CeraVe Oil Control Balancing Conditioner 9 oz — Lightweight Hydration, Sulfate & Fragrance-Free

CeraVe Oil Control Balancing Conditioner is a lightweight, hydrating conditioner that removes excess scalp oil while preserving moisture and barrier-supporting ceramides.

If your hair looks greasy by midday or feels weighed down after activity, this conditioner was designed to refresh oily scalps without stripping strands dry. Developed with dermatologists and formulated with ceramides, zinc PCA, and hyaluronic acid, it works with CeraVe Oil Control Balancing Shampoo to leave hair cleaner, softer, and more manageable. The fragrance-free, sulfate-free formula is allergy-tested and safe for color-treated hair and sensitive scalps.

How does this conditioner control oil without drying hair out?

The formula targets excess surface oil while replenishing moisture to mid-lengths and ends so hair doesn’t feel brittle or stripped. Zinc PCA helps regulate oil at the scalp, while ceramides support the skin barrier and hyaluronic acid attracts and holds hydration in the hair fiber.

• Zinc PCA helps reduce excess oil on the scalp.
• Three essential ceramides help preserve the scalp’s protective barrier.
• Hyaluronic acid provides lightweight moisture to prevent dryness.
• Sulfate- and fragrance-free to avoid harsh stripping.

Will this work for my hair type—curly, straight, or color-treated?

Yes. The conditioner is formulated to be non-comedogenic and gentle, making it suitable for straight, wavy, curly, and color-treated hair. Its lightweight conditioning action adds slip and manageability without weighing textures down or altering color vibrancy.

• Safe for color-treated hair—pH-balanced to protect color.
• Lightweight hydration preserves curl definition and bounce.
• Daily-use gentle formula for frequent wash routines, including post-workout.
• Allergy-tested and free of parabens, phthalates, dyes, and MIT.

How should I use this conditioner for best results?

Use after cleansing with a balancing shampoo for oily scalps. Apply to wet hair focusing on mid-lengths and ends, leave in for 1–2 minutes, then rinse thoroughly to remove residual oil and product build-up without leaving weight.

• Start with CeraVe Oil Control Balancing Shampoo for a matched routine.
• Apply conditioner mainly to mid-lengths and ends to avoid extra scalp weight.
• Leave on for 1–2 minutes, then rinse well for a lightweight finish.
• Use daily or as needed after workouts or on humid days.

What key ingredients make this different from clarifying conditioners?

Unlike harsh clarifiers that can strip oils completely, this conditioner balances cleansing with barrier care. Ceramides restore lipids, zinc PCA targets oil production, and hyaluronic acid ensures strands stay hydrated and soft rather than crunchy or dry.

• Ceramides: support and restore the scalp and hair barrier.
• Zinc PCA: helps control excess oil at the root.
• Hyaluronic acid: provides lightweight hydration to hair fibers.
• Fragrance- and sulfate-free for sensitive or reactive scalps.

Who is this for: CeraVe Oil Control Balancing Conditioner is ideal for anyone who experiences oily roots but still needs moisture at the lengths—people with active lifestyles, frequent washers, those in humid climates, and anyone with straight, wavy, curly, or color-treated hair seeking a gentler alternative to clarifying conditioners. If you want a dermatologist-developed, lightweight conditioner that refreshes the scalp while maintaining healthy hydration, this product fits into a daily or post-workout haircare routine.

Ingredients

AQUA / WATER / EAU • CETEARYL ALCOHOL • STEARAMIDOPROPYL DIMETHYLAMINE • ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE • CETYL ESTERS • HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL / SUNFLOWER SEED OIL • CERAMIDE NP • CERAMIDE AP • CERAMIDE EOP • CARBOMER • NIACINAMIDE • ZINC PCA • TRIETHYL CITRATE • SODIUM CHLORIDE • SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE • SODIUM HYALURONATE • CHOLESTEROL • CAPRYLYL GLYCOL • TARTARIC ACID • PHYTOSPHINGOSINE • XANTHAN GUM • BENZOIC ACID