Description
Antipodes REPAIR & NOURISH Shampoo — Fig + Feijoa — Professional-Strength Repair for Dry, Damaged Hair
Dry, over-processed, and breakage-prone hair demands more than surface cleansing — it demands targeted repair at the strand level. This professional-grade natural shampoo harnesses PROTECSYL, a bioactive derived from Peruvian black maca root, to fortify weakened hair proteins and visibly reduce split ends, while New Zealand avocado oil and harakeke flax gel restore deep moisture and elasticity with every wash. The finish is hair that feels genuinely nourished rather than stripped — bouncy, smooth, and softly enveloped in the green, orchard-fresh accord of purple fig, feijoa leaf, and white cedarwood.
| Ingredient | INCI Name | Concentration | Function | Skin Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Maca Peptides (PROTECSYL) | Lepidium meyenii Root Extract | High | Protein-fortifying bioactive | Strengthens weak and brittle strands, reduces split ends, supports colour retention by reinforcing the hair’s protein matrix |
| New Zealand Avocado Oil | Persea gratissima (Avocado) Oil | High | Emollient / Lipid replenisher | Deeply conditions and softens hair, smooths the cuticle, and restores suppleness to dry or chemically treated strands |
| Harakeke Flax Gel | Phormium tenax Leaf Extract | Mid | Humectant / Film-former | Seals moisture into the hair shaft, defines texture, and reduces frizz by coating the cuticle with a lightweight protective film |
| Rosemary Extract | Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract | Mid | Antioxidant / Scalp stimulant | Protects hair proteins from oxidative stress, supports scalp circulation and follicle health |
| Purple Fig | Ficus carica Fruit Extract | Trace | Antioxidant / Conditioning agent | Provides polyphenol-rich antioxidant protection and contributes to the signature fragrance accord |
| Feijoa | Acca sellowiana Fruit Extract | Trace | Antioxidant / Aromatic | Delivers vitamin C-rich botanical support and reinforces the fresh green fragrance profile |
At the core of this formula, PROTECSYL — a bioactive concentrate of black maca peptides sourced from the Peruvian Andes — works by penetrating the hair cortex to reinforce weakened keratin bonds, directly targeting the structural deficiencies responsible for brittleness, breakage, and split ends. New Zealand avocado oil replenishes the lipid layer surrounding each strand, smoothing the cuticle and locking out humidity-driven frizz, while harakeke flax gel forms a lightweight, moisture-retentive film along the hair shaft to preserve hydration through the wash cycle. Rosemary extract complements the formula’s repair action by neutralising free radical activity at the scalp and strand surface, helping to preserve colour integrity and prevent further oxidative damage to the protein structure.
- Dry, damaged, or chemically treated hair in need of strengthening and protein repair
- Frizz-prone hair across all ethnicities and textures seeking visible smoothness without silicone build-up
- Colour-treated hair requiring a gentle yet efficacious cleanse that
