Product Ingredients

EspanaSILK believes in "Your Right to Know" what is in the products you choose and use. Below is a glossary of ingredients listed by concise INCI names (International Nomenclature of Cosmetic Ingredients). You can clearly see there are No Sodium Chloride (salt), No Ethanol, No Dyes, No Parabens, No Phthalates, and No Saponified Oils (soap) in any of EspanaSILK's products.

ESPANA SILK ITEMS	INCI Description
SILK PROTEIN SHAMPOO	Water, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Coco Betaine, Cocamide DIPA, Cosmetic Grade Aminomodified Silicone-Polyether Copolymer, Babassuamidopropyl Betaine, Hydrolyzed Wheat & Silk Proteins, Jojoba Oil, Glycerol, DMDM Hydantoin, Proprietary Cucumber Melon Botanical Essence, Orange Oil, Retinol Palmitate (Vitamin A), d-Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Cyanocobalamin(Vitamin B12),L-Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Citric Acid
SILK PROTEIN CONDITIONER	Water, Stearalkonium Chloride, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG 40 Castor Oil, Cosmetic Grade Aminomodified Silicone-polyether Copolymers, Hydrolyzed Silk Protein, DMDM Hydantoin, Proprietary Cucumber Melon Botanical Essence, Orange Oil, Retinol Palmitate (Vitamin A), d-Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Cyanocobalamin(Vitamin B12),L-Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
SILK PROTEIN DETANGLER	Water, Cosmetic Grade Aminomodified Silicone-Polyether Copolymers, Acetamidopropyl Trimonium Chloride, Hydrolyzed Silk Protein, Glycerin, DMDM Hydantoin, Cucumber Melon Botanical Essence, Orange Oil, Retinol Palmitate (Vitamin A), d-Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Cyanocobalamin(Vitamin B12),L-Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), Tocopherol (Vitamin E),  Citric Acid
HEALING TOPICAL SPRAY	Water, Glycerine, Eucalyptus, Cosmetic Grade Aminomodified Silicone-Polyether Copolymers, Chamomile, Hydrolyzed Silk & Wheat Proteins, DMDM Hydantoin, Retinol Palmitate (Vitamin A), d-Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Cyanocobalamin(Vitamin B12),L-Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Citric Acid
HEALING SHAMPOO	Water, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamidapropyl Betaine, Eucalyptus, Cocamide DIPA, Babassuamidopropyl Betaine, Cosmetic Grade Aminomodified Silicone-Polyether Copolymers, Hydrolyzed Wheat & Silk Proteins, DMDM Hydantoin, Decolorized Aloe Vera Gel Extract, Chamomile, Retinol Palmitate (Vitamin A), d-Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Cyanocobalamin(Vitamin B12),L-Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Citric Acid
HEALING CONDITIONER	Water, Stearalkonium Chloride, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Cetearyl Alcohol, PEG 40 Castor Oil, Cosmetic Grade Aminomodified Silicone-Polyether, Copolymers, Eucalyptus, Hydrolyzed Silk Protein, DMDM Hydantoin, Decolorized Aloe Vera Gel Extract, Chamomile Retinol Palmitate (Vitamin A), d-Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Cyanocobalamin(Vitamin B12),L-Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
WATERLESS SHAMPOO SPRAY	Water, Centrimonium Chloride, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Decolorized Aloe Vera Gel Extract, Cosmetic Grade Aminomodified, Silicone-Polyether Copolymer, Orange Oil, Proprietary Cucumber Melon Botanical Essence, DMDM Hydantoin, Retinol Palmitate (Vitamin A), d-Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Cyanocobalamin(Vitamin B12),L-Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Citric Acid
WHITENING SHAMPOO	Water, Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Cocamide DIPA, Babassuamidopropyl Betaine, Coco Betaine, Cosmetic Grade Sodium Borate, Proprietary Lily of the Valley Botanical Essence, DMDM Hydantoin, Cosmetic Grade Aminomodified Silicone-Polyether Copolymer, Hydrolyzed Wheat & Silk Proteins, Disodium Diaminostilbene Disulfonate, Decolorized Aloe Vera Gel Extract, Orange Oil, Retinol Palmitate (Vitamin A), d-Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Cyanocobalamin(Vitamin B12),L-Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Citric Acid
NATURAL BUG SPRAY	Water, Melaleuca Alternifolia (tea tree), Cymbopogon schoenanthus Oil (lemongrass), Rosemarinus Officinalis (rosemary extract), Salvia Officonalis (sage), Cedrus Atlantica (cedarwood), Mentha Piperita (peppermint), Eucalyptus Globus Leaf (distilled eucalyptus), Cymbopogon Nardus (citronella), Pinus Sylvestris Leaf (pine oil)
REVITALIZING MIST	Water, Glycerine, Cosmetic Grade Aminomodified Silicone-Polyether Copolymers, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Hydrolyzed Silk Protein, Proprietary Fragrance Blend ( Santal, Soliel, Lily of the Valley, or Cucumber Melon Spa), DMDM Hydantoin, Chamomile, Salvia Officonalis (Sage), Ginseng, Rosemarinus Officinalis (Rosemary), Rose Hips, Citric Acid

Glossary

Hydrolyzed Silk Protein (Silk Amino Acids) - Proven water binding and cationic conditioning properties drawn to where the skin and coat require it most.  Its low molecular weight enables it greater ability to infiltrate the hair strands.  As it penetrates the hair, it improves its elasticity against breakage while also forming a protective barrier on the hair.

Decolorized Aloe Vera Extract - It contains antioxidants, enzymes, Vitamins A and C, is highly anti-inflammatory, and helps soothe minor skin irritations and abrasions.

Acetamidopropyl Trimonium Chloride – A safe mineral based conditioning compound that acts as a humectant and anti-stat.

Amino Modified Silicone-Polyether Copolymer – A multi-faceted mineral based cationic conditioning agent for hair and skin that works as a superior carrier for natural proteins, essential oils, and extracts, in addition to being a superior sebum replacement and protectant.

Ammonium Laureth Sulfate – A plant based cleanser derived by isolating laurel alcohol from coconut fat, with increased molecular size and mass, making higher in solubility, milder in detergency, and less likely to irritate. Cleans the skin and hair by helping water to mix with oil and dirt so that they can be rinsed away easily.

Babassuamidopropyl Betaine – Another mild multi-faceted plant derived surfactant that provides antistatic, cleansing, foam boosting, and hair conditioning.

L-Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) - A potent antioxidant that can neutralize free radicals.  Because of its antioxidant properties, it aids in skin's natural regeneration process, which helps the body repair damaged skin cells.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange Peel) Oil -Demonstrated antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, skin lightening, anti-microbial properties, as well as historically proven to repel mosquitoes.

Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) - Supports healthy hair, skin and nails.

Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Oil (lemongrass) – A botanical ingredient used as a tonic and fragrance additive.

Cocamide DIPA – A very safe and mild liquid non-DEA amide derived and altered from coconut oil for enhanced cleansing and manageable foaming.

Coco Betaine – A multi-faceted plant based co-surfactant compatible with anionic, non-ionic, cationic surfactants with good cleansing and foaming properties.  It enhances viscosity, is an excellent conditioner, antistatic agent, and emulsifier too.

Cetearyl Alcohol - A whitish humectant and emollient made from cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol, both from natural fatty alcohols derived from palm oil. It creates smoother, thicker, and more stable products while softening the skin and hair.

Citric Acid – A plant derived low level acid used as a stabilizer for pH balancing.  

Cetrimonium Chloride - A quaternized ammonium compound and conditioning agent that carries a single positive charge making it cationic. It’s used to prevent static and buildup in hair. It cleanses and eliminates odor by preventing the growth of some microorganisms and enabling water to mix with dirt and rinse away.

d-Panthenol (Provitamin B5) - A skin protectant with anti-inflammatory properties. It can help improve skin's hydration, elasticity, and smooth appearance. It also soothes red skin.

DMDM Hydantoin – A food grade preservative that is very safe for use in water based topical products. It is the preferred safe alternative instead of using parabens.

Disodium Diaminostilbene Disulfonate – A safe mineral based topical optical brightener used for hair color enhancement, particularly in blocking out yellow color hues.

Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil - A historically proven botanical with antimicrobial, antifungal, and herbicidal properties.  Its anti-inflammatory properties relieve red skin, and stimulates hair follicles improving hair health.

Tocopherol (Vitamin E) - A natural anti-inflammatory that soothes and helps calm the skin.  In fighting off free radicals, it helps protect the skin from damage. It also offers moisturizing and healing benefits, and helps strengthen skin barrier function.

Panax Ginseng Extract – This botanical is believed to increase the dermal cells on the scalp which, in turn, strengthens the follicles and roots of the hair. This not only encourages the new growth of strands but also prevents hair thinning and breakage.

Matricaria Recutita Oil (German Chamomile) – A reliable and historically proven anti-inflammatory botanical.

Glycerol – A natural plant based ingredient heavy in humectants, which pull moisture into the hair and retain it.

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein - Improves the tensile strength properties of the hair fibers, and helps keep the hair elastic by controlling the rate of moisture loss from the hair. This further prevents the likelihood of breakage.

Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose – A safe plant based inert polymer used as an excipient and controlled-delivery component.  It is multifunctional as a lubricant, thickener, emulsion stabilizer, and film former for hair and skin care.

Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Oil – Known for repelling insects. A time-tested botanical possessing antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, antiviral, and antifungal properties.

PEG 40 Castor Oil - A very mild and safe ingredient used for conditioning, thickening, and to keep product from separating into oil and water components. 

Retinol Palmitate (Vitamin A) - Topical retinoids stimulate collagen production, making them effective at reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. They can also help to even out skin tone by fading age spots.

Rosa Canina (Rose hip) seed oil – This botanical is high in essential fatty acids, linoleic acid, omega-6, and omega-3.  It forms a protective film on the skin that helps with cell regeneration, improving the texture of the epidermis. It also repairs damaged hair, aids in healing of tissues, moisturizes skin and hair.

Rosemarinus Officinalis Leaf (Rosemary) Oil – This botanical calms irritated skin, supports healthy hair growth, and conditions hair and skin for a rejuvenated look and feel

Salvia Officonalis (Sage) Oil - This herb has antibacterial properties and offers skin conditioning.

Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil – Moisturizes the scalp and is a time-tested dandruff remedy. It is rich in vitamins and minerals that nourish hair, including vitamin C, B vitamins, vitamin E, copper, and zinc. Because it strengthens hair, it is also thought to prevent hair loss and promote hair thickness. It also helps regulate sebum production and oily skin.

Sodium Laureth Sulfate – Used not only as a cleanser but to suspend poorly soluble ingredients in water such as essential oils and extracts. Further cleans the skin and hair by helping water to mix with oil and dirt so that they can be rinsed away easily. It has a larger molecular size and mass than basic sodium lauryl sulfate, making it much milder and less likely to irritate.  It effectively blends well together with other cleansers for netting greater cleaning ability.

Stearalkonium Chloride - A positively charged ingredient that attracts and binds negatively charged proteins to hair, whereby increasing luster, improving feel, and wet/dry combing