Ingredient Glossary

The Ingredient Files

Every active. Every plant. Every choice.

Every ingredient with a functional role in the Oli G system, organized by category. INCI names where they exist; common names where they’re more useful. Sourced directly from formulation lab documentation.

01 · Active Repair

Peptides

Oligopeptides

Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1. A tripeptide conjugated to biotin. Found in Atomic, AquaLush, Chemical Addiction, and Renew. Small enough to enter the cortex; reinforces keratin structure. Read more →

SH-Oligopeptide-78. Sulfhydryl-stabilized oligopeptide. Found in Atomic. The sulfhydryl group binds at damaged cysteine sites in the cortex. Read more →

02 · Structural Support

Proteins

Plant Proteins

Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein PG-Propyl Silanetriol. Plant protein with a silicon-based anchor. Found in Atomic. Deposits at the cuticle and stays — unlike free hydrolyzed protein, which rinses. Read more →

Hydrolyzed Quinoa. Penetrating plant protein. Found in Total Refresh Shampoo. Small molecular weight allows partial entry into the cortex.

Hydroxypropyltrimonium Hydrolyzed Soy Protein. Cationic (positively charged) soy protein. Found in Total Refresh Shampoo and Conditioner. Deposits at damage sites (which are negatively charged) and provides conditioning.

Animal-Derived Protein (One Product Only)

Hydrolyzed Keratin. Hydrolyzed keratin protein. Found in AquaLush only. Used weekly when the cuticle is open at AquaLush’s alkaline pH for a high-affinity intensive flood.

03 · Moisture + Resilience

Amino Acids & Humectants

The 10-amino-acid complex. Arginine, Glycine, Alanine, Serine, Valine, Proline, Threonine, Isoleucine, Histidine, Phenylalanine. Found in Atomic and AquaLush. Together replicate more of the natural amino acid profile of healthy hair. Read more →

Aspartic Acid. Acidic amino acid. Found in AquaLush. Eleventh member of the amino acid bed in the weekly mask.

Silk Amino Acids. Mixed amino acids derived from silk. Found in AquaLush. Hygroscopic, smoothing.

Sodium PCA. Sodium Pyrrolidone Carboxylate. Found in Atomic and AquaLush. A primary component of the Natural Moisturizing Factor; powerful water binder.

Sodium Lactate. Sodium salt of lactic acid. Found in Atomic. Humectant; pH adjuster.

Panthenol (Vitamin B5). Pro-vitamin B5. Found in Chemical Addiction. Penetrates the hair fiber and converts to pantothenic acid; supports moisture and elasticity.

04 · Reset

Cleansing Surfactants

Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES). Found in Pure Detox only. The primary surfactant in the weekly clarifier; effective at lifting buildup and mineral residue.

Cocamidopropyl Betaine. Found in Pure Detox. Amphoteric co-surfactant that buffers the primary surfactant for a gentler cleanse.

Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate. Found in Total Refresh Shampoo. Milder primary surfactant — not SLS or SLES. Color-friendly for daily use.

Disodium EDTA. Found in Pure Detox. The chelating agent that distinguishes a true clarifier from a regular shampoo. Binds mineral deposits from hard water and lifts them away.

05 · Slip + Softness

Conditioning Agents

Behentrimonium Methosulfate. Found in Total Refresh Conditioner. One of the gentlest and most premium cationic conditioners available in professional haircare. Strong affinity for damaged hair sites.

Polyquaternium-7. Found in Total Refresh Shampoo. Conditioning polymer that buffers the cleanse.

Polyquaternium-10. Found in Total Refresh Shampoo. Cationic cellulose; provides slip and moisture retention.

06 · Smoothing

Silicones

Amodimethicone. Found in Total Refresh Conditioner and Renew. An amine-functional silicone with high affinity for damaged hair sites — deposits where needed, less where not needed. Color-safe.

Dimethiconol. Found in Chemical Addiction. Hydroxyl-terminated silicone; lightweight thermal smoothing during heat styling.

Dimethicone PEG-8 Meadowfoamate. Found in Chemical Addiction. Water-dispersible silicone hybrid; doesn’t build up.

07 · Nourishment

Botanical Oils & Butters

Jojoba Oil (Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil). Found in Renew. The closest plant analog to scalp sebum. Compatible at scalp and length.

Marula Seed Oil (Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil). Found in Total Refresh Shampoo and Conditioner. High oleic acid content; light, non-greasy conditioning.

Avocado Oil (Persea Gratissima Oil). Found in Chemical Addiction and AquaLush. Penetrates the hair shaft; rich in fatty acids and vitamins A, D, E.

Coconut Oil (Cocos Nucifera Oil). Found in Chemical Addiction. High-affinity penetrating oil; reduces protein loss during washing.

Shea Butter (Butyrospermum Parkii Butter). Found in Total Refresh Conditioner. Rich emollient; slip and softness.

Murumuru Seed Butter (Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter). Found in AquaLush. Lauric acid–rich butter; lipid restoration for high-porosity hair.

08 · Protection

Antioxidants & Skin-Inspired Actives

Tocopherol (Vitamin E). Found in Renew. Antioxidant; protects oil and hair lipids from oxidation.

Retinyl Palmitate (Vitamin A). Found in Renew. Skincare-inspired conditioning support.

Apigenin. Found in AquaLush. Plant flavonoid; antioxidant and protective.

Oleanolic Acid. Found in AquaLush. Plant triterpenoid; supports scalp comfort and hair fiber health.

09 · Calibration

pH Adjusters

Citric Acid. Used across the system as a pH adjuster — particularly in Total Refresh Conditioner (pH 3.5–4.5) and Chemical Addiction (pH 3.5–4.6) to achieve the acidic cuticle-closing pH.

Sodium Hydroxide / Triethanolamine. Used as alkaline pH adjusters in Pure Detox, Atomic, and AquaLush to achieve the deliberate alkaline cuticle-opening pH.

10 · Our Promise

What We Don’t Use

  • Sulfates in Total Refresh — SLS and SLES are absent from the daily shampoo. (Pure Detox uses SLES, which is intentional — the weekly clarifier requires it.)
  • Parabens — none of the seven products contain parabens.
  • Mineral oil — not used.
  • Formaldehyde donors — not used.
  • Synthetic dyes — not used.

The full system, built around these.

Seven products. One pH cycle. Each ingredient with a documented role.