Know your ingredients: Behentrimonium Methosulfate

What is Behentrimonium Methosulfate?
Behentrimonium methosulfate (BMTS) is a quaternary ammonium compound used in conditioners, shampoos, and lotions to give them a slippery feel. It is NOT related to Sodium Lauryl Sulphate (SLS) which can be extremely drying to the hair.
It is:
- An anti-static agent and is one of the mildest detangling ingredients out there. It is recommended for use in baby products which are left on the skin;
- A hair conditioning agent;
- Made from non-genetically modified rapeseed oil;
- Good because it does not cause build-up on the hair;
- A mild surfactant
Some examples of products containing BTMS include:
- Herbal Essences None of your frizziness smoothing conditioner
- Herbal essences touchably smooth conditioner
- Kinky Curly Knot today leave-in conditioner
- Organic Root Stimulator Hair Mayonnaise
- Organic Root Stimulator Curls Unleashed No Restrictions Moisturizing Conditioner
- Organic Root Stimulator HairRepair Nourishing Conditioner
- Paul Mitchell The Detangler
- Shea Radiance Maximum Moisture Conditioner
- Darcy’s Botanicals Sweet Cocoa Bean Curling Creme
- Darcy’s Botanicals Deep Conditioning mask
- Darcy’s Botanicals Pumpkin Seed Conditioner
- Darcy’s Botanicals Coconut Lemongrass Transitioning Creme
- Jessicurl Too Shea! Extra Moisturizing Conditioner
- Pura Body Naturals Chocolate smoothie
- Silk Elements Olive Moisturizing Conditioner

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