Kristin Ess Extra Gentle Conditioner for Sensitive Scalp — Sulfate-Free, Lightweight Hydration (8.5 oz)

Kristin Ess Hair Extra Gentle Conditioner is a sulfate-free, vegan conditioner formulated to soothe sensitive scalps while delivering lightweight hydration, shine, and daily nourishment.

This conditioner is designed for people who need a milder formulation without sacrificing conditioning performance. It pairs gentle cleansing and calming ingredients with a soft, subtle fragrance, so hair feels detangled, manageable, and visibly smoother from root to tip. The formula is cruelty-free, color- and keratin-safe, and omits sulfates, parabens, phthalates, and silicones.

How will this conditioner behave on a sensitive scalp?

The Extra Gentle Conditioner is crafted to minimize irritation while restoring moisture to strands and the scalp. It prioritizes mild surfactants and soothing components to reduce the chance of stinging or redness after use.

• Mild conditioning agents that avoid heavy residue
• Subtle fragrance chosen to be less likely to irritate
• Free from sulfates, parabens, phthalates and silicones
• Formulated and tested for color and keratin safety

Will it hydrate without weighing my hair down?

Yes — the formula focuses on lightweight moisturizers that smooth and detangle without leaving hair flat or greasy. It helps restore softness and shine while keeping natural movement intact.

• Use a dime- to quarter-sized amount depending on hair thickness
• Apply from ends toward roots for balanced coverage
• Leave on for about three minutes before rinsing for best slip

Is this conditioner safe for colored or keratin-treated hair?

The product is labeled color- and keratin-safe, meaning it avoids ingredients known to strip color or interfere with keratin treatments. It’s suitable for regular use on treated hair when you want gentle maintenance and added shine.

• Cruelty-free, vegan formulation supports treated hair care
• No sulfates—helps preserve color vibrancy longer
• Designed to be used daily without aggressive stripping

How do I get the best results from this conditioner?

For optimal performance, start with clean, rinsed hair and choose the amount that suits your length and density. Work the conditioner through damp strands from mid-lengths to ends, wait three minutes, then rinse thoroughly to reveal smoother, more manageable hair.

• Squeeze appropriate amount (dime to quarter) into palm
• Distribute on wet hair, focusing on ends then moving up
• Leave for three minutes to maximize conditioning, then rinse

Who is this for: This conditioner is aimed at people with sensitive scalps, those seeking a milder daily conditioner, and anyone with color- or keratin-treated hair who prefers vegan, cruelty-free products. It’s a practical choice if you want dependable detangling and softening without heavy silicones or harsh surfactants, delivered in a subtle-scented, everyday formula.

Ingredients

WATER (AQUA/EAU), STEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, BEHENTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, GLYCERIN, FRAGRANCE (PARFUM), PANTHENOL, CETEARAMIDOETHYLDIETHONIUM SUCCINOYL HYDROLYZED PEA PROTEIN, HYPNEA MUSCIFORMIS EXTRACT, SARGASSUM FILIPENDULA EXTRACT, CHAMOMILLA RECUTITA (MATRICARIA) FLOWER EXTRACT, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, MANGIFERA INDICA (MANGO) SEED BUTTER, PERSEA GRATISSIMA (AVOCADO) OIL, RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL, COCO-GLUCOSIDE, GELIDIELLA ACEROSA EXTRACT, ALGIN, CARRAGEENAN, CHITOSAN, PHENOXYETHANOL, CETRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, ISOPROPYL PALMITATE, ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, POLYQUATERNIUM-37, STEAPYRIUM CHLORIDE, GUAR HYDROXYPROPYLTRIMONIUM CHLORIDE, PROPYLENE GLYCOL DICAPRYLATE/DICAPRATE, MYRISTYL ALCOHOL, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, ARACHIDYL ALCOHOL, PPG-1 TRIDECETH-6, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ACRYLATES/STEARYL METHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CHLORIDE, ISOPROPYL LAURATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TOCOPHEROL, SORBITAN OLEATE, SORBITOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, XANTHAN GUM, COUMARIN, LINALOOL.