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.

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