Innersense Color Awakening Hairbath — Gentle Colour-Safe Cleansing for Vibrant, Healthy Hair
Colour-treated hair is uniquely vulnerable — repeated washing strips pigment and depletes the lipid barrier that keeps strands lustrous and resilient. The Color Awakening Hairbath answers with a plant-powered gentle cleanse that removes impurities without disturbing colour molecules or creating dryness. Coconut and pumpkin seed oils meld with shea butter to envelop each strand in emollient protection, leaving hair clean yet visibly richer in tone. The result is colour that looks freshly done, wash after wash — and hair that behaves as though it has never been treated at all.
| Ingredient | INCI Name | Concentration | Function | Skin Benefit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coconut Oil | Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil | High | Emollient / Penetrating Oil | Reduces protein loss in colour-treated hair; seals cuticle for reduced fade |
| Pumpkin Seed Oil | Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil | Mid | Emollient / Antioxidant | Rich in linoleic acid and beta-carotene; reinforces hair lipid barrier and adds sheen |
| Shea Butter | Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter | Mid | Emollient / Occlusive | Softens and conditions fibre; protects against hygral fatigue common in colour-treated hair |
| Plant-Derived Cleansing Agents | Estimated Coco-Glucoside / Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate | High | Surfactant / Cleanser | Mild, colour-safe cleansing that removes build-up without stripping pigment or natural oils |
The formula pairs a mild, plant-derived surfactant system with a trio of lipid-rich emollients to cleanse without compromising the cuticle's integrity. Coconut oil penetrates the cortex to reduce hygral fatigue — the swelling and contraction cycle that accelerates colour fade and fibre damage — while pumpkin seed oil's linoleic acid content replenishes the inter-cellular lipid matrix, keeping cuticle scales lying flat and reflective. Shea butter deposits a fine occlusive film across the strand surface, locking in moisture and acting as a physical buffer against colour leaching during the rinse phase. Together, these ingredients maintain hair's natural pH-proximate environment, preserving artificial pigment longevity and enhancing overall vibrancy. ---
- Take a deep breath and become centered. Apply a small amount of Hairbath to hands and work into a light lather. Massage gently into scalp with fingertips, then rinse thoroughly. Follow with Color Radiance Daily Conditioner.
- Colour-treated hair requiring a gentle, non-stripping weekly cleanse to extend vibrancy between salon visits
- Dry or chemically processed hair prone to fading, brittleness, or residue build-up
- All hair types seeking a clean-beauty, plant-formulated shampoo with no compromise on cleansing efficacy
