BASED Pomade (Santal)
Summary
BASED Pomade scores 96/100 -- a premium, non-toxic hair pomade with strong hold from natural waxes and oils. Zero petrolatum (the petroleum-jelly base of nearly every conventional pomade), zero mineral oil, zero parabens, zero phthalates, zero endocrine disruptors, no PEGs, no silicones, no synthetic fragrance. Independently lab tested. The hold-and-conditioning system is unusually rich: castor oil and beeswax for structure, bentonite clay for volume, shea butter for application slip, jojoba and argan oils for lightweight hydration and shine, and tocopherol for oxidative stability. Anhydrous formula needs no preservatives.
At a glance
Key ingredients 9
Castor OilVery Good
Ricinoleic acid-rich oil with documented humectant and emollient activity for hair shaft conditioning. Improves shine and elasticity, reduces frizz, and unlike silicones it can be washed out without sulfate shampoos.
See more about Castor Oil →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 →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 →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 →Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed OilVery Good
Liquid wax structurally similar to human sebum, making it uniquely well-tolerated and non-comedogenic. Stable against oxidation thanks to the wax-ester profile.
See more about Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil →Argan OilVery Good
Cold-pressed from Argania spinosa kernels; rich in oleic and linoleic fatty acids plus tocopherols and squalene. Penetrates the hair cuticle and reduces protein loss.
See more about Argan Oil →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) →Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGood
Coconut/palm-derived medium-chain triglyceride; lightweight, non-comedogenic emollient. Clean and stable.
See more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →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.
See more about Santal Sandalwood (Naturally Derived Fragrance) →Get the full breakdown in the Scout app
Scan any product to see lab results, healthy alternatives, and your personalized analysis.
Download on theApp Store