Ingredient Deep Dive - Sea Salt Spray

Making a safe and effective formula was of the highest priority for this sea salt spray. We've listed our ingredients below with descriptions of what they do, key facts, and a link to research regarding product safety. EWG has evaluated these ingredients and given them a safety score out of 10, with 1 being the safest.

  • Aqua (Water)
    • Carrier for the sea salt solution
    • Covers 72% of Earth
    • No safety reference required :)
  • Aloe Vera
    • Hydrates hair and scalp
    • Provides light amount of hold
    • Provides Vitamins A, C, E, B
    • EWG Score: 1 out of 10 (1 being BEST)
      • https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/700262-ALOE_BARBADENSIS_ALOE_VERA/
  • Argan Oil
    • Contains nourishing vitamins E & D, antioxidants, and essential fatty acids
    • Argan oil is a lightweight oil that hydrates your hair & provides shine without feeling oily
    • Reduces dryness & irritation of the scalp which promotes healthy hair growth
    • EWG Score: 1 out of 10 (1 being BEST)
      • https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/700501-argania-spinosa-argan-kernel-oil/
  • Polysorbate-80
    • Emulsifies the water and oil components. 
    • Does NOT permanently stabilize the emulsion, that's why you need to shake!
    • PS-80 is a manufactured product that is derived from natural sources
    • It is biodegradable 
    • EWG Score: 1-2 out of 10 (1 being BEST)
      • https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/705142-polysorbate-80/
  • Dipropylene Glycol
    • Fragrance carrier & stabilizer
    • DPG is a humectant that contributes to moisture retention for your hair and scalp
    • DPG is a manufactured product that is derived from natural sources
    • It is biodegradable
    • EWG Score: 1-3 out of 10 (1 being BEST)
      • https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/702123-DIPROPYLENE_GLYCOL/
  • Magnesium Sulfate (Epsom Salt)
    • Gives your hair texture, shape, and volume
    • Soothes & exfoliates your scalp, promoting healthy hair growth
    • EWG Score: 1 out of 10 (1 being BEST)
      • https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/703709-MAGNESIUM_SULFATE/
  • Sea Salt
    • Gives your hair texture, shape, and volume
    • Absorbs and balances 
    • EWG Score: 1 out of 10 (1 being BEST)
      • https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/705865-SEA_SALT/
  • Citric Acid
    • Included to reduce the product's PH to match the hair & scalp's natural PH of 4-5
    • Reduced PH creates an environment that is not conducive to bacterial & fungal growth
    • Citric Acid is naturally found in citrus fruits & is responsible for their characteristic flavor
    • EWG Score: 1 out of 10 (1 being BEST)
      • https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/701385-CITRIC_ACID/
  • Phenoxyethanol
    • Preservative used to mitigate any potential bacterial or fungal growth
    • EWG Score: 2-4 out of 10 (1 being BEST)
      • https://www.ewg.org/skindeep/ingredients/704811-PHENOXYETHANOL/