Carina Organics Unscented Alcohol-Free Styling Gel
This alcohol-free styling gel is formulated to give medium to firm hold with a botanical blend that supports definition, volume, and frizz control without relying on drying alcohols or added fragrance. It’s a good fit when you want styling power with a simpler ingredient direction, especially for curl enhancement, scrunching, or gentle shaping.
Ingredients
Filtered aqua, Acacia senegal (gum) extract, Pinus banksiana (pine) extract, Matricaria chamomilla (chamomile) flower extract, Urtica dioica (nettle) leaf extract, Taraxacum officinale (dandelion) leaf extract, Trifolium pratense (clover) flower extract, Olea europaea (olive) fruit oil, Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) seed oil.
The brand notes that many of the plant and flower extracts are certified organic.
What I Like
EWG rating: 2, based on entering the ingredient list into the EWG Skin Deep Analyzer.
I like how this gel gives real hold without alcohol — it avoids that crunchy, stripped feel many gels have.
The ingredient list is simple and plant-forward, and the unscented formula makes it a strong pick for people sensitive to fragrance.
It works well for enhancing curl definition and reducing frizz when applied to damp hair and allowed to set before touching.
Things to Keep in Mind
This product can form a bit of a dry cast as it dries. Light scrunching after drying helps soften the finish and bring back natural movement.
If your hair is very fine or easily weighed down, using a small amount and focusing on mid-lengths to ends can help avoid heaviness near the roots.
Chamomile is included for its supportive botanical properties. Most people tolerate it well, but if you have known ragweed-family sensitivities, a small patch test at the hairline is a reasonable step.