We received an email from a guest about Aveda's Smooth Infusion Conditioner. The question was so good, we thought we'd share it (and the response) with you.

<strong>The question:</strong>

<strong></strong>Hi. I'm a client at K Charles in San Antonio, and recently purchased the Smoothing Conditioner, which I love. I am 49 years old, and have very fine hair, so I have to be very careful of what I put on it.

Today I stumbled across an article about Jennifer Aniston needing to get her hair cut short because of a smoothing treatment called Brazilian Blowout, which contains formaldehyde. This led me to a link at OSHA about the dangers of smoothing products. All the companies claimed their products did not contain formaldehyde, and yet when OSHA investigated, it turned out the did indeed contain that ingredient.

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So I wonder if you could please assure me that Aveda products, including the smoothing conditioner, do NOT contain any amounts, or even trace amounts, of formaldehyde? It almost seems silly to ask you this, because I know how careful you are with your ingredients, but after reading the OSHA report, I just had to double-check with you. Thanks very much, R.

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<strong>The answer:</strong>

Hello, R. Thank you for your question. Aveda's Smooth Infusion Conditioner is formaldehyde free! This conditioner is not meant to straighten hair but to smooth and soften hair, making it easier to achieve smooth and sleek hair styles with the use of styling tools. I am glad you love it - I love it and use it, too.

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Here is a link to Smooth Infusion's ingredients and more information: <a title="Aveda Smooth Infusion Conditioner Ingredients" href="http://www.avedapurepro.com/pdf/pps/Smooth_Infusion_Conditoner.pdf" target="_blank">http://www.avedapurepro.com/pdf/pps/Smooth_Infusion_Conditoner.pdf</a>

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For further information on this or any Aveda product, you may also contact the Aveda Ingredient Hotline at 1-800-328-0849.

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Thanks for contacting us, we're here when you need us.

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