Anti-stress / Relaxing Agents

Relaxing agents can be liquids, gels, or creams, that that contribute to a sense of calm, comfort, and well-being, both for the skin and, often, for the mind through sensory experiences. In hair care, they temporarily alter keratin bonds to reduce curl and frizz. 

Popular INCI ingredients in this segment include Hydrolyzed Proteins and Ammonium Thioglycolate. Plant-based relaxing agents are gaining popularity. Chemical relaxers are closely regulated for safe concentration limits. Variants include heat-activated relaxers and botanical blends for mild conditioning.