Acidic Bonding Concentrate Hair Bandage Balm

Full ingredient list, decoded

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

1. 1Aqua / Water / EauAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
2. 2DimethiconeDimethicone is a silicone, a light, water-resistant oil that forms a smooth, breathable…Silicones
3. 3Cetearyl AlcoholA waxy fatty alcohol blend that thickens formulas and helps oil and water mix into…
4. 4AmodimethiconeAmodimethicone is a silicone with amine groups, nitrogen-containing parts that help it…Silicones
5. 5Parfum / FragranceAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
6. 6PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
7. 7DimethiconolDimethiconol is a silicone with reactive chain ends. It forms a thin, smooth film on…Silicones
8. 8Polyquaternium-37Polyquaternium-37 is a synthetic polymer with positive charges that cling to hair. Its…
9. 9Trideceth-5
10. 10Steareth-20Steareth-20 is a gentle emulsifier, made from stearyl alcohol and ethylene oxide, that…
11. 11Cetyl Hydroxyethylcellulose
12. 12Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/DicaprateA light oily ester made from butylene glycol and two fatty acids. It mainly softens…
13. 13GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
14. 14Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
15. 15Trideceth-10Trideceth-10 is a nonionic surfactant made from a synthetic fatty alcohol and ethylene…
16. 16PanthenolPanthenol is a form of vitamin B5 that the skin and hair convert to pantothenic acid.…
17. 17Sodium HydroxideSodium hydroxide is a strong alkali, also called caustic soda. In small amounts it…
18. 18Tetramethyl AcetyloctahydronaphthalenesA synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, woody-amber scent that helps give a…
19. 19CarvoneCarvone is a naturally occurring aroma compound found in spearmint and caraway oils. It…
20. 20PPG-1 Trideceth-6
21. 21LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
22. 22Citrus Aurantium Peel OilCitrus Aurantium Peel Oil is a fragrant oil pressed from the peel of the bitter orange,…Essential oils
23. 23Chlorhexidine DigluconateChlorhexidine Digluconate is a man-made antimicrobial salt that helps keep products…
24. 24LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
25. 25Citrus Limon Peel OilCitrus Limon Peel Oil is the scented oil pressed from lemon peel. It mainly adds…Essential oils
26. 26Hexyl CinnamalHexyl Cinnamal is a synthetic fragrance ingredient with a soft, floral scent. Its main…Labelled fragrance allergens
27. 27Acrylates/Stearyl Methacrylate CopolymerA film-forming polymer made from linked acrylic building blocks. Its main job is to…
28. 28Linalyl AcetateLinalyl acetate is a fragrance ingredient, an ester found naturally in plants like…Essential oils
29. 29Acetic AcidAcetic acid is the sour-tasting acid found in vinegar. In beauty products, it mainly…
30. 30Sorbitan OleateSorbitan Oleate is a mild emulsifier made from sorbitol and oleic acid, a fatty acid.…
31. 31Madecassoside
32. 32Hydrated SilicaHydrated silica is a fine powder of silicon dioxide that holds water in its porous…
33. 33PineneA natural plant compound, called a terpene, that gives pine and some other plants their…Essential oils
34. 34CitralCitral is a lemon-scented compound found in lemongrass and other citrus oils, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
35. 35Silica Dimethyl SilylateA fine silica powder with a surface treated to repel water and blend into oils, used…
36. 36Disodium PhosphateDisodium Phosphate is a salt of phosphoric acid and sodium. In skincare and haircare it…
37. 37Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel OilEssential oils
38. 38Sodium PhosphateSodium Phosphate is a simple salt made from phosphoric acid and sodium that mainly…
39. 39Rose KetonesRose Ketones are a group of rose-scented aroma compounds. In skincare, they are used…
40. 40TerpineolTerpineol is a naturally occurring terpene alcohol found in many plant oils, mainly…Essential oils
41. 41EDTAEDTA is a chelating agent, a small molecule that grabs onto metal ions like calcium and…

Source: Redken product page, www.redken.co.uk/products/haircare/acidic-bonding-concentrate/acidic-b, retrieved November 5, 2026.

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