Briogeo
Don't Despair, Repair! Rice Water Protein + Moisture Strengthening Hair Treatment
An intensive weekly hair treatment that delivers the optimal balance of protein and moisture, scientifically proven to strengthen hair up to 2X after one use.
Sulfate-free
Paraben-free
Color-safe
Silicone-free
Natural
Protein-free
Optimized for Your Environment & Lifestyle
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Don't Despair, Repair! Rice Water Protein + Moisture Strengthening Hair Treatment
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Your Biodata Compatibility Analysis
Based on your 6 hair health indices and environmental factors
Poor Match
Significant incompatibilities
Growth Cycle Health Index
Hair Match
Hair Health Index Alignment
Optimal for OSI, SSI, DI, HSI
Ingredient Efficacy
Matching Ingredient Score
Environment Compatibility
Current UV, Air Quality & Humidity
Why This Works for Your Specific Profile
Damage Index:
Healthy to moderately damaged hair experiences over-conditioning or protein overload causing limpness or rigidity
Water Quality:
Dry or dull hair experiences increased brittleness from protein concentration without moisture balance
Hair:
Closed cuticles resist product penetration causing surface buildup without internal benefits
Active Lifestyle:
Low activity produces insufficient stress or buildup making product intensity unnecessarily harsh
Your Hair Profile Integration
Your Hair Archetype
Density Level
Washing Frequency
Shedding Level
Oil Level
Your Hair Health Indices
Oil Secretion (OSI)
Very low oil production
Scalp Sensitivity (SSI)
Very low sensitivity
Growth Rate (CMR)
Poor metabolism rate
Damage Index (DI)
Minimal damage
Hair Strength (HSI)
Very weak strength
Softness Index (SI)
Significant improvement needed
Water & Environmental Integration
Water:
Expected Results & Timeline
Key Highlights
What is it?
An intensive weekly hair treatment with a proprietary rice protein complex.
Who Is It For
Adults
Budget
$44.00 - $88.00
Timeline
Scientifically proven to strengthen hair up to 2X after one use.
Why Youโll Love It
What Does It Help With?
Strengthening hair, improving texture, adding body, boosting shine, repairing and restoring nourishment to damaged hair.
Best for
Damage Repair
Features
Strengthens hair cuticle, supports healthy elasticity, protects against future damage, clean and naturally derived, formulated 6-free, includes proprietary NOVA Complex.
Checks
Clean Ingredients, Cruelty Free, Vegan, Sustainable Packaging, Give Back
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
water-aqua-eau, saccharomyces-rice-ferment-filtrate, brassica-alcohol, squalane, cetearyl-alcohol, cetyl-alcohol, oryza-sativa-rice-bran-water, hydrolyzed-rice-protein, sargassum-filipendula-extract, oryza-sativa-rice-bran-oil, brassicyl-isoleucinate-esylate, prunus-amygdalus-dulcis-sweet-almond-oil, capryloyl-glycerin-sebacic-acid-copolymer, diheptyl-succinate, behentrimonium-methosulfate, guar-hydroxypropyltrimonium-chloride, cetrimonium-chloride, rosa-canina-fruit-oil, glycerin, arginine, potassium-sorbate, sodium-benzoate, pentylene-glycol, citric-acid, fragrance-parfum, dehydroacetic-acid, benzyl-alcohol, iron-oxides-ci-77491
Key Ingredients
proprietary-rice-protein-complex, b-vitamins, algae-extract
Ingredients Details
Arginine
Common Name(s): L-arginine,2-amino-5-guanidinopentanoic acid
CAS Number: 74-79-3
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Conditions skin, attracts moisture, supports wound healing, and improves microcirculation via no synthesis.
Why It's Used: Multi-functional amino acid for skin hydration, conditioning, and wound healing in peptide and nmf formulations.
How It Works: Guanidinium group binds water (humectant). substrate for nitric oxide synthase (enos) producing nitric oxide that vasodilates capillaries improving skin nutrition. stimulates fibroblast proliferation for wound healing.
Typically Found In: Anti-aging serums,wound healing products,nmf moisturizers,scalp treatments
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ amino acid
Secondary Functions: Wound healing,microcirculation,nmf component
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ plant-derived or synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Fermentation-derived or synthetic. natural skin component.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; endogenous skin molecule.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. natural skin nmf component. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Hyaluronic acid,ceramides,peptides,other amino acids
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Arginine is a conditionally essential amino acid in wound healing where local demand exceeds synthesis capacity. topical arginine provides the nos substrate locally for no-mediated vasodilation and immune cell function in healing tissue.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,witte & barbul arginine wound healing review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Glycerin
Common Name(s): Glycerol,glycerine,1,2,3-propanetriol
CAS Number: 56-81-5
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Glycerin pulls water from the environment and deeper skin layers into the outer skin layer (epidermis), boosting moisture levels and keeping skin soft, smooth, and plump.
Why It's Used: It is used in virtually every moisturizer, serum, and cleanser because it is highly effective at hydrating skin, is well-tolerated by all skin types, and enhances the texture and spreadability of formulations.
How It Works: As a humectant, glycerin forms hydrogen bonds with water molecules, trapping them in the skin. it also reinforces the skin barrier by integrating into lipid structures between skin cells.
Typically Found In: Moisturizers,serums,cleansers,toners,sheet masks,sunscreens,body lotions,shampoos,conditioners
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Humectant
Secondary Functions: Skin barrier support,emollient,solvent
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ30% (typical: 3โ10%)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ plant-derived (coconut, soy, palm) or synthetic
Halal Status: Yes โ when plant-derived or synthetic; verify source with supplier
Source Notes: Derived from plant oils via hydrolysis or saponification; synthetic versions also available. palm-derived glycerin carries sustainability concerns.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low; non-irritating at all standard concentrations
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Extremely rare allergic reactions; generally safe for all skin types including sensitive and baby skin
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Widely recognized as safe. ewg hazard score: 1. no significant concerns for irritation, sensitization, or toxicity at typical concentrations (up to 50%).
Works Well With: Hyaluronic acid,ceramides,niacinamide,panthenol,urea,peptides,retinol,ahas/bhas
Avoid Combining With: No known incompatibilities at standard concentrations
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Glycerin is an endogenous skin component found naturally in the stratum corneum. aquaporin-3 channels in keratinocytes facilitate glycerin transport, making it integral to natural skin hydration pathways.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,ewg skin deep,inci decoder
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Squalane
Common Name(s): Perhydrosqualene,2,6,10,15,19,23-hexamethyltetracosane
CAS Number: 0111-01-03
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides endogenous-skin-identical emolliency with exceptional stability and skin compatibility.
Why It's Used: The most skin-compatible emollient โ chemically identical to human sebum squalene component with outstanding tolerability across all skin types.
How It Works: Fully saturated hydrocarbon with zero oxidation sites provides exceptional stability unlike squalene's 6 double bonds. integrates into stratum corneum lipid bilayers with near-perfect biocompatibility. provides antioxidant protection to formulation via radical quenching.
Typically Found In: Facial oils,serums,non-comedogenic moisturizers,luxury body care
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ emollient
Secondary Functions: Maximum biocompatibility,antioxidant stabilizer,non-comedogenic
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ100%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional โ plant-derived (sugarcane, olive) preferred; shark liver-derived being phased out
Halal Status: Yes โ plant-derived
Source Notes: Sustainable plant-derived squalane from sugarcane fermentation (amyris) or olive oil fractionation is preferred over shark liver-derived. chemically identical regardless of source.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Squalene constitutes approximately 12-15% of human sebum โ the highest proportion of any skin lipid. topical squalane (stable, hydrogenated form) replenishes this abundant endogenous skin lipid. the complete absence of oxidizable double bonds (unlike squalene's 6 double bonds) eliminates the pro-oxidant concerns of natural squalene oxidation.
Last Verified: Cosing database,huang et al. squalane review,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Personalized Usage Instructions
How to Use
Step 1
After shampooing, wring out hair and apply the treatment evenly throughout damp hair
Step 2
Leave in for at least 10 minutes or longer/overnight as desired
Step 3
Rinse out, then apply the Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask to complete your intensive treatment process
Step 4
For best results, use once a week
Medical Chemicals
Protein/Moisture
- Protein/Moisture Balance
pH Level
- Acidic
Porosity Taget
- All Porosity Levels
Customized for Your Profile
Scalp Condtions
Sensitive Scalp, pH Balanced, Dry Scalp
Climate Suitability
Humid, Dry, Hard Water, Soft Water, UV Protection, Pollution Shield, Winter, Summer
Clinical Claims
Scientifically proven to strengthen hair up to 2X after one use. Scientifically proven collection to strengthen hair up to 4X when used with Don't Despair, Repair! Shampoo and Deep Conditioning Mask.
Frequency
After shampooing, wring out hair and apply the treatment evenly throughout damp hair. Leave in for at least 10 minutes or longer/overnight as desired. Rinse out, then apply the Don't Despair, Repair! Deep Conditioning Mask to complete your intensive treatment process. For best results, use once a week.
Product Information
Clean Ingredients
Cruelty Free
Vegan
Sustainable Packaging
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