I have used the Elucence Gentle relaxer before and it was VERY gentle. I felt like it was mostly conditioner. However, my hair was a bit dryer than my natural hair, bot not that much dryer. I am not sure how strong the normal is...I now that Miosy uses Elucence, maybe you should PM her. I think the Normal would probably be considered a mild relaxer still. I know that the Phyto II will def leave your hair strong w/o drying it out.