Kérastase Ingredients
Kérastase Key Ingrédients
Quality is important to us. At Kérastase, we source the finest ingredients that has beneficial hair and scalp properties. We wish help you understand the products that may benefit your hair and scalp. For your reference, we've compiled a list of our key ingredients used in our products.
4600 PPM Irosome Complexe
The combination of highly concentrated gluco active and exceptional Iris rhizome extract, chosen amongst thousands of plants for its ultra-powerful nutritional reserve. Combined with a precious resin secreted by Benjoin tree able to recreate its inner nutrition from within. The ultimate blend of nutrition to deeplu nourish the most severely dried-out hair.
4600 PPM Irisome Complex Benjoin resin
Powerful healing molecule with anti-allergenic properties.
Abyssine
Powerful healing molecule with anti-allergenic properties.
Aloe Vera
Powerful natural moisturiser which reveals natural shine.
Amazonian Brazil Nut Oil
A deeply nourishing active that delivers exceptional nutrition with no weight.
Amazonian Murmuru Butter
Native to Peru and Brazil, it penetrates and locks in moisture, making thick, curly hair easily manageable.
Aminexil
To help prevent the premature ageing of the hair follicle. Anti-hair loss action, extends the lifecycle of hair.
Aminexil 15000 PPM
The valuable blend of Aminexil, GlucoLipide GL and Madecassoside to help maintain hair density*. It improves the heath of tissues surrounding the hair root making them more flexible and resilient which allows the root to anchor more firmly into the scalp.
*Clinical test. 119/130 people vs placebo. Daily application for 6 weeks.
Anti-Impurity System
New generation of high-foaming agents that deeply purify the roots.
Anti-Ox cellular
Antioxidant complex to prevent the loss of melanin.
Antioxidant polyphenol
Protects the stem cell environment against oxydative stress.
Argan Oil
Ultra Rich argan oil, extracted by hand from the Moroccan forest to preserve active ingredients including Omega 6 and 9.
Arginine
One of the most important amino acids that compose the hair fiber, stimulates hair substance.
Auto-Reticular polymer
Creates a hydrophobic film that tames frizz and protect against humidity.
Biotin
Improves quality of the bulb’s environment.
Calophyllum Oil
To calm irritations and soothe inflamations.
Camelia Oil
Helps smooth the hair fiber, resulting in incredible shine.
Candelila Cera
A solid oil, that crystallizes on the fiber delivering protection against damages caused by blowdry.
Carraghenane
Algae extract: natural fixing polymer that ensures bouncy curls with a care touch.
Cationic Polymer
Provides flexibility, shine, anti-frizz & anti-humidity. Combined with an ionic polymer, hold is boosted.
Cationic derivates
Smoothes and softens the hair fiber.
Cationic derivates
Brings softness, lightness and facilitates detangling.
Cellulose Powder
Physical amplifying effect in contact with water.
Ceramid
Recreates the intercellular cement, strengthening the hair fiber from the inside.
Ceramide
Trengthens and regenerates the fiber.
Ceramide 1000
Highest concentration of ceramides to protect from breakage and strengthen hair.
Ceramides
Strengthen the fiber, lubricate & make it pliable.
Ceramides and texturizing polymer
Compensate the loss of melanin of the hairIngredients.
Coconut Oil
Double hand-pressed virgin coconut oil, certified organic and responsibly sourced, with nourishing lipids.
Coconut Water
Deeply penetrates the hair for unparalleled hydration.
Complex Glycan
Restores thicker looking hair.
Complexe AOX
To protect from oxydative stress.
Conditioning Agents
Lipid compounds that nourish and smoothen the hair fiber.
Contouring Polymers
Volumizing active ingredients which thicken the hair fiber from root to tip.
Corn Germ Oil
An active ingredient, that has a major nutritional and protection function.
Creatine R
Creatine R is an exclusive complex composed by Creatine + Ceramide:
Amino-acid implied on fiber’s internal structure reinforcement + Lipids responsible for surface recovery.
As a complement with a targeted action, the formula is enriched with Acid Maleic, small particles that penetrate the fiber for reinforcement action and sealing cuticules with a uniform coating from root to tips.
Cristalline Mineral Powder
Gives immediate texture and volume without weighing down the hair.
Dry Oil
Deep nourishing action with lightweight finish.
Edelweiss Flower
Edelweiss floweris rich in anti-oxidants to protect hair against daily damage. It also softens and calms sensitized hair fibers.
Elastic polymers
Reinforced by elastic polymers that bend and flex without breaking, hold becomes flexible, touchable, durable.
Fibra Kap
Compensate for the missing KAPs and reactive their synthesis.
SP 94.
6 amino-acids.
1 wheat protein hydrolat.
Glucids
To provide a genuine energy boost for the nutrition of the hair fiber from the root up.
Gluco-lipid
Lipid-replenishing active ingredient.
Gluco-lipid GL
A patented combination of energising glucose and a nourishing lipid.
Gluco-lipids
Boost cellular metabolism and enable a qualitative hair growth.
Glucose peptique
Enters the deepest layers of the cuticle to compensate surface irregularities and restore uniformity. Hair is texturized.
Glucose
Gives shape and definition to curls Glycerin: softens hair, gives a caring touch.
Glycerol
To moisturize, relax and soften the scalp protecting it from external aggressions.
Glycine
Known for its moisturizing and strengthening properties, Glycine is fixed on the sensitized hair leaving hair nourished and fortified.
High precision care agents
Restoration with a natural touch. Weightless effect.
Hyaluronic Acid
Hyaluronic Acid fills and heals fiber wounds from within for a uniform, deeply nourished cuticle. This ultra concentrated acid strengthens hair, preventing future breakage.
Imperial Tea
Imperial Tea Found in China, Imperial Tea enhances the true depth of color, with highly contrated flavoids and white tea extract.
Intra-Cyclane
Minerals which produce a 3-dimensional framework strengthening the hair from inside.
Iris Rhizome Extract
To protect the hair from oxydation and prolonge the nutrition result.
Jasmine Absolute and myrrh extract
High concentration of scents for long lasting effect.
L-Carnosine
Concentrated anti-oxidant to prevent disorders induced by external agressions such as with the pollution, cigarette smoke or sun exposure.
Linseed Oil
Derived from the flax plant, this water repelling oil polishes and smooth the hair fiber from root to tip, leaving hair smooth and shiny for maximum light reflection.
Lipids
To improve natural oil production.
Lipid Agent
Association of cosmetic lipids for coating action and anti-frizz protection.
Liquid Light
Formulas were especially conceived to match the needs of natural, long, and young hair.
Long lasting fixation Polymers
This styling product gives a strong and long-lasting hold to all structured styles.
Low-poo technology
Cationic & amphoteric surfactants: gently remove impurities.
Madecassoide and Vitamin B5
Anti-inflammatory properties +Vitamin B5: promotes hair growth and health.
Magnet-Like Polymers
Intense reparative action on the cuticle.
Maize Oil
Delivers emollient and anti-oxidant active ingredients for ultimate shine.
Marula Oil
Enriched in vitamins C and D, it provides intense source of nutrition, antioxidants, to bring to your hair, the nutrients it deserves.
Menthol Derivative
To gently refresh the scalp.
Mexican Aloe Vera
A protective ingredient that coats and hydrates the fiber, offering a layer of defense against external aggressors.
Micronized Polymers
Create an extremely fine, resistant and flexible mesh that adheres to each hair fiber.
Mineral Agent
Adds texture, movement and body with a soft natural touch.
Moringa
To eliminate the adhesion of polluting particles promoting shine and ease of combing hair.
Moroccan Argan oil
Ultra Rich argan oil, extracted by hand from the Moroccan forest to preserve active ingredients including Omega 6 and 9.
Morpho-Keratine
Morpho-Constituing Agents + Surface-Morphing Polymers.
Restores the hair fiber's homogeneity and coats the fiber to provide manageability and anti-frizz protection.
Native plant Cells
Cells extracted from a milenary known apple tree famous for its exceptional conservation properties.
New Generation of Ceramids
Imitate the natural ceramids of the hair and reinforce the resistance of the hair fiber.
Nutribalm texture
Creamy white balm that melts into hair, immediately penetrates lenghts and provides perfect coating down to ends. Inside: smoothing agent, shine booster, and softener.
Octopirox 2500 PPM
Helps reduce the appearance of visible dandruff flakes. Thanks to its purifying action, the scalp feels healthy and protected.
Oleo Complexe
Amla, Maize, Camelia, Argan: Shine, nourishment and softness.
Piroctone Olamine
To prevent itchiness through anti-fingal and anti-bacterial properties.
Plukenetia volubilis seed oil
Enriched with fatty acids such as Omega 3, Omega 6 and Omega 9, the seeds of the plukenetia volubilis nourish the fiber and offer emollience.
Polymer derived from glucose
Hardens on the fiber and gives easy blowdry results.
Pracaxi Oil
Brings shine, nourishment and deep conditioning to the hair.
Pro-Keratin
Protein which mimics the function of keratin and rebuilds the hair.
Pro-Keratin and Elastin
Strengthen torsion points, improve fiber elasticity and smoothen hair surface for a better fiber cohesion.
Proteins
To nourish the fiber and steep it in softness.
PS 21 5000 PPM
To soothe the feel of the scalp. It comforts the scalp and helps to protect it from feelings of discomfort.
Rhamnose
Vegetable sugar with anti ageing properties, it is responsible for the production of collagen and elastin that provide support and flexibility to the skin.
Rosa Canina fruit oil
This moisturizing oil is highly concentrated in Vitamin C and can provide an anti-oxidative benefit.
Royal Jelly Extract
Rich in nutriments (Glucides, Proteins and Lipids) for softness and shine-enhancing action.
Salicylic Acid
Triggers the production of defense agents able to destroy the external aggressors. Its exfoliating action allows a deep scalp cleansing.
Samaon Coconut Oil
Double hand-pressed virgin coconut oil, certified organic and responsibly sourced, with nourishing lipids.
Sea Salt
From France: purifies from all residues.
Shine Amplifier
Brings shine to the hair.
Shorea Butter
We use the extracted oil from the Shorea robusta seed to provide hair with softness and a homogenous touch, as well as providing hair with resistance to breakage.
Silicon free Formula
This product is for very sensitive hair, color-treated or chemically-treated hair thanks to its suflate-free formula.
Silicone
Volume and frizz control.
Smoothing Elastomer
Inspired from skincare, it delivers the smoothing effect and facilitates glide during blow-dry.
Sodium citrate Yuzu and Lychee extract
Neutralizes water particles. Anti-deposit effect to reveal glazed shine.
Softening Agents
Bring extreme softness to the fiber.
Stemoxydine
Mimics stem cells optimal environment that allows their interaction and awakens dormant follicles.
Stylight texture
Specifically designed for the diameter of fine hair, it creates volume without a weighed down effect.
Surface Protector
Makes the hair smooth, soft and easy to detangle.
Sweet Orange Peel
Cultivates in Marocco and Spain: adds shines to your hair + JOJOBA: cleanses scalp and promotes hair growth.
Systeme Aqua Ionic
Infuses the hair fiber with emollient ingredient.
+ UV Filter and Vitamin E Derivative: fight fiber oxidation process to help protect the hair from color fade.
Thai Rice Bran Oil
Rich in vitamins, it shields the fiber for a soft, natural touch and enduring healthy glow.
UV filter
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Absorbs UVs and minimizes their effect on the hair fiber.
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Provides UVA/UVB protection.
UV neutralizers
Are highly concentrated pigments that act immediately on the fiber to neutralize and remove brassy & yellow undertones, revealing a radiant natural shine.
Vita-Ciment
Recreates the intercellular cement, strengthening the hair fiber from the inside.
Vitamin A
Recreates the intercellular cement, strengthening the hair fiber from the inside.
Vitamins B3 B5 and B6
Boost follicular activity.
Vitamin B6
Helps strengthening and growth of hair.
Vitamin E
Help fight against oxidative aggressors that lead to premature color fading.
Vitamin PP
To stimulate action optimising the blood microcirculation of the scalp.
Xylose
Has thermo-protective properties.
Xylose Agent
Provides heat protection.
Zinc Gluconate
Captures and locks - in color deep within the hair fiber by creating strong ionic bonds between coloring agents.
Zync Pyrithione
Active antibacterial ingredient that identifies, targets and eliminates the micro-organisms responsible for dandruff appearance.