ESSENTIALLY (BETTER)TM SHAMPOO AND BODY WASH
Nutrient-rich, head to toe wash with the exotic, “functional” fragranceTM of neroli (bitter orange blossom)
and sweet orange. Hair, scalp, and body cleansing without overdrying (sulfates and parabens in some
shampoos/body washes can strip hair/scalp of sebum); nourish and strengthen hair with hydrolyzed
wheat protein and provitamin B5. (Wildflower) meadowfoam seed oil (MSO) has natural, antioxidants,
vitamin C and E; enchantingly scented with a luxurious balance of “Do good, not just smell good” TM
(anti-inflammatory, anti-wrinkle, antioxidant, moisturizing; helps acne, dark spots, elasticity, and skin
regeneration) neroli and (acne reducing, anti-inflammatory, and skin elasticity improving) sweet orange
essential oils. Stable, highly oxidation-resistant, MSO can unclog pores and remove bacteria, that can
cause acne, cleansing hair/skin. It can regulate sebum production, reducing “shiny skin” and breakouts. It
has good hair/skin penetration because of its high concentration of long-chain fatty acids (C20 and C22),
which closely resemble sebum, enabling it to readily absorb into the skin barrier, deep penetrating
moisture, without feeling greasy. Surfactants (cleaning agents) that do not contain sulfates, decyl
glucoside, produced by the reaction of glucose from corn starch with a plant-derived fatty alcohol, and
cocamidopropyl betaine (CAPB), derived from coconut oil, are “readily biodegradable” in freshwater and
marine environments, meaning they are quickly broken down by microorganisms in the environment.
Humxn hair is a filamentous biomaterial and 90% (by weight) of it is keratin (a structural protein that
helps form tissues in hair, skin, and nails), characterized by a high concentration of disulfide bonds (hold
the protein structures of the hair shaft together). Its damage results from mechanical/chemical trauma;
sunlight, bleaches, hair dyes, and straighteners, altering its physical structural components; leading to the
oxidative cleavage of disulfide bonds. Hydrophobic interactions and disulfide bonds between small
peptides and humxn hair keratins can strengthen humxn hair. Wheat proteins have gliadin (protein, rich
in proline and glutamine amino acids) and glutenin (protein with high levels of amino acids; lysine,
glycine, and tryptophan; moderate levels of arginine, tyrosine, threonine, serine, and alanine; and high
levels of glutamine, proline, and phenylalanine), with abundant disulfide bonds are effective and healthy
nutrients to recover damaged hair by connecting the free sulfydryl exposed on the hair surface and the
free sulfydryl exposed from the inner structure of protein through enzymatic hydrolysis. HWP is broken
down into small molecules that can easily penetrate the hair shaft, providing deep hydration,
strengthening the hair structure, reducing breakage, and improving overall hair texture by adding shine
and manageability; essentially acting as a conditioning agent that repairs damaged hair and promotes
healthy hair growth. HWP and hair/shampoo: penetration, the “hydrolyzed” process breaks down the
wheat protein into smaller molecules, enabling it to readily penetrate the hair cuticle and reach the inner
hair shaft; hair repair, wheat protein has amino acids that mimic the natural proteins in hair, helping to
repair damaged hair bonds and improve hair elasticity; moisture retention, by coating the hair shaft,
HWP can help lock in moisture, preventing dryness and frizz; shine and smoothness, the protein smooths
the hair cuticle, resulting in a shinier and more manageable appearance; strength against breakage, by
reinforcing the hair shaft, HWP can reduce hair breakage and promote healthy hair growth.
How to use: Massage a small amount onto wet hair and scalp to create a gentle lather, rinse clean.
Ingredients: WATER (AND) DISTILLED WATER (AQUA), DECYL GLUCOSIDE, COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE,
MEADOWFOAM (LIMNANTHES ALBA) SEED OIL, HYDROLYZED WHEAT PROTEIN*, PROVITAMIN B5
(PANTHENOL), SWEET ORANGE (CITRUS SINENSIS) PEEL OIL, (NEROLI) CITRUS BITTER ORANGE
(AURANTIUM AMARA) FLOWER OIL, XANTHAN GUM, PHENOXYETHANOL, TETRASODIUM GLUTAMATE
DIACETATE.
CAUTION: For external use only. Pregnant or lactating people consult a doctor prior to use. Discontinue
if irritation occurs. KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
No (SLS/SLES) sodium lauryl sulfate/sodium laureth sulfate, no added sulfates, phthalates, parabens or
dyes, vegan, certified cruelty free (never tested on animals), Made in the United States in small batches
(since 1998) with globally sourced ingredients,*and contains ingredients with gluten.
Size: 8 fl oz (236 ml)
PLEASE NOTE RESULTS CAN VARY DEPENDING ON THE INDIVIDUAL. THERE IS NO GUARANTEE OF SPECIFIC RESULTS. IN OUR ONGOING EFFORT TO ALWAYS IMPROVE AND
MAINTAIN THE EFFICACY AND QUALITY OF OUR PRODUCTS, OUR FORMULAS, INGREDIENTS, AND PACKAGING MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT NOTICE.