Olive oil
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What it does: conditioning, viscosity controlling
Also called: olea europaea (olive) fruit oil
The science
Olive oil’s primary chemical elements are oleic acid, palmitic acid and squalene. These are all emollients, which means they have softening qualities. Olive oil also helps control the thickness of the formula, leading to a smoother application process.
Benefits for your hair
Promotes softness and shine
Olive oil can add softness and strengthen hair by penetrating the hair shaft and preserving moisture.
Prevents split ends
Olive oil can help smooth the broken or burned ends of the hair, thus helping to prevent split ends.
Prevents or kills head lice
Olive oil can prevent and kill head lice the same way other oils do: by suffocating the lice.
TLDR
Olive oil is a wonderful ingredient that improves the softness and shine of hair, prevents split ends and lice, and improves the feel of the formula.