7 Must-have ingredients in your hair care products

Argan Oil

Also known as "liquid gold," Argan oil is indigenous to Morocco. It has recently gained popularity for its excellent conditioning properties and its ability to manage damaged hair. It is rich in essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and vitamin E. Essential fatty acids promote hair growth and soothe itchy, irritated scalps. Vitamin E moisturizes the hair and helps manage damage. Meanwhile, antioxidants act as protective agents, shielding your hair from environmental damage like UV rays.

Try Camellia Shine Hair Oil, infused with Argan oil, jojoba oil, and avocado oil, for softer and shinier hair.

Hydrolyzed Keratin

We all have keratin, a natural protein found in our nails, hair, and skin. Hydrolyzed keratin, a protein derived from natural keratin, offers numerous benefits when added to hair. It moisturizes and strengthens the hair, while enhancing its shine. It also reduces breakage, and improves elasticity. Additionally, it helps minimize the damaging effects of heat styling and chemical hair treatments.

So, if you’re concerned that heat styling tools might be damaging your hair, try using products containing hydrolyzed keratin. For example, Biocrown’s multi-effect hair treatment contains hydrolyzed keratin, jojoba seed oil, and vitamin E. You can also try the Breezing Shampoo with Camellia Oil, which is infused with hydrolyzed keratin and combined with natural extracts like Leontopodium Alpinum Extract and Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil to further moisturize the hair.

Panthenol

Common in shampoos and conditioners, panthenol, also known as pro-vitamin B5, moisturizes and strengthens the hair while enhancing its shine and elasticity. Due to its ability to lock in moisture, panthenol hydrates the hair, making it easier to manage and comb. Additionally, it improves hair strength, reducing hair breakage. Try Una’s Sea Buckthorn Scalp Scrub, which contains panthenol and other ingredients to promote overall hair health.

Caffeine

Coffee is known to be an energizer, something we drink in the mornings to keep us awake. But coffee is more than just a favorite drink. Many studies have shown that caffeine works wonders for hair. It revitalizes the scalp, strengthens nourishment, and fortifies fragile hair roots. Some people even use coffee grounds in their hair or add it to their conditioner, but this can be quite a hassle and messy. Imagine having all that coffee grounds in your hair and needing to rinse them out thoroughly.

Try Biocrown’s Coffee Shampoo Bar, which not only includes the hair benefits of caffeine anhydrous (caffeine) but also jojoba, coconut, and argan oils.

Jojoba oil

Jojoba oil is a liquid wax extracted through cold pressing the seeds of the Simmondsia chinensis plant. It can be found not only in skincare products but also in haircare due to its excellent moisturizing effect, which not only provides nutrients to the hair but also reduces breakage and promotes overall hair health.

Try Una’s Multi-Effect Hair Treatment with jojoba oil, which effectively smooths the hair and reduces frizz.

Rosemary leaf extract

If you think you can only find rosemary in your favorite dish or in the kitchen, you are wrong. Rosemary leaf is now used as an active ingredient in hair care products. Rosemary leaf extract is widely known for its ability to promote hair growth. It also contains antibacterial, antifungal, and anti-inflammatory properties, making it suitable for an irritated scalp. Additionally, it adds natural shine to your hair and prevents hair loss.

Try Una’s Calendula Volumizing Shampoo with rosemary leaf extract, which also contains other natural plant extracts, such as Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, to help moisturize the scalp and keep your hair frizz-free.

Climbazole and Piroctone Olamine

Climbazole and Piroctone Olamine are commonly found in anti-dandruff shampoos and are effective antifungal agents to combat dandruff. Climbazole kills the fungus and reduces scalp flaking, while Piroctone olamine inhibits the growth of the fungus and prevents it from spreading. They are both milder compared to other anti-dandruff active ingredients, making them suitable for sensitive scalps. Additionally, they are safe to use regularly in dandruff shampoos.

Try the Scalp Revival Shampoo Bar, formulated with Climbazole and Piroctone Olamine to effectively eliminate dandruff, and combined with jojoba seed oil for smooth, moisturized hair.

In conclusion, it is important to understand the different ingredients in hair care products so that we can determine which product is suitable for us or which one can address our specific hair concerns. We can also compare the products we purchase by examining their ingredients and the benefits they provide. It is equally important to find out where or how the ingredients are sourced—whether synthetically or naturally—as some hair care ingredients may cause health concerns. Lastly, we must also be mindful that not every product that is on trend or new is necessarily the best. Sometimes, it is simply the result of effective marketing.