Antipodes SMOOTH & HYDRATE Shampoo in Peach Freesia — Silicone-Free Frizz Control Powered by Safflower Oleosomes
Frizzy, parched hair meets its match in this professional-grade natural shampoo, formulated to restore smoothness and deep hydration from scalp to strand without the weight or build-up of silicone. At its core is Hydresia™, a patented safflower oleosome complex that mimics the slow-release behaviour of synthetic conditioners — delivering oils and nutrients into each fibre with precision and care. The result is visibly silkier, softer hair with every wash, wrapped in a luminous peach-freesia fragrance that transforms your daily routine into a sensory ritual.
| Ingredient | INCI Name | Concentration | Function | Skin Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Safflower Oleosomes (Hydresia™) | Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Extract | High | Emollient / Slow-release lipid carrier | Delivers sustained hydration into hair fibres; tames frizz and smooths the cuticle without silicone build-up |
| Plant Hyaluronic Acid | Sodium Hyaluronate (plant-derived) | Mid | Humectant | Attracts and binds moisture to the scalp and hair shaft, boosting hydration and softness |
| Mamaku Black Fern | Cyathea Medullaris (Mamaku) Extract | Mid | Antioxidant / Conditioning botanical | Native New Zealand fern rich in bioactive compounds; supports scalp health and protects strands from environmental stress |
| White Peach | Prunus Persica (Peach) Extract (inferred) | Trace | Antioxidant / Fragrance contributor | Provides gentle antioxidant support; contributes to the soft fruity fragrance profile |
| Vanilla Pod | Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract (inferred) | Trace | Fragrance / Conditioning | Warm aromatic note with minor film-forming conditioning properties |
| Star Anise | Illicium Verum (Star Anise) Extract (inferred) | Trace | Fragrance / Antimicrobial | Adds herbal warmth to fragrance profile; minor scalp-clarifying benefit |
Hydresia™ safflower oleosomes act as microscopic lipid reservoirs that rupture upon contact with the hair fibre, releasing nourishing oils directly into the cortex and along the cuticle surface — effectively smoothing raised cuticle scales that cause frizz and roughness without relying on silicone film formation. Plant-derived hyaluronic acid works in tandem as a high-affinity humectant, drawing atmospheric moisture into the scalp and strand to maintain optimal hydration levels between washes. New Zealand mamaku black fern contributes bioactive polyphenols that reinforce the scalp's resilience against oxidative and environmental aggressors. Together, these three actives address the root causes of dry, unmanageable hair: lipid depletion, moisture loss, and surface cuticle disruption.
- Dry, frizzy, or coarse hair types seeking silky smoothness without silicone residue or build-up
- Those with a sensitive or dry scalp looking for a hydrating cleanse that supports
