Abyssinian oil contains very high levels of unsaturated fatty acids, giving it a rich, luxurious feel. It is easily easily absorbed, never feeling sticky or greasy and provides great conditioning and strengthening. It is especially beneficial in a pre poo.

Powdered Adzuki Beans are an excellent cleansing exfoliant for facial products when combined with water. Adzuki beans contain a natural foaming agent called saponin that helps cleanse pores by absorbing excess oils, removing dead skin, unclogging pores and promoting circulation.

Sweet Almond Oil contains vitamins like A, B, D, E and zinc and fatty acids (omega 9, 6 and 3) that increase the shine and softness of the hair. It also protects the hair and skin from UV rays and prevents breakage. It is a great moisturizer for dry parched skin.

Aloe Vera is good skin moisturizer and conditioner for hair. Aloe Vera contains vitamins A, B12, C and E, as well as folic acid. It promotes healthier hair and increased growth by hydrating and healing the scalp. It is a must for thin, brittle hair.

Elaeis oleifera oil is rich in Omega 9 and omega 6 and other saturated fatty acids, as well as one of the highest concentrations of Provitamin A. It is has the same constitution of the hair keratin and is rich in amino acids and natural antioxidants that protect the hair from environmental aggressors. It is also an effective treatment for hair loss and dandruff and a great skin moisturizer and wrinkle reducer.

Amla or Indian gooseberry effectively treats hair loss. The edible fruit is considered as a miracle cure for hair care. It stimulates hair growth and improves the quality of hair. It contains calcium, which promotes healthier hair. It reduces hair loss, shedding and thinning and improves the softness of the hair

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) adds shine and luster to strands by smoothing the cuticle and removing residue like product build up from the hair. It also balances the pH of the scalp and can be used to seal the cuticle after highly alkaline treatments like color. Since Apple Cider Vinegar acts as a clarifier it can unclog follicles which can encourage hair growth.

Avocado Oil is rich in vitamin A, vitamin F, and vitamin e (tocopherols). Avocado oil helps to strengthen and soften dry hair. It also reduces tangling and breakage.

Babassu Oil contains lauric acid, and a blend of stearic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid and oleic acid. Babassu oil locks a high levels of moisture in the hair, preventing it from becoming brittle and breaking. It is also has antibacterial, and antiviral properties.

Babys Breath has been used as soap for centuries in the Mediterranean basin. It contains saponins, which are naturally occurring high-molecular-weight glycosides with distinct foaming characteristics.

Bamboo extract sooths the scalp, improves circulation to the scalp, strengthens the hair follicles and promotes thicker hair.

Bamboo powder is used as an exfoliant in body and hand scrubs

Batana oil is rich in antioxidants and amino acids which help to replenish dry, damaged hair. Batana oil has been proven to help stimulate the hair follicles and support hair growth. It also has healing properties which help to repair damaged hair and moisturize a dry scalp.

Biotin( vitamin B7) when taken internally it increases the thickness of hair and nails. When applied topically to the hair it increases the thickness and strength of each strand of hair. Strands become stronger and longer with continued use.

Black seed oil contains thymoquinone,which has antioxidant properties that help relieve inflammation and reduces hair loss.

Brahmi conditions the hair, improves softness and reduces dryness, itchiness and flakiness.

Castor Oil is high in Vitamin E, minerals, proteins, and omega -6 and -9 beneficial fatty acids and ricinoleic acid, which helps increase circulation to the scalp and improves hair growth. Castor Oil fills in the damaged gaps of keratin in the hair shaft, increasing elasticity and strength so that hair’s less prone to splitting and breakage. Strands are left moisturized, soft and smooth, after treatments, especially with indirect heat.

Brown sugar is a great mechanical exfoliant frequently used in body, face and hand scrubs. It contains molassess which has Glycolic Acid, a natural Alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that chemically exfoliates your skin and scalp as well.

Burdock nourishes and strengthens the hair and follicles. It also stimulates hair growth and has anti-inflammatory effect on the scalp.

Castile soap was originally named after the olive-oil based soaps from Castile, Spain. It is still made from olive oil, but may also include other oils like coconut, hemp, almond, or walnut oils reacted with lye. This soap is gentle on the skin and hair, but may negatively affect the hair color due to the high pH.

Ceramides are a type of lipid and a natural component of hair, found in the cuticle, the outermost layer that protects and provides strength to the hair shaft. They promote elasticity and moisture retention, and aid in strengthening hair. Ceramides are one of three types of oils found inside the cuticle of the hair. Hair strength, elasticity, moisture retention, porosity, shine, smoothness, and resistance to weathering/breakage are increased when ceramides are applied to the hair. repairs the hair’s cuticle. Increases moisture retention. Ceramdies also protects the hair from chemical agressors like hair color and permanents.

Chamomile promotes healthier, shinier hair as it alleviates itchy, dry scalp that can lead to dandruff. Chamomile is also a natural hair lightener and is frequently used to achieve highlights.

Cholesterol is a naturally occurring lipid-heavy ingredient that can help repair chemical, color, or heat damage, or damage caused by combing and brushing the hair. It will leave your hair soft, healthy, and shiny. It is one of the 3 oils found on the surface of the hair.

Coconut oil is an anti- fungal that contains lauric acid, and a blend of stearic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid and oleic acid. Coconut oil may help heal or prevent dandruff and other fungi on the scalp and increases protein in hair to strengthen the hair where gaps exist thus preventing hygral fatigue resulting from the over absorption of water.

Comfrey is used to add shine and to condition the hair. It also reduces dryness and dandruff.

Corn Starch, is commonly used as a thickener in the cooking. It is also used as a oil absorber in many dry shampoo products.

Desert Date is found in Northern Eastern Africa and Egypt and is also called desert date. It can be used to clean the scalp and reduce hair loss. It contains saponins, which are naturally occurring high-molecular-weight glycosides with distinct foaming characteristics. They are found in many plants, but get their name from the soapwort plant (saponaria), of which the root was historically used as soap. The name saponin is derived from the Latin word sapo, which means soap.

Eucalyptus oil is an antimicrobial, antifungal that promotes hair growth, scalp cleanliness and relieves itchy scalp. It is an excellent choice for use in shampoos to boost cleansing.

Fenugreek may slow down the ability of DHT to attach to your hair follicles. ‌It is commonly used to reduce hair loss and increase hair thickness and growth.

Flaxseed helps to seal the cuticle, increases slip, reducing frizziness and tangling. It is commonly used in gels and detanglers

Garlic has anti-microbial properties that help kill germs and bacteria. Raw garlic is known to be rich in vitamin C and thus boosts collagen production which helps stimulate hair growth. It also softens the hair.

Gelidiella Acerosa is an algae extract full of proteins, vitamins, minerals and lipids that help repair and protect the skin and hair; reduce wrinkles and rejuvenate the skin. Gelidiella Acerosa also firms, by strengthening the collagen and elastic fibres in the skin, reduces oiliness and sebum over-production and strengthens against damage caused by free radicals.

Glycerin is obtained from plant oils like shea butter and coconut oil. Within the food industry, glycerin adds sweetness. In hair care products it pulls moisture from the air and binds it to the hair and keeps the curls hydrated. Glycerin can also help to protect the hair from heat damage.

Grape Seed Oil has high levels of flavonoids, linoleic acid, vitamin E and oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs). It is commonly used as a conditioner, sealant, shine enhancer, and heat protector. Grape Seed also contains a high content of vitamin E, which is great for natural sun protection, and preventing hair color from fading. In addition, it has great detangling properties.

Guar gum is frequently used to thicken cosmetics and food. When used in hair care products it hydrates the hair by sealing in the moisture. It acts as a conditioner and makes hair smooth and shiny and frizz free. It also prevents breakage and may also be used as a hair gel. The powder is obtained by grinding the seed tissue of the plant’s beans, which are also known as Cluster Beans and Siam Beans.

Hibiscus helps prevent hair loss, balances the PH value of the scalp, reduces greasiness, stimulates hair growth, and prevents split ends. It is a good conditioning agent for dry hair.

Hibiscus helps prevent hair loss, balances the PH value of the scalp, reduces greasiness, stimulates hair growth, and prevents split ends. It is a good conditioning agent for dry hair.

Horsetail improves hair growth speed by boosting scalp circulation and reduces dandruff.

Hypnea Musciformis has easy to absorb proteins, vitamins, minerals and lipids. They have the ability to repair and protect the skin and hair, which also help reduce wrinkles and rejuvenate the skin. They also firm, by strengthening the collagen and elastic fibres in the skin. Algae extracts also reduces oiliness and sebum over-production and strengthens the hair against damage caused by free radicals.

Jojoba Seed Oil is a sealing oil that is most similar to the sebum produced by the scalp. It is full of vitamins like E and B, as well as minerals like chromium, copper, and zinc, which all nourish and protect skin and hair from environmental stressors. It also detangles the hair, prevents moisture loss and adds shine.

Lanolin is a waxy substance derived from sheep’s wool. It acts as a moisturizer that seals the skin and hair, preventing chapped skin and hair breakage

Lavender promotes faster hair growth and soothes the scalp and heals dry hair. Lavender is also known for balancing stress and encouraging relaxation.

Lemongrass oil is an effective dandruff treatment that also increases scalp cleanliness.

Lovage extract cleanses the hair and stimulates hair growth. It also helps to keep the hair clean and fresh longer.

Mango Butter is a deep moisturizer that softens dry hair, reduces breakage, and smooths split ends, while locking in moisture. The E and A vitamins in Mango Butter also helps to improve both the scalp and hair health, leading to stronger hair follicles and a reduction in breakage. It also protects the skin and hair from the sun.

18-MEA is one of the 3 oils found on the surface of the hair. It binds to the cuticle surface of hair fibers creating a hydrophobic surface that acts as a lubricant which reduces friction or resistance between hair fibers.

Mongongo oil also known as Manketti oil is rich in poly-unsaturated fatty acids, which form a protective barrier on hair’s surface. Mongongo’s polysaturated fatty acids form a waterproof seal around the hair strands, sealing in their natural moisture and increasing shine. It also repairs split ends and broken strands, tames frizzy hair, smooths the surface, strengthens and softens hair.

Neem oil contains several fatty acids—linoleic acid, oleic acid, and stearic acid—which are excellent for the health of the scalp and hair. These fatty acids help revitalise and restore dry, damaged, under-nourished, and rough or brittle hair. Neem is great for dry scalp, dandruff, and rejuvenating hairloss and eliminating hair lice and other common scalp conditions.

Olive Leaf Botanical Extract contributes to the moisture and shine while working to smooth out the strands.

Olive oil is a light moisturizing oil that adds softness and strength to the hair by penetrating the shaft and while offering a light seal to the hair.

Onion extract can provide extra sulfur to support strong and thick hair, thus preventing hair loss and promoting hair growth. The sulfur from onions may also help promote collagen production.

Peppermint Extract increases the blood and oxygen flow to the scalp, and thus stimulates hair growth. It also helps to regulate the scalps production of sebum and clears bacteria.

Polyethylene glycols (PEGs) and their derivatives are widely used in cosmetics as surfactants, cleansing agents, emulsifiers, skin conditioners, and humectants. Adding to their use in cosmetics, many PEG compounds also have other applications like laxatives.

Quillaja Saponaria root is a natural detergent, foaming agent and emulsifier. It contains saponins, which are naturally occurring high-molecular-weight glycosides with distinct foaming characteristics.

Coffee oil can help increase the blood circulation to the scalp and stimulate the hair follicles. The phytosterol in coffee promotes moisture retention and absorption. The topical application of coffee oil prevents hair fall, promotes growth, and gives the hair a shiny appearance.

Chinese and Japanese women have used rice water and oil for strong, long and shiny hair for centuries. Rice Bran Oil is mostly comprised of monounsaturated fats that are better able to penetrate the hair and strengthen the strands. Rice Bran Oil is also rich in oleic and linoleic acid, both of which keep hair flexible and increase elasticity and decrease breakage and split ends. Rice Bran Oil’s abundant supply of vitamin E also repairs skin and hair. The gamma oryzanol found in the Rice Bran Oil also acts as a sun protectant, shielding strands from damaging UVA and UVB rays, according to the Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research.

Rose essential oil promotes circulation, softens hair, and increases growth.

Rose Hip Oil is a moisturizing oil that contains 80% linoleic and linolenic acids. It acts to soften the hair, create shine, and increase elasticity in the skin and hair. It also strengthens the hair and offers UV protection.

Rosemary is high in polyunsaturated fatty acids. This extract is used for its antioxidant properties. It reduces dandruff, increases hair growth and thickness. It is believed to increase circulation in the scalp.

Rosemary is considered one of the best essential oils for the hair. It reduces dandruff, increases hair growth and thickness. It is believed to increase circulation in the scalp.

Sodium chloride is used as an exfoliant for body scrubs. It also offers a level of preservation in scrubs.

Sargassum Filipendula is an algae extract that contains proteins, vitamins, minerals and lipids that have the ability to repair and protect the skin and hair, which also helps reduce wrinkles and rejuvenate the skin. It also offers firming, by strengthening the collagen and elastic fibres in the skin. In addition it reduces oiliness and sebum over-production and strengthens against damage caused by free radicals.

Sarsaparilla root is a natural detergent, foaming agent and emulsifier. It contains saponins, which are naturally occurring high-molecular-weight glycosides with distinct foaming characteristics. They are found in many plants, but get their name from the soapwort plant (saponaria), of which the root was historically used as soap. The name saponin is derived from the Latin word sapo, which means soap.

Sea salt is loaded with natural minerals that are great for the skin and the scalp. It is also a great exfolliant for use in body and scalp scrubs.

Shikakai or soap nut is a natural cleanser that cleanses the scalp and hair without stripping away the natural oils. It is also known to strengthen the hair at the roots; prevent split ends, breakage and hair fall.

Shea Butter is derived from the nuts found inside the fruit of the karite tree (also known as the Shea Tree), which grows in Africa and is considered sacred by many African tribes. It is used in food preparation in Africa and to protect the skin and hair from the harsh sun and dry winds. Shea butter contains 5 principal fatty acids: palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, and arachidic acids; 10 phenolic compounds, 8 of which are powerful antioxidants called catechins. Shea butter also contains vitamin A, vitamin F, and tocopherol or vitamin E. It supplies essential nutrients that help to treat scalp conditions and improve the overall health of the scalp, and the hair follicles, thus reducing hair loss. Shea butter is also a superior moisturizer and sealant for the hair.

Shea oil is fractionated from Shea butter. As the Oleic oil melts at a lower temperature it is removed from the more solid butter. Shea oil has a deep moisturizing and regenerative effect on both strands and scalp, strengthening hair strands, softening dry hair, reducing breakage, and smoothing split ends. Shea Oil also absorbs UV, helping to prevent damage and keep hair color from fading. In addition, shea oil protects the hair when using hot tools, like blow dryer and irons, or applying chemical treatments. Shea oil also leaves the skin looking and feeling smooth and hydrated and reduces the appearance of wrinkles.

Slippery elm can be used as a detangler or a leave-in gel, and is great for moisturizing and strengthening dry strands.

Soapnut or reetha is a natural detergent, foaming agent rich in saponins, which are naturally occurring high-molecular-weight glycosides with distinct foaming characteristics. Soapnut is commonlhy used for cleansing the body, hair, and laundry.

Sorbitol is a sweet alcohol that occurs in some fruits used as a humectant and softener in cosmetics

Soy Protein is a water soluble protein derived from soy that will strengthen and mend hair fibers. It increases hair’s ability to hold moisture while adding shine and smoothness.

Soybean oil is rich in vitaming E, which is known to improve dry hair and/or dry scalp. When applied to wet hair it helps to lock in moisture and increase the softness of the hair. With repeated use the hair becomes more elastic and less prone to breakage.

Stinging Nettle leaves are rich in silica and sulphur. When nettle is applied as a rinse or an oil it leaves the hair shinier and healthier. It is especially effective as a hot oil treatment to reduce excessive hair loss and encourage new growth. The silica and sulfur in nettle leaves also helps in minimizing hair breakage and the regeneration of hair follicles.

Sucrose is a great exfoliant frequently used in body scrubs. It leaves the skin soft and silky.

Sunflower Oil is a penetrating oil rich in vitamins K, E, B1, B5, B6 and C. It also contains minerals like copper, phosphorus, zinc and magnesium and polyunsaturated fatty acids. It is known for controlling frizz, reversing dryness and leaving hair soft, shiny, and healthy. It also nourishes the hair, prevents breakage, and prevents color fading. In addition when included in the shampoo sunflower oil improves combing. It is also excellent for skin health.

Tangerine essential oil is an antifungal and antiseptic that is great for conditioning and moisturizing for the hair. The oil also stimulates hair growth by unclogging the pores in your scalp and stimulating the increased blood circulation.

Tea tree oil is an essential oil that has been used for thousands of years. It is known to offer antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory benefits. It can be used to treat acne, athlete’s foot, contact dermatitis, cradle cap, and dandruff.

There are eight major forms of naturally occurring Vitamin E: alpha-tocopherol, alpha-tocotrienol, beta-tocopherol, beta-tocotrienol, gamma-tocopherol, gamma-tocotrienol, delta-tocopherol, and delta-tocotrienol. Alpha-tocopherol is the most abundant Vitamin E in human tissue and it is the only form that is used internally to improve the skin and scalp and treat hair loss. Vitamin E protects the cuticle from damage and encourages the retention of hair length and moisture. Research has shown that Vitamin E oil can improve dry hair and dry scalp and increase the strength of the hair follicles.

Walnut seed powder is used as an exfoliant in body scrubs. It gently removes dead skin cells and leaves baby soft skin.

Wild Yam root is a natural detergent, foaming agent and emulsifier. It contains saponins, which are naturally occurring high-molecular-weight glycosides with distinct foaming characteristics.

Witch Hazel can be used to help calm an irritated scalp, diminish flaking, and balance sebum production. It can also boost blood circulation in the scalp.

Xanthan Gum is used as a natural thickener in foods and cosmetic formulas.

Yucca root is a natural detergent, foaming agent and emulsifier. It contains saponins, which are naturally occurring high-molecular-weight glycosides with distinct foaming characteristics.

Zizyphus Spina Christi or Sidr is a desert plant rich in saponins. The leaves were powdered and used to wash hair before shampoo was available. It leaves hair clean, shiny, healthy and well conditioned. It does not color the hair. It is also very gentle for sensitive scalps and will help fight against dandruff, incease volume of the hair.

Abyssinian oil contains very high levels of unsaturated fatty acids, giving it a rich, luxurious feel. It is easily easily absorbed, never feeling sticky or greasy and provides great conditioning and strengthening. It is especially beneficial in a pre poo.

Powdered Adzuki Beans are an excellent cleansing exfoliant for facial products when combined with water. Adzuki beans contain a natural foaming agent called saponin that helps cleanse pores by absorbing excess oils, removing dead skin, unclogging pores and promoting circulation.

Sweet Almond Oil contains vitamins like A, B, D, E and zinc and fatty acids (omega 9, 6 and 3) that increase the shine and softness of the hair. It also protects the hair and skin from UV rays and prevents breakage. It is a great moisturizer for dry parched skin.

Aloe Vera is good skin moisturizer and conditioner for hair. Aloe Vera contains vitamins A, B12, C and E, as well as folic acid. It promotes healthier hair and increased growth by hydrating and healing the scalp. It is a must for thin, brittle hair.

Elaeis oleifera oil is rich in Omega 9 and omega 6 and other saturated fatty acids, as well as one of the highest concentrations of Provitamin A. It is has the same constitution of the hair keratin and is rich in amino acids and natural antioxidants that protect the hair from environmental aggressors. It is also an effective treatment for hair loss and dandruff and a great skin moisturizer and wrinkle reducer.

Amla or Indian gooseberry effectively treats hair loss. The edible fruit is considered as a miracle cure for hair care. It stimulates hair growth and improves the quality of hair. It contains calcium, which promotes healthier hair. It reduces hair loss, shedding and thinning and improves the softness of the hair

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) adds shine and luster to strands by smoothing the cuticle and removing residue like product build up from the hair. It also balances the pH of the scalp and can be used to seal the cuticle after highly alkaline treatments like color. Since Apple Cider Vinegar acts as a clarifier it can unclog follicles which can encourage hair growth.

Avocado Oil is rich in vitamin A, vitamin F, and vitamin e (tocopherols). Avocado oil helps to strengthen and soften dry hair. It also reduces tangling and breakage.

Babassu Oil contains lauric acid, and a blend of stearic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid and oleic acid. Babassu oil locks a high levels of moisture in the hair, preventing it from becoming brittle and breaking. It is also has antibacterial, and antiviral properties.

Babys Breath has been used as soap for centuries in the Mediterranean basin. It contains saponins, which are naturally occurring high-molecular-weight glycosides with distinct foaming characteristics.

Bamboo extract sooths the scalp, improves circulation to the scalp, strengthens the hair follicles and promotes thicker hair.

Bamboo powder is used as an exfoliant in body and hand scrubs

Batana oil is rich in antioxidants and amino acids which help to replenish dry, damaged hair. Batana oil has been proven to help stimulate the hair follicles and support hair growth. It also has healing properties which help to repair damaged hair and moisturize a dry scalp.

Biotin( vitamin B7) when taken internally it increases the thickness of hair and nails. When applied topically to the hair it increases the thickness and strength of each strand of hair. Strands become stronger and longer with continued use.

Black seed oil contains thymoquinone,which has antioxidant properties that help relieve inflammation and reduces hair loss.

Brahmi conditions the hair, improves softness and reduces dryness, itchiness and flakiness.

Castor Oil is high in Vitamin E, minerals, proteins, and omega -6 and -9 beneficial fatty acids and ricinoleic acid, which helps increase circulation to the scalp and improves hair growth. Castor Oil fills in the damaged gaps of keratin in the hair shaft, increasing elasticity and strength so that hair’s less prone to splitting and breakage. Strands are left moisturized, soft and smooth, after treatments, especially with indirect heat.

Brown sugar is a great mechanical exfoliant frequently used in body, face and hand scrubs. It contains molassess which has Glycolic Acid, a natural Alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that chemically exfoliates your skin and scalp as well.

Burdock nourishes and strengthens the hair and follicles. It also stimulates hair growth and has anti-inflammatory effect on the scalp.

Castile soap was originally named after the olive-oil based soaps from Castile, Spain. It is still made from olive oil, but may also include other oils like coconut, hemp, almond, or walnut oils reacted with lye. This soap is gentle on the skin and hair, but may negatively affect the hair color due to the high pH.

Ceramides are a type of lipid and a natural component of hair, found in the cuticle, the outermost layer that protects and provides strength to the hair shaft. They promote elasticity and moisture retention, and aid in strengthening hair. Ceramides are one of three types of oils found inside the cuticle of the hair. Hair strength, elasticity, moisture retention, porosity, shine, smoothness, and resistance to weathering/breakage are increased when ceramides are applied to the hair. repairs the hair’s cuticle. Increases moisture retention. Ceramdies also protects the hair from chemical agressors like hair color and permanents.

Chamomile promotes healthier, shinier hair as it alleviates itchy, dry scalp that can lead to dandruff. Chamomile is also a natural hair lightener and is frequently used to achieve highlights.

Cholesterol is a naturally occurring lipid-heavy ingredient that can help repair chemical, color, or heat damage, or damage caused by combing and brushing the hair. It will leave your hair soft, healthy, and shiny. It is one of the 3 oils found on the surface of the hair.

Coconut oil is an anti- fungal that contains lauric acid, and a blend of stearic acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid and oleic acid. Coconut oil may help heal or prevent dandruff and other fungi on the scalp and increases protein in hair to strengthen the hair where gaps exist thus preventing hygral fatigue resulting from the over absorption of water.

Comfrey is used to add shine and to condition the hair. It also reduces dryness and dandruff.

Corn Starch, is commonly used as a thickener in the cooking. It is also used as a oil absorber in many dry shampoo products.

Desert Date is found in Northern Eastern Africa and Egypt and is also called desert date. It can be used to clean the scalp and reduce hair loss. It contains saponins, which are naturally occurring high-molecular-weight glycosides with distinct foaming characteristics. They are found in many plants, but get their name from the soapwort plant (saponaria), of which the root was historically used as soap. The name saponin is derived from the Latin word sapo, which means soap.

Eucalyptus oil is an antimicrobial, antifungal that promotes hair growth, scalp cleanliness and relieves itchy scalp. It is an excellent choice for use in shampoos to boost cleansing.

Fenugreek may slow down the ability of DHT to attach to your hair follicles. ‌It is commonly used to reduce hair loss and increase hair thickness and growth.

Flaxseed helps to seal the cuticle, increases slip, reducing frizziness and tangling. It is commonly used in gels and detanglers

Garlic has anti-microbial properties that help kill germs and bacteria. Raw garlic is known to be rich in vitamin C and thus boosts collagen production which helps stimulate hair growth. It also softens the hair.

Gelidiella Acerosa is an algae extract full of proteins, vitamins, minerals and lipids that help repair and protect the skin and hair; reduce wrinkles and rejuvenate the skin. Gelidiella Acerosa also firms, by strengthening the collagen and elastic fibres in the skin, reduces oiliness and sebum over-production and strengthens against damage caused by free radicals.

Glycerin is obtained from plant oils like shea butter and coconut oil. Within the food industry, glycerin adds sweetness. In hair care products it pulls moisture from the air and binds it to the hair and keeps the curls hydrated. Glycerin can also help to protect the hair from heat damage.

Grape Seed Oil has high levels of flavonoids, linoleic acid, vitamin E and oligomeric proanthocyanidins (OPCs). It is commonly used as a conditioner, sealant, shine enhancer, and heat protector. Grape Seed also contains a high content of vitamin E, which is great for natural sun protection, and preventing hair color from fading. In addition, it has great detangling properties.

Guar gum is frequently used to thicken cosmetics and food. When used in hair care products it hydrates the hair by sealing in the moisture. It acts as a conditioner and makes hair smooth and shiny and frizz free. It also prevents breakage and may also be used as a hair gel. The powder is obtained by grinding the seed tissue of the plant’s beans, which are also known as Cluster Beans and Siam Beans.

Hibiscus helps prevent hair loss, balances the PH value of the scalp, reduces greasiness, stimulates hair growth, and prevents split ends. It is a good conditioning agent for dry hair.

Hibiscus helps prevent hair loss, balances the PH value of the scalp, reduces greasiness, stimulates hair growth, and prevents split ends. It is a good conditioning agent for dry hair.

Horsetail improves hair growth speed by boosting scalp circulation and reduces dandruff.

Hypnea Musciformis has easy to absorb proteins, vitamins, minerals and lipids. They have the ability to repair and protect the skin and hair, which also help reduce wrinkles and rejuvenate the skin. They also firm, by strengthening the collagen and elastic fibres in the skin. Algae extracts also reduces oiliness and sebum over-production and strengthens the hair against damage caused by free radicals.

Jojoba Seed Oil is a sealing oil that is most similar to the sebum produced by the scalp. It is full of vitamins like E and B, as well as minerals like chromium, copper, and zinc, which all nourish and protect skin and hair from environmental stressors. It also detangles the hair, prevents moisture loss and adds shine.

Lanolin is a waxy substance derived from sheep’s wool. It acts as a moisturizer that seals the skin and hair, preventing chapped skin and hair breakage

Lavender promotes faster hair growth and soothes the scalp and heals dry hair. Lavender is also known for balancing stress and encouraging relaxation.

Lemongrass oil is an effective dandruff treatment that also increases scalp cleanliness.

Lovage extract cleanses the hair and stimulates hair growth. It also helps to keep the hair clean and fresh longer.

Mango Butter is a deep moisturizer that softens dry hair, reduces breakage, and smooths split ends, while locking in moisture. The E and A vitamins in Mango Butter also helps to improve both the scalp and hair health, leading to stronger hair follicles and a reduction in breakage. It also protects the skin and hair from the sun.

18-MEA is one of the 3 oils found on the surface of the hair. It binds to the cuticle surface of hair fibers creating a hydrophobic surface that acts as a lubricant which reduces friction or resistance between hair fibers.

Mongongo oil also known as Manketti oil is rich in poly-unsaturated fatty acids, which form a protective barrier on hair’s surface. Mongongo’s polysaturated fatty acids form a waterproof seal around the hair strands, sealing in their natural moisture and increasing shine. It also repairs split ends and broken strands, tames frizzy hair, smooths the surface, strengthens and softens hair.

Neem oil contains several fatty acids—linoleic acid, oleic acid, and stearic acid—which are excellent for the health of the scalp and hair. These fatty acids help revitalise and restore dry, damaged, under-nourished, and rough or brittle hair. Neem is great for dry scalp, dandruff, and rejuvenating hairloss and eliminating hair lice and other common scalp conditions.

Olive Leaf Botanical Extract contributes to the moisture and shine while working to smooth out the strands.

Olive oil is a light moisturizing oil that adds softness and strength to the hair by penetrating the shaft and while offering a light seal to the hair.

Onion extract can provide extra sulfur to support strong and thick hair, thus preventing hair loss and promoting hair growth. The sulfur from onions may also help promote collagen production.

Peppermint Extract increases the blood and oxygen flow to the scalp, and thus stimulates hair growth. It also helps to regulate the scalps production of sebum and clears bacteria.

Polyethylene glycols (PEGs) and their derivatives are widely used in cosmetics as surfactants, cleansing agents, emulsifiers, skin conditioners, and humectants. Adding to their use in cosmetics, many PEG compounds also have other applications like laxatives.

Quillaja Saponaria root is a natural detergent, foaming agent and emulsifier. It contains saponins, which are naturally occurring high-molecular-weight glycosides with distinct foaming characteristics.

Coffee oil can help increase the blood circulation to the scalp and stimulate the hair follicles. The phytosterol in coffee promotes moisture retention and absorption. The topical application of coffee oil prevents hair fall, promotes growth, and gives the hair a shiny appearance.

Chinese and Japanese women have used rice water and oil for strong, long and shiny hair for centuries. Rice Bran Oil is mostly comprised of monounsaturated fats that are better able to penetrate the hair and strengthen the strands. Rice Bran Oil is also rich in oleic and linoleic acid, both of which keep hair flexible and increase elasticity and decrease breakage and split ends. Rice Bran Oil’s abundant supply of vitamin E also repairs skin and hair. The gamma oryzanol found in the Rice Bran Oil also acts as a sun protectant, shielding strands from damaging UVA and UVB rays, according to the Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research.

Rose essential oil promotes circulation, softens hair, and increases growth.

Rose Hip Oil is a moisturizing oil that contains 80% linoleic and linolenic acids. It acts to soften the hair, create shine, and increase elasticity in the skin and hair. It also strengthens the hair and offers UV protection.

Rosemary is high in polyunsaturated fatty acids. This extract is used for its antioxidant properties. It reduces dandruff, increases hair growth and thickness. It is believed to increase circulation in the scalp.

Rosemary is considered one of the best essential oils for the hair. It reduces dandruff, increases hair growth and thickness. It is believed to increase circulation in the scalp.

Sodium chloride is used as an exfoliant for body scrubs. It also offers a level of preservation in scrubs.

Sargassum Filipendula is an algae extract that contains proteins, vitamins, minerals and lipids that have the ability to repair and protect the skin and hair, which also helps reduce wrinkles and rejuvenate the skin. It also offers firming, by strengthening the collagen and elastic fibres in the skin. In addition it reduces oiliness and sebum over-production and strengthens against damage caused by free radicals.

Sarsaparilla root is a natural detergent, foaming agent and emulsifier. It contains saponins, which are naturally occurring high-molecular-weight glycosides with distinct foaming characteristics. They are found in many plants, but get their name from the soapwort plant (saponaria), of which the root was historically used as soap. The name saponin is derived from the Latin word sapo, which means soap.

Sea salt is loaded with natural minerals that are great for the skin and the scalp. It is also a great exfolliant for use in body and scalp scrubs.

Shikakai or soap nut is a natural cleanser that cleanses the scalp and hair without stripping away the natural oils. It is also known to strengthen the hair at the roots; prevent split ends, breakage and hair fall.

Shea Butter is derived from the nuts found inside the fruit of the karite tree (also known as the Shea Tree), which grows in Africa and is considered sacred by many African tribes. It is used in food preparation in Africa and to protect the skin and hair from the harsh sun and dry winds. Shea butter contains 5 principal fatty acids: palmitic, stearic, oleic, linoleic, and arachidic acids; 10 phenolic compounds, 8 of which are powerful antioxidants called catechins. Shea butter also contains vitamin A, vitamin F, and tocopherol or vitamin E. It supplies essential nutrients that help to treat scalp conditions and improve the overall health of the scalp, and the hair follicles, thus reducing hair loss. Shea butter is also a superior moisturizer and sealant for the hair.

Shea oil is fractionated from Shea butter. As the Oleic oil melts at a lower temperature it is removed from the more solid butter. Shea oil has a deep moisturizing and regenerative effect on both strands and scalp, strengthening hair strands, softening dry hair, reducing breakage, and smoothing split ends. Shea Oil also absorbs UV, helping to prevent damage and keep hair color from fading. In addition, shea oil protects the hair when using hot tools, like blow dryer and irons, or applying chemical treatments. Shea oil also leaves the skin looking and feeling smooth and hydrated and reduces the appearance of wrinkles.

Slippery elm can be used as a detangler or a leave-in gel, and is great for moisturizing and strengthening dry strands.

Soapnut or reetha is a natural detergent, foaming agent rich in saponins, which are naturally occurring high-molecular-weight glycosides with distinct foaming characteristics. Soapnut is commonlhy used for cleansing the body, hair, and laundry.

Sorbitol is a sweet alcohol that occurs in some fruits used as a humectant and softener in cosmetics

Soy Protein is a water soluble protein derived from soy that will strengthen and mend hair fibers. It increases hair’s ability to hold moisture while adding shine and smoothness.

Soybean oil is rich in vitaming E, which is known to improve dry hair and/or dry scalp. When applied to wet hair it helps to lock in moisture and increase the softness of the hair. With repeated use the hair becomes more elastic and less prone to breakage.

Stinging Nettle leaves are rich in silica and sulphur. When nettle is applied as a rinse or an oil it leaves the hair shinier and healthier. It is especially effective as a hot oil treatment to reduce excessive hair loss and encourage new growth. The silica and sulfur in nettle leaves also helps in minimizing hair breakage and the regeneration of hair follicles.

Sucrose is a great exfoliant frequently used in body scrubs. It leaves the skin soft and silky.

Sunflower Oil is a penetrating oil rich in vitamins K, E, B1, B5, B6 and C. It also contains minerals like copper, phosphorus, zinc and magnesium and polyunsaturated fatty acids. It is known for controlling frizz, reversing dryness and leaving hair soft, shiny, and healthy. It also nourishes the hair, prevents breakage, and prevents color fading. In addition when included in the shampoo sunflower oil improves combing. It is also excellent for skin health.

Tangerine essential oil is an antifungal and antiseptic that is great for conditioning and moisturizing for the hair. The oil also stimulates hair growth by unclogging the pores in your scalp and stimulating the increased blood circulation.

Tea tree oil is an essential oil that has been used for thousands of years. It is known to offer antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory benefits. It can be used to treat acne, athlete’s foot, contact dermatitis, cradle cap, and dandruff.

There are eight major forms of naturally occurring Vitamin E: alpha-tocopherol, alpha-tocotrienol, beta-tocopherol, beta-tocotrienol, gamma-tocopherol, gamma-tocotrienol, delta-tocopherol, and delta-tocotrienol. Alpha-tocopherol is the most abundant Vitamin E in human tissue and it is the only form that is used internally to improve the skin and scalp and treat hair loss. Vitamin E protects the cuticle from damage and encourages the retention of hair length and moisture. Research has shown that Vitamin E oil can improve dry hair and dry scalp and increase the strength of the hair follicles.

Walnut seed powder is used as an exfoliant in body scrubs. It gently removes dead skin cells and leaves baby soft skin.

Wild Yam root is a natural detergent, foaming agent and emulsifier. It contains saponins, which are naturally occurring high-molecular-weight glycosides with distinct foaming characteristics.

Witch Hazel can be used to help calm an irritated scalp, diminish flaking, and balance sebum production. It can also boost blood circulation in the scalp.

Xanthan Gum is used as a natural thickener in foods and cosmetic formulas.

Yucca root is a natural detergent, foaming agent and emulsifier. It contains saponins, which are naturally occurring high-molecular-weight glycosides with distinct foaming characteristics.

Zizyphus Spina Christi or Sidr is a desert plant rich in saponins. The leaves were powdered and used to wash hair before shampoo was available. It leaves hair clean, shiny, healthy and well conditioned. It does not color the hair. It is also very gentle for sensitive scalps and will help fight against dandruff, incease volume of the hair.