Description
Four Mechanisms. One Formula.
You’ve tried the shampoos that promise thickness. The vitamins. Maybe even minoxidil, with its own side effects and lifetime commitment.
Hormonal hair thinning needs to be addressed on more than one front simultaneously: the follicle needs protection from DHT, blood supply needs active stimulation, and the tissue itself needs regeneration support. Products that only tackle one of these explain why so many hair growth products underdeliver. VIVA works on all three fronts at once, daily.
Texture & Consistency
A very light, fast-absorbing serum-like oil — thinner than SYLVA — that disappears into the scalp within seconds of massaging in, leaving no residue on hair or pillow.
Scent Profile — What to Expect
Sharp and energising: peppermint and ginger dominate, with a warm, slightly spicy base and no sweetness. This is formulated to feel active and medicinal, not perfumed — the scent is a byproduct of the actives, not a design choice on its own.
How It Works — Why This Formula
VIVA is designed with four layers to combat hormonal hair thinning: it uses Ginger and Capsicum CO2 to enhance blood flow to the follicle; Coffee and Rosemary CO2 to prolong the hair growth phase; Pumpkin Seed Oil and Hops CO2 to block the DHT pathway and provide phytoestrogen support; and regenerative CO2 extracts to protect the follicle’s stem cell environment, making it the most concentrated CO2 formula in the Artemida range.
The VIVA 4-Layer Growth System
- Layer 1 — Vasodilation: Ginger CO2 and Capsicum CO2 physically stimulate blood flow to the dermal papilla — a warming, tingling sensation signals active circulation.
- Layer 2 — Molecular Activation: Coffee CO2 caffeine extends the growth (anagen) phase, while Rosemary CO2 has shown efficacy comparable to 2% topical minoxidil.
- Layer 3 — Hormonal Protection: Pumpkin Seed Oil inhibits the DHT-producing enzyme, while Hops CO2 offers direct phytoestrogen support.
- Layer 4 — Cellular Regeneration: St John’s Wort, Frankincense, Schisandra and Turmeric CO2 protect and regenerate the follicle’s stem cell environment.
Key Benefits
- Four Mechanisms, One Formula: Vasodilation, molecular stimulation, hormonal protection and cellular regeneration working together.
- You Feel It Working: A warming, tingling sensation confirms active circulation with every application.
- Highest CO2 Concentration in the Range: 10 supercritical CO2 extracts at 43.85% total concentration.
How to Use
Apply 4-6 drops directly to the scalp using the pipette. Massage in for 2-3 minutes. Do not rinse. Use daily, preferably in the evening. Allow 3-6 months of consistent use for visible results. Patch test recommended before first use.
A Highly Concentrated Formula
This formula contains 43.85% supercritical CO2 botanical extracts — significantly higher than the industry norm of 0.5-3% for natural cosmetics. Supercritical CO2 extraction preserves the full spectrum of a plant’s bioactive compounds without heat damage or solvent residue, resulting in an extract far more concentrated and potent than a conventional infusion or macerate. Every carrier oil, CO2 extract and essential oil in this formula is sourced from verified, trusted European suppliers with full Certificates of Analysis (CoA) and GC-MS testing for every batch — the same sourcing standard applied across the entire Artemida Botanicals range.
Ingredient Glossary
Squalane — An ultra-light carrier that allows the serum to absorb almost instantly, essential for a daily-use product.
Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil — Inhibits the DHT-producing enzyme at the follicle — the formula’s primary hormonal defence.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil — Sebum-mimicking carrier oil supporting even distribution.
Coffee CO2 Extract — Caffeine that helps extend the hair growth (anagen) phase.
Rosemary CO2 Extract — Shown in published research to perform comparably to 2% topical minoxidil.
Hops CO2 Extract — The richest known source of the plant phytoestrogen 8-prenylnaringenin.
Ginger CO2 Extract — A rubefacient that dilates blood vessels, increasing circulation to the follicle.
St John’s Wort CO2 Extract — Supports regeneration of stressed follicle tissue.
Carrot CO2 Extract — Antioxidant protection for the follicle environment.
Schisandra CO2 Extract — Lignan-rich, protecting follicle stem cells from oxidative stress.
Frankincense CO2 Extract — Supports tissue regeneration at the dermal papilla.
Turmeric CO2 Extract — Associated with stimulating proliferation of the follicle’s own stem cells.
Capsicum CO2 Extract — The strongest natural vasodilator available botanically — used at a carefully calculated, patch-tested-recommended dose.
Peppermint Oil — Menthol that has been shown to stimulate growth-factor expression in follicle cells, and gives the formula its energising scent.
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) — Critical antioxidant stabilisation given the formula’s very high CO2 concentration.
Full Ingredients List:
Squalane, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed CO2 Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf CO2 Extract, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Cone CO2 Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root CO2 Extract, Hypericum Perforatum CO2 Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root CO2 Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit CO2 Extract, Boswellia Carterii (Frankincense) Resin CO2 Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root CO2 Extract, Capsicum Frutescens Fruit CO2 Extract, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Tocopherol (Non-GMO Vitamin E).
Warnings & Precautions
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes and mucous membranes. Contains Capsicum Frutescens CO2 Extract — a PATCH TEST is required before first use; apply a small amount behind the ear and wait 24 hours. A warming or tingling sensation on the scalp is expected and normal; if it becomes painful, rinse with water and discontinue. Do not use on broken, cut, or actively inflamed skin. Contains Hypericum Perforatum CO2 Extract — avoid direct sun exposure on the treated scalp for 2 hours after use. Wash hands thoroughly after application. Keep out of reach of children.
VIVA doesn’t promise overnight results. It promises to work on every mechanism hormonal hair thinning actually involves consistently, daily.
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