Biome+Beauty
Hair Care Ingredients & Chemical Concerns.
Meet Dr. Zasloff
Michael Zasloff (MD, PhD) is the Chief Science Officer and medical guru behind illumai and our patent-pending XO-70® science. A firm believer that every day is a good day to discover a better solution, Dr. Zasloff has dedicated his career to understanding the self-healing properties of the skin.
What are Sulfates? And Why Should you Care if a Shampoo is Sulfate-Free?
Sulfates, such as sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), are chemicals used to create strong detergents. Because they are such efficient cleansers and degreasers, sulfates are commonly used in manufacturing and construction industries to clean heavy machinery.
Biome Care - Healthy Hair Starts Here
Meet the the dermal biome - it’s nature’s brilliant design that keeps us healthy and protected. Our scalp's natural ecosystem made up of our skin, follicles, hair, sebaceous glands, proteins, peptides, lipids and the microbes that live symbiotically with us. Understanding this ecosystem is the key to unlocking the secrets to having healthy hair for life.
How It Works
What's a biome and why should you care? Watch our 2 short videos to learn how ingredients meant to cleanse and condition cause hair symptoms. Learn how illumai’s 3-product Biome Care System uses clean formulas to deliver healthy beauty to all hair types.
Our Patented Formulas
The illumai Essential System is the only biome care system for the scalp and hair. We use unique, naturally-derived ingredients that never overstrip, weigh down, irritate or destroy. By respecting the biome, illumai's 7 simple ingredients simply deliver ... and do no harm.