Download The REF Ingredients

The REF
Ingredients
REF believes in natural ingredients. We have
chosen natural ingredients with exceptional
performance to protect and enhance shine in
hair. Many of the ingredients in the REF also
protect the scalp.
Strengthening
Quinoa Protein.
The key to natural beauty in hair is strength. Proteins offer a great ability to strengthen hair.
Our philosophy is to use ingredients that are 100% Vegan. Therefore we use Strengthening
Quinoa Protein in all of our products. The Quinoa Protein has among the widest natural
spreads of essential amino acids derived from nature. It assists in the repair, protection,
shine and conditioning of hair. This helps to preserve hair´s natural beauty.
Quinoa is one of the few plant based sources of a complete protein. It contains all nine
essential amino oils. It is also gluten free. Originally it comes from Bolivia but is now
cultivated in many countries.
Properties:
+ Strengthening and repairing.
Present in:
+ All REF Products. Especially the REF Ultimate Repair Family.
Unique Colour
Preserve System.
REF is committed to beautiful hair colour. We have customized a Colour Preserve System for all of our styling and hair care
products. These hand selected natural ingredients are derived
from sunflower seed oil combined with cutting edge technology of anti-fade system. This infusion works as a natural full
spectrum UV-filter and preserves hair colour for long lasting
illuminating colour reflection and shine. REF believes in keeping
the natural beauty in your hair colour.
Sunflower Oil.
Sunflower is native to hot, sunny regions of Mexico. It was Introduced into Europe at the end of the 16th century, and its culture was
particularly developed in Russia in the 19th century, and in Western Europe since 1950. The plant is essentially grown for sunflower oil, which
is obtained by cold pressing of the seeds. This oil possesses highly appreciated dietetic properties due to its especially unsaturated fatty acid
composition.
Sunflower Oil is obtained by extraction, followed by evaporation and dissolution. The solution is a clear, slightly coloured liquid extract, rich in
stabilized polyphenols.
Sunflower Oil is a major natural ingredient, with properties which make it suitable for use in hair care: protective and reparative effects on the
outer sheath of the hair.
Properties:
+ It acts by neutralizing the UV photo-induced oxidative radicals and is effective both as
a preventive application and a reparative treatment.
These remarkable properties also give it the ability to protect coloured hair. When applied
regularly, it prevents loss of hair colour as a result of repeated shampooing as well as that
caused by daily exposure to high doses of UVA-UVB.
Present in:
+ All REF products through our unique Colour Preserve System. Especially REF Wonder Oil.
Linseed Oil.
Linseed oil, also known as flaxseed oil, is a colourless to yellowish oil obtained
from the dried, ripened seeds of the flax plant (Linum usitatissimum).
The oil is obtained by pressing, sometimes followed by solvent extraction.
Linseed oil is a drying oil, meaning it can polymerize into a solid form. Due to its
polymer-forming properties, linseed oil can be used on its own or blended with
combinations of other oils, resins or solvents as an impregnator, drying oil finish
or varnish in wood finish, as a pigment binder. Linseed oil is an edible oil in demand as a nutritional supplement, as a source of a-Linolenic acid,
(an omega-3 fatty acid).
Properties:
+ Mixed with other oils it adds shine and is water and dust repelling.
Present in:
+ REF Illuminate Colour Family and Cool Silver Shampoo.
Murumuru Butter.
Organic Murumuru Butter is extracted from the ancient Murumuru nut in the
Brazilian Forest. Known to be super emollient, it promotes moisture retention,
restores sheen and softness while improving flexibility. The butter creates a permeable barrier that prevents moisture loss. Perfect for dry, brittle and damaged
hair in need of hydration.
Properties:
+ Moisture sealing
+ Penetrates the cuticle and fortifies hair
+ Nourishing
Present in:
+ REF Ultimate Repair Family.
Citrus Paradisi Oil.
Organic Paradisi Oil is derived from the kennels of grapefruit seeds.
The grapefruit trees are mainly farmed in Spain.
Properties:
+ Lightweight oil, rich in vitamins and detangling effect.
Present in:
+ REF Volume Family.
Coconut Oil.
Organic coconut oil has been widely spread over the globe for centuries as a natural hair
treatment. Comprised mainly of smaller medium chain fatty acids. This offers deep
conditioning with a silk like smooth reflective finish to hair. The coconuts are harvested
from organic farms in most tropical areas.
Properties:
+ Coconut oil on hair helps to reduce protein loss in both damaged as well as undamaged hair.
Coconut oil rich in lauric acid, has a high affinity for hair protein, and easily penetrates inside the
hair shaft, which is due to its low molecular weight. It can be used for pre-wash or
post-wash hair grooming.
Present in:
+ REF Hydrate Family, Leave in Treatment and Leave in Conditioner.
Bergamot Oil.
Organic Bergamot Oil commonly used in aromatherapy comes from the bergamot tree, native in
Europe and South Asia.
Properties:
+ This calming oil adds a lustrous shine, tames fly-away strands, while calming the scalp with
anti-microbial properties. The stimulating properties enhance blood circulation and helps
promote hair growth as well as providing a weightless luminous sheen.
Present in:
+ REF Volume Family and REF Intense Hydrate Family.
Acai Oil.
Organic Acai oil, found deep in the amazon rain forest, it is extracted from the Acai berry. This
healing oil has been used as a remedy to repair and add a smoothing effect to hair. The illuminating oil is rich in omega 3, omega 6, minerals, and a wide range of vitamins. This combination
of these creates a perfection of extra shine and colour luster. The berries are collected without
destroying the tree and can be harvested year after year.
Properties:
+ Adds smoothing effect in the hair
+ Repairs and heals
+ Adds omega 3, omega 6 and vitamins
Present in:
+ Included in the REF series.
Almond Oil.
Organic Almond oil has been used extensively for its skin and hair moisturizing properties.
Known to be super emollient – it leaves a soft surface on both skin and hair.
Properties:
+ It reduces inflammation topically and also when ingested.
+ Excellent moisturization property. It is used to eliminate excessively dry skin.
+ Helps wounds heal faster.
+ It dissolves away dandruff from the scalp.
Present in:
REF Hair and Body Shampoo.
Jojoba Oil.
Native Americans extracted the oil from jojoba seeds to treat sores and wounds. The collection
and processing of the seed from naturally occurring stands marked the beginning of jojoba
domestication in early 1970s. Jojoba oil is the liquid produced in the seed of the southern
Arizona, southern California and northwestern Mexico. The oil makes up approximately 50%
of the jojoba seed by weight. Jojoba oil is found as an additive in many cosmetic products, especially those marketed as being made from natural ingredients. In particular, such products
commonly containing jojoba are lotions and moisturizers, hair shampoos and conditioners.
The pure oil itself may also be used on skin, hair, or cuticles.
Properties:
+ Healing effects.
Present in:
+ REF Volume Family, REF Leave in Treatment and REF Wonder Oil.
Camelina Oil.
Camelina Oil was first used in northern Europe hundred years ago in food and medicine.
Camelina Oil has much omega-3 and vitamin E.
Properties:
+ Acts as a moisturizer and the omega oils and vitamin E present free radical damage in the hair.
Present in:
+ REF Leave in Conditioner.
Glycerol.
Glycerol is obtained from plants such as eg soyabeans. Glycerol is used in medical,
pharmaceutical and personal care preparations, mainly as a means of improving smoothness,
providing lubrication and as a humectant. It is found in allergen immunotherapies, cough syrups,
elixirs and expectorants, toothpaste, mouthwashes, skin care products, shaving cream, hair care
products, soaps and water-based personal lubricants.
Properties:
+ Gives and maintains.
Present in:
+ REF Leave in Treatment.
Blueberry Oil
One of natures most potent antioxidants, this oil contains high accounts of naturally occurring
tocopherols and Omega 3 fatty acids. What this means for the user, is that this oil has the
ability to penetrate the surface the skin and help to restore hydration.
Properties:
+ Helps restore hydration and adds shine.
Present in:
+ REF Silver Shampoo.
Marula Oil.
Marula Oil is an all-natural, cold pressed, highly nutritious, very light textured oil. It is naturally soothing, fast-absorbing and suitable for all
skin types including reactive and sensitive. Marula Oil is hand harvested by women in village collectives from the exotic fruit´s seed kernels
of bio dynamic and drought resistant Marual trees, indigenous to sothern Africa and Madagascar. Today´s modern scientific research reveals
and confirms the secrets of Marula Oil. This multipurpose oil contains powerful antioxidants, high concentrations of nutrients and essential
fatty acids that protect against environmental aggressors, help reverse photo-damage, boosts cellular activity, hydrates at the deepest levels
and repairs the skin. Marula Oil has a pleasant nutty-sweet aroma.
Marula Oil contains high levels of important antioxidants including Vitamin C, tocopherol (vitamin E), tochotrienol, phenolic compounds, essential amino acids and flavonoids that help cells renew and resist damaging effects of the environment. With regular use, Marula Oil
delivers advanced protection against photo-aging – neutralizing free radicals, helps build healthy collagen, and provides antioxidant protection. More antioxidant protection means younger looking skin and hair and better defense against premature skin and and hair aging.
Marula Oil is rich in essential fatty aids Omega 9 – oleic and Omega 6 – that deeply hydrates and reduce redness while nourishing, healing,
moisturizing and improving skin elasticity. Marula Oil helps reduce transepidermal water loss and increases the smoothness of skin and hair.
Wild harvested in Africa and cold pressed. This oil has at least 50% more protection and antioxidants than Argan Oil.
Properties:
+ Reduces split ends of hair.
+ Gives shine and conditioning.
+ Protects hair from fading and UV.
Present in:
+ REF Leave In Conditioner and REF Wonder Oil.
Arnica Oil.
Arnica refers to a clan of flowering perennial plants from the daisy family (Compositae) that:s native to Europe and Siberia but also grows in North America,
especially in mountainous regions. Arnica Oil flowers and roots have been used
for hundreds of years as an herbal medicine. Arnica Oil is used in perfumes and
some cosmetic products such as anti-dandruff lotions and hair tonics. Aside
from Arnica Oil, Arnica pellets, topical gels and creams are also available today.
Properties:
+ Anti –inflammatory.
+ Applied to scalp it increases blood circulation, thereby promoting hair growth.
Present in:
+ REF Hair and Body Wash.