Antipodes Lime Caviar Intense Nourishment Hair Mask — Professional-Grade Softness, Rooted in Nature
Dull, brittle, or difficult-to-manage hair often signals a compromised cuticle and depleted protein structure — this is precisely what Antipodes Lime Caviar Intense Nourishment Hair Mask is formulated to address. The rich, enveloping texture melts into strands, delivering a slow-release surge of hydration and structural repair, while lime caviar AHAs gently resurface the cuticle layer for instant, mirror-like smoothness and reflective shine. Backed by a consumer trial of over 600 participants in which 95% reported softer hair within two weeks, this is where conscientious, science-led naturals meet the indulgence of a professional salon treatment.
| Ingredient | INCI Name | Concentration | Function | Skin Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safflower Oleosomes (Hydresia™) | Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Extract | High | Emollient / Slow-release Lipid Delivery | Delivers sustained fatty acid hydration; smooths the cuticle and reduces frizz for manageable, silky hair |
| Black Maca Extract (PROTECSYL) | Lepidium Meyenii Root Extract | High | Keratin-Boosting / Protein Protectant | Reinforces the cortical protein matrix; boosts keratin synthesis for stronger, more resilient hair with reduced breakage |
| Seaweed Extract (XYLISHINE™) | Algae Extract (Atlantic-sourced) | High | Cuticle Restorer / Film-former | Deposits protein across the cuticle surface to restore reflective alignment; adds lightweight, lustrous shine |
| Lime Caviar AHAs | Microcitrus Australasica Fruit Extract | Mid | Exfoliant / pH Modulator | Gently dissolves surface debris and sebum build-up at the cuticle; refines texture and enhances porosity for deeper ingredient absorption |
| Mānuka Honey | Leptospermum Scoparium (Mānuka) Honey | Mid | Humectant / Antimicrobial / Antioxidant | Binds moisture to the hair shaft; supports scalp microbiome balance with natural antibacterial properties; adds luminous softness |
At the structural level, PROTECSYL black maca extract targets the hair's cortex by upregulating keratin protein synthesis and shielding existing hair proteins from oxidative and mechanical degradation. Simultaneously, Hydresia™ safflower oleosomes act as microscopic lipid reservoirs that rupture gradually on the hair shaft, mimicking the sebaceous slow-release mechanism to restore the lipid mantle and reduce hygral fatigue — a key driver of frizz and curl distortion. XYLISHINE™ seaweed proteins deposit across disrupted cuticle scales to re-align and smooth the outermost layer, maximising light reflectance for visible shine. Lime caviar AHAs complete the mechanism by mildly exfoliating the cuticle surface and optimising hair-shaft pH, improving absorption of all co-actives and reinforcing curl elasticity and definition.
- Fine to coarse hair types experiencing dryness, breakage, or a loss of structural integrity from heat or chemical damage
- Curly and coily textures seeking improved definition, frizz control, and moisture retention between washes
- Colour-treated or bleached hair in need of intensive protein repair and cuticle smoothing without silicone build-up
