A conditioner base is a pre-formulated mixture used to create a variety of hair conditioners. It typically contains a combination of ingredients that provide moisturizing, nourishing, and protective properties to hair.
A standard conditioner base may include:
1. Moisturizers (e.g., glycerin, panthenol)
2. Emollients (e.g., coconut oil, shea butter)
3. Protein sources (e.g., keratin, collagen)
4. pH adjusters (e.g., citric acid, triethanolamine)
5. Preservatives (e.g., parabens, phenoxyethanol)
6. Thickeners (e.g., carbomer, guar gum)
Conditioner bases can be customized by adding various ingredients to achieve specific benefits, such as:
- Detangling and softening
- Repairing and strengthening
- Color-protecting
- Hydrating and nourishing
- Smoothing and frizz-reducing
Some popular types of conditioner bases include:
- Leave-in conditioner base
- Rinse-out conditioner base
- Deep conditioning treatment base
- Hair mask base