Sans Tutorials
Key Active Benefits
FORMULATED FOR:
- Dry hair
- Coloured hair
- Keratin treated hair
- Frizz-prone hair
KERATRIX ™
A patented complex that increases hair strength and elasticity, and repairs the damage caused by mechanical, thermal and chemical processes. Its sustained-release system allows it to remain on the hair fibre for prolonged action.
VITAMIN B5
Possesses exceptional smoothing and shine capabilities. It also has a small molecule, allowing it to penetrate the hair cuticle to provide strength, resistance and volume.
VARIED MOLECULAR WEIGHT PROTEINS
Small molecular proteins are able to penetrate the cuticle layer of the hair fibre to build strength and resistance.
SUGAR BEET EXTRACT
A powerful humectant and anti-irritant, sugar beet extract boosts hydration while soothing and calming the scalp.
AQUAXYL ™
A patented complex that provides intense hydration and protects the hair fibre.
Tips + Multifunctional Use
[01] HAIR WASH
For best results, we recommend double cleansing and reducing the amount of times you wash your hair each week.
Lather a small amount between the palms of your hands and apply to wet hair. Massage and leave in for a few minutes, allowing the actives to treat the hair and scalp. Rinse and repeat.
The first cleanse breaks the surface tension of the hair allowing the second to interact with the hair fibre to form a rich lather and perform a more thorough cleanse.
Ingredients
WITHOUT: Animal testing, artificial fragrances, sulfates, silicones, petrochemicals, parabens, PEGs, phthalates or artificial colours.
Click on our key ingredients for more details.
Ingredients:
- Cocamidopropyl Betaine
- Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate
- Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
- Betaine
- Lauryl Glucoside & Stearyl Citrate
- Panthenol [Provitamin B5]
- KERATRIX™ - Hydrolyzed Ceratonia Silaqua [Carob] Seed Extract, Zea Mays [Corn] Starch, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- AQUAXYL™ - Xylitylglucoside & Anhydroxylitol & Xylitol
- Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride
- Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Dehydroacetic Acid
- Citric Acid
- Fragrance [100% natural]
- Aqua
- Polyquaternium-7
Formulation Transparency
[multi functionality]
Our scientists believe there is no hierarchy when it comes to the skin on your face versus the skin on your body—it all requires the same calibre of ingredients and care.
We believe it is better to have fewer items in your bathroom that are used more frequently, ensuring potency and freshness. This approach reduces clutter while also being kinder on the wallet.
[testing + animal safety]
Sans [ceuticals] products and formulations are not tested on animals. Prototypes are rigorously tested on an array of cosmetologists, therapists, beauticians, and people in Lucy’s life, until the perfect formulation is created. NOURISHING HAIR WASH is 100% vegan.
[preservative systems]
After exhaustive research into the safest preservative systems available today, Sans [ceuticals] chose the following:
Dehydroacetic Acid & Benzyl Alcohol
An Ecocert approved, multi-use, broad spectrum preservative system that is a synergistic blend of organic acid and alcohol. Meets COSMOS standards and is NATRUE Certified—NATRUE is a non-profit organisation that provides certification guaranteeing the ingredient is genuinely natural. NATRUE also guarantees the ingredient is Soil Association approved and not tested on animals.
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Winner of the UK Green Technology design award, this new generation preservative is fully biodegradable and a new, environmentally friendly alternative on the natural-care market. Scores a ‘low hazard’ 1 out of 10 on EWG's Skin Deep® Cosmetics Database—a US, non-profit, environmental organisation that specialises in research and advocacy in the areas of toxic chemicals.
Rosmarinus Officinalis [Rosemary] Leaf Extract
This powerful herb has superior antioxidant strength, making it a favourite in the preservation of food and cosmetics. Rosemary extract is used to slow microbial growth on food and prevents oxidation of oils in skin care formulations.
Potassium Sorbate
Discovered by the French in the 1850s and derived from the berries of the mountain ash tree, potassium sorbate is the potassium salt of sorbic acid. It is primarily used as a food preservative to inhibit moulds and yeasts in many foods, such as cheese, wine, yogurt, dried meats and apple cider.
[natural fragrance]
Our fragrance [fragrance is a term required by EU regulations] is 100 percent natural and extracted using CO2 supercritical extraction. This is one of the cleanest and purest ways of obtaining extracts and actives from ingredients and eliminates the need for potentially harmful solvents such as hexane, often used in the manufacture of ‘absolute' and 'fragrance oils’. This method also produces a more alive, rich and spirited aroma.
[beyond organic]
Potency, purity and origin of source are key to our formulations. At Sans [ceuticals], understanding the methods and practices of our suppliers is more important than a certified stamp [which can ultimately represent as little as 5 percent in a formulation]. Instead, using sound, clean science, we take highly active technologies and suspend them in a foundation of pure, natural and safe ingredients to ensure our products activate and optimise cellular health. We believe being organic is simply not enough—a pure + active approach is the future of modern skincare.