The formula
Ten ingredients, heaviest first
The list further down is the ingredient panel printed on the bottle, unedited. Cosmetic labels list ingredients from heaviest to lightest, so the order tells you what the blend really is: a jojoba, squalane and fractionated coconut base carrying rosemary, peppermint and black seed. Linalool, geraniol and eugenol at the end aren’t added. They occur naturally in the essential oils and are listed for anyone with sensitivities. These eight do the most visible work.
- The base
Jojoba
Simmondsia chinensis
A liquid wax rather than a true oil, close enough to the scalp's own sebum that it absorbs instead of pooling.
- The carrier
Squalane
Squalane
Olive-derived, weightless and stable. It thins the heavier oils so the blend moves through hair rather than coating it.
- The length
Argan
Argania spinosa
Pressed from the kernel. Vitamin E and fatty acids for mid-lengths and ends that have been through heat.
- The length
Avocado
Persea gratissima
Rich in natural fatty acids and vitamin E, it softens and nourishes the lengths, leaving dry ends smoother and easier to manage.
- The anchor
Castor
Ricinus communis
Thick and slow. Used in a measured amount — enough to hold the blend on the scalp for the length of the ritual.
- The scalp
Black Seed
Nigella sativa
Warm, peppery and long-used in traditional hair care. The note that gives the blend its herbal character.
- The scalp
Rosemary
Rosmarinus officinalis
The sprig drawn around the label, and a herb used in scalp care for centuries.
- The finish
Peppermint
Mentha piperita
The cool that arrives about a minute after you start massaging, and tells you the oil has reached skin.
Ingredients — as printed
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Squalane, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa (Black Seed) Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Tocopherol (Vitamin E), Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Linalool*, Geraniol*, Eugenol*.
*naturally occurring in essential oils
How to use
Apply to scalp, massage in. Leave on minimum 30 minutes — up to all day. Wash out before bed. Patch test 24hrs before first use.
Caution
External use only. Keep out of reach of children. Not suitable for children under 6. Avoid eyes. Discontinue if irritation occurs. If ingested, seek medical attention. Not for use during pregnancy/breastfeeding, or if epileptic, or with high blood pressure. Store below 25°C, away from light.