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Essentially Natural Hydra Hair

Essentially Natural Hydra Hair

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INCI: Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate and Glycerin

Essentially Natural Hydra Hair is a high performance, silicone-free conditioning agent made from renewable plant materials. It helps improve softness, slip, and manageability while reducing the look of frizz and flyaways. Designed for both rinse-off and leave-on hair products, it supports a smooth, conditioned finish without a heavy feel.

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This product is certified: Vegan and Beauty Without Cruelty.

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  • INCI Name: Lauryl/Myristyl Polyricinoleate, Glycerin
  • Trade Name: Genadvance Hydra
  • Type: Non-ionic conditioning agent
  • Solubility: Oil soluble
  • Suitable For: Shampoos, conditioners, masks, leave-ins, styling products and hair oils
  • Usage Rate: 0.5-5%
  • Certification: COSMOS and Ecocert approved
  • Source Notes: Made from responsibly sourced palm oil and castor oil
  • Size Options: 50ml, 100ml, 200ml, 500ml or 1L
  • Shampoos to improve combing feel and reduce harshness
  • Conditioners and masks for softness, slip, and easier detangling
  • Leave-in treatments and styling products to help smooth flyaways
  • Hair oils and serums to add a conditioned, silky finish
  • Dry hair concepts needing extra comfort and manageability

    This product is suitable for:

  • Formulators wanting silicone-free conditioning with a smooth afterfeel
  • Products designed for frizz control, detangling, and improved manageability
  • Dry or unruly hair routines needing extra softness and slip
  • Haircare ranges that prioritise naturally derived, plant-based ingredients
  • This product is not:

  • Water soluble on its own
  • A finished hair product, it is a formulation ingredient
  • Intended to be used undiluted directly on hair without a suitable base
  • As a Conditioner Or Mask Ingredient: Add 0.5-5% to the oil phase for rich conditioning and improved slip.
  • As a Shampoo Ingredient: Use 0.5-3% to boost softness and combing feel, especially in cleansing systems.
  • As a Leave-In Or Styling Ingredient: Use 0.5-3% for smoothness and frizz control in leave-on formats.
  • Processing Tip: If adding to the aqueous phase, use a suitable emulsifier or non-ionic solubilising system to ensure proper incorporation.
  • Processing Tip: Compatible with non-ionic, anionic, and cationic ingredients, making it flexible across many haircare bases.
  • For external use only
  • Avoid contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly with water if contact occurs
  • Patch test first use and discontinue if irritation occurs
  • Keep out of reach of children
  • Store tightly closed in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight

Q: Is Hydra Hair a silicone?
A: No, it is silicone-free and designed to provide a smooth, conditioned feel using naturally derived, plant-based ingredients.

Q: Can I use it in shampoos as well as conditioners?
A: Yes, it works well in both, helping improve combing feel and reducing the harsh feel some cleansers can leave behind.

Q: Can it be added to the water phase?
A: It can, but you will need a suitable emulsifier or non-ionic solubilising system to keep it properly dispersed.

Q: Will it weigh hair down?
A: At recommended usage levels it is typically used for soft conditioning without heaviness, but the final feel depends on the full formula and dosage.

For Your Safety

This natural product is for external use only. Please exercise caution and do not ingest or take internally. Store away from children, animals, sunlight and heat. If pregnant or breastfeeding, please consult with your medical care-giver before use.

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