Ingredients

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate

Made from coconut oil, this ingredient is used to cleanse hair. It is also responsible for Valotin Strengthening Shampoo’s bubbly foam.¹¹

Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate

This amino acid is a thorough but gentle cleanser. It has been shown to improve the appearance of hair by boosting shine and body.¹³

Chamomilla Recutita

The chamomile flower extract has been shown to support hair roots when applied topically.²

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Aloe vera contains vitamins A, C, and E. These three vitamins promote healthy cell growth and shiny hair.³

Green tea

Green tea’s most abundant catechin is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), which stimulates hair follicles and helps prevent damage to hair cells.¹⁵

Cucumber

Cucumber is well-known for its hydrating properties – hardly surprising with 95% of cucumber being water.

Biotin

Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, helps improve hair quality. including hair thickness and shine.¹

Rosemary

As well as smelling delicious, rosemary may stimulate and improve circulation to scalp, supporting natural hair growth.¹⁴

Panthenol (ProVitamin B5)

This vitamin offers deep moisturizing. It also supports the rest of the Valotin formula by locking in the moisture from other ingredients.¹⁰

Pot Marigold Flower

The extract of Pot Marigold is used to improve the condition of the scalp. It is believed to have antimicrobial components.¹⁶

Topping off the formula are: Water, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Cetrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Acrylates Copolymer, Polyquaternium-10, Sodium PCA, Methyl Gluceth-10, Lactamide MEA, Fragrance, Glycol Distearate, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Dimethicone, Disodium EDTA, Decylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate and BFS-BOS.

Each of these ingredients plays an important role in Valotin Strengthening Shampoo, from controlling frizz and making hair soft and shiny to balancing the pH levels, making it kinder to your scalp.

Biotin

Biotin, also known as vitamin B7, helps improve hair quality including hair thickness and shine.¹

Amino Acids

Proline is the main component of keratin. As many people may know, keratin is a protein that makes up your hair, skin and nails. Arginine is great for damaged hair, in particular color-damaged hair.¹⁸ Aspartic acid and PCA can attract moisture from the air into your hair.¹⁹ Glycine and serine aid in the production of collagen that is necessary for natural hair growth, and threonine assists in creating these amino acids.¹² Alanine helps improve the hair surface moisture, and one study found it supports the condition of bleached hair and improves the color-retention of dyed hair.¹⁹ Valine, isoleucine, phenylalanine and histidine are used to support strong and smooth hair quality.

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

These proteins support thickening and volumizing hair while adding shine and manageability.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Aloe vera contains vitamins A, C, and E. These three vitamins promote healthy cell growth and shiny hair.³ Aloe vera also increases blood circulation to an area, meaning a scalp massaged with aloe vera might slow hair breakage.

Cetyl & Stearyl Alcohol

Some alcohols are great for hair; these are fatty alcohols including cetyl & stearyl alcohol. These alcohols smooth down damaged cuticles.¹⁷

Rosa Canina Fruit Extract

Also known as dog rose oil, this ingredient contains high levels of antioxidants.

Ascorbyl (Vitamin C) Palmitate

Vitamin C works as an antioxidant, helping reduce the amount of oxidative stress on the hair follicles. It also acts as a stabilizer in Valotin Strengthening Conditioner.²⁰

Cetrimonium Chloride

This compound helps prevent static and build-up in hair. It cleanses and eliminates odor.

Hydrolyzed Silk

Silk protein adds lustre, body, and manageability to hair. It is made from actual silk – one of the strongest fibers you can find naturally.⁴

Spirulina Platensis Extract

When applied to hair, such as using Valotin Strengthening Conditioner, spirulina can support the natural hair growth process.²⁰

Panax Quinquefolius (Ginseng) Root Extract

Panax ginseng (also known as red ginseng) has been shown potential in studies to support the natural hair growth process.⁵

Panthenol (ProVitamin B5)

This vitamin offers deep moisturizing. It also supports the rest of the Valotin formula by locking in the moisture from other ingredients.¹⁰

Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) Acetate

Vitamin E is believed to have many benefits to hair. These include supporting the scalp, supporting the natural hair growth process and increasing hair shine.^22-23

Retinyl (Vitamin A) Palmitate

Retinyl helps enhance the appearance of dry and damaged hair by increasing hair body, suppleness and sheen.²⁴

Completing the complex Valotin Strengthening Shampoo formula are: Water, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract, Phospholipids, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Sodium PCA, Serine, Hydroxyethyl cellulose, Fragrance/Parfum, Polyquaternium-37, PPG-1 Trideceth-6, Sodium Lactate, Citric Acid, Methyl Gluceth-10, PEG-90M, Caprylyl Glycol, Decylene Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Dimethicone and Dicetyldimonium Chloride.

Their roles range from locking in moisture and preventing hair breakage to enhancing the appearance and feel of hair.

Vitamin A (as Beta-carotene)

Vitamin A is crucially important for healthy skin, hair, and natural hair oils (sebum). Vitamin A is also a key player in the hair growth cycle.²⁴

Calcium (as calcium carbonate)

Calcium is one of the ingredients added to balance the formula and support general nutrition.

Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol)

Vitamin D is involved in the 'anagen' phase of hair growth (the beginning stages of the hair growth cycle), as well as supporting the growth and differentiation of the hair-producing cells in the follicles (keratinocytes). It’s also essential to bone health. ^{1, 32, 33}

Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCL)

Vitamin B6 is an essential vitamin that's involved in more than a hundred enzymatic processes, many relating to amino acid metabolism.³⁴

Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin)

Vitamin B12 is essential to producing DNA and RNA. Each new hair cell requires a new set of DNA, and hair cells proliferate (are created) very quickly compared to other kinds of cells.³²

Vitamin B5 (as D-Calcium pantothenate)

Vitamin B5 supports healthy hair growth due to its role in hair follicle cell proliferation. It also supports the hydration of hair as a dietary nutrient. Vitamin B5 is also known as panthenol, and it's common in all kinds of hair care systems.¹

Zinc (as Zinc Oxide)

Zinc is considered an essential micronutrient. Zinc is believed to support hair growth and the health of hair follicles and the immune system., It is involved with enzymes necessary for building hair.^{1, 35}

Potassium (as Potassium gluconate)

Potassium is another mineral added to balance the formula and support general nutrition.

Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid)

Vitamin C is a key water-based antioxidant that helps protect against free radicals. It is required for the synthesis of collagen in skin, and the 'cross-linkage' of the keratin that makes up hair. A lack of Vitamin C influences the creation of hair. ^{1, 36,37}

Vitamin E (as DL-Alpha tocopherol acetate)

Vitamin E is a key lipid-based antioxidant that supports the body's fight against oxidants. Vitamin E also supports healthy blood flow to the scalp.³⁸

Iron (as Ferrous fumarate)

Iron is a key nutrient for healthy hair growth.1 Healthy levels of iron in the body are required for normal hair growth.^35,39,40

Vitamin B1 (as Thiamine mononitrate)

Vitamin B1 supports energy metabolism and the growth and function of all cells.

Folate

Folate, or folic acid, is essential for producing DNA and RNA. Each new hair cell requires a new set of DNA, and since hair follicle cells divide so quickly, healthy levels of folate are needed for healthy hair growth.³²

Biotin

Biotin, or vitamin B7, is involved in protein metabolism.⁴¹

Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide)

Magnesium is another mineral included in the formula for general nutritional support.

Manganese (as Manganese amino acid chelate)

Manganese is an important intra-cellular antioxidant-supporting mineral.⁴²

Proprietary Blend: PABA, L-Tyrosine, HCL, Horsetail Extract, Fo-Ti, Bamboo Extract, Nettle Root, Peony, Spirulina, Saw Palmetto, Plant Sterols, Alfalfa, Barley Grass.

The proprietary blend includes modern nutritional compounds and traditional botanical extracts.

Cocos Nucifera

As well as smelling delicious, coconut oil holds several benefits for hair health. Coconut oil is milky and nourishing and is often considered the best oil to keep hair looking healthy.⁵⁴

Panthenol (ProVitamin B5)

This vitamin offers deep moisturizing. It also supports the rest of the Valotin formula by locking in the moisture from other ingredients.¹

Melissa Officinalis Leaf (Lemon Balm) Extract

Lemon balm contains eugenol, an essential oil that kills bacteria. When used on the scalp, lemon balm can cleanse scalp build-up.²

Quercus Alba Bark (White Oak) Extract

This oak bark contains tannins that may benefit hair and scalp. Tannins are phenolic compounds that help bind keratin proteins of hair follicles.³

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Aloe vera contains vitamins A, C, and E. These three vitamins promote healthy cell growth and shiny hair.⁴ Aloe vera also increases blood circulation to an area, meaning a scalp massaged with aloe vera might slow hair breakage.

Polysorbate 60

Polysorbates helps ingredients in Valotin Strengthening Serum dissolve and be absorbed in the hair.

Biotin

Biotin is one of the best-known vitamins for supporting the natural hair growth process. Best results are seen in those who are deficient in biotin.

Rosa Canina (Dog Rose) Fruit Extract

Dog rose oil contains high levels of antioxidants. This oil is also quickly absorbed.

Cymbopogon Schoenanthus (Lemongrass) Extract

One study has found lemongrass is effective for scalp cleansing and reducing irritation.⁵ Others believe lemongrass may strengthen hair follicles and add shine.

Geranium Maculatum Extract

Geranium flower extract is high in antioxidants, full of amino acids, and has a lovely floral scent.²⁸

Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract

Sage contains a linalyl acetate that can support the hair growth process.⁷ It can improve hair strength as well.

Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract

Witch hazel extract is an antioxidant that has been shown in one study to soothe scalps.³⁰

Hamamelis Virginiana (Witch Hazel) Extract

Witch hazel extract is an antioxidant that has been shown in one study to soothe scalps.³⁰

The other ingredients each have an important role in the serum, ranging from making hair soft, shiny and static-free to ensuring the safety, quality and longevity of the formula.

These ingredients are: Water, Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Extract, Chloride, Isolaureth-6, Achillea Millefolium (Yarrow) Extract, Cetrimonium Chloride, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Cetearyl Alcohol, Octoxynol-40, Fragrance/Parfum, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Symphytum Officinale (Comfrey) Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Methyl Gluceth-20, Cinnamidopropyltrimonium Chloride, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Methylisothiazolinone and Sodium Benzoate.