Pure, Nourishing Ingredients

Mijo shampoo base formula

Purposeful Ingredients

Purified Water:  Solvent - dissolves and distributes ingredients.

Aloe barbadensis (Aloe Vera) Leaf Juice:  Soothes, hydrates, calms scalp.

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Nature-based Cleansers:  

Cocoglucoside - made from glucose (sugar) and coconut oil fatty alcohols, it is a mild cleanser that stabilizes foam and is gentle on scalp.

Shea Butteramidopropyl Betaine - made from shea butter (plant fat) it provides gentle cleansing. It moisturizes, conditions and supports the skin barrier

Sodium Cocoyl Apple Amino Acids - made from coconut fatty acids and apple amino acids, it is mild, gentle to skin, provides good foam and maintains moisture.

Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate - made from coconut fatty acids, it  provides gentle cleansing, moisturizes, conditions and supports skin barrier.

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Propanediol - made from the fermentation of corn sugar, it is a humectant which attracts moisture and boosts preservative efficacy.

Panthenol - madę from a corn fermentation process, it is moisturizes, strengthens hair, adds shine and soothes the scalp.

Glycerin - a product of plant oil fermentation, its a humectant that hydrates, prevents dryness and draws moisture to hair and scalp.

Simmondsia chinensis (Jojoba) Esters - made from hydrogenated jojoba oil, it mimics natural oils, prevents buildup, conditions and adds shine.

Xanthan Gum - made from the fermentation of sugars, it increases viscosity, stabilizes and improves texture.

Sclerotium Gum - made from fermented fungi, it increases viscosity, stabilizes formula and improves texture.

Cetyl Alcohol - made from coconut oil, it is an emollient that softens, smooths, stabilizes and adds body.

Biochelate - made from copper ions stabilized with chelating agent it is used to bind metal ions, prevents buildup and stabilizes.

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ECOCERT Preservative

Geogard Ultra - made from naturally derived gluconolacctone and sodium benzoate as broad-spectrum protection against microbes and to extends shelf life.

 

NATURAL EXTRACTS


Chamomile extract - The chamomile flower is a natural soother. Great for dry skin, chamomile extract will maintain a healthy scalp and enhance natural highlights.

Cucumber extract - Brimming with minerals and potassium, cucumber extract is soothing to skin and scalp and contains silica which can strengthen hair.

Date palm extract - Rich in hair smoothing and skin softening properties, this
extract helps hair appear thicker while improving manageability.

Flax seed extract - Rich in Omega-3 fatty acids, this moisturizing extract can help prevent breakage, control flyaways and can add shine.

Gingko biloba extract - A bundle of 49 different antioxidants, this extract is used to prevent environmental damage, smooth hair and helps decrease flyaways.

Green Tea Extract - Powerful anti-oxidants make this extract perfect for scalp health. The naturally occurring caffeine may stimulate circulation in the scalp to encourage hair growth.

Guava - Loaded with both vitamins C and A, guava extract can benefit those with oily hair because of its astringent qualities. Naturally rich in omega fatty acids, it also offers conditioning benefits.

Sake - Fermented from rice, sake is rich in vitamins, minerals and amino acids. This extract moisturizes and nourishes hair.

Soy - A powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory agent to help create a healthy scalp.  It can enhance natural highlights. It can also minimizes tangles while adding shine and volume to your hair.


HYDROLYZED VEGAN PROTEINS

Baobab protein - One of the strongest natural hair repair proteins, baobab protein is extracted from the seed of the upside-down tree of Africa. This powerful mix of hair-loving amino acids enhances damage recovery, conditions and nourishes your hair.

Jojoba protein - Highly effective in repairing and conditioning damaged hair, jojoba also brings out the shine and luster of your hair.

Kale protein blend - The combination of Kale, Carrot and Lemon proteins is jam-packed with vitamins and antioxidants for added softness, shine and loads of volume.

Milk Protein - The highly nutrient rich protein is a fantastic breakage-prevention agent. It improves elasticity and strength to make your hair easier to comb.

Oat Protein - Creates a silky smooth feeling on hair and skin. Benefits dry and damaged hair and may reduce the appearance of frizz and flyaways.

Phytokeratin Protein - A combination of hydrolyzed proteins from wheat, corn and soybeans this complex mimics human hair amino acids. Enhances moisture and conditioning to increase strength and elasticity.

Quinoa Protein - Quinoa works both to improve color uptake and retention while at the same time encouraging damage repair with conditioning.

Rice Protein - Enhances natural highlights of blond to light brown hair while adding shine and volume. Also helps decrease tangles.

Silk Protein - Creates a protective silk barrier adds luster, body and manageability.

 

ACTIVE VEGAN INGREDIENTS

Color Protection Boost - color protect boost (hydrolyzed keratin & bambusa arundinacea leaf extract & trametes versicolor extract) - helps to reduce hair color fade, provides thermal protection, improves manageability and is both nourishing and conditioning.

Curl Boost - (tomato fruit ferment extract, oryza sativa extract, keratin amino acids, acyl coenzyme A desaturase) - is designed to deliver protection and optimize the integrity of the hair while enhancing curl retention

Growth Boost - (trillium pratense (clover) flower extract, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3)) -This combination of natural extracts and bio-similar peptides work to help stimulate hair growth and strengthen the proteins that keep hair in place.

Heat Protect Boost - Made from bamboo protein, it supports hair to hold styles longer while protecting hair from style damage.

Repair Boost - Extracted from one of the world’s healthiest powerfoods, chia seeds, this compound repairs broken bonds that occur during chemical stress.

Split End Boost - This rice complex can neutralize the negative charge at the ends of your hair, enabling the split ends to come together.  Thus split ends are less pronounced and making combing easier.

Strength Boost - A blend of hydrolyzed keratin and Trametes versicolor extract (a type of mushroom). It repairs and strengthens your hair and also protects it during styling.

Style Boost - Made from hydrolyzed keratin and trametes versicolor extract helps strengthen hair while protecting it from styling damage and enhancing hair strength. The combo enriches and conditions the hair to further optimize its integrity.

Volume Boost - Harnessing the power of pea protein, this boost is volumizing, conditioning and promotes scalp and hair follicle health.