  provide relief from itchy and inflammatory scalp conditions. These  compounds are also known to help stimulate hair growth while preventing  hair loss. Prickly pear oil contains many healthful compounds known to  have hydrating, antibacterial, and antioxidant properties.
• Research has shown: prickly pair oil  can reduce inflammation and may prevent skin damage to your scalp as it  is the first thing the sun hits! 

Pongamia Glabra Seed Oil (Karanja Oil)

• Acts as a natural preservative to keep your products fresh.
• Naturally helps protect your hair of  your hair's cell membrane complex as well as increases photo protection  while decreasing damage to scalp & hair as well as UV induced hair  color fading.
• Karanja Oil is known to contain 18  carbon chain fatty acids which help control your hair’s water loss,  resulting in softer and more manageable strands. 

Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride

• This ingredient protects hair from the  sun’s UV rays and increases the tension of the hair so that it is less  likely to break during combing.
• This ingredient is known to help protect both dyed color and the natural pigments in hair from fading.

**This ingredient is only available in our fragrance free conditioner bar**