Shea Moisture

Mask

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Expert Recommendation

Good: Shea Butter, Argan Oil, Coconut Oil, Castor Oil. Excellent deep conditioning mask for dry/damaged hair.

Quick Description

Shea Moisture is a mask crafted by Shea Moisture to keep scalp and hair balanced. It is designed for everyday use and aims to leave hair feeling refreshed and lightweight. The formula features key ingredients selected to cleanse, support scalp comfort, and maintain a clean finish. Ideal for users wanting a thorough yet considerate cleanse with a focus on clarity.

Ingredient Overview

Aqua, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil, Parfum, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Panthenol, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Cetrimonium Chloride, Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail) Extract, Tocopherol, Boswellia Serrata (Frankincense) Extract, Commiphora Myrrha (Myrrh) Resin Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract, Beta-Carotene, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol, Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract, Sodium Benzoate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Potassium Sorbate, Triethyl Citrate, Caprylyl Glycol, Benzoic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA, Alcohol, Etidronic Acid, Benzyl Benzoate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool

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Key Ingredients

Aqua

Ingredient in this formula.

Glycerin

Ingredient in this formula.

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter

Ingredient in this formula.

Cetyl Alcohol

Ingredient in this formula.

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil

Ingredient in this formula.

Stearyl Alcohol

Ingredient in this formula.

Ingredient Table

Ingredient	Details	Rating
Aqua	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Glycerin	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Cetyl Alcohol	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Stearyl Alcohol	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Cetearyl Alcohol	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Parfum	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Panthenol	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Cetrimonium Chloride	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Equisetum Arvense (Horsetail) Extract	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Tocopherol	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Boswellia Serrata (Frankincense) Extract	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Commiphora Myrrha (Myrrh) Resin Extract	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root Extract	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Beta-Carotene	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Macrocystis Pyrifera (Kelp) Extract	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Sodium Benzoate	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Glyceryl Caprylate	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Potassium Sorbate	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Triethyl Citrate	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Caprylyl Glycol	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Benzoic Acid	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Phenoxyethanol	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
EDTA	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Alcohol	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Etidronic Acid	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Benzyl Benzoate	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Citronellol	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Geraniol	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Limonene	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate
Linalool	Ingredient in this formula. Further: helps keep sebum and buildup in check, improves sensory slip, and stabilizes the formula across repeated washes.	Moderate

Explanation of Key Groups

Surfactants

Primary and co-surfactants (e.g., Sodium Laureth Sulfate, Coco/Ampho betaines) provide the cleanse, foam, and removal of scalp oils. Mild co-surfactants help soften the feel and improve tolerance.

Clay Minerals

Clays like kaolin, bentonite, or montmorillonite absorb excess sebum and impurities, contributing to a fresher, balanced scalp feel without heavy residue.

Actives

Ingredients such as salicylic acid or zinc derivatives can support gentle exfoliation and sebum regulation, helping keep follicles clear and comfortable.

Humectants

Water-binding agents (e.g., glycerin, hyaluronate) attract moisture to reduce the stripped feel after cleansing and keep lengths softer.

Safety Notes & Allergens

Fragrance allergens (e.g., linalool, geraniol, coumarin) may be present if fragrance is listed.
Colorants (CI numbers or named dyes) are aesthetic only; skip if you react to synthetic dyes.
Potential irritation: strong surfactants and fragrance allergens can bother very sensitive scalps.
If you have fragrance allergies or highly reactive skin, patch test before full use.

Summary

Best suited for users seeking a clear, balanced cleanse. It effectively targets buildup with its surfactant system and supporting actives, while maintaining a light feel on the hair. Be mindful of surfactant strength, fragrance presence, and any colorants if you are sensitive.

Who is this product good for?

✓ People wanting a refreshing cleanse with balanced oil control
✓ Those comfortable with light fragrance in haircare
⚠ Very sensitive scalps should monitor for fragrance or surfactant irritation

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