INGREDIENT INDEX

AYIRA BEAUTY products are formulated with safe, sustainable and innovative ingredients to enhance your scalp, skin and hair health. We’ve made it easier through our Ingredient Index and alphabetized each ingredient below for you to read and learn more about their benefits.


 A


  • Alpha Olefin Sulfonate - Mild, sulfate free and non-drying surfactant. Derived from coconut oils.

  • Amaranthus Caudatus Seed Extract - Peptide obtained from the seeds of the Velvet flower (Amaranthus Caudatus). Consists of small peptides for greater penetration into hair fibers without weighing down hair. Enhances structural integrity of the hair by increasing the diameter of individual hair fibers from the inside. Reduces friction between the strands allowing for more hair movement. Adds shine, improves manageability and fortifies hair.

  • Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil- Plant based oil obtained from argania spinosa. High content of unsaturated fatty acids, natural tocopherols (vitamin E), phenols, phenolic acid & carotenes. Valuable plant based emollient with excellent nutritional benefits for skin and hair. Has high content of unsaturated fatty acids, polyphenols and carotens. 

  • Arginine - An amino acid naturally occurring in the skin. It is an excellent moisturizing agent, it supports the barrier function of the skin.

 B


  • Behentrimonium Chloride - Made from colza oil (canola oil) with a potent softening and conditioning effect, as well as antistatic and detangling properties. Able to penetrate to restore and rebuild damaged hair. 

  • Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter - A conditioning emollient composed of the glycerides of vegetable fat extracted from the fruit of the shea tree.

C


  • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride - Derived from fatty acids of vegetable origin, this triglyceride leaves a soft and non-greasy feel on skin and hair. 

  • Castor Seed Oil - A vegetable oil derived from the seeds of the castor oil plant ricinus communis. It has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, and soothing benefits. Castor seed oil contains antioxidants that fight free radicals.

  • Cetearyl Alcohol - Composed of fatty alcohols with emollient, moisturizing, and foam boosting properties.

  • Cetrimonium Chloride - Excellent conditioner with anti-static, anti-frizz and detangling properties.

  • Cetyl Alcohol - Derived from vegetable oils and composed of fatty alcohols. An emollient with moisturizing properties. 

  • Citric Acid - A fruit acid, produced commercially by microbial fermentation of a carbohydrate substrate. It acts as an pH adjuster.

  • Coconut Oil Glycereth 8 Esters - Mild surfactant with gentle cleansing properties. A water soluble form of coconut oil. Non greasy but rich in short chain fatty acids, particularly lauric acid. 

  • Cyperus Esculentus Root Oil - Rich in vitamin E and linoleic acid. Provides protection against free radical damage in hair and skin. A rich source of omega-6, cyperus oil provides antioxidant properties as well as enhancement of barrier function and moisturization for scalp skin. Provides shine and conditioning for both hair and scalp to protect and improve its health and appearance.

 D


  • Diisostearyl Malate - Moisturizer based from plant derived isostearyl alcohol.

 G


  • Glycine - Amino acid that provides moisturizing, strengthening, color protection and repair of hair surface damage

  • Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil - Emollient rich in essential fatty acids agent for moisturizing and restructuring properties. Helps to recover the skin barrier function.

  • Grape Seed Oil - A plant based oil pressed from the seeds of grapes (cold pressed), contains linoleic, oleic, palmitic and stearic acid. Rich in various vitamins including vitamin A, D and E. Effective, non-greasy emollient with good absorption. Leaves the skin soft, smooth and conditioned.

  • Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride - Provides conditioning to hair. The cationic (positive) charge makes the product significant to anionic (negative) surfaces such as the skin and hair.

 H


  • Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil - Derived from the seeds of sunflowers. High in oleic acids, rich in vitamin e and low in saturated fat. Effective humectant, nutrient and emollient for the hair and skin. Nourishes and softens skin and hair. 

  • Histidine - Amino acid that provides moisturizing, strengthening, color protection and repair of hair surface damage

  • Hyaluronic Acid - A natural polysaccharide that holds 500-1,000 times its own weight of water. Powerful moisturizer and humectant that provides smoothness and softening to the skin. 

 I


  • Isoleucine - Amino acid that provides moisturizing, strengthening, color protection and repair of hair surface damage


J

  • Jojoba Seed Oil - Derived from the seeds of the simmondsia chinensis plant. Composed of different esters, fatty acids and fatty alcohols, this is a great non-greasy moisturizer and emollient. Penetrates the skin and prevents transdermal water loss and retains moisture.  

 L


  • Linum Usitatissimum (Linseed) Seed Extract - Contains fatty acids (alpha linolenic acid)

 N


  • Nigella Sativa Seed Oil - Powerful oil comprised of polyunsaturated fatty acids. Known for its antioxidant properties, components of black cumin seed oil include thymoquinone, nigellone, and beta-sitosterol. 

 P


  • PCA - Amino acid that provides moisturizing, strengthening, color protection and repair of hair surface damage

  • Panthenol - Also known as provitamin B5. Penetrates readily into skin and hair to provide good moisturizing and softening properties, minimizing knots and tangles. Soothes irritated skin and gives the hair moisture, shine and helps to reduce split ends. It attracts moisture in the air and binds itself to the water molecules, thus, protecting the skin and hair from dehydration.

  • Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil - Penetrates skin easily and moisturizes well. Nourishing oil for skin and hair care. Particularly high content of vitamins A, B, D and E and essential fatty acids. Moisturizes and softens skin and hair.

  • Phenoxyethanol - Very effective broad-spectrum preservative. Effective broad-spectrum preservation against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria, yeast, and mold.

  • Phenylalanine - Amino acid that provides moisturizing, strengthening, color protection and repair of hair surface damage

  • Phospholipids - Vegetable derived biolipid with conditioning properties for better hair manageability, helps repair split-ends and seal hair cuticles for visibly healthy looking hair.

  • Proline - Amino acid that provides moisturizing, strengthening, color protection and repair of hair surface damagerol. 

 R


  • Rosemarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract - Binds to the hair fiber and fill the gaps left by lipids and protects the structure of keratin.

  • Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil - A vegetable oil derived from the seeds of the castor oil plant ricinus communis. It has antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, and soothing benefits. Castor seed oil contains antioxidants that fight free radicals

 S


  • Salvia Hispanica Seed Extract - Derived from chia seeds, rich in protein, fiber, amino acids, calcium, potassium, iron, omega 3 and 6 fatty acids and anti-oxidants.

  • Schinziophyton Rautanenii Kernel Oil - Rich in Vitamin E, Linoleic acid, Omega 6, and other inorganic compound. Highly moisturizing, restructuring and regenerating. 

  • Serine - Amino acid that provides moisturizing, strengthening, color protection and repair of hair surface damage

  • Shea Butter - An emollient composed of the glycerides of vegetable fat extracted from the fruit of the shea tree that effectively conditions hair.

  • Simmondsia Chinenesis (Jojoba) Seed Oil - Derived from the seeds of the simmondsia chinensis plant. Composed of different esters, fatty acids and fatty alcohols, this is a great non-greasy moisturizer and emollient. Penetrates the skin and prevents transdermal water loss and retains moisture.  

  • Sodium Lactate - Amino acid that provides moisturizing, strengthening, color protection and repair of hair surface damage

  • Sodium PCA - Amino acid that provides moisturizing, strengthening, color protection and repair of hair surface damage

  • Sodium Polyitaconate - natural polymer for style retention

  • Soybean Oil - Emollient rich in essential fatty acids agent for moisturizing and restructuring properties. Helps to recover the skin barrier function. 

  • Sunflower Seed Oil - Derived from the seeds of sunflowers. High in oleic acids, rich in vitamin e and low in saturated fat. Effective humectant, nutrient and emollient for the hair and skin. Nourishes and softens skin and hair. 

T


  • Tocopherol - DL alpha tocopherol (tocopherol) is a vitamin antioxidant.

  • Threonine - Amino acid that provides moisturizing, strengthening, color protection and repair of hair surface damage.

 V


  • Valine - Amino acid that provides moisturizing, strengthening, color protection and repair of hair surface damage

  • Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil - Oil pressed from the seeds of grapes (cold pressed), contains linoleic, oleic, palmitic and stearic acid. Rich in various vitamins including vitamin A, D and E. Effective, non-greasy emollient with good absorption. Leaves the skin soft, smooth and conditioned.