No ingredient in this formula is flagged in our pregnancy database. That is not medical advice — ask your doctor about anything you are unsure of.
Declared fragrance allergens: PARFUM, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, LINALOOL.
GROWUS
Damage Therapy Treatment EX
hair conditioner
GROWUS
Damage Therapy Treatment EX
hair conditioner
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Ingredients
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Benefits
3
Actives
The GROWUS Damage Therapy Treatment EX is an intensive repairing mask designed to restore strength, softness, and shine to severely damaged hair. Infused with hydrolyzed proteins, ceramides, and nourishing botanical oils, this rich cream treatment penetrates deep into the hair shaft to repair weakened strands, smooth rough cuticles, and reduce breakage caused by heat styling or chemical processing. Ideal for dry, brittle, or color-treated hair, this concentrated formula delivers salon-level care from the comfort of home. The GROWUS Damage Therapy Treatment EX leaves hair noticeably smoother, more manageable, and visibly healthier after every use, without weighing it down.
Key Insights
Haircare
10
Conditioning agents
Contains emollients
Contains humectants
Contains oils
Contains proteins
Lightweight
Moisturizing
Protein-rich
Silicone-free
Sulfate-free
Active Ingredients
3
BHA
Ceramides
Vitamin B3 (niacinamide)
Risks
2
Alcohol
Allergen
Full Ingredients
39 total
WATER
CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE
Emollient
CETEARYL ALCOHOL
Fatty Alcohol
BUTYLENE GLYCOL
Humectant
PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Humectant
BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Conditioning
1,2-HEXANEDIOL
PARFUM
CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE
Conditioning
ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL
Drying Alcohol
ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN
Humectant
Dexpanthenol
SALICYLIC ACID
Exfoliant
NIACINAMIDE
Scalp Active
DISODIUM EDTA
Chelator
ECLIPTA PROSTRATA EXTRACT
DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL
Humectant
MELIA AZADIRACHTA LEAF EXTRACT
HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN
Protein
MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED OIL
Oil
GLYCERIN
Humectant
CAMELLIA JAPONICA SEED EXTRACT
DUNALIELLA SALINA EXTRACT
MALTODEXTRIN
HYDROGENATED LECITHIN
CHLORELLA FERMENT
CERAMIDE NP
GELIDIUM CARTILAGINEUM EXTRACT
GRACILARIA VERRUCOSA EXTRACT
CAULERPA LENTILLIFERA EXTRACT
SPIRULINA PLATENSIS EXTRACT
CHONDRUS CRISPUS EXTRACT
PEARL EXTRACT
CHLORELLA VULGARIS EXTRACT
CHITOSAN
COLLAGEN AMINO ACIDS
Amino Acid
CITRONELLOL
GERANIOL
LINALOOL
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
Damage Therapy Treatment EX is a conditioner from GROWUS, aimed at fine hair, straight hair and wavy 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 Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Cetearyl Alcohol and Butylene Glycol. The list runs to 38 ingredients, 16 of which carry a role we recognise for hair.
How it feels on hair
The formula reads as lightweight: humectants lead and there is little in the way of heavy oil or silicone, so it should not weigh fine hair down. The formula leans to moisture rather than protein.
Protein
There is a small amount of protein in the list: Hydrolyzed Collagen and Collagen Amino Acids.
On the scalp
For the scalp itself the formula carries Salicylic Acid, Niacinamide and Salicylic Acid.
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. After shampooing, apply an appropriate amount to damp hair, focusing on mid-lengths and ends. Leave on for 5–10 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water. Use 1–2 times per week or as needed.
What it is not for
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
- Nothing that builds up between washes
- Light enough for fine hair
- 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
Fine hair
Straight hair
Wavy hair
Take care with
Coarse hair
What it works on
Moisture
Frizz control
Shine
Protein & strength
Curl definition
Scalp soothing
Nothing in this formula is one we recognise as supporting hair growth. Reducing breakage and growing hair are different claims.
Cleansing agents
No sulfates in the part of the list we could read — not a sulfate-free claim.
Protein
A small amount of protein.
HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN
COLLAGEN AMINO ACIDS
Build-up and weight
Estimated from which ingredients are present and how high they sit in the list, not measured.
Reads as a lightweight formula.
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
Does not fit the method.
Drying alcohol
On the scalp
Dry scalp
Sensitive scalp
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.
Fragrance
Drying alcohol
Safety
What the formula is made of
One ingredient usually does several jobs, so these counts add up to more than the list length.
16 of 38 ingredients carry a role we recognise for hair.
Humectant · 5
Conditioning · 2
Protein · 2
Scalp Active · 2
Amino Acid · 1
Chelator · 1
Drying Alcohol · 1
Emollient · 1
Exfoliant · 1
Fatty Alcohol · 1
Questions
What ingredients are in Damage Therapy Treatment EX?
WATER, CETYL ETHYLHEXANOATE, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, 1,2-HEXANEDIOL, PARFUM, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, SALICYLIC ACID, NIACINAMIDE, DISODIUM EDTA, ECLIPTA PROSTRATA EXTRACT, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, MELIA AZADIRACHTA LEAF EXTRACT, HYDROLYZED COLLAGEN, MORINGA OLEIFERA SEED OIL, GLYCERIN, CAMELLIA JAPONICA SEED EXTRACT, DUNALIELLA SALINA EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, HYDROGENATED LECITHIN, CHLORELLA FERMENT, CERAMIDE NP, GELIDIUM CARTILAGINEUM EXTRACT, GRACILARIA VERRUCOSA EXTRACT, CAULERPA LENTILLIFERA EXTRACT, SPIRULINA PLATENSIS EXTRACT, CHONDRUS CRISPUS EXTRACT, PEARL EXTRACT, CHLORELLA VULGARIS EXTRACT, CHITOSAN, COLLAGEN AMINO ACIDS, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, LINALOOL.
Is Damage Therapy Treatment EX sulfate free?
No sulfate turned up in the part of the list we could read, but part of it did not resolve, so this is not a sulfate-free claim.
Is Damage Therapy Treatment EX Curly-Girl friendly?
No — the formula contains a drying alcohol, which the method excludes.
What hair type is Damage Therapy Treatment EX for?
By the weight and build-up of the formula it reads as suited to fine hair, straight hair, wavy hair. It may be less comfortable on coarse hair.
Does Damage Therapy Treatment EX contain protein?
Yes — Hydrolyzed Collagen, Collagen Amino Acids. That is a small amount for this kind of product.
Does Damage Therapy Treatment EX cause build-up?
Nothing in the list is the kind of ingredient that accumulates on hair.
Is Damage Therapy Treatment EX good for a sensitive scalp?
It carries scalp-soothing ingredients and no harsh detergent.
Is Damage Therapy Treatment EX 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 Damage Therapy Treatment EX go in a haircare routine?
After shampooing, on the lengths rather than the roots.
Is Damage Therapy Treatment EX fragrance free?
No. The list carries PARFUM, CITRONELLOL, GERANIOL, LINALOOL.
Who makes Damage Therapy Treatment EX?
GROWUS.
Brand
GROWUS