Christopher's Original Formulas BF&C Hair & Scalp Massage Oil
A vegan hair oil that contains 14 ingredients.
Overview
What it is
Hair oil with 14 ingredients
Cool Features
It is vegan and reef safe
Free From
It doesn't contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
Fun facts
Christopher's Original Formulas is from United States.
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About this product
Ingredients List
Dive into the full list of ingredients.
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract
Antimicrobial
Quercus Alba Bark Extract
AstringentSymphytum Officinale Root Extract
Skin ConditioningAlthaea Officinalis Root Extract
Skin ConditioningVerbascum Thapsus Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningJuglans Nigra Leaf Extract
AstringentEutrochium Purpureum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Artemisia Absinthium Extract
Skin ConditioningLobelia Inflata Extract
Scutellaria Lateriflora Extract
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Emollient
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Quercus Alba Bark Extract, Symphytum Officinale Root Extract, Althaea Officinalis Root Extract, Verbascum Thapsus Leaf Extract, Juglans Nigra Leaf Extract, Eutrochium Purpureum Root Extract, Artemisia Absinthium Extract, Lobelia Inflata Extract, Scutellaria Lateriflora Extract, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Triticum Vulgare Germ Oil
Key Ingredients
Concerns
Ingredients Explained
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is oil expressed from the leaves of the rosemary plant.
Rosemary Leaf Oil is a fragrance and helps give your product a scent. If you are sensitive to irritating fragrances, this one contains camphor. Camphor has been found to irritate skin.
This oil also contains antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. As an antioxidant, it may protect you skin against damage. This can help slow down the signs of aging.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf OilMentha Piperita Oil is the volatile oil obtained from the whole plant of the Peppermint plant.
It can be used to add a fresh scent to products.
Peppermint oil may cause skin sensitivity and redness due to its menthol content. Menthol also has a cooling effect (like your toothpaste).
Learn more about Mentha Piperita OilYou probably know some famous peppers from Capsicum Annuum: paprika, chili pepper, jalapeño, cayenne, and bell pepper.
Though these peppers are often associate with food - they have plenty of skin benefits too. Capsicum Annuum has antidandruff, antifungal, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties.
The antioxidant activity comes from its flavonoid, polyphenol, and sterol content.
Studies show low concentrations of this ingredient did not cause skin irritation:
Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract is often used in the same studies due to their similarities. However, a study found Capsicum Annuum to have higher antibacterial activity.
Another study found Capsicum Annuum to absorb a tiny bit of UV, but this should not replace your sunscreen.
Learn more about Capsicum Annuum Fruit ExtractWe don't have a description for Quercus Alba Bark Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Symphytum Officinale Root Extract yet.
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract is from a plant called the Marsh Mallow plant. This plant is indigenous to Europe, West Asia, and North Africa.
Althaea Officinalis Root Extract is an emollient and antioxidant. It helps sooth and soften the skin. When applied to the skin, it blocks enzymes that break down hyaluronic acid.
It's antioxidant properties help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells.
The marshmallow we eat today is based on an ancient Egyptian dessert made from this plant (Marshmallows do not contain this plant anymore).
Learn more about Althaea Officinalis Root ExtractWe don't have a description for Verbascum Thapsus Leaf Extract yet.
We don't have a description for Juglans Nigra Leaf Extract yet.
Eutrochium Purpureum Root Extract is an antioxidant.
We don't have a description for Artemisia Absinthium Extract yet.
This plant is also known as Indian Tobacco.
We don't have a description for Scutellaria Lateriflora Extract yet.
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil is the fixed oil obtained from the ripe fruit of the Olive. In other words - olive oil.
The primary contents of olive oil are glycerides of the fatty acids linoleic, oleic and palmitic.
Olive oil also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E. Antioxidants may help reduce signs of aging by fighting unstable free-radical molecules. It also contains Vitamins A (retinol), D, and K.
The squalene in olive oil makes it a great emollient. Emollients help soothe and soften your skin by trapping moisture in. This makes olive oil a great skin moisturizer.
Studies show olive oil to have antibacterial and antifungal properties in low concentrations. Another study found olive oil irritated sensitive oily skin. We always recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient in your routine.
Due to the fatty acid content, this ingredient may not be fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Olea Europaea Fruit OilWheatgerm oil is a yellow/reddish oil derived from germs on the common wheat. It is rich in Vitamin E, an ingredient with many skin benefits.
About 80% of the oil is made up of fatty acids. The majority of these include linoleic acid and linolenic acid.
Studies show this oil can aid in wound healing and soothing inflammation.
This ingredient may not be acne or fungal-acne safe.
Sometimes, the Vitamin E derived from wheat germ can contain gluten. However, most plant derived oil is processed to remove all proteins.
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Christopher's Original Formulas is a American brand
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