BASED Hair Clay (Santal)
Summary
BASED Hair Clay scores 96/100 -- a premium, non-toxic styling clay with matte hold. Zero petrolatum (the petroleum-jelly base of nearly every conventional pomade), zero synthetic waxes, zero parabens, zero phthalates, zero endocrine disruptors, no PEGs, no silicones, no synthetic fragrance. Independently lab tested. The hold-and-texture system is genuinely clean: dual natural clays (kaolin + bentonite) for matte oil absorption, beeswax for hold, arrowroot powder for added texture and lift, shea butter for conditioning, and tocopherol for oxidative stability. Anhydrous formula needs no preservatives.
At a glance
Key ingredients 7
Kaolin ClayVery Good
White cosmetic clay; gentle oil absorber that gives matte finish without drying. Inert mineral, EWG 1.
See more about Kaolin Clay →Bentonite ClayVery Good
Volcanic ash-derived clay; stronger oil/sebum absorption than kaolin and provides natural thickening. Inert mineral, EWG 1-2.
See more about Bentonite Clay →Arrowroot PowderVery Good
Plant-derived starch from Maranta arundinacea; excellent oil and moisture absorber. The single best replacement for talc in cosmetic powders -- talc has documented asbestos contamination concerns at the mining stage.
See more about Arrowroot Powder →BeeswaxVery Good
Cera alba -- natural occlusive wax that creates a thin breathable barrier on skin while structuring sticks/balms. Replaces petrolatum and synthetic waxes.
See more about Beeswax →Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) ButterVery Good
Triterpene-rich (lupeol, alpha- and beta-amyrin) plant butter with documented anti-inflammatory and barrier-restoring activity (Lin 2018 review). Among the most evidence-backed natural emollients.
See more about Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter →Tocopherol (Vitamin E)Very Good
Lipid-soluble antioxidant that stabilizes oils in the formula and protects skin lipids from oxidative damage. Synergistic with most plant oils.
See more about Tocopherol (Vitamin E) →Santal Sandalwood (Naturally Derived Fragrance)Good
Sandalwood-themed scent composed of plant-derived aromatic isolates (no synthetic petrochemical fragrance). Sandalwood components (alpha- and beta-santalol) are well-tolerated topically. Slightly less transparent than a fully-itemized aroma listing.
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