Ingredient Glossary
Ever hear of Kaolin clay? Abyssinian seed oil? We use these plus over 70 other natural ingredients, including botanicals and antioxidants, to give you hair that looks and feels healthy and weightless. Explore what’s in our products, from Aloe to Zinc, and how these ingredients give you gorgeous hair.
Abyssinian seed oil - A super light oil derived from the yellow mustard plant that eradicates the feeling of greasiness, and contains high levels of omega fatty acids to aid in hair growth and breakage control
Found in
CUBICA® WAVE curl cream
and GAZAR® LEAVE-IN conditioner spray
Acai berry extract - A detoxifying antioxidant full of protein, omega fatty acids and vitamins to promote healthy hair growth
Found in
SATARA® VOLUME conditioner
Aloe vera - A healing plant extract excellent for skin and scalp + adds shine and controls frizz.
Amber - Used by the ancient Greeks and Egyptians for its curative properties, Amber Resin is high in antioxidants, has excellent conditioning properties, and helps strengthen the hair follicle.
Amino acid complex - Key to producing keratin, amino acids like cysteine, lysine, arginine and methionine are essential for long term hair health
Apple extract - A powerful source of alpha hydroxy acids & antioxidants, apple extract fights scavenging free radicals, protects against pollution, and promotes scalp renewal.
Bamboo extract - A plant extract that promotes shine, stimulates hair growth, and strengthens hair
Baobab seed protein - A protein made from the large seeds of the “tree of life” native to Africa, baobab contains hair-loving amino acid complexes and is renowned for its anti-aging and damage recovery properties, as well as its moisturizing and conditioning abilities
Found in
CUBICA® NUVO gel
Beeswax - A natural alternative to petroleum waxes that acts as an emulsifier and conditions the scalp.
Found in
SATARA® PUTTY mastic
and SATARA® WAXX wax pomade
Bentonite clay - A super absorbent clay derived from volcanic ash.
Biotin B7 - B vitamins are key for metabolization, and Biotin in particular is vital in processing amino acids, the building blocks of protein which healthy hair and nails depend on.
Black tea extract - An antioxidant that helps prevent hair loss and thinning hair growth
Borage Oil - Borage oil is among the richest known sources of gamma-linolenic acid (GLA), an Omega-6 fatty acid commonly known to promote the healthy growth of hair and nails.
Found in
SATARA® OPTI biotin supplement
Burdock root - Rich in vitamin A and essential fatty acids burdock nourishes the scalp, helping reduce itchiness and redness while promoting optimal hair growth.
Found in
CUBICA® TOUSLE spray
and SATARA® BOOST spray
Cactus flower - Cacti thrive in arid environments by preventing the escape of water, so what better plant to look to for moisture retention in parched hair?
Found in
GAZAR® HYDRATE shampoo
Caramel - Naturally softens the hair and improves manageability
Found in
SATARA® WAXX wax pomade
Castor Oil - Rich in ricinoleic acid, castor oil accelerates blood circulation to the scalp, protects hair follicles, nourishes, strengthens and adds deep shine
Chamomile extract - A floral extract that brightens hair, enhances highlights and soothes irritated scalp
Chia seed oil - Rich in omega-3 fatty acids, proteins, and zinc, this amazing oil assists in the production of new hair cells that boost hair growth
Coconut oil - Coconut oil is an anti-inflammatory nut oil that moisturizes, nourishes the hair follicle, and improves the condition of the scalp, leading to healthier hair growth
Found in
GAZAR® BLOWOUT butter
and GAZAR® DIAMOND serum
Cucumber - Cooling and soothing, cucumber is rich in silica which adds a bit of grip while absorbing excess oils
Cupuacu butter - A bigger, richer version of its cousin cocoa butter, cupuaçu is a supremely hydrating tropical butter that absorbs easily, drawing and trapping moisture into the hair.
Found in
GAZAR® BLOWOUT butter
Dandelion root - Known to have a multitude of health benefits, this plant is rich in antioxidants that prevent free-radical damage to cells and DNA, slowing down the aging process in our cells.
Found in
SATARA® OPTI biotin supplement
Dog rose - Often used in skin care to stimulate collagen production, the extract from wild rose hips (rosa canina or dog rose) is high in vitamin C along with other antioxidants and essential fatty acids, making it excellent for scalp cleansing and care
Found in
CUBICA® CLARIFY shampoo
Echinacea extract - An herbal extract that enhances blood circulation to the scalp and strengthens hair follicles, promoting hair growth
Found in
KENTE® BOND reparative spray
Eucalyptus - Widely used as for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, eucalyptus oil stimulates and soothes the scalp
Found in
CUBICA® CLARIFY shampoo
and CUBICA® TOUSLE spray
Galanga root extract - An antioxidant that provides color-treated hair with UV protection and fights the build-up of free radicals
Ginger - Revered for centuries as an invigorating, anti-aging remedy, the fatty acids, vitamins and minerals in ginger can also benefit scalp health and hair strength.
Ginseng root - An herbal extract that invigorates the scalp and hair follicle to add volume at the root
Glossyliance - A natural blend of sugar cane, lemon peel extracts and a mix of alpha-hydroxy acids to significantly increases hair’s shine and softness
Glycerin - Glycerin is a humectant that naturally works to pull moisture into hair and retain it
Goji berry extract - A fruit extract that promotes healthy hair growth
Grape seed oil - A strong antioxidant that promotes hair growth and aids in hair loss prevention
Grapefruit seed extract - A natural preservative
Green tea extract - A powerful antioxidant that improves scalp condition, leading to healthier hair growth
Guar - A must for silkiness, guar is positively charged and has a natural affinity towards damaged hair. The more damaged the keratin structure of hair is, the stronger the magnetic attraction, and therefore the more healing softness guar can provide.
Honey extract - A plant extract that softens hair and improves the health of hair follicles and scalp
Found in
CUBICA® 7-DAY conditioner
and RINZU® COLOR conditioner
Honeysuckle extract - An aromatic that leaves hair soft and silky
Found in
CUBICA® DRY SHAMPOO spray
Hops extract - A plant extract that repairs damaged hair and enhances shine and softness
Found in
SATARA® RELAX serum
Horsetail herb - An important nutrient, silica is key for balancing calcium and magnesium levels and can improve tensile strength and elasticity of hair while decreasing breakage.
Hydrated silica - A natural volumizer, hydrated silica magnifies your hair’s potential adding a bit of grip while absorbing excess oils.
Found in
CUBICA® LOFT volumizer
Hydrolyzed keratin protein - The strongest proteins used in hair products, broken down by hydrolysis into smaller units so that it can better penetrate the cuticle and adhere to gaps along damaged areas of the hair shaft, increasing its strength and elasticity
Hydrolyzed quinoa protein - A protein containing all eight of the essential amino acids providing greater repair, damage protection, hydration and shine
Hydrolyzed Rice Protein - A natural and sustainable protein clinically proven to add significant volume while providing nourishing softness and strength.
Hydrolyzed vegetable protein - A plant protein that repairs porous, damaged hair and split ends and absorbs quickly into the hair shaft without leaving build-up
Found in
RINZU® COLOR shampoo
and GAZAR® LEAVE-IN conditioner spray
Hydrolyzed wheat protein - A gentle protein, broken down by hydrolysis into smaller units so that it can better penetrate the hair shaft, adhering to gaps in the cuticle to strength and moisturize without “over-proteinization"
Found in
SATARA® BOOST spray
and SATARA® RELAX serum
Jojoba seed oil - One of the most nutrient-rich and expensive botanical oils, jojoba oil is the only oil whose molecular structure is similar to sebum, the natural oil our scalps produce. It adds shine, softness and elasticity.
Kaolin clay - An herbal extract - known in traditional Chinese medicine as “crimson stone resin” - is used to increase bulk, volume, and separation
Found in
SATARA® PUTTY mastic
Kelp extract - A seaweed extract that uses a high content of vitamins and minerals to nourish the scalp and promote healthy hair growth
Kiwi fruit extract - A fruit extract that helps fight dandruff and softens rough, dry hair
Found in
CUBICA® SWEPT texture spray
Lanolin wax - An emollient and humectant that moisturizes hair for a soft, smooth finish
Lecithin - An antioxidant that restores hair texture and promotes overall elasticity, pliability and sheen
Lemon balm leaf extract - An expensive essential oil with anti-inflammatory properties
Found in
SATARA® RELAX serum
Lemon peel extract - A fruit extract that stimulates hair growth and adds shine
Found in
CUBICA® LOFT volumizer
Lemongrass extract - A plant extract that acts as a natural moisturizer and can prevent dry scalp and dandruff
Found in
SATARA® RELAX serum
Lotus flower extract - A flower extract that acts as a natural emollient to moisturize and soothe the scalp
Macadamia oil - A nut oil that seals moisture into the hair shaft to removes dryness and frizziness and imparts shine and gloss to the hair
Found in
GAZAR® DIAMOND serum
Mango extract - A fruit extract rich in vitamins, minerals and fatty acids, which provide moisture and shine
Found in
CUBICA® SWEPT texture spray
and RINZU® COLOR conditioner
Marsh mallow extract - A plant extract with a natural slippery texture to detangle, moisturize and soften hair
Moringa oleifera seed oil - An anti-oxidant rich plant oil that moisturizes the scalp and strengthens hair
Found in
SATARA® VOLUME shampoo
and SATARA® VOLUME conditioner
Murumuru butter - A light tropical butter that skips the residue, murumuru adds nourishment and shine without weighing down fine hair.
Found in
GAZAR® BLOWOUT butter
Olive Oil (cetearyl olivate) - This gentle ester derived from olive oil provides hydration, gives hair a silky feel, and improves shine.
Found in
CUBICA® TOUSLE spray
Organic aloe vera leaf juice - A plant extract that adds shine, controls frizz, promotes hair growth and soothes dry and itchy scalp
Organic argan oil - Argan oil is a light, easily absorbed organic nut oil that seals moisture into hair, reduces flyaways and increases shine
Organic avocado oil - An organic fruit oil that moisturizes the hair and scalp to revitalize dry and damaged hair
Found in
RINZU® COLOR conditioner
Organic Brazil nut oil - An organic nut extract that promotes shine, silkiness and softness while restoring damaged hair
Organic chamomile essential oil - An essential oil that brighten hair, enhance highlights, and soothe irritated scalp
Found in
KENTE® BOND reparative spray
Passion fruit extract - A flower extract rich in vitamins and nutrients that promote a healthy scalp and hair growth
Plankton extract - A marine source of the optimum blend of omega 3, 6, and 9 that nourishes the scalp and strengthen the hair shaft
Found in
GAZAR® BEACH spray
Pomegranate seed oil - A fruit extract that promotes healthy hair growth by increasing blood circulation to the scalp and strengthening blood vessels
Found in
RINZU® COLOR shampoo
and RINZU® COLOR conditioner
Pomelo grapefruit seed oil - A fruit oil that encourages healthy hair growth and increased vitality, especially for dry and damaged hair
Potato starch - This natural starch creates a soft touch, velvety finish while imparting lift and volume.
Found in
CUBICA® TOUSLE spray
Pro Vitamin B5 - A potent vitamin that adds strength, body and shine to hair
Rooibos - Also known as red tea, rooibos is full of powerful anti-pollution antioxidants that improve scalp condition and minerals that are needed for optimal hair growth.
Found in
CUBICA® TOUSLE spray
Rosemary leaf - An anti-inflammatory, antibacterial essential oil that increases circulation to the scalp to stimulates hair growth
Sage - Rich with antioxidants and stimulating for the scalp, sage can increase circulation and improve hair follicle formation
Found in
CUBICA® CLARIFY shampoo
Sandalwood - Used in our Signature SEVEN Fragrance products, Sandalwood has a distinctive soft, warm, smooth, creamy, and milky precious-wood scent.
Sea salt - This sea salt is minimally processed to retain its moisturizing properties so, unlike other salts, keeps hair from feeling dry while it adds texture
Seaweed extract - A plant extract that stimulates healthy hair growth and assists the scalp in producing natural emollients
Found in
CUBICA® TINGLE scalp elixir
and RINZU® COLOR shampoo
Shea butter - A rich natural emollient that seals in moisture to hair and soothes dry scalp
Silk amino acids - A plant protein that rebuilds and protects damaged hair, with excellent moisture-binding properties
Sugar cane extract - A plant extract, high in glycolic acids, that help detangle and protect hair from damage
Sunflower seed extract - A plant extract that color-protects treated hair from UV-induced free radicals and prevents split ends and brittle hair
Superoxide dismutase - A free-radical neutralizing and anti-aging enzyme that helps increase hair growth, and prevents hair loss and premature graying
Sweet almond - A rich source of Vitamin D and E that softens, strengthens and nourishes hair while smoothing hair cuticles and reducing breakage
Tapioca starch - A plant that absorbs oil to refresh hair and scalp in between shampoos, leaving no white residue and adding body and texture
Found in
CUBICA® LOFT volumizer
and CUBICA® DRY SHAMPOO spray
Vanilla - Used in our Signature SEVEN Fragrance products, Vanilla adds depth and elegance.
Vanilla bean extract - A plant extract that adds shine and promotes healthy hair growth by eliminating buildup of toxins
Vitamin C - A potent antioxidant that improves hair growth and prevents premature aging of hair
Found in
RINZU® COLOR shampoo
and KENTE® BOND shampoo
Vitamin E - An antioxidant that conditions the scalp
Found in
KENTE® BOND shampoo
and GAZAR® DIAMOND serum
Volcanic ash - Mineral-rich volcanic ash gives flat, fine hair a natural lift.
Found in
CUBICA® SWEPT texture spray
White tea extract - An anti-bacterial, anti-fungal antioxidant that protects and strengthens hair follicles, slowing hair loss
Willow bark - Helping to balance sebum levels and relieve dandruff, willow bark helps clear pores on the scalp providing a deep clean and making way for healthy growth
Found in
CUBICA® CLARIFY shampoo
Yarrow extract - An anti-inflammatory, antiseptic plant extract believed to promote hair growth
Found in
SATARA® RELAX serum
Zeolite - An ancient mineral used for centuries for its absorption properties, zeolite captures pollutants, adds grip, and provides playful texture.
Found in
CUBICA® LOFT volumizer
Zinc - A mineral that traps color pigments deep within the hair shaft to extend color life
