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THE ANSWER Seasonal Care SS EX Treatment (Jasmine & Mandarin Orange), 220g
THE ANSWER Seasonal Care SS EX Treatment (Jasmine & Mandarin Orange), 220g
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Answers to Spring/Summer Hair Care* *At Kao
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What it is
For hair that is particularly susceptible to wavy, frizzy, sticky hair and seasonal changes in humidity. "The answer to spring and summer hair care*1" Boosts moisture, manageability, and shine for beautiful hair. Contains five essential ingredients*2 (repairing) for beautiful hair, discovered through Kao's 100 years of hair care research. Focusing on the state of the approximately 1021 water molecules present in 1g of hair. Formulated with mannitol (repairing) which suppresses the movement of water inside the hair under high humidity. Contains high concentrations*3 of repairing ingredients: ceramide α (bismethoxypropylamidoisodocosane), fatty acid glyceride α (olive fruit oil), and malic acid. A rich texture that envelops hair and leaves it stringy. A dignified and sophisticated scent of jasmine and mandarin orange*1 Within Kao*2 Hydrolyzed keratin (wool), ceramide α (bismethoxypropylamidoisodocosane), malic acid, lanolin fatty acid, fatty acid glyceride α (olive fruit oil)*3 Within THE ANSWER rinse-off treatment
Ingredients
Water, stearyl alcohol, dimethicone, cetanol, DPG, stearoxypropyldimethylamine, malic acid, bismethoxypropylamidoisodocosane, olive fruit oil, hydrolyzed keratin (wool), lanolin fatty acid, mannitol, dilauramidoglutamide lysine sodium, hydrolyzed silk, hydrolyzed conchiolin protein, hydrolyzed hyaluronic acid, hydrolyzed collagen, ceramide NG, jojoba seed oil, gamma-docosalactone, arginine, aspartic acid, glycine, alanine, serine, valine, isoleucine, proline, threonine, histidine Gin, Phenylalanine, PCA, PCA-Na, Sodium Lactate, Rosemary Leaf Extract, Eucalyptus Leaf Extract, Lactic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Diethyl Sebacate, Isopropyl Palmitate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Amodimethicone, Ceteareth-7, Ceteareth-25, Behentrimonium Chloride, PEG-45M, Sodium Lauroyl Hydrolyzed Silk, Dialkyl (C12-18)dimonium Chloride, Cetrimonium Chloride, Benzyl Alcohol, Isopropanol, Ethanol, Fragrance
How to use
(1) After shampooing, lightly dry your hair and dispense an appropriate amount of treatment (the size of a grape-sized amount for semi-long hair [shoulder to side length]) into your palm. (2) Work it into your hair from the middle to the ends, where it is damaged. (3) After working it in well, rinse thoroughly. We recommend using it daily in combination with THE ANSWER SEASONAL CARE SS shampoo.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is this authentic?
Yes. We only buy from official retailers and directly from the brands here in Japan. Never resellers, never grey market stock.
We are beauty lovers too, so we know the worry, especially with something you are putting on your face. Authenticity is 100% guaranteed by us.
What are your shipping rates?
On orders under US$75, shipping is a flat US$20 to the United States and US$10 to all other countries.
Orders of US$75 or more ship free, applied automatically at checkout. Your exact shipping cost is shown before you pay.
How long does delivery take?
These estimates are for International Airmail (Tracked) and include 3 to 5 business days of processing in Japan.
- United States: 12 to 15 business days
- Canada, United Kingdom, France, Germany: 9 to 12 business days
- Australia, New Zealand, Denmark, Finland, India, Indonesia, Italy, Netherlands, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland: 10 to 13 business days
- China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, South Korea, Taiwan, Thailand, Vietnam: 8 to 10 business days
- Rest of the world: 11 to 18 business days
Actual delivery can be affected by customs clearance, seasonal congestion, or carrier delays in the destination country, all of which are outside our control.
Do you offer express shipping?
Yes. As of 22 July 2026, we offer International Express Mail through Japan Post. The cost is based on order weight and is calculated automatically at checkout.
Will I pay customs or import fees?
US orders: No. As of July 1, 2026, all US orders ship DDP (duties delivered prepaid), meaning we prepay all import duties on our end. Nothing is due at your door.
Orders outside the US: Possibly. Duties and import taxes are set by your local customs authority and are not collected at checkout, so any charges on delivery are your responsibility.
We're working on rolling out prepaid duties for more countries soon.