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Salvia Officinalis Oil, commonly known as Sage Oil, is extracted from the steam-distilled leaves of the herb Salvia Officinalis. Its scientific name comes from the Latin word ‘salvere,’ which means ‘to be saved.’ Used as an effective antibacterial, antimicrobial, and antioxidant, sage oil provides protection against damaging free radicals, promoting healthy cell regeneration for the hair and skin. Its natural antiseptic properties help to prevent skin infections, as well as relieve the symptoms of skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis. Comprised of beta-sitosterol, a 5-alpha reductase compound, sage oil helps to combat hair loss and stimulate hair growth by improving circulation to the scalp and nutrition to the hair follicles, as well as impart shine.
Sesamum Indicum Seed oil, commonly known as Sesame Seed Oil, is the oil obtained from the pressing of sesame seeds. One of the oldest plants used for creating Ayurvedic oils, it is both edible and used topically. With high levels of natural antioxidants, oleic and linoleic fatty acids, and vitamin E, B complex and K, sesame seed oil nourishes the hair root, encouraging healthy hair growth, and improving elasticity. It’s also rich in amino acids and has antioxidant properties to help repair the hair and scalp.
Butyrospermum Parkii, commonly known as Shea Butter or Karité, is a plant butter derived from the seeds of the shea tree. Native to various regions in Africa, shea butter is a nutritious and moisturizing butter packed with vitamin E and antioxidants. Shea butter is non-comedogenic, which means it does not clog pores,and is even edible, in some regions being used as an ingredient in cooking and baking.
A non-toxic and natural surfactant mixture of fatty acid salts, naturally-derived by mixing coconut oil and sodium hydroxide to create saponification.
Sodium Hyaluronate (sodium salt of hyaluronic acid) is a naturally occurring polysaccharide that functions as a humectant - adding moisture to the hair stands. Its moisturizing properties help to reduce frizz while also reducing breakage in the detangling process. Additionally, it improves damage to hair strands at the molecular level due to dyeing, perming, and bleaching.
A non-toxic moisturizing surfactant sodium salt, derived from combining palm kernel oil with sodium hydroxide. It acts as an emulsifying and cleansing ingredient.
Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine is a fatty amine derived from vegetable oils, used as a conditioning, detangling, and smoothing agent.
Stearyl Alcohol is a fatty alcohol derived from stearic acid, coconut or vegetable fatty acid, and is used as an emulsifier and conditioning agent.
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, commonly known as Sweet Almond Oil, is extracted from cold-pressing the ripe seeds of the almond tree. With its high content of essential fatty acids, vitamins A, B, D, and E, along with minerals such as zinc, iron, magnesium, potassium and calcium, sweet almond oil is easily absorbed into the hair follicles and skin to help protect, strengthen, condition, and lock in moisture to prevent dehydration of the scalp and hair. It also soothes dry, irritated skin.