Description
Not Surface. Cortex.
Years of colour, heat styling, or simply time have left your hair in a state that daily conditioner can’t touch. It needs something that works from inside the strand, not just around it.
Most conditioning oils sit on the surface of the hair shaft. Coconut oil is the documented exception: its lauric acid has a unique molecular affinity for hair keratin, allowing it to penetrate into the hair cortex, where it reduces protein loss during washing — the primary mechanism behind cumulative damage.
Texture & Consistency
A semi-solid balm at room temperature — soft and scoopable, melting instantly into a fluid oil the moment it meets the warmth of your palms. Rich and creamy in the jar, silky and light once applied.
Scent Profile — What to Expect
A warm, comforting tropical-floral: coconut’s natural sweetness at the base, lifted by ylang ylang, lavender and clary sage. The richest, most indulgent scent in the collection — designed for a weekly ritual you look forward to.
How It Works — Why This Formula
GAIA is formulated around the one advantage a weekly mask has that a daily product doesn’t: time. With 30 minutes to two hours of contact, Virgin Coconut Oil has the opportunity to do something most conditioning oils physically cannot — actually enter the hair cortex, where its lauric acid binds to keratin and measurably reduces protein loss during the wash that follows. Shea Butter and Castor Oil work in parallel to seal the outside of the strand. That same extended window also means the CO2 extracts — Hops, Rosemary, Coffee, Turmeric — have enough time to meaningfully reach the scalp itself, not just the hair, which is why this mask does double duty as both a repair treatment and a scalp treatment in one sitting.
The GAIA Deep Repair Strategy
- Cortex-Level Penetration: Virgin Coconut Oil is the only oil with peer-reviewed evidence of penetrating inside the hair shaft, reducing protein loss during washing.
- Occlusive Sealing: Shea Butter and Castor Oil lock moisture in and seal the cuticle from the outside.
- Extended-Contact Actives: With 30 minutes to 2 hours of contact, Hops, Rosemary, Coffee and Turmeric CO2 have time to meaningfully reach the scalp beneath.
- A Weekly Ritual Worth Keeping: A rich, warm floral scent of ylang ylang, lavender and clary sage turns a repair treatment into something to look forward to.
Key Benefits
- Repairs From Within the Strand: The only oil proven to penetrate inside the hair shaft, not just coat its surface.
- Intensive, Not Incremental: 30 minutes to 2 hours of contact delivers repair daily products cannot achieve.
- Dual Action — Hair and Scalp: Repairs strand damage while delivering scalp-supporting actives during extended contact time.
How to Use
Warm a small amount between your palms until melted. Apply to dry hair from scalp to ends. Cover with a shower cap. Leave for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Wash out thoroughly with shampoo. Use once per week.
For an intensive overnight treatment, apply as directed and cover hair with a shower cap or silk scarf, and use a dark or old pillowcase to protect bedding. Wash out thoroughly in the morning. We recommend trying a shorter 1-2 hour session first to assess scalp tolerance before extending to overnight use
A Highly Concentrated Formula
This formula contains 33% 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
Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil — The formula’s foundation — the only oil with documented ability to penetrate the hair shaft itself.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter — A rich, occlusive butter that locks moisture into the hair and gives the mask its scoopable texture.
Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil — Adds vitamin E and additional strengthening to the treatment.
Camellia Oleifera (Camellia) Seed Oil — Nourishes and smooths the cuticle from the outside.
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil — Seals the cuticle and adds shine once rinsed.
Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Seed Oil — Leaves a natural, silicone-like shine that survives the rinse.
Hops CO2 Extract — Phytoestrogen support delivered to the scalp during the mask’s extended contact time.
Rosemary CO2 Extract — Antioxidant and circulation support for the scalp beneath.
Frankincense CO2 Extract — Supports regeneration of both scalp and hair tissue.
Coffee CO2 Extract — Caffeine that reaches the follicle during the mask’s longer dwell time.
Calendula CO2 Extract — Soothes the scalp during treatment.
Schisandra CO2 Extract — Antioxidant protection against cumulative styling damage.
St John’s Wort CO2 Extract — Supports scalp healing during the extended contact window.
Carrot CO2 Extract — Additional carotenoid antioxidant protection.
Ginger CO2 Extract — Gentle warming and circulation support — safe at this concentration for a rinse-off product.
Turmeric CO2 Extract — Associated with supporting cellular renewal at the scalp.
Ylang Ylang Flower Oil — The heart of the mask’s rich, indulgent floral scent.
Lavender Oil — Rounds out the scent profile with a calming, herbal note.
Clary Sage Oil — Adds a mild phytoestrogen and a warm, herbal-floral final note.
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) — Antioxidant stabilisation — a lighter dose than other formulas, since coconut oil and shea butter are naturally oxidation-resistant.
Full Ingredients List: Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Camellia Oleifera (Camellia) Seed Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Brassica Oleracea Italica (Broccoli) Seed Oil, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Cone CO2 Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf CO2 Extract, Boswellia Carterii (Frankincense) Resin CO2 Extract, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed CO2 Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower CO2 Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit CO2 Extract, Hypericum Perforatum CO2 Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root CO2 Extract, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root CO2 Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root CO2 Extract, Cananga Odorata (Ylang Ylang) Flower Oil, Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Salvia Sclarea (Clary Sage) Oil, Tocopherol (Non-GMO Vitamin E).
Warnings & Precautions
For external use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Contains Hypericum Perforatum CO2 Extract — use in the evening where possible, and keep hair covered if going out in strong sun shortly after treatment. Contains Ginger CO2 — a mild warming sensation on the scalp is normal. Turmeric CO2 may temporarily tint very light or bleached hair; washes out with shampoo. Not recommended during pregnancy (contains Clary Sage). This is a semi-solid product — always warm between palms before applying. Patch test recommended before first use. Keep out of reach of children.
GAIA is your weekly reset — the deep, unhurried repair that daily products were never designed to give.
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