Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Leave‑In Treatment 0.85 fl oz — Lightweight Heat Protectant, Reduces Frizz

This concentrated 0.85‑fl oz leave‑in uses bond‑building plant molecules and a nourishing oil blend to fortify hair from the inside out. The formula detangles, smooths the cuticle, and helps shield strands from styling heat up to 450°F, all in a 99% naturally derived, vegan formulation scented with Aveda’s Pure‑Fume aroma.

How does it strengthen hair without weighing it down?

The formula contains small, bond‑building molecules designed to penetrate into the inner cortex rather than only sit on the surface. This internal support helps hair feel firmer while a macro green oil blend smooths the outer cuticle for manageability and light slip.

• Plant‑powered molecules that reach the cortex for internal reinforcement
• Avocado, green tea, and sacha inchi oils to smooth and detangle
• Lightweight texture suitable for daily leave‑in use

Will it protect my hair from heat styling and reduce breakage?

Yes—this leave‑in is formulated to help protect strands against heat up to 450°F and to reduce mechanical damage by improving detangling and slip. By smoothing the cuticle and supporting internal bonds, it helps minimize stress from combing and styling.

• Laboratory‑tested heat protection up to 450°F
• Improved detangling to lower breakage during styling
• Mimics the hair’s outer F‑layer for surface protection

How do I use it and what styling results can I expect?

Apply a small amount through damp hair and do not rinse; then style as usual. Expect easier brushing, reduced frizz, and improved manageability—results that build with regular use as the bond‑building molecules work from within.

• Apply to towel‑dried hair, distribute from mid‑lengths to ends
• No rinse required—compatible with blow‑drying and thermal tools
• Safe for color‑treated and chemically processed hair

What’s in the formula and is it clean‑beauty friendly?

The product is 99% naturally derived per ISO 16128, vegan, cruelty‑free, and free from silicones, parabens, phthalates, and synthetic fragrances. A plant‑derived complex and macro green oils provide both internal and surface care without common controversial ingredients.

• 99% naturally derived with plant and mineral ingredients
• Free from silicones, SLS/SLES, parabens, phthalates, and synthetic fragrance
• Certified cruelty‑free and aligned with Aveda’s sustainability commitments

Who this is for: Aveda Botanical Repair Strengthening Leave‑In Treatment is ideal for anyone with chemically processed, heat‑styled, or naturally brittle hair seeking lightweight repair and protection. It’s particularly useful for people who want daily damage mitigation, easier detangling, and smoother styling without heavy buildup, and for customers who prefer plant‑based, vegan formulas with a botanical scent.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Water Aqua Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Hydroxypropyl Starch Phosphate, Glycerin, Heptyl Undecylenate, Ethyl Macadamiate, Persea Gratissima (avocado) Oil, Kaempferia Galanga Root Extract, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus (sunflower) Seed Oil, Plukenetia Volubilis (sacha Inchi) Seed Oil, Tocopherol, Behentrimonium Methosulfate, Hydroxypropylammonium Gluconate, Hydroxypropylgluconamide, Distearyldimonium Chloride, Diheptyl Succinate, Octyldodecyl Citrate Crosspolymer, Cetrimonium Chloride, Citric Acid, Tartaric Acid, Capryloyl Glycerin/sebacic Acid Copolymer, Fragrance (parfum), Linalool, Citral, Limonene, Citronellol, Eugenol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Farnesol, Benzyl Benzoate, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Amyl Cinnamal, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate ILN99136 Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients.