Hair Food Papaya Conditioner

Full ingredient list, decoded

16 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

1. 1Aqua / WaterAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
3. 3Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
4. 4Helianthus Annuus Seed OilSunflower Seed Oil is a light plant oil pressed from the seeds of the sunflower. It…
5. 5Carica Papaya Fruit ExtractA plant-based extract made from the fruit of the papaya tree. It is mainly used to…
6. 6Cocos Nucifera OilCoconut oil is a plant oil pressed from coconut meat that mainly softens skin and hair…
7. 7Stearamidopropyl DimethylamineA conditioning ingredient that helps hair feel softer, smoother and easier to detangle…
8. 8Glyceryl StearateGlyceryl stearate is a waxy blend of glycerin and stearic acid, a fatty acid from plant…
9. 9Hydroxypropyl Guar
10. 10Caprylyl GlycolCaprylyl Glycol is a mild, multi-tasking ingredient that softens skin and helps keep…
11. 11Tartaric AcidTartaric acid is a natural fruit acid, found in grapes, that mainly adjusts pH to keep…
12. 12Cetyl EstersCetyl Esters is a waxy blend of esters made from cetyl alcohol and fatty acids. It…
13. 13Potassium SorbatePotassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid, a mild preservative that helps…
14. 14Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
15. 15LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
16. 16Parfum / FragranceAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance

Source: Garnier Fructis product page, www.garnier.co.uk/our-brands/hair-care/hair-food/papaya-hair-food-cond, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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