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Matrix Hair Conditioner

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Matrix

Hair Conditioner

conditioner · 300 ml · Haircare

Matrix Hair Conditioner is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 18-ingredient list, with glycerin and salicylic acid. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum / Fragrance Clycol Dastearate), labelled fragrance allergens (Linalool, Geraniol) and sulfates (Sodium Laureth Sulfate Un Gucoside).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Contains sulfates
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI
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Key ingredients in Hair Conditioner

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Salicylic acid (BHA)

    An oil-soluble exfoliant that clears inside pores.

Full ingredient list, decoded

18 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. 2Sodium Laureth Sulfate Un GucosideSulfates
  3. 3Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
  4. 4Sodium ChlorideA simple mineral salt, made of sodium and chloride, used mainly to adjust thickness and…
  5. 5Parfum / Fragrance Clycol DastearateAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  6. 6Citric AcidCitric acid is a mild, naturally occurring acid found in citrus fruit. In skincare and…
  7. 7PPG-S-Ceteth-20
  8. 8Sodium BenzoateSodium benzoate is the sodium salt of benzoic acid, a water-soluble powder used mainly…
  9. 9Sodum Rocode. Cocamidopropyl Betaine
  10. 10Disodium EDTADisodium EDTA is a salt of ethylenediamine tetraacetic acid, a chelating agent that…
  11. 11Salicylic AcidSalicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid, or BHA, that gently exfoliates skin and helps…
  12. 12Coco-BetaineA mild, coconut-derived surfactant that cleans and foams. It works as a gentle helper…
  13. 13LinaloolLinalool is a fragrance compound found naturally in flowers and herbs, and in skincare…Labelled fragrance allergens
  14. 14Ctronellol
  15. 15GeraniolGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
  16. 16Benzyl SalicylateA fragrance ingredient, made from benzyl alcohol and salicylic acid, that gives…Labelled fragrance allergens
  17. 17GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  18. 18Mel Extract /Kone Doin/ Fil Cest09/) Pat./ Brev.: Patents.Matrix.Com

Source: Open Beauty Facts (ODbL), world.openbeautyfacts.org/product/0884486462404, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum / Fragrance Clycol Dastearate (#5)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsLinalool (#13), Geraniol (#15), Benzyl Salicylate (#16)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesContainsSodium Laureth Sulfate Un Gucoside (#2)
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Matrix Hair Conditioner fragrance-free?

No. Matrix Hair Conditioner contains Parfum / Fragrance Clycol Dastearate (ingredient 5 of 18).

Does Matrix Hair Conditioner contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: yes (Sodium Laureth Sulfate Un Gucoside). Parabens: none listed.

What is Matrix Hair Conditioner good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, acne-prone skin, body acne and fungal acne (malassezia): it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin and Salicylic acid (BHA).

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