colorproof Biorepair 8 Stem Cell Scalp Serum

Ingredients overview

Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.

Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.

1. Water/Aqua/Eau
2. Butylene Glycol
3. PPG-5-Ceteth-20
4. Polysorbate 20
5. Phenoxyethanol
6. Fragrance
7. Sodium Benzoate
8. Hydroxyethylcellulose
9. Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
10. Xanthan Gum
11. Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
12. Ethylhexylglycerin
13. Saccharum Officinarum Extract
14. PPG-26-Buteth-26
15. Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans
16. Limonene
17. Aminomethyl Propanol
18. PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
19. Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract
20. Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
21. Magnesium Aspartate
22. Zinc Gluconate
23. Rice Amino Acids
24. Taurine
25. Benzyl Nicotinate
26. Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract
27. Glycerin
28. Coumarin
29. Methyl Nicotinate
30. Hydrolyzed Pea Protein
31. Hydrolyzed Pea Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
32. Acer Saccharum Extract
33. Pisum Sativum Sprout Extract
34. Eugenol
35. Copper Gluconate
36. Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride
37. Alcohol
38. Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract
39. Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol
40. Hydrolyzed Rice Protein
41. Potassium Sorbate
42. Apigenin
43. Oleanolic Acid
44. Tocopheryl Nicotinate
45. Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1
46. Quaternium-95
47. Benzyl Alcohol
48. Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
49. Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract
50. Propanediol
51. Lecithin
52. Glycine Soja Protein
53. Superoxide Dismutase
54. Panthenyl Ethyl Ether
55. Tocopheryl Acetate
56. Biotin
57. Caffeine
58. Disodium EDTA
59. Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate
60. Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
61. Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
62. Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate
63. Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil
64. Cetyl Alcohol
65. 1,2-Hexanediol
66. Caprylyl Glycol
67. Chlorphenesin
68. Behenic Acid
69. Cetyl Behenate
70. Isostearyl Isostearate
71. Potassium Cetyl Phosphate
72. Propylene Glycol
73. Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract
74. Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract
75. Sodium Dextran Sulfate
76. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract
77. Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract
78. Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
79. Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17
80. Benzoic Acid
81. Sodium Dehydroacetate
82. Urtica Dioica Extract
83. Achillea Millefolium Extract
84. Tocopherol
85. Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment Hydrolysate
86. Saccharomyces/Potassium Ferment Hydrolysate
87. Lentinus Edodes Extract
88. Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
89. Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract
90. Citric Acid
91. Adenosine Triphosphate
92. BHT

Highlights

Free of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oilsContains mineral oilContains animal-derivedContains alcoholContains silicones

Key ingredients

溶剂

Water/Aqua/Eau

HUMECTANT

Butylene Glycol

SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING

Polysorbate 20

ANTIMICROBIAL

Phenoxyethanol

矫味剂

Fragrance

ANTICORROSIVE

Sodium Benzoate

BINDING

Hydroxyethylcellulose

CHELATING

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Other ingredients

PPG-5-Ceteth-20Xanthan GumVaccinium Myrtillus Fruit ExtractEthylhexylglycerinSaccharum Officinarum ExtractPPG-26-Buteth-26Hydrolyzed GlycosaminoglycansLimoneneAminomethyl PropanolPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor OilCitrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractCitrus Limon Fruit ExtractMagnesium AspartateZinc GluconateRice Amino AcidsTaurineBenzyl NicotinateMalus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture ExtractGlycerinCoumarinMethyl NicotinateHydrolyzed Pea ProteinHydrolyzed Pea Protein Pg-Propyl SilanetriolAcer Saccharum ExtractPisum Sativum Sprout ExtractEugenolCopper GluconatePanthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium ChlorideAlcoholHelianthus Annuus Seed ExtractHydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl SilanetriolHydrolyzed Rice ProteinPotassium SorbateApigeninOleanolic AcidTocopheryl NicotinateBiotinoyl Tripeptide-1Quaternium-95Benzyl AlcoholHelianthus Annuus Seed OilAhnfeltiopsis Concinna ExtractPropanediolLecithinGlycine Soja ProteinSuperoxide DismutasePanthenyl Ethyl EtherTocopheryl AcetateBiotinCaffeineDisodium EDTAEthylhexyl MethoxycinnamateMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf OilPelargonium Graveolens Flower OilSodium Polystyrene SulfonateCarthamus Tinctorius Seed OilCetyl Alcohol1,2-HexanediolCaprylyl GlycolChlorphenesinBehenic AcidCetyl BehenateIsostearyl IsostearatePotassium Cetyl PhosphatePropylene GlycolCucurbita Pepo Seed ExtractGinkgo Biloba Leaf ExtractSodium Dextran SulfateCamellia Sinensis Leaf ExtractRosmarinus Officinalis Leaf ExtractSalvia Officinalis Leaf ExtractMyristoyl Pentapeptide-17Benzoic AcidSodium DehydroacetateUrtica Dioica ExtractAchillea Millefolium ExtractTocopherolSaccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment HydrolysateSaccharomyces/Potassium Ferment HydrolysateLentinus Edodes ExtractPentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl HydroxyhydrocinnamateSerenoa Serrulata Fruit ExtractCitric AcidAdenosine TriphosphateBHT

Skim through

Ingredients explained

Water/Aqua/Eau

Primary aqueous solvent and carrier; no specific incompatibilities, focus on microbial stability.

Butylene Glycol

Polyol humectant and solvent at 1–5%; aids solubilization, light feel

PPG-5-Ceteth-20

Not decoded yet

Polysorbate 20

Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.

Phenoxyethanol

Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin

Fragrance

Fragrance; concentration must control allergen risk, label specific components

Sodium Benzoate

Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates

Hydroxyethylcellulose

Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.

Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate

Mild chelator replacing EDTA; water-soluble, very low irritation, stabilizes metal ions

Xanthan Gum

Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration

Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract

Bilberry extract; anthocyanin rich; gentle antioxid/conditioning, no pub comed data

Ethylhexylglycerin

Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel

Saccharum Officinarum Extract

Sugarcane extract, mainly moisturizing and conditioning; use at low levels; prone to microbes, needs preservatives.

PPG-26-Buteth-26

Not decoded yet

Hydrolyzed Glycosaminoglycans

Hydrolyzed GAGs for hydration/conditioning; low MW, good penetration, low irritancy.

Limonene

Natural fragrance solvent, EU allergen; poor photostability

Aminomethyl Propanol

pH buffer at 0.1–1%; irritating at high levels, avoid direct mixing with strong acids/bases

PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil

Solubilizer and emulsifier for oil-soluble ingredients; high concentrations may cause contact dermatitis in sensitive skin.

Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract

Citrus peel extract, provides fragrance and astringency; photosensitive due to furanocoumarins; caution in daytime or remove photoactives.

Citrus Limon Fruit Extract

Lemon fruit extract for fragrance and occlusive moisturizing; contains furanocoumarins, photosensitivity caution advised.

Magnesium Aspartate

Magnesium aspartate; water-soluble chelant/conditioner. Use at 1-2%; check chelation efficiency.

Zinc Gluconate

Chelated zinc salt with antimicrobial and deodorizing effects; used in antiperspirants and oral care; has EU concentration limit.

Rice Amino Acids

Hydrolyzed protein; low MW, boosts hydration and penetration.

Taurine

Taurine; buffering and chelating. Common in shampoos and eye washes, water-soluble.

Benzyl Nicotinate

Not decoded yet

Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract

Cell-culture apple extract for antioxidant skin conditioning

Glycerin

Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives

Coumarin

Classic fragrance and photosensitizer, EU restriction III/77; high allergen risk, limit in facial products

Methyl Nicotinate

Vasodilator causing tingling/warmth; strictly prohibited on lips and around eyes.

Hydrolyzed Pea Protein

Hydrolyzed pea protein; plant-based conditioner/antistatic. Use at 1-3%; requires preservatives.

Hydrolyzed Pea Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol

Not decoded yet

Acer Saccharum Extract

Maple extract; NMF/AA source; gentle humectant, no public irritant/comedogenic data

Pisum Sativum Sprout Extract

Not decoded yet

Eugenol

Potent natural fragrance, EU restriction III/71; listed allergen, max 5%, caution for sensitive skin

Copper Gluconate

Copper gluconate; trace antioxidant/repair agent. Use <0.05%; high levels cause color change/irritation.

Panthenyl Hydroxypropyl Steardimonium Chloride

Not decoded yet

Alcohol

Ethanol for solubility/drying at 5-15%; high conc. is drying/irritating, avoid lip/eye, low residue, balance with humectants.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Extract

Sunflower seed extract; flavonoids and oleic acid, 0.5–5%; antioxidant repair, match phase, low allergenicity

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein Pg-Propyl Silanetriol

Silane-modified polymer for smoothness and wet combing; pair with cationic conditioning agents

Hydrolyzed Rice Protein

Rice protein; water-soluble small MM; antistatic, humectant, gloss for hair, no pub data

Potassium Sorbate

Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate

Apigenin

Flavonoid with strong antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties; unstable, protect from light.

Oleanolic Acid

Oleanolic acid derived from rose petals; terpene compound with floral scent used as a skin conditioning agent.

Tocopheryl Nicotinate

Vitamin E nicotinate for antioxidant and soothing; oil-soluble, protects actives, mild feel.

Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1

Not decoded yet

Quaternium-95

Not decoded yet

Benzyl Alcohol

Mild preservative/solvent at 0.5-1.0%; EU allergen (labeling required), irritation risk if concentrated, avoid in infant/highly sensitive skin.

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.

Ahnfeltiopsis Concinna Extract

Not decoded yet

Propanediol

Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative

Lecithin

Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.

Glycine Soja Protein

Soy-based emulsifier and conditioner; improves feel and hair shine, contains allergenic soy protein

Superoxide Dismutase

Enzymatic antioxidant breaking down superoxide radicals; used as bioactive at low levels, requires strict temperature control to prevent inactivation.

Panthenyl Ethyl Ether

Hair conditioning agent with antistatic properties, common in hair care

Tocopheryl Acetate

Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light

Biotin

Vitamin B7 nutrient claimant; topical effect limited, use at 1-20 ppm.

Caffeine

Active ingredient, 0.1–2%; promotes circulation, irritation risk at high concentration.

Disodium EDTA

Chelating agent at 0.05–0.5%; sequesters metal ions for stability, boosts preservative efficacy

Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate

UVA absorber used with other filters; poor water stability and photolability, requires light stabilizers, max concentration typically 10%.

Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil

Tea tree oil, antibacterial and sebum regulating; highly sensitizing at concentrate level, dilute; avoid on broken skin.

Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil

Aromatic essential oil; contains allergens (citronellol, limonene), requires labeling.

Sodium Polystyrene Sulfonate

Sodium polystyrene sulfonate, water-soluble polymer for thickening and emulsion stability; ion-tolerant

Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil

Natural seed oil rich in linoleic acid; moisturizing, prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants

Cetyl Alcohol

Cetyl alcohol for emulsification/thickening; high concentration >10% may irritate.

1,2-Hexanediol

Polyol solvent and preservative booster at 1–5%; light feel, can replace some traditional preservatives

Caprylyl Glycol

Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediol

Chlorphenesin

Phenolic antimicrobial; strict EU limits apply, potential allergen, careful dosing required for leave-on products.

Behenic Acid

Behenic acid, emulsifier and thickener; high comedogenic rating, limit use on acne-prone skin.

Cetyl Behenate

Not decoded yet

Isostearyl Isostearate

Dry emollient providing non-greasy feel; low comedogenic risk, suitable for combination skin.

Potassium Cetyl Phosphate

Cetyl phosphate potassium, O/W emulsifier; pH-sensitive, often requires buffering.

Propylene Glycol

Polyol humectant at 3-10%; hygroscopic, slight tackiness, mild irritation at high conc., verify preservative efficacy, no allergen.

Cucurbita Pepo Seed Extract

Pumpkin seed extract containing vitamin E and fatty acids for skin conditioning; antioxidant and humectant aid, generally well-tolerated.

Ginkgo Biloba Leaf Extract

Antioxidant and microcirculation modifier rich in flavonoids; requires stability testing to prevent oxidation

Sodium Dextran Sulfate

Anionic thickener at 0.1-2% for gels; water-soluble, check compatibility with other ionic surfactants

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Green tea extract for antioxidant/astringent; contains caffeine, possible irritation in sensitive skin.

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract

Plant extract containing rosmarinic acid etc., with antioxidant and antimicrobial properties; may contain allergenic fragrances, patch test for sensitive skin, typical concentration <1%.

Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract

Herbal extract for seborrhea control, antibacterial action, and oral care; high levels may irritate sensitive skin.

Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17

Not decoded yet

Benzoic Acid

Preservative and pH adjuster at 0.1–0.5%; low water solubility, best in acidic media, irritant at high levels.

Sodium Dehydroacetate

Sodium dehydroacetate, preservative <0.5%; restricted for eye, children, and lip use.

Urtica Dioica Extract

Nettle extract for anti-seborrheic/astringent; astringent properties, suitable for oily skin/hair, caution on dry skin.

Achillea Millefolium Extract

Yarrow extract; chrysogenic content for soothing; contains essential oil components, assess phototoxicity and allergens

Tocopherol

Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light

Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment Hydrolysate

Not decoded yet

Saccharomyces/Potassium Ferment Hydrolysate

Not decoded yet

Lentinus Edodes Extract

Shiitake mushroom extract with polysaccharides; enhances barrier and hydration, water-soluble.

Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate

High-efficiency lipid-soluble antioxidant preventing oil rancidity; very low usage, typically 0.05-0.1%, ensure even distribution, avoid metal-catalyzed oxidation.

Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract

Saw palmetto fruit extract for skin care; antioxidant, low usage

Citric Acid

Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH

Adenosine Triphosphate

ATP for skin conditioning, repair concept; stability in aqueous phase is a concern.

BHT

Lipophilic antioxidant at 0.01-0.05%; ineffective with acidic systems, label-sensitive, check regulatory limits as preservative alternative.

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