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AXE

Softening Control Clay

Last verified: August 3, 2026

  • Water (Eau)
  • Petrolatum
  • Steareth-2
  • PVP
  • Propylene Glycol
  • Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
  • Lanolin Wax (Cire De Lanoline)
  • Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax (Cire De Carnauba)
  • VP/VA Copolymer
  • Steareth-21
  • Cetyl Alcohol
  • Ozokerite
  • Tridecyl Trimellitate
  • Fragrance (Parfum)
  • Phenoxyethanol
  • Dipentaerythrityl Hexacaprylate/Hexacaprate
  • Mineral Oil (Huile Minérale)
  • Glycerin
  • Carbomer
  • Triethanolamine
  • Disodium EDTA
  • Iodopropynyl Butylcarbamate
  • Butylphenyl Methylpropional
  • Coumarin
  • Geraniol
  • Limonene
  • Linalool

Why This Product is Rated STOP

Softening Control Clay by AXE has been evaluated by Million Marker and contains ingredients with known health concerns. This product is rated STOP, indicating higher concern.

We recommend avoiding STOP-rated products and seeking safer alternatives from our GO or SLOW categories.

Learn more about how Million Marker scores products →

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Softening Control Clay by AXE - Non-toxic Hair Styling + Treatment product rated STOP by Million Marker, free from BPA, phthalates, and parabens

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