Phase Theory Beauty Co.™

Ingredient Glossary

The ingredients behind our formulas, explained.

Explore the botanicals, oils, proteins, humectants, conditioners and other functional ingredients behind Baby Hair® formulas — what they are, why they're used, and where you'll find them.

52 featured ingredients · listed alphabetically

Amla Extract

Phyllanthus Emblica Extract

Botanicals

The Indian gooseberry — an antioxidant-rich fruit botanical traditionally cherished in hair care.

Biotin (Vitamin B7)

Biotin

Vitamins & Nutrients

The hair-care vitamin — part of the B family, included to help hair feel stronger and look healthier.

Burdock Root Extract

Arctium Majus Root Extract

Botanicals

A traditional scalp-care botanical that helps support a balanced, comfortable scalp feel.

Castor Seed Oil

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil

Oils & Butters

A rich, classic emollient that helps seal in moisture and give hair a fuller, glossier appearance.

Ginger Root Extract

Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract

Botanicals

A warming, aromatic root extract that helps enliven the scalp feel and adds healthy shine.

Ginseng Root Extract

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Botanicals

The legendary adaptogenic root — antioxidant-rich botanical care for a revitalized, healthy-looking scalp.

Grapeseed Oil

Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil

Oils & Butters

A light, weightless seed oil that moisturizes and adds shine without any greasy feel.

Horsetail Extract

Equisetum Arvense Extract

Botanicals

One of nature's richest sources of plant silica — a botanical that helps hair feel stronger and look glossier.

Hydrolyzed Keratin

Hydrolyzed Keratin

Strength & Repair

Hair's own protein, broken into small pieces that help reinforce damaged areas of the strand.

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein

Strength & Repair

A plant protein that helps reinforce the hair's structure and improve moisture retention.

Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein

Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein

Strength & Repair

A conditioning protein that helps improve hair's softness, body, and resistance to breakage.

Lavender Oil

Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Oil

Botanicals

The iconic calming botanical — aromatic scalp comfort and gentle conditioning in our oil blends.

Nettle Leaf Extract

Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract

Botanicals

A mineral-rich leaf botanical traditionally used to help hair look glossy and feel conditioned.

Niacinamide (Vitamin B3 / Niacin)

Niacinamide

Vitamins & Nutrients

The celebrated skincare vitamin, included to help support a balanced, healthy-looking scalp.

Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)

Panthenol

Conditioning

A moisture-binding provitamin that helps hair feel softer, stronger, and more elastic.

Peppermint Oil

Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil

Botanicals

Nature's cool-down — an invigorating, aromatic oil for a refreshed scalp sensation.

Polygonum Multiflorum Extract (Fo-Ti)

Polygonum Multiflorum Extract

Botanicals

He Shou Wu — a legendary botanical in traditional Chinese hair care, rich in antioxidants.

Rosemary Extract

Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract

Botanicals

Our namesake botanical — a time-honored, antioxidant-rich herb that helps condition the scalp and add healthy shine.

Saw Palmetto Extract

Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract

Botanicals

A berry botanical extract included in our conditioning shampoo for gentle, antioxidant-rich scalp care.

Tea Tree Leaf Oil

Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil

Scalp Care

Australia's clarifying botanical — a fresh, invigorating oil for a clean, comfortable scalp feel.

Zinc Lactate

Zinc Lactate

Vitamins & Nutrients

A gentle zinc mineral that helps support a balanced, healthy-looking scalp.

Our Formulation Philosophy

We believe ingredient transparency should also come with understanding. Our Ingredient Library highlights ingredients used across Baby Hair® formulations and explains the role they play in cleansing, conditioning, moisturizing, strengthening and caring for the hair and scalp.

For the complete ingredient declaration of any formula, visit the individual product page.

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Phase Theory Beauty Co.™

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Results Disclaimer: Individual results may vary. Hair and scalp conditions differ by person. Product outcomes are not guaranteed.

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