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Act+Acre
Stem Cell Conditioner for Hair Thinning and Growth
scalp hair conditioner
Act+Acre
Stem Cell Conditioner for Hair Thinning and Growth
scalp hair conditioner
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Ingredients
6
Benefits
4
Actives
Act + Acre's Stem Cell Conditioner simultaneously revitalises and deeply nourishes the scalp to reduce hair loss and extend the growth phase for fuller-looking, healthier strands. If you want to get to the root of thinning locks, this is the ultimate solution. Formulated with 2% Swiss apple stem cells to repair the scalp microbiome at a cellular level, this moisturising formula works to extend the growth phase of your mane, leading to a fuller head of hair over time. It's also infused with nourishing meadowfoam seed oil to soften, while antioxidant-rich abyssinica oil protects against damage. As for its sensual aroma? It blends rich notes of cardamom, iris, violet and sandalwood for a musky and addictive finish.
Key Insights
Haircare
9
Conditioning agents
Contains emollients
Contains humectants
Contains oils
Contains proteins
Moisturizing
Nourishing
Silicone-free
Sulfate-free
Active Ingredients
4
AHA
Hyaluronic acid
Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)
Vitamin B5 (panthenol)
Risks
2
Alcohol
Allergen
Full Ingredients
44 total
WATER
BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Conditioning
GLYCERIN
Humectant
CRAMBE ABYSSINICA SEED OIL
Oil
PROPANEDIOL
Humectant
LIMNANTHES ALBA SEED OIL
Oil
CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Fatty Alcohol
GLYCERYL STEARATE
ALMOND/BORAGE/LINSEED/OLIVE ACIDS/GLYCERIDES
SODIUM BENZOATE
PANTHENOL
Humectant
CAFFEINE
Scalp Active
NIACINAMIDE
Scalp Active
LAURYL GLUCOSIDE
Gentle Surfactant
OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL
Oil
GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Conditioning
SODIUM GLUCONATE
TOCOPHEROL
HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE
HYDROLYZED RICE PROTEIN
Protein
DEHYDROACETIC ACID
LACTIC ACID
Exfoliant
HYALURONIC ACID
Humectant
HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL
Oil
ISOMALT
BENZYL ALCOHOL
SODIUM HYDROXIDE
POTASSIUM SORBATE
MALUS DOMESTICA FRUIT CELL CULTURE EXTRACT
TRIETHYL CITRATE
JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA OIL
Oil
AMYRIS BALSAMIFERA BARK OIL
Oil
POGOSTEMON CABLIN LEAF EXTRACT
GAMMA-NONALACTONE
IONONE
ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM SEED OIL
Oil
CISTUS LADANIFERUS RESIN
CANANGA ODORATA FLOWER OIL
Oil
CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
Emollient
VANILLIN
VIOLA ODORATA LEAF EXTRACT
HEXENYL ACETATE
AQUILARIA AGALLOCHA WOOD OIL
Oil
DIMETHYL HEPTENAL
What this product is
Written from the ingredient list. Where it describes how a formula behaves, that is inferred from what the ingredients are and where they sit in the list, not measured.
Overview
Stem Cell Conditioner for Hair Thinning and Growth is a conditioner from Act+Acre, aimed at wavy hair, curly hair and medium hair. On the evidence of its ingredient list, the formula works on moisture, frizz control and shine. The ingredients doing most of that work are Behentrimonium Chloride, Glycerin and Crambe Abyssinica Seed Oil. The list runs to 44 ingredients, 22 of which carry a role we recognise for hair.
How it cleanses
It is sulfate-free: the cleansing is done by Lauryl Glucoside, milder surfactants that leave more of the hair's own oil behind.
How it feels on hair
By the balance of its ingredients the formula reads as neither especially rich nor especially light. There are no silicones in the list. The formula leans to moisture rather than protein.
Protein
There is a small amount of protein in the list: Hydrolyzed Rice Protein.
On the scalp
For the scalp itself the formula carries Panthenol, Caffeine and Niacinamide. On an oily scalp the richer ingredients here can read as greasy at the roots.
Build-up and porosity
Nothing in the list is the kind of ingredient that accumulates on hair.
Where it goes
It goes on after shampooing, on the lengths rather than the roots. Apply to wet scalp. Start cleansing at the nape of the neck and work upwards for a deeper cleanse. Cleanse twice for optimal results.
What it is not for
Nothing in this formula is aimed at protein & strength, volume / lightweight, color protection and damage repair — not a fault, just the shape of what is in the bottle, and the reason one product rarely covers a whole routine. No ingredient here is one we recognise as supporting hair growth. Reducing breakage and growing hair are different things, and this formula's evidence is for the first.
In short
Working for it
- No sulfate detergents
- No silicones
- Fits the Curly-Girl method
- Nothing that builds up between washes
- Suitable for colour-treated hair
Worth knowing
- Contains fragrance
What it is
Conditioner
Conditioning
Who it suits
Read from the formula's weight, its build-up and its protein — not from a claim on the packaging.
Suits
Wavy hair
Curly hair
Medium hair
What it works on
Moisture
Frizz control
Shine
Curl definition
Scalp soothing
Oil control
Not what this one is for
Protein & strength
Volume / lightweight
Color protection
Damage repair
Build-up avoidance
Nothing in this formula is one we recognise as supporting hair growth. Reducing breakage and growing hair are different claims.
Cleansing agents
Sulfate-free.
LAURYL GLUCOSIDE
Silicones
Silicone-free.
Protein
A small amount of protein.
HYDROLYZED RICE PROTEIN
Build-up and weight
Estimated from which ingredients are present and how high they sit in the list, not measured.
Reads as neither especially rich nor especially light.
Nothing here accumulates on hair.
Porosity
Inferred from the formula's weight, humectants and protein.
Low porosity
Suits
Cuticles are tight; moisture penetrates poorly.
Medium porosity
Suits
Cuticles are moderately open; moisture is absorbed well.
High porosity
Suits
Cuticles are open; moisture absorbs fast but is also lost rapidly.
Curly-Girl method
Fits the method: no sulfates, no persistent silicones, no drying alcohol.
On the scalp
Dry scalp
Sensitive scalp
Take care with
Oily scalp
Where it goes on wash day
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Treatment
- Leave-in
- Oil
Composition claims
"Free from" is only claimed when every ingredient on the label resolved to one we know.
No drying alcohol
Paraben-free
Silicone-free
Microplastic-free
Sulfate-free
Dye-free
Fragrance
Safety
What the formula is made of
One ingredient usually does several jobs, so these counts add up to more than the list length.
22 of 44 ingredients carry a role we recognise for hair.
Oil · 9
Humectant · 4
Scalp Active · 3
Conditioning · 2
Emollient · 1
Exfoliant · 1
Fatty Alcohol · 1
Gentle Surfactant · 1
Protein · 1
Questions
What ingredients are in Stem Cell Conditioner for Hair Thinning and Growth?
WATER, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, CRAMBE ABYSSINICA SEED OIL, PROPANEDIOL, LIMNANTHES ALBA SEED OIL, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL STEARATE, ALMOND/BORAGE/LINSEED/OLIVE ACIDS/GLYCERIDES, SODIUM BENZOATE, PANTHENOL, CAFFEINE, NIACINAMIDE, LAURYL GLUCOSIDE, OLEA EUROPAEA FRUIT OIL, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM GLUCONATE, TOCOPHEROL, HYDROXYETHYLCELLULOSE, HYDROLYZED RICE PROTEIN, DEHYDROACETIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, HYALURONIC ACID, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL, ISOMALT, BENZYL ALCOHOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, MALUS DOMESTICA FRUIT CELL CULTURE EXTRACT, TRIETHYL CITRATE, JUNIPERUS VIRGINIANA OIL, AMYRIS BALSAMIFERA BARK OIL, POGOSTEMON CABLIN LEAF EXTRACT, GAMMA-NONALACTONE, IONONE, ELETTARIA CARDAMOMUM SEED OIL, CISTUS LADANIFERUS RESIN, CANANGA ODORATA FLOWER OIL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, VANILLIN, VIOLA ODORATA LEAF EXTRACT, HEXENYL ACETATE, AQUILARIA AGALLOCHA WOOD OIL, DIMETHYL HEPTENAL.
Is Stem Cell Conditioner for Hair Thinning and Growth sulfate free?
Yes. There is no sulfate detergent anywhere in the ingredient list.
Is Stem Cell Conditioner for Hair Thinning and Growth silicone free?
Yes. There are no silicones in the ingredient list.
Is Stem Cell Conditioner for Hair Thinning and Growth Curly-Girl friendly?
Yes. The list carries no sulfate detergent, no non-water-soluble silicone and no drying alcohol, which are the three the method excludes.
What hair type is Stem Cell Conditioner for Hair Thinning and Growth for?
By the weight and build-up of the formula it reads as suited to wavy hair, curly hair, medium hair.
Does Stem Cell Conditioner for Hair Thinning and Growth contain protein?
Yes — Hydrolyzed Rice Protein. That is a small amount for this kind of product.
Does Stem Cell Conditioner for Hair Thinning and Growth cause build-up?
Nothing in the list is the kind of ingredient that accumulates on hair.
Is Stem Cell Conditioner for Hair Thinning and Growth good for a sensitive scalp?
It carries scalp-soothing ingredients and no harsh detergent.
Is Stem Cell Conditioner for Hair Thinning and Growth safe for colour-treated hair?
Nothing in the formula is the kind of ingredient that strips colour, and it carries conditioning ingredients that help it hold.
Where does Stem Cell Conditioner for Hair Thinning and Growth go in a haircare routine?
After shampooing, on the lengths rather than the roots.
Is Stem Cell Conditioner for Hair Thinning and Growth fragrance free?
No. The list carries BENZYL ALCOHOL.
Who makes Stem Cell Conditioner for Hair Thinning and Growth?
Act+Acre.
Brand
Act+Acre