Not Your Mothers
Tough Love Bonding Leave-in Protector
Moderate
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Expert note
Clean leave-in protector from the Tough Love line! Contains natural Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum (Tara gum) for heat protection, lightweight Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride oil, and Lactic Acid for smoothing. Good conditioning base with double humectants (Glycerin, Butylene Glycol). NO MI/MCI, NO formaldehyde releasers. Only 1 FRAGRANCE ALLERGEN - cleanest in fragrance profile! Great companion to Tough Love Shampoo (68) and Conditioner (74).
Tough Love Bonding Leave-in Protector by Not Your Mothers — a spray formulated to balance and care for scalp and hair. Designed to leave hair feeling refreshed and lightweight.
Not Your Mothers
Tough Love Bonding Leave-in Protector
Moderate
1 scans
Expert note
Clean leave-in protector from the Tough Love line! Contains natural Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum (Tara gum) for heat protection, lightweight Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride oil, and Lactic Acid for smoothing. Good conditioning base with double humectants (Glycerin, Butylene Glycol). NO MI/MCI, NO formaldehyde releasers. Only 1 FRAGRANCE ALLERGEN - cleanest in fragrance profile! Great companion to Tough Love Shampoo (68) and Conditioner (74).
Tough Love Bonding Leave-in Protector by Not Your Mothers — a spray formulated to balance and care for scalp and hair. Designed to leave hair feeling refreshed and lightweight.
Full Ingredient List
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone, Behentrimonium Chloride, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum, Lactic Acid, Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylates Copolymer, Isopropyl Alcohol, Fragrance, Hexyl Cinnamal, Phenoxyethanol
Key Ingredients
Water
Base solvent
Cetearyl Alcohol
Fatty alcohol for conditioning
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone
Modified silicone with amino acids
Behentrimonium 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 |
| Butylene Glycol | Humectant | Good |
| Bis-4-PCA Dimethicone | Modified silicone with amino acids | Moderate |
| Behentrimonium Chloride | Conditioning quaternary | Good |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Lightweight coconut-derived emollient | Good |
| Glycerin | Humectant for hydration | Good |
| Cetrimonium Chloride | Conditioning quaternary | Good |
| Caesalpinia Spinosa Gum | Natural Tara gum for film-forming and protection | Good |
| Lactic Acid | AHA for smoothing and pH balance | Good |
| Acrylamidopropyltrimonium Chloride/Acrylates Copolymer | Styling and conditioning polymer | Moderate |
| Isopropyl Alcohol | Solvent - lower in formula | Moderate |
| Fragrance | Added scent | Moderate |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | Fragrance allergen - only 1! | 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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