Prairie Naturals Arctic Sun Hypoallergenic Conditioner is a fragrance-free rinse-out conditioner made for people with sensitive scalps. It is made in British Columbia and comes in a 350 mL squeeze bottle with a flip cap. The formula has no added scent, and it leaves out sulfates, parabens, phthalates and synthetic dyes.
What is in it
The base is purified water with cetyl, stearyl and behenyl alcohols, which are fatty alcohols that give a conditioner its creamy texture, plus glycol stearate and vegetable glycerin. On top of that come panthenol (pro-vitamin B5), certified organic jojoba seed oil, silk amino acids, certified organic aloe vera leaf extract, mixed tocopherols (vitamin E) and green tea leaf. The preservative system is Geogard ECT, a blend of benzyl alcohol, salicylic acid, glycerin and sorbic acid, and citric acid sets the pH.
Prairie Naturals hair care is made without sodium lauryl sulfate, parabens, phthalates, MEA, DEA, TEA, propylene glycol, synthetic colours, artificial fragrance or animal-derived ingredients. It is gluten-free and non-GMO, and the brand does not test on animals. The full ingredient list is under Ingredients.
How it compares
Arctic Sun is the hypoallergenic line in the Prairie Naturals hair range. The other conditioners in the range each add a scent or a featured ingredient, such as the tea tree in Big Sky Tea Tree Revitalizing Conditioner or the anti-dandruff formula in Avalanche. Arctic Sun keeps the list short and unscented. Pair it with Arctic Sun Hypoallergenic Shampoo for a fully fragrance-free wash routine.
How to use it
After shampooing, apply a generous amount to clean, wet hair. Massage it gently into the hair and scalp, working most of it through the ends. Leave it on for as long as you like, then rinse well with warm water, and repeat if you want more conditioning. It is for external use only. The full directions and cautions are under How to Take.
Who it suits
It suits anyone whose scalp reacts to fragrance or to the sulfates and preservatives common in drugstore conditioners, and anyone who prefers an unscented hair routine. Because it has no scent, it also suits people who use a scented styling product and do not want two fragrances competing. It is suitable for all hair types, for daily or occasional use.
Prairie Naturals Arctic Sun Conditioner FAQ
Is it fragrance-free?
Yes. There is no added fragrance, natural or synthetic, in the formula.
Does it contain sulfates or parabens?
No. It is made without sodium lauryl sulfate, parabens, phthalates, MEA, DEA or TEA.
Is it vegan and cruelty-free?
Prairie Naturals hair care contains no animal-derived ingredients and is never tested on animals.
Is there a matching shampoo?
Yes, Arctic Sun Hypoallergenic Shampoo uses the same fragrance-free approach.
Sodium lauryl sulfate, parabens, phthalates, MEA, DEA, TEA, propylene glycol, synthetic colours, artificial fragrance and animal derived ingredients. Not tested on animals.
Directions Apply generously to clean, wet hair. Gently massage conditioner into the hair and scalp, concentrating on ends. Leave on as desired and rinse well with warm water. Repeat if necessary.
