NIOXIN New Zealand

Does NIOXIN use synthetic fragrances or essential oils?
Do NIOXIN products contain minoxidil?
Do NIOXIN products contain Alcohol?
Do NIOXIN products contain formaldehyde?
Do any NIOXIN products contain Lanolin?
Do NIOXIN products contain perfume?
Why does NIOXIN use Sodium Laureth Sulfate when it has been claimed as being a harmful ingredient?
Do NIOXIN products contain Cocamidopropyl Betaine?
What are polysorbates?
What are emulsifiers?
What are PVP film formers?
Do any NIOXIN products contain eucalyptus in any form?
Do NIOXIN products contain any nut, soy or tropical fruit products?
Do any NIOXIN products contain metallic salts?
Do NIOXIN products contain EDTA?
Is the Quaternium 4 in NIOXIN products related to Quaternium 15? Is it used as a preservative?
Do NIOXIN Scalp Treatments contain Sulfur?
Is the serenoa serrulata in Follicle Booster the same as saw palmetto?
Is there a significantly larger amount of serenoa serrulata in the Follicle Booster than in the Cleanser?
Do any of the NIOXIN hairsprays contain Nickel?
Are the following ingredients in NIOXIN products?
Do any of the NIOXIN products contain yellow #5? If so; is green #5 used to make yellow #5?
Do NIOXIN products contain Apricot?
Do NIOXIN products contain Balsam of Peru?
Do NIOXIN Products contain hormones?
Are the ingredients that contain the prefix “poly” in NIOXIN products plastics?
Do the NIOXIN Systems contain algae extract?
Other than the Systems 5 thru 8; are there any other products that contain nuts or derivatives of nuts?
Does NIOXIN use kosher ingredients?
What are the botanicals in the Glyco Colour Shield Complex that make it beneficial to chemically enhanced hair?
Why is Phenylalanine used in NIOXIN products?
What is the active part of the NIOXIN Follicle Booster?
Are NIOXIN products natural?
Do NIOXIN products contain soy?
Does the Hydrolyzed Vegetable protein in NIOXIN products contain Soy?
What is the Hydrolyzed Keratin in NIOXIN products derived from?
What is the most common PVP Film Former that has been used in styling and finishing products?

Does NIOXIN use synthetic fragrances or essential oils?
NIOXIN uses both synthetic fragrances and essential oils where appropriate.

Do NIOXIN products contain minoxidil?
No.

Do NIOXIN products contain Alcohol?
Only a couple of the styling aids do. Although NIOXIN strives to eliminate drying alcohol in all of its products, there are certain products that cannot function properly without a certain amount of alcohol. NIOXIN hairsprays are the only products NIOXIN makes that contain alcohol and they have the smallest quantity of alcohol possible that will still allow them to work and evaporate before coming in contact with the skin. There are other products with ingredient lists that include cetyl alcohol, but which are often confused with their more problematic distant cousins which are very drying to the skin.

Do NIOXIN products contain formaldehyde?
No.

Do any NIOXIN products contain Lanolin?
No.

Do NIOXIN products contain perfume?
Some NIOXIN products contain perfume fragrance and herbal fragrances.

Why does NIOXIN use Sodium Laureth Sulfate when it has been claimed as being a harmful ingredient?
NIOXIN products are formulated with the safest and most effective ingredients currently available. All of our ingredients enjoy a long and safe history of use as substantiated through the Personal Care Products Council. Sodium Laureth Sulfate is not a harmful ingredient. It and all of our ingredients are allowed for use in cosmetics by the Food and Drug Administration. Not only are they judged by our government to be safe and effective for their intended use, they are further tested by the Personal Care Products Council under their Cosmetic Ingredient Review Expert Panel. From a Global Perspective, these ingredients have been accepted as safe to use in 40 countries.

Do NIOXIN products contain Cocamidopropyl Betaine?
Yes the cleansers contain Cocamidopropyl Betaine.

What are polysorbates?
Fatty acid esters used in many cosmetics as emulsifiers.

What are emulsifiers?
Ingredients used in cosmetics to enable other ingredients to mix together, such as oil and water.

What are PVP film formers?
Polyvinylprillidone; Plastic resins used in products to give wet combing, hold, shine and conditioning which bind to the hair and skin and may cause build up.

Do any NIOXIN products contain eucalyptus in any form?
NIOXIN does not currently incorporate eucalyptus in any products. However, that does not mean NIOXIN will not in the future. Please always read the labels and consult a qualified allergy doctor before using any product.

Do NIOXIN products contain any nut, soy or tropical fruit products?
NIOXIN uses products derived from Coconut and Soy. The NIOXIN Systems 5 thru 8 also contain Kukui Nut oil.

Do any NIOXIN products contain metallic salts?
With the exception of Sodium Chloride, common table salt, NIOXIN products do not contain metallic salts.

Do NIOXIN products contain EDTA?
NIOXIN does use EDTA in the following formulas:
• Systems 1,2,3,4 and 6 Cleansers
• System 2, 4, 6 and 8 Scalp Treatments
• Volumizing Reflectives Liquid Sculpting Gel

Is the Quaternium 4 in NIOXIN products related to Quaternium 15? Is it used as a preservative?
Quaternium-15 is a preservative, commonly called Dowicil 200. NIOXIN does not use this ingredient in any of its products.  The Quaternium-15 and PolyQuaternium-4 are not similar. Polyquaternium-4 is a conditioning agent.

Do NIOXIN Scalp Treatments contain Sulfur?
NIOXIN Scalp Treatments do not contain sulfur.

Is the serenoa serrulata in Follicle Booster the same as saw palmetto?
Yes, it is the Latin name for it.

Is there a significantly larger amount of serenoa serrulata in the Follicle Booster than in the Cleanser?
Yes.

Do any of the NIOXIN hairsprays contain Nickel?
No.

Are the following ingredients in NIOXIN products?
• Colopony
• Toluene sulfonamide formaldehyde resin
• Budesonide
NIOXIN products do not contain any of the above listed ingredients. If someone has sensitivities it is recommended that an approved physician test the products to evaluate use.

Do any of the NIOXIN products contain yellow #5? If so; is green #5 used to make yellow #5?
NIOXIN Cleanser and Scalp Therapy System 5 and Hydrating Hair Masque contain yellow #5. Green #5 is not used to make this ingredient.

Do NIOXIN products contain Apricot?
NIOXIN does not contain Apricot in any of its products.

Do NIOXIN products contain Balsam of Peru?
Do NIOXIN products contain Balsam of Peru? NIOXIN products currently do not contain Balsam of Peru.

Do NIOXIN Products contain hormones?
None of NIOXIN products contain hormones.

Are the ingredients that contain the prefix “poly” in NIOXIN products plastics?
There are several ingredients in the NIOXIN ingredient lists that contain “poly” in their name. None are plastics.

Do the NIOXIN Systems contain algae extract?
Yes, Systems 2, 4, 6 and 8 contain Algae Extract.

Other than the Systems 5 thru 8; are there any other products that contain nuts or derivatives of nuts?
NIOXIN Scalp Therapy System 1 contains walnut leaf extract.

Does NIOXIN use kosher ingredients?
NIOXIN does not use certified kosher ingredients.

What are the botanicals in the Glyco Color Shield Complex that make it beneficial to chemically enhanced hair?
• Fennel Seed Extract – color protection and reduces color fading
• Green Tea Extract – anti-oxidant and removes chemical residue
• Wasabi Extract – soothes the scalp and removes chemical residues
• Grape Seed Extract – moisture and sun protection for the hair

Why is Phenylalanine used in NIOXIN products?
It is used as a conditioning agent.

What is the active part of the NIOXIN Follicle Booster?
There are no single active ingredients in NIOXIN products. There are proprietary complexes in each product.
The Complexes in Follicle Booster are:
• Scalp Respiratory Complex which helps renewal of the next layer of skin through exfoliation of dead skin cells.
• Co-Zyme10 contains enzymes, co-enzymes and co-factors that provide anti-aging benefits for the hair.
• Eco-Correctives are naturally occurring essential oils that protect against environmental residue build up to help create an optimal scalp environment for health-looking hair.

Are NIOXIN products natural?
NIOXIN products contain natural herbs and botanicals.

Do NIOXIN products contain soy?
Some NIOXIN products contain soy. All ingredients are listed on the labels; soy will be listed as Soy or Soyethal Morpholinium Ethosulfate.

Does the Hydrolyzed Vegetable protein in NIOXIN products contain Soy?
Soy and Barley crops are blended together to create the Hydrolyzed Vegetable protein.

What is the Hydrolyzed Keratin in NIOXIN products derived from?
This keratin comes from sheep’s wool.

What is the most common PVP Film Former that has been used in styling and finishing products?
The most commonly used PVP Film Former is "PVP" or Polyvinylpyrolidone.