Not Your Mothers
Tough Love Bonding Conditioner 03
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Expert note
Excellent bonding conditioner with unique ingredients! Tannic Acid provides polyphenol bonding action. Contains Panthenol (B5), Arginine, and superfood seeds: Linseed (flax) + Chia for omega-3. Good conditioning base with multiple fatty alcohols and quats. NO MI/MCI, NO formaldehyde releasers. Only 2 fragrance allergens. Great companion to Tough Love Shampoo for damaged, color-treated hair.
Tough Love Bonding Conditioner 03 by Not Your Mothers — a conditioner formulated to balance and care for scalp and hair. Designed to leave hair feeling refreshed and lightweight.
Not Your Mothers
Tough Love Bonding Conditioner 03
Good
1 scans
Expert note
Excellent bonding conditioner with unique ingredients! Tannic Acid provides polyphenol bonding action. Contains Panthenol (B5), Arginine, and superfood seeds: Linseed (flax) + Chia for omega-3. Good conditioning base with multiple fatty alcohols and quats. NO MI/MCI, NO formaldehyde releasers. Only 2 fragrance allergens. Great companion to Tough Love Shampoo for damaged, color-treated hair.
Tough Love Bonding Conditioner 03 by Not Your Mothers — a conditioner formulated to balance and care for scalp and hair. Designed to leave hair feeling refreshed and lightweight.
Full Ingredient List
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Behentrimonium Chloride, Stearalkonium Chloride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, Tannic Acid, Arginine, Panthenol, Linseed Seed Extract, Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract, Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone, Isopropyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Hexyl Cinnamal, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Phenoxyethanol
Key Ingredients
Water
Base solvent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Fatty alcohol for conditioning
Cetyl Alcohol
Fatty alcohol for softness
Behentrimonium Chloride
Conditioning quaternary for detangling
Stearalkonium Chloride
Conditioning quaternary
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Lightweight coconut-derived emollient
Ingredient Breakdown
| Ingredient | Details | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Water | Base solvent | Good |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | Fatty alcohol for conditioning | Good |
| Cetyl Alcohol | Fatty alcohol for softness | Good |
| Behentrimonium Chloride | Conditioning quaternary for detangling | Good |
| Stearalkonium Chloride | Conditioning quaternary | Good |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Lightweight coconut-derived emollient | Good |
| Propanediol | Plant-derived humectant | Good |
| Tannic Acid | Polyphenol antioxidant - helps bond hair structure | Good |
| Arginine | Amino acid for hair strength | Good |
| Panthenol | Pro-vitamin B5 for strength and moisture | Good |
| Linseed Seed Extract | Flaxseed rich in omega-3 fatty acids | Good |
| Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract | Chia seed - rich in omega-3 and antioxidants | Good |
| Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone | Modified silicone with amino acids | Moderate |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | Solvent - lower in formula | Moderate |
| Fragrance | Added scent | Moderate |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | Fragrance allergen | Moderate |
| Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | Fragrance allergen | Moderate |
| Phenoxyethanol | Safe preservative | Moderate |
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.
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