TAPIOCA STARCH
DOCUMENTED
- High sebum absorption capacity relative to particle weight
- Translucent on application — a soft-focus finish rather than a chalk layer
- Fine, silky particle feel
KEY BENEFITS
The primary absorbent. It takes up oil at the root where it actually shows, refreshing the style without the flat white cast that heavier powders leave behind.
MARANTA ARUNDINACEA ROOT EXTRACT (ARROWROOT)
DOCUMENTED
- Very fine particle size with documented absorbency
- Low visible residue on application
- Contributes a smooth, silky after-feel
KEY BENEFITS
A second botanical absorbent working alongside the tapioca starch, chosen for how completely it disappears into the hair. It refines the texture of the powder so the finish reads as clean hair, not as product.
BENTONITE
DOCUMENTED
- Layered aluminosilicate clay with high cation exchange capacity
- Documented adsorption of sebum and surface impurities
- Long-established use in scalp and skin cleansing applications
KEY BENEFITS
Clay works differently than starch — its charged layered structure adsorbs oil and impurities and binds them, rather than simply soaking them up. That is what makes the refresh feel like a cleanse rather than a cover-up.
FUMED SILICA
DOCUMENTED
- Extremely high surface area per unit weight
- Documented oil absorption and anti-caking performance
- Maintains free-flow in dry powder systems
KEY BENEFITS
It absorbs oil and keeps the powder loose and free-flowing, so the applicator delivers a fine, controlled dose to the root every time.
GANODERMA LUCIDUM EXTRACT (REISHI)
DOCUMENTED
- Contains polysaccharides and triterpenes
- Antioxidant activity documented in laboratory studies
- Documented soothing profile in topical use
KEY BENEFITS
Reishi brings antioxidant support to the scalp on the days between washes — this step is about caring for the scalp environment, not only absorbing oil from the hair.
ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT (ROSEMARY)
DOCUMENTED
- Contains rosmarinic and carnosic acids
- Antioxidant activity documented in laboratory studies
KEY BENEFITS
A botanical antioxidant that supports a balanced, comfortable scalp environment between washes.
THEOBROMA CACAO SEED EXTRACT (CACAO)
DOCUMENTED
- Contains polyphenol antioxidants
- Naturally pigmented extract
KEY BENEFITS
Cacao contributes antioxidant polyphenols, and its natural warm pigment helps the powder settle into deeper hair tones rather than sitting on top of them.