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Ingredients

Information about our Ingredients

Why do you use Sodium Hydroxide in your products?

Sodium hydroxide is used in a very tiny amount to stabilise the pH of the formula. Our hair. and scalp have a pH between 4.5 and 5.5, so it is very important to maintain the pH of the. products you use on a similar level, in order not to cause damage

Is there gluten in your products?

All our products are currently gluten-free, apart from the Scalp Stimulating Booster and Full Lengths Density Elixir.

Is there soy in your products?

All our products are currently Soy-free, apart from the Scalp Stimulating Booster, Full Lengths Density Elixir, Multi-tasking Conditioner and Weightless Air Dry Cream.

Are your products suitable for people who have a nut allergy?

Unfortunately, our products are manufactured in a facility that processes nut-derived. products, so we cannot avoid cross-contamination.

Why do you use Phenoxyethanol in your products?

Phenoxyethanol has been tested and reviewed recently by the European Scientific. Committee on Consumer Safety, which has confirmed it is safe to use as a preservative in. cosmetics in a concentration below 1%. You can see their full review at the fol

Are your Fragrances natural or synthetic?

Our fragrances are a blend of natural essential oils and synthetic fragrances. The synthetic. part helps the natural ingredients pop, and more importantly removes the risk of any. negative reactions. It might sound unexpected but 100% essential oils

Which products in your lines contain Proteins?

We made it super easy to identify proteins in our products: only the products in the purple. line have proteins, there are no proteins in any other range!

What is the Ph level of your products?

We have designed all our products to be gentle on the scalp and safe for everyday use. The. scalp has a ph balance of between 4.5 and 5.5, so we made our products with a ph of 5 to. cater to all different scalp needs.

Why do you use PVP in your products?

The PVP we use in our products is not the same as used in plastic bottles - though the acronym. is the same! PVP in hair care is a styling agent, it is great to provide hold and definition to your curls. It is not at all toxic, it’s completely safe t

Are your products water soluble?

There is a lot of misunderstanding online regarding products’ water solubility, so let us try. to explain this issue better. Most times, people refer to the water solubility of ingredients. when a product contains silicones. This is crucial, because

Which of your products contain Aloe Vera?

Aloe Vera can only be found in our products in the Moisture Recipe line.

Which of your products contain Coconut Oil?

You can find Coconut Oil in the Curl Quenching Conditioning Wash, Moisture Memory. Reactivator, Curl Conditioning Oil-in-Cream and Hold Me Softly Style Balm.