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Surface awaken

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Expert note

Highly recommended for Straight, Damaged, Colored, Dry, Oily hair! This product has quality ingredients suitable for regular use.

Surface awaken by Surface — a other formulated to balance and care for scalp and hair. Designed to leave hair feeling refreshed and lightweight.

Full Ingredient List

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Lysine HCl, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Menthol, Aminomethyl Propanol, Citric Acid, Glycol Stearate, Laureth-4, Phenoxyethanol, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Benzoate, Sorbic Acid, EDTA, Magnesium Carbonate, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract, DI-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate, Stearamine Oxide, Tourmaline, Zinc Chloride, Water (Aqua), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil, Panthenol, Lauryl Glucoside, Ascorbic Acid, Ceramide NP, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut Oil), Glycerin, Glycol Distearate, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein, Polyquaternium 10, Polyquaternium 7, Saw Palmetto Extract, Tocopheryl acetate, Orbignya Oleifera (Babassu) Seed Oil, Acetamidopropyl Trimonium Chloride, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate, Hydrolyzed Amaranth Protein

Key Ingredients

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Cleansing agent that can be harsh and drying

Lysine HCl

Amino acid that may aid in hair strength and growth

Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil

Cooling effect that can soothe scalp irritation

Menthol

Cooling agent that can soothe scalp but may irritate sensitive skin

Aminomethyl Propanol

pH adjuster that stabilizes formulation

Citric Acid

pH adjuster, gentle exfoliant

Ingredient Breakdown

Ingredient Details Rating
Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate Cleansing agent that can be harsh and drying Moderate
Lysine HCl Amino acid that may aid in hair strength and growth Moderate
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil Cooling effect that can soothe scalp irritation Moderate
Menthol Cooling agent that can soothe scalp but may irritate sensitive skin Moderate
Aminomethyl Propanol pH adjuster that stabilizes formulation Moderate
Citric Acid pH adjuster, gentle exfoliant Moderate
Glycol Stearate Adds pearlescent effect and thickens, but no direct hair benefits Moderate
Laureth-4 Acts as a mild surfactant and emulsifier Moderate
Phenoxyethanol Common preservative, generally safe in cosmetic amounts Moderate
Polysorbate 20 Mild surfactant and emulsifier, helps dissolve oils Moderate
Sodium Benzoate Preservative, generally safe in low amounts Moderate
Sorbic Acid Preservative, prevents mold growth Moderate
EDTA Chelating agent, improves stability Moderate
Magnesium Carbonate Absorbs excess oil, can be drying Moderate
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract Stimulates scalp circulation, may cause irritation Moderate
DI-PPG-2 Myreth-10 Adipate Emollient that provides slip and smoothness Moderate
Stearamine Oxide Foaming agent with conditioning properties Moderate
Tourmaline Adds shine and reduces static Moderate
Zinc Chloride Astringent that can help control oil Moderate
Water (Aqua) Base solvent that hydrates and carries other ingredients Good
Cocamidopropyl Betaine Gentle cleanser, reduces irritation Good
Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Oil Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, nourishes and strengthens hair Good
Panthenol Pro-Vitamin B5, adds shine and moisture Good
Lauryl Glucoside Mild surfactant that cleanses without stripping natural oils Good
Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C, antioxidant and brightening Good
Ceramide NP Restores and maintains hair's natural protective barrier Good
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut Oil) Deeply moisturizing, helps repair damage and reduce dandruff Good
Glycerin Humectant, attracts moisture Good
Glycol Distearate Adds pearlescent appearance and improves texture Good
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein Enhances moisture retention and adds shine Good
Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Strengthens and repairs hair by penetrating the hair shaft Good
Polyquaternium 10 Improves hair texture and reduces frizz Good
Polyquaternium 7 Conditioning agent that reduces static and adds softness Good
Saw Palmetto Extract Blocks DHT, prevents hair loss Good
Tocopheryl acetate Vitamin E derivative that provides antioxidant protection and moisture Good
Orbignya Oleifera (Babassu) Seed Oil Lightweight oil that moisturizes and adds shine Good
Acetamidopropyl Trimonium Chloride Conditioning agent that reduces static and frizz Good
Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil Rich in fatty acids, nourishes and softens hair Good
Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride UV filter that protects hair color Good
Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate Emollient that moisturizes and conditions Good
Hydrolyzed Amaranth Protein Strengthens and repairs hair structure Good

Safety & Allergens

Fragrance allergens (linalool, geraniol, coumarin) may be present if fragrance is listed.

Colorants are aesthetic only — skip if you react to synthetic dyes.

Strong surfactants and fragrance can bother very sensitive scalps.

Patch test before full use if you have fragrance allergies or reactive skin.

Summary

Best suited for users seeking a clear, balanced cleanse. Effectively targets buildup while maintaining a light feel. Be mindful of surfactant strength and fragrance if you are sensitive.

Refreshing cleanse with balanced oil control Light fragrance in formula Sensitive scalps: monitor
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