Layla & Kays Ingredients & Technology

Layla & Kays is built on a science-led approach backed by HexisLab. Here's what's actually behind the formulas.

What is MitoTech™?

MitoTech™ is a proprietary Layla & Kays technology associated with the brand's science-led approach to haircare. It forms part of the Strength & Restore formulation strategy.

Specific biological or mechanistic claims about MitoTech™ will be published once supported by the relevant technical evidence.

What does MitoTech™ do?

Layla & Kays positions MitoTech™ within its strengthening and restoration approach. The precise mechanism and performance claims are described according to the technical evidence supporting the technology.

Why does Layla & Kays use MitoTech™?

MitoTech™ forms part of the technology platform behind the Strength & Restore range and the brand's science-led approach to textured-hair care.

What is PhytoProtect™?

PhytoProtect™ is a proprietary Layla & Kays technology inspired by plant-based protective compounds. It forms part of the brand's approach to formulation and haircare.

Specific claims concerning oxidative or environmental protection are linked to validated evidence before publication. Read the published research on PhytoProtect™.

Why does Layla & Kays use botanical ingredients?

Layla & Kays draws inspiration from ethnobotany while combining botanical knowledge with contemporary cosmetic formulation. Ingredients are selected for their role within the complete formulation rather than simply because they are “natural”.

What is ethnobotany?

Ethnobotany is the study of relationships between people and plants, including traditional knowledge surrounding plant use. For Layla & Kays, ethnobotany provides inspiration for ingredient selection and product development.

What are biotech ingredients in haircare?

Biotechnology can be used to develop, produce or optimise ingredients using biological processes and scientific techniques. Layla & Kays incorporates biotechnology into its science-led approach to innovation.

Why does Layla & Kays use lightweight oils?

Lightweight oils can contribute to conditioning, softness and manageability while helping formulations avoid an excessively heavy or coated feel.

What does naturally derived mean?

Naturally derived ingredients originate from natural starting materials but may undergo processing or chemical modification. “Naturally derived” should not be interpreted as meaning that every ingredient is unprocessed or that the finished formulation is entirely “natural”.

What ingredients are used in Strength & Restore products?

The published formulations include botanical ingredients and conditioning components including coconut oil, Oenocarpus bataua fruit oil, aloe vera, prickly pear seed oil, rice bran extract, mango leaf extract and wheat and soy amino acids.

The complete current INCI list on the product packaging and product page is always the definitive reference.

Layla & Kays recommendation: Read the full ingredient list on each product page rather than relying on a single label word like “natural”. Every claim on this site is described according to the current evidence behind it.

Relevant products

Strength & Restore Shampoo Strength & Restore Conditioner Shampoo & Conditioner Bundle

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