ColorLock: Brilliant Softness Formula
Introduction
ColorLock conditioner is a creamy rinse-off hair care formulation that provides true color brilliance with a soft feel. It contains hair care polymers, sunscreen and bioactives ingredients.
Hair Care Polymers
Hair care polymers are long-chain molecules that can be either natural or synthetic in origin. They are used in hair care products to provide a variety of benefits, including:
- Conditioning: Polymers can coat the hair shaft and make it smoother, softer, and more manageable.
- Protecting color: Polymers can help to protect the hair from color fading by preventing the penetration of color-stripping agents.
- Adding shine: Polymers can reflect light, making the hair look shiny and healthy.
- Improving manageability: Polymers can help to detangle hair and make it easier to style.
The specific hair care polymers used in ColorLock conditioner are:
- TILAMAR® Quat 640: This is a cationic quaternary ammonium compound that provides excellent conditioning and color protection benefits.
- SETAKOL® PF: This is an anionic copolymer that provides conditioning, shine, and improved manageability.
- Phytantriol: This is a natural plant-derived ingredient that provides conditioning and moisturizing benefits.
Sunscreen
Sunscreen is an ingredient that helps to protect the skin from damage caused by ultraviolet (UV) radiation. UV radiation can cause a number of problems, including sunburn, premature aging, and skin cancer.
The sunscreen used in ColorLock conditioner is PARSOL® SLX. PARSOL® SLX is a broad-spectrum sunscreen that protects the hair from both UVA and UVB rays.
Bioactives
Bioactives are ingredients that are derived from natural sources. They can help to improve the health of the hair and scalp.
The bioactives used in ColorLock conditioner are:
- Phytantriol: This is a natural plant-derived ingredient that provides conditioning and moisturizing benefits.
- SETAKOL® PF: This is an anionic copolymer that provides conditioning, shine, and improved manageability.
Formulation
The following is the formulation for ColorLock conditioner:
| Ingredient | INCI Name | Amount (%) |
| Water | Aqua | 60.00 |
| Cetearyl alcohol | Cetearyl Alcohol | 5.00 |
| Behentrimonium chloride | Behentrimonium Chloride | 3.00 |
| Glycerin | Glycerin | 2.00 |
| Cocos nucifera (coconut) oil | Cocos Nucifera Oil | 2.00 |
| Dimethicone | Dimethicone | 1.00 |
| Stearamidopropyl dimethylamine | Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine | 1.00 |
| Cetyl alcohol | Cetyl Alcohol | 0.50 |
| Isopropyl palmitate | Isopropyl Palmitate | 0.50 |
| Fragrance | Fragrance | 0.30 |
| Cetrimonium chloride | Cetrimonium Chloride | 0.20 |
| Isopropyl alcohol | Isopropyl Alcohol | 0.20 |
| Phytantriol | Phytantriol | 0.10 |
| PARSOL® SLX | Octocrylene, Butyl Methoxydibenzone, Titanium Dioxide | 0.10 |
| Citric acid | Citric Acid | 0.10 |
| Hydroxyethyl cetyldimonium chloride | Hydroxyethyl Cetyldimonium Chloride | 0.05 |
Benefits
ColorLock conditioner provides a number of benefits, including:
- Protects color from fading: The hair care polymers and sunscreen in ColorLock conditioner help to protect the hair from color fading by preventing the penetration of color-stripping agents and UV rays.
- Makes hair soft and smooth: The hair care polymers in ColorLock conditioner coat the hair shaft and make it smoother, softer, and more manageable.
- Adds shine and brilliance to hair: The hair care polymers in ColorLock conditioner reflect light, making the hair look shiny and healthy.
Conclusion
ColorLock conditioner is a safe and effective way to protect your color-treated hair. It is gentle enough for use on all hair types, including color-treated, chemically treated, and natural hair.
Additional Tips for Protecting Color-Treated Hair
In addition to using ColorLock conditioner, there are a number of other things you can do to protect your color-treated hair:
- Wash your hair less often: Washing your hair too often can strip away the color. Aim to wash your hair no more than two or three times a week.
- Use cool water when washing your hair: Hot water can open up the hair shaft and allow color to fade. Use cool water instead to help lock in the color.
- Use a sulfate-free shampoo: Sulfates are harsh detergents that can strip away color. Use a sulfate-free shampoo to help protect your color.
- Avoid using heat styling tools: Heat styling tools can damage your hair and make color fade more quickly. If you must use heat styling tools, use a heat protectant spray first.
- Protect your hair from the sun: The sun’s UV rays can damage your hair and make color fade. Wear a hat or use a UV protectant spray when you are outdoors.
By following these tips, you can help to keep your color-treated hair looking its best for longer.
