Description
Not Loss. Miniaturisation.
You notice it in the shower drain first. Then in the brush. Then, one day, in a photograph where your parting looks wider than you remember.
Female pattern hair thinning during perimenopause has a specific hormonal driver: as oestrogen falls, the ratio of androgens (including DHT) to oestrogen effectively rises, even if your testosterone hasn’t changed. DHT gradually shrinks hair follicles — a process called miniaturisation — leading to finer, shorter growth cycles. This is a slow, cumulative process, which is why an intensive pre-wash treatment, one your scalp can absorb over hours, makes a meaningful difference.
Texture & Consistency
A richer, more fluid oil than SYLVA — still fully pourable, but with more body, designed to be massaged in generously and left under a cap. It’s meant to coat the scalp thoroughly, not disappear instantly.
Scent Profile — What to Expect
Warm and floral-spicy: ylang ylang and clary sage at the centre, with a gentle undertone of ginger and turmeric warmth. Rounder and more indulgent than SYLVA — this is a treatment you’ll want to sit with, not rush through.
How It Works — Why This Formula
TERRA is formulated for extended contact time — the entire formula is built around the assumption you’ll leave it on for one to two hours, or overnight. That extra time changes what’s possible: Castor Oil’s occlusive quality holds the actives against the scalp instead of letting them evaporate or absorb into hair strands, while Coffee and Rosemary CO2 use that window to stimulate microcirculation at the follicle. Pumpkin Seed Oil works throughout on the hormonal driver of thinning — inhibiting the enzyme that converts testosterone into DHT — while Ginger and Turmeric CO2 add a gentle, warming stimulation you’ll feel as you massage it in.
The TERRA Regeneration Strategy
- Anti-DHT Foundation: Pumpkin Seed Oil is one of the few botanical ingredients with documented 5-alpha reductase inhibiting activity — the enzyme responsible for converting testosterone into follicle-shrinking DHT.
- Clinical-Grade Circulation Support: Coffee CO2 and Rosemary CO2 stimulate microcirculation to the follicle; Rosemary CO2 showed efficacy comparable to 2% topical minoxidil in a published six-month trial.
- Dual Phytoestrogen Complex: Hops CO2 and Clary Sage offer the follicle hormonal support during oestrogen decline.
- Deep-Contact Delivery: Castor Oil’s occlusive properties lock the active extracts against the scalp during treatment, allowing deeper absorption than a leave-on product could achieve.
Key Benefits
- Targets the Hormonal Cause: Pumpkin Seed Oil and Hops CO2 work at the follicle level, addressing DHT sensitivity and oestrogen decline.
- Clinically-Informed Actives: Rosemary and Coffee CO2 are backed by published research on scalp microcirculation.
- Deep, Intensive Treatment: Designed for extended contact — 1-2 hours or overnight — for absorption a daily leave-on can’t match.
How to Use
Apply generously to the scalp and massage in thoroughly. Leave for 1-2 hours, or overnight under a shower cap. Wash out with shampoo. Use 2-3 times per week.
A Highly Concentrated Formula
This formula contains 39% 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
Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil — The formula’s foundation — anti-DHT activity plus zinc and minerals that nourish the follicle.
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil — Sebum-like carrier oil that helps distribute the formula evenly.
Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin) Seed Oil — Thymoquinone-rich, calming inflammation around stressed follicles.
Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil — High in vitamin E and sterols, supporting scalp tissue health.
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil — A thick, occlusive oil that seals the actives against the scalp for the duration of the treatment.
Coffee CO2 Extract — Caffeine that stimulates microcirculation and helps extend the hair growth phase.
Rosemary CO2 Extract — Shown in published research to perform comparably to 2% topical minoxidil for scalp stimulation.
Hops CO2 Extract — Delivers the plant phytoestrogen 8-prenylnaringenin to support the follicle during hormonal change.
Calendula CO2 Extract — Soothes the scalp and supports tissue regeneration.
St John’s Wort CO2 Extract — Repairs irritation and supports overall scalp health.
Carrot CO2 Extract — Antioxidant protection for follicle tissue under oxidative stress.
Frankincense CO2 Extract — Boswellic acids supporting cellular regeneration.
Schisandra CO2 Extract — Lignan-rich, protecting follicle cells from oxidative damage.
Ginger CO2 Extract — A gentle rubefacient that warms the scalp and encourages blood flow.
Turmeric CO2 Extract — Ar-turmerone, associated in research with stimulating cell renewal.
Ylang Ylang Flower Oil — Balances scalp oil production and gives the formula its warm floral character.
Lavender Oil — Calming, and complementary to the floral-spicy scent profile.
Clary Sage Oil — Contains sclareol, a mild plant phytoestrogen, adding to the formula’s hormonal support.
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) — Protects this rich, oil-dense formula from oxidation.
Full Ingredients List: Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Nigella Sativa (Black Cumin) Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Coffea Arabica (Coffee) Seed CO2 Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf CO2 Extract, Humulus Lupulus (Hops) Cone CO2 Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower CO2 Extract, Hypericum Perforatum CO2 Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa (Carrot) Root CO2 Extract, Boswellia Carterii (Frankincense) Resin CO2 Extract, Schisandra Chinensis Fruit 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 or keep the scalp covered after application to avoid sun exposure. Contains Ginger and Turmeric CO2 — a mild warming sensation is normal, but discontinue if it becomes uncomfortable. Turmeric may temporarily tint very light or bleached hair; this washes out with shampoo. Not recommended during pregnancy (contains Clary Sage). Patch test recommended before first use. Keep out of reach of children.
TERRA is not a quick fix. It’s a deliberate, weekly ritual — because real change at the follicle level takes consistency, not urgency.
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