SMART BONDING TECHNOLOGY

Identifies weak or damaged hair cuticles and delivers a proprietary bonding solution to restore from the inside. 

Chébé is the seed of the croton gratissimus plant- a small tree native to Chad, Central Africa. The seeds are used medicinally, both internally and externally. Our hero ingredient, foundational in all Salwa Petersen products, the Chébé seed is proven to strengthen the shaft of the hair, moisturizing the strands, and resulting in stronger, longer hair that is less prone to damage and breakage.

ARGAN OIL

Argania Spinosa

Argan Oil is produced from the kernels of the argan tree, most commonly found in Morocco and Southwestern Algeria. It’s not only a popular ingredient in beauty products for its deeply hydrating and repairing properties, it’s also a popular and nutritious cooking oil in some parts of the world.

BOND-BUILDERS

Our hair is made up of microscopic chemical bonds, linking together chains of proteins. When we alter our hair with bleach, color, perms or relaxers, we weaken these bonds. Bond Building Technology is a concise way to describe the amino acid-based chemical compounds we formulate in our lab that enrich the hair shaft with essential proteins, hydration and vital acids that it needs to remain strong and healthy.

COFFEE

1,3,7- Triméthylpurine-2,6-dione;
Caffeine

Caffeine is a naturally-occurring stimulant found in over 60 plant species, including coffee beans and tea leaves. Used topically on the hair, caffeine extract can stimulate blood flow to the scalp encouraging better and more consistent hair growth.

DESERT DATE OIL

Balanites Roxburghii Seed Oil

Desert Date Oil is pressed from the fruit of the desert date tree– a tall thorny evergreen tree that grows in dry regions of Africa and Asia. The edible oil is known to up the elasticity of the hair and skin, sealing the cuticle with its omega vitamin-rich makeup.

FLAX SEEDS

Linum usitatissimum

Seeds harvested from the flax plant, native to Egypt, are rich in nutrients such as omega 3 and fiber. A popular health food, flax nourishes the hair with Vitamins B & E, creating stronger and longer results, overtime.

GREEN TEA

Camellia Sinensis

The leaves of the Camellia Sinensis plant are used to make a variety of teas, one being what we know as Green Tea– a lightly caffeinated beverage, popular for its antioxidant properties. Touted as a preventative measure against hair loss, it also moisturizes the hair, preventing split ends and adding shine.

HYALURONIC ACID

Hyaluronane; Sodium hyaluronate

Our bodies produce Hyaluronic Acid naturally, its purpose being to keep things moist, free flowing and flexible. Things like our joints, skin, and even our eyes. Don’t let the “acid” part fool you– A quarter teaspoon of hyaluronic acid can hold over a gallon of water, making this ingredient great for adding plumpness and manageability to our hair.

OATS

Avena sativa

An edible cereal grain enjoyed by mares, goats and humans alike. From the Poaceae family of grass, Oats are not only wholesome– they’re also rich in zinc, fiber, iron, omega6 and polyunsaturated fats, making Oat Extract an ideal way to retain thick, soft and healthy hair, naturally.

POSTBIOTICS

Leuconostoc/
radish root ferment filtrate

If probiotics are good bacteria, and prebiotics are what the good bacteria eats, then Postbiotics are well… what the probiotics excrete. While the bacteria has no use for them, our bodies certainly do. Postbiotics are known to strengthen and balance our skin’s protective barrier making them a key player in healthy hair growth.

SANDALWOOD

Santalum Austrocaledonicum
Wood Oil

Sandalwood is a small tropical tree, native to Southeast Asia. Oil produced by the plant carries a pleasant scent, and is known to stimulate the growth of hair in two ways– when applied topically, but also, when sniffed. Studies have shown that the smell of sandalwood triggers olfactory receptors to respond to the scent by multiplying the main proteins that make up our hair, making Sandalwood a powerful and incredible active ingredient.

SEA BUCKTHORN OIL

Hippophae Rhamnoides Seed Oil

An oil derived from the Sea Buckthorn plant– a shrub native to China and Europe that grows small fruits, and is rich in Vitamins A, B & C. Sea Buckthorn contains lipids that work to remove excess oil from the hair, preventing build-up on the shaft and the scalp. The fatty acids present in Sea Buckthorn also help lock moisture in.

SESAME OIL

Sesamum Indicum
(Sesame) Seed Oil

An edible oil derived from sesame seeds, Sesame Oil is rich in fatty acids. It’s often used as a carrier oil in cosmetics, but it also works as an effective emollient, softening our skin and our hair. It is antibacterial and antifungal, aiding in the health and overall cleanliness of our root and scalp area.

SHEA BUTTER

Butyrospermum parkii butter

Often sold as a moisturizer, Shea Butter is a rich and fatty substance derived from the nuts that grow on the African shea tree. It is rich in fatty acids, and sometimes used in cooking. Its antiinflammatory properties help combat dry scalp, while its emollient qualities lock moisture in.

SUNFLOWER OIL

Helianthus annuus seed oil

An oil pressed from the seeds of the sunflower, Sunflower Oil is composed of polyunsaturated as well as monounsaturated fats. It works as an emollient, locking moisture into our skin and hair. It’s also rich in antioxidant Vitamin E, protecting the scalp and encouraging stronger hair growth.

SPIRULINA

Spirulina Maxima

This blue-green algae that grows in both freshwater, as well as on salt, is super-rich in protein, fatty acids, and iron– all of which are vital for healthy hair growth. It’s also high in zinc, which is a necessary ingredient for cell formation, aka healthier hair follicles.