Saisei Stress Defense Amino Acid Shampoo
A gentle daily shampoo that helps improve the scalp environment and natural moisture levels by defending against stress factors that can affect hair pigmentation and growth.
- BENEFITS
- WHAT IT'S FOR
- SMELLS LIKE
- Gently cleanses and helps soothe the scalp
- Helps strengthen hair at the root to reduce fall out
- Hydrates and helps combat damage from UV exposure and environmental stress
- Step 1 of the Saisei Routine
Hair in the beginning to moderate stages of the graying or thinning processes.
All hair textures.
A refreshing and elegant floral green fragrance inspired by Japanese iris. Evokes a rejuvenating breeze during a morning garden stroll in Japan. Centered around violet, with accents of celery, petitgrain, and davana, blended with a floral bouquet of mimosa, lily of the valley, and jasmine from France.
TOP NOTES
Celery, davana, petitgrain, violet leaves
MIDDLE NOTES
Muguet (lily of the valley), mimosa, French jasmine, cassis
BASE NOTES
Cinnamon, iris, cedarwood, musk
Looking for the full ingredient list? Find it below in our FAQs!
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Return to a clean slate for healthier hair growth with this gentle daily shampoo. Lightweight and non-irritating, the formula helps improve the scalp environment and enhance the restorative effects of our Saisei Biomimetic Peptide Treatment Essence.
Designed to be used in a daily routine with the Saisei Restoring Therapy Conditioner and Saisei Biomimetic Peptide Treatment Essence.
11.5 fl oz | 340 mL
Made in Japan
FEATURED PRESS:
Marie Claire, August 2024
What Does It Do
Saisei Stress Defense Amino Acid Shampoo’s blend of amino-acid and coconut-based surfactants thoroughly cleanse the hair and scalp without stripping moisture. Botanical ingredients such as apple extract and rosebay extract help soothe and hydrate the scalp to aid reduction of hair loss and sebum production. Naturally resilient and antioxidant-rich black spruce bark extract and bamboo extract work increase protection against oxidation and environmental stressors such as UV exposure. Strands are left feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.
Formulated Without
Parabens, Sulfates, Phthalates, Over 1,300 ingredients that are banned in the EU, Animal Testing, Silicone, Animal Derived Ingredients.
Find the full ingredient list under FAQs above our reviews section.
Key Saisei Ingredients
BLACK SPRUCE BARK EXTRACT*: A sustainable upcycled extract that helps repair damage and protect the scalp and hair color from oxidation and environmental stressors.
APPLE EXTRACT*: Soothes and hydrates the scalp with supercharged antioxidants. Helps preserve natural color and thickness while reducing shedding.
ROSEBAY EXTRACT*: Helps soothe the scalp for a healthier scalp microbiome. Extracted from rosebay willow herb, which regrows quickly even in areas affected by forest fires.
BAMBOO EXTRACT*: Promotes stronger, healthier hair growth, while defending against free radicals that cause premature aging of hair follicles.
ALPINE ROSE EXTRACT*: Helps combat hair aging by protecting hair protein and reducing stress caused by dryness and UV exposure.
*Ingredients used across the SAISEI Collection
FORMULATED WITH
Black Spruce Bark Extract
A sustainable upcycled extract that helps repair damage and protect the scalp and hair color from oxidation and environmental stressors.
Apple Extract
Soothes and hydrates the scalp with supercharged antioxidants. Helps preserve natural color and thickness while reducing shedding.
Amino Acid Surfactant
Helps maintain scalp and hair’s natural moisture levels without stripping.
HOW TO
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STEP ONE:
On Wash Days—Lather into wet hair and rinse.
STEP TWO:
Follow with Pair with Saisei Restoring Therapy Conditioner and Saisei Biomimetic Peptide Treatment Essence.
PRO TIP:
Designed to be used in a daily routine. You can use the Saisei Essence on no wash days too!
Thicker, Fuller Looking Hair in 90 Days
78% agreed that Saisei Collection helps visibly improve hair density and that hair looks and feels thicker after 90 days of use
FEATURED ON NEWBEAUTY
“Powerful botanical extracts paired with our advanced formulation technology are able to invigorate the scalp and promote cell renewal,” says Atsushi Takeoka, research and development formulator for NatureLab Co. Ltd.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's in the Saisei Shampoo?
Water, Sodium Lauroyl Methylaminopropionate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Lauramide DEA, Tea-Cocoyl Glutamate, Lauramidopropyl Betaine, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Cocamide Methyl MEA, Glutamic Acid, Picea Mariana Bark Extract, Butylene Glycol, Sodium PCA, Malus Domestica Fruit Cell Culture Extract, Epilobium Angustifolium Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Phyllostachys Pubescens Meristem Cell Lysate, Rhododendron Ferrugineum Leaf Cell Culture Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-20, Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Trifolium Pratense (Clover) Flower Extract, Trifluoroacetyl Tripeptide-2, Glycerin, Isomalt, Polyquaternium-10, Polyquaternium-50, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Sodium Chloride, Dextran, Xanthan Gum, Argan Oil Polyglyceryl-6 Esters, PEG-160 Sorbitan Triisostearate, PEG-7 Glyceryl Cocoate, Lecithin, Benzotriazolyl Dodecyl p-Cresol, Dipropylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Lactic Acid, Sodium Metabisulfite, Etidronic Acid, Pentasodium Pentetate, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Fragrance, CI 42090, CI 60730, Caramel
Does this work on color-treated hair? Can I use this product and still regularly dye my hair?
Results from the Saisei Collection will be most noticeable on hair that has not recently been color-treated, so we do not recommend continuing to dye your hair while using Saisei. Please keep in mind that the collection was not designed to be used on continuously color-treated hair.
How well does this work in conjunction with other hair products? What can be used together?
This shampoo can be easily incorporated into your existing hair care routine with a variety of products. We recommend using it with the rest of the Saisei Collection for best results.
Is this product pregnancy/postpartum safe?
This product can be used during pregnancy or postpartum. For specific concerns, please speak with your primary care physician before using.
I don’t have gray hair yet, but I’m interested in the other benefits this product provides. Can I use it?
Yes, this shampoo can be used like a preventative to support overall hair health. For best results, we recommend using the full Saisei Collection.