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Shampooing VIP O2

Shampooing VIP O2

Biologique Recherche
Benefits
  • Cleansing
  • Repairing
  • Detoxifying
  • Antioxidant
  • Promotes Shine
  • Colour Protecting
Biologique Recherche Shampooing VIP O2 is a gentle, plant-based cleanser that removes impurities and pollution residue while revitalising the hair and scalp. Melatonin and the proprietary oxygenating complex boost cellular respiration and energy production in the follicle, promoting stronger, more resilient hair from the root. Lactobacillus Ferment and yeast extract rebalance the scalp microbiome and reinforce its natural defences, while shea seedcake and sunflower sprout extracts protect against environmental stressors and help restore softness and natural shine. Ideal for dull, devitalised, or environmentally stressed hair, it refreshes, strengthens, and enhances radiance with every wash.
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Biologique Recherche Shampooing VIP O2 is a gentle, plant-based cleanser that removes impurities and pollution residue while revitalising the hair and scalp. Melatonin and the proprietary oxygenating complex boost cellular respiration and energy production in the follicle, promoting stronger, more resilient hair from the root. Lactobacillus Ferment and yeast extract rebalance the scalp microbiome and reinforce its natural defences, while shea seedcake and sunflower sprout extracts protect against environmental stressors and help restore softness and natural shine. Ideal for dull, devitalised, or environmentally stressed hair, it refreshes, strengthens, and enhances radiance with every wash.
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  • - + Who it is for
  • - + How to Apply
  • - + Ingredients
  • - + Smell & Texture
  • - + Who it is for
  • - + How to Apply
  • - + Ingredients
  • - + Smell & Texture
Who it is for
Green tick
For you if

Dull Hair

Weakened Hair

Pollution Affected

Antioxidant Support

Coloured Hair

Red Cross
Not For you if
How to Apply
Apply a generous amount of shampoo to wet hair, lather and gently massage from roots to lengths. Rinse with tepid water and repeat if necessary.
Ingredients

Scroll down the page for a full breakdown of the active ingredients.

Water (Aqua), Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Lauryl Glucoside, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Glyceryl Oleate, Sodium Lauroyl Sarcosinate, Caesalpinia Spinosa Fruit Extract, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Seedcake Extract, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Sprout Extract, Melatonin, Lavandula Hybrida Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Yeast Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Citric Acid, Coco-glucoside, Dicaprylyl Ether, Decyl Glucoside, Myristyl Glucoside, Maltodextrin, Triheptanoin, Phospholipids, Tocopherol, Propylene Glycol, Polyglyceryl-6 Laurate, Butylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Palm Glycerides Citrate, Acrylates Copolymer, Polyquaternium-7, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Polyquaternium-10, Tetrasodium Edta, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Hydroxide, Benzoic Acid.

Please note: The ingredients listed in this product are subject to change as the formulation is updated. We aim to update the INCI list as soon as possible, but we encourage you to read the ingredient list on the product itself to ensure it's suitable for your personal use.

Smell & Texture

Smell: Subtle botanical notes.

Texture: A gel-like lightweight texture.

The Benefits

  • - + Cleansing
  • - + Oxygenating
  • - + Repairing
  • - + Antioxidant Protection
  • - + Colour-Protecting
  • - + Detoxifying
Cleansing

Routine hair cleansing is essential for maintaining optimal scalp hygiene and supporting healthy hair growth dynamics. Regular washing effectively removes accumulated sebum, environmental pollutants, microbial contaminants, and residual hair care products, thereby reducing the risk of follicular blockage and inflammation.

Proper scalp cleansing contributes to the regulation of sebaceous gland activity, helping to maintain a balanced level of sebum that protects the scalp without contributing to excessive oiliness or microbial overgrowth. This is particularly important in the prevention of scalp disorders such as dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and folliculitis.

By preserving a clean and balanced scalp environment, regular cleansing supports the normalization of the hair growth cycle—including the anagen (growth), catagen (regression), and telogen (resting) phases—thereby promoting the growth of strong, healthy hair.

  • - + Cleansing
  • - + Oxygenating
  • - + Repairing
  • - + Antioxidant Protection
  • - + Colour-Protecting
  • - + Detoxifying
Oxygenating

Oxygenation in haircare focuses on delivering oxygen to the scalp and hair follicles to boost cellular respiration and revitalise the scalp environment. This process is often enhanced by Perfluorocarbons, known as “oxygen carriers,” which bind to oxygen molecules and transport them into deeper layers of the skin.

By increasing oxygen availability, these actives stimulate microcirculation, support hair bulb activity, and promote the regeneration of scalp cells, encouraging healthier hair growth. Oxygen also aids in collagen and keratin synthesis, essential for strong, resilient hair.

In addition, oxygenation helps detoxify the scalp by clearing cellular waste, leaving it balanced, refreshed, and better prepared to support fuller, shinier, and more vibrant hair.

  • - + Cleansing
  • - + Oxygenating
  • - + Repairing
  • - + Antioxidant Protection
  • - + Colour-Protecting
  • - + Detoxifying
Repairing

Damaged hair is typically identifiable by a rough, straw-like texture, increased difficulty in styling, and visible signs such as broken strands and split ends. These symptoms reflect underlying structural compromise within the hair fiber, often resulting from external aggressors such as chemical treatments, thermal styling, UV exposure, and mechanical stress.

Lipid Cement Deficiency occurs when the cuticle is exposed to aggressive treatments or environmental factors, and stripped of essential lipids, resulting in increased permeability. This loss compromises its barrier function, leaving the underlying cortex vulnerable to protein and lipid degradation.

Split Ends occur when the lipid distribution is uneven along the length of the hair shaft, with the ends being the most affected. The hair ends, being older and more frequently exposed to damaging elements, contain up to 30% less ceramide than the root, making the hair more prone to splitting and breakage.

Cuticle Scale Separation occurs when the lipid cement causes the scales to lift and disconnect, exposing the cortex and increasing transepidermal water loss (TEWL). This results in excessive dehydration, leaving the hair dry, brittle, and more susceptible to further damage.

Keratin Fiber Degradation occurs when the lipid and protein components weaken the keratin matrix, the hair loses tensile strength, flexibility, and resilience.

Loss of Shine occurs when the hair is damaged and exhibits irregularities and surface roughness due to disrupted scales and lipid loss. These irregular surfaces scatter light unevenly, leading to a dull, lackluster appearance.

  • - + Cleansing
  • - + Oxygenating
  • - + Repairing
  • - + Antioxidant Protection
  • - + Colour-Protecting
  • - + Detoxifying
Antioxidant Protection

Antioxidant protection in haircare uses natural molecules known as antioxidants to neutralise harmful free radicals. These unstable, reactive atoms are caused by environmental factors like pollution, UV radiation, and chemical exposure, which can damage hair follicles and irritate the scalp, leading to hair loss, compromised growth, and weakened hair structure. By incorporating antioxidants into your haircare routine, you can combat these negative effects and promote healthy, strong, radiant, and smooth hair.

  • - + Cleansing
  • - + Oxygenating
  • - + Repairing
  • - + Antioxidant Protection
  • - + Colour-Protecting
  • - + Detoxifying
Colour-Protecting

Colour Protection in haircare is essential for maintaining vibrancy, strength, and long-term hair health, especially after colouring or chemical treatments. Daily exposure to UV rays, frequent washing, and thermal styling can break down pigments, weaken the cuticle, and leave hair dull and fragile.

This is where targeted colour-protecting care becomes critical. By shielding the hair from oxidative stress and helping the cuticle scales remain closed, it helps lock in colour and preserve luminosity. Hair stays radiant and reflective, while structural damage caused by treatments like bleaching is reduced. With consistent use, coloured hair looks brighter for longer, feels stronger, and is better protected against future fading and external aggressors.

  • - + Cleansing
  • - + Oxygenating
  • - + Repairing
  • - + Antioxidant Protection
  • - + Colour-Protecting
  • - + Detoxifying
Detoxifying

In haircare, detoxifying refers to the targeted removal of impurities, excess sebum, product buildup, and environmental pollutants from both the scalp and hair fibre. Daily exposure to urban pollution, heavy metals, and oxidative stress can clog hair follicles, disrupt the scalp’s natural balance, and damage the cuticle—leading to sensitivity, irritation, dullness, and weakened hair structure.

Detoxifying formulas use active ingredients with chelating, purifying, and antioxidant properties to draw out impurities, neutralise free radicals, and reinforce the scalp barrier. This process restores clarity and comfort to the scalp, rebalances oil production, and protects the hair from external aggressors.

The result is a clean, balanced scalp and stronger, more radiant hair that is better equipped to grow healthily and resist daily stressors.

  • - + Cleansing
  • - + Oxygenating
  • - + Repairing
  • - + Antioxidant Protection
  • - + Colour-Protecting
  • - + Detoxifying

Active Ingredients

  • - + Biologique Recherche Oxygenating Complex
  • - + Mild Surfactant Complex
  • - + Yeast Extract
  • - + Shea Detox
  • - + Colour Protect Complex
  • - + Melatonin
  • - + Lactobacillus Ferment
Biologique Recherche Oxygenating Complex

The Biologique Recherche Oxygenating Complex blends Melatonin, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sunflower Sprout, Shea Seedcake and Yeast to enhance the follicle’s ability to use oxygen more efficiently. The formula improves scalp balance & microcirculation, increasing oxygen delivery to the root; protects follicular stem cells & strengthens the scalp barrier, creating a stable environment for optimal gas exchange and provides the cofactors needed for efficient cellular respiration. Together they create an oxygen-optimised scalp environment that supports stronger, more resilient hair growth.

  • - + Biologique Recherche Oxygenating Complex
  • - + Mild Surfactant Complex
  • - + Yeast Extract
  • - + Shea Detox
  • - + Colour Protect Complex
  • - + Melatonin
  • - + Lactobacillus Ferment
Mild Surfactant Complex

Mild Surfactant Complex is a balanced blend of anionic, amphoteric, non-ionic, and cationic surfactants, derived from natural coconut sources. This multi-surfactant system provides effective yet gentle cleansing by respecting the scalp’s hydrolipidic film and maintaining skin barrier integrity. It efficiently lifts impurities and excess sebum without disrupting the scalp’s microbiome, ensuring both scalp and hair are left clean, comfortable, and undisturbed.

  • - + Biologique Recherche Oxygenating Complex
  • - + Mild Surfactant Complex
  • - + Yeast Extract
  • - + Shea Detox
  • - + Colour Protect Complex
  • - + Melatonin
  • - + Lactobacillus Ferment
Yeast Extract

Yeast Extract is a bioactive complex composed of mineral salts, carbohydrates, lipids, and B vitamins, particularly Vitamin B-complex, known for supporting skin and scalp integrity. It offers rebalancing properties, regulating both sebum production and hydration, making it ideal for oily or dry scalps. On a cellular level, it stimulates phagocytosis and lysosome formation in keratinocytes, enhancing detoxification and promoting a clearer, more radiant appearance.

  • - + Biologique Recherche Oxygenating Complex
  • - + Mild Surfactant Complex
  • - + Yeast Extract
  • - + Shea Detox
  • - + Colour Protect Complex
  • - + Melatonin
  • - + Lactobacillus Ferment
Shea Detox

Shea Detox is a potent detoxifying complex enriched with Gallic Acid and shea-derived compounds, designed to target and eliminate both surface-level and embedded pollutants from the hair and scalp. Its high chelating capacity enables the effective removal of heavy metals, nicotine, chlorine, and environmental particulates. By purifying the hair fibre and scalp, it restores freshness, supports a healthy scalp environment, and protects the hair from daily environmental stressors.

  • - + Biologique Recherche Oxygenating Complex
  • - + Mild Surfactant Complex
  • - + Yeast Extract
  • - + Shea Detox
  • - + Colour Protect Complex
  • - + Melatonin
  • - + Lactobacillus Ferment
Colour Protect Complex

The Colour Protect Complex consists of Tara tannins, which are rich in polyphenols that act as powerful antioxidants, forming a protective film around the hair shaft and neutralising free radicals generated by UV, pollution and heat styling. This prevents the breakdown of both melanin (natural pigment) and artificial colour molecules inside the fibre. The young sunflower sprout extract reinforces this protection by preserving the integrity of the hair’s internal lipids and proteins, which keeps the cuticle smoother and less porous — and the smoother the cuticle, the longer colour stays locked in. Together, they slow down photo-oxidation, reduce fibre oxidation, and help maintain vibrancy, shine and tonal fidelity over time.

  • - + Biologique Recherche Oxygenating Complex
  • - + Mild Surfactant Complex
  • - + Yeast Extract
  • - + Shea Detox
  • - + Colour Protect Complex
  • - + Melatonin
  • - + Lactobacillus Ferment
Melatonin

Melatonin is a powerful antioxidant that works deep within the scalp and hair follicles to improve how cells use oxygen and produce energy. Because it is both water- and lipid-soluble, it penetrates into the follicle’s mitochondria, where it neutralizes free radicals and supports the scalp’s natural night-time repair cycle. This helps protect follicles from stressors like UV exposure, pollution, and inflammation while boosting ATP production for stronger, more efficient cellular function. The result is a healthier scalp environment that supports resilient, more vibrant-looking hair. It’s especially well-suited for dull, fatigued, or aging hair that needs renewed energy, protection, and support at the root level.

  • - + Biologique Recherche Oxygenating Complex
  • - + Mild Surfactant Complex
  • - + Yeast Extract
  • - + Shea Detox
  • - + Colour Protect Complex
  • - + Melatonin
  • - + Lactobacillus Ferment
Lactobacillus Ferment

Lactobacillus Ferment is a probiotic ingredient made from beneficial bacteria that helps balance the scalp’s microbiome and reinforce its natural protective barrier. It releases soothing postbiotics like peptides and lactic acid that support a healthy pH and limit the growth of harmful microbes, reducing irritation, itchiness, and oxidative stress at the follicle level. By strengthening the scalp barrier and helping it retain moisture, it creates a healthier environment where follicles can function more efficiently and hair can grow in a stronger, calmer, and more resilient state. It’s especially well-suited for sensitive, flaky, reactive, or stressed scalps that need microbiome support, soothing care, and long-term balance.

  • - + Biologique Recherche Oxygenating Complex
  • - + Mild Surfactant Complex
  • - + Yeast Extract
  • - + Shea Detox
  • - + Colour Protect Complex
  • - + Melatonin
  • - + Lactobacillus Ferment

Spotlight

Biologique Recherche’s Proprietary Oxygenating Complex

The combination of melatonin, Lactobacillus Ferment, sunflower sprout extract, shea seedcake extract and yeast doesn’t oxygenate the hair by adding external oxygen, but by improving how the scalp and follicles use the oxygen they already receive. - -- Melatonin works at the mitochondrial level to boost cellular energy production and protect respiration pathways from oxidative stress.

- Lactobacillus Ferment helps rebalance the scalp microbiome and reduce inflammation, which improves microcirculation and oxygen delivery to the follicle.
- Sunflower sprout extract protects follicular stem cells and supports the cell’s ability to respond to oxygen efficiently.
- Shea Seedcake Extract reinforces the scalp’s lipid barrier, creating a stable environment where oxygen exchange is more effective.
- Yeast extract supplies natural cofactors and amino acids that fuel respiratory enzymes, helping cells convert oxygen into usable energy.

Together, they create an “oxygen-optimised” environment in the scalp—enhancing vitality, resilience, and healthier hair growth from the root.

Clinical Proofs

Clinical Proofs

The use test was conducted on 21 volunteers aged 19 to 71 with weakened scalp exposed to pollution.
Product used 3 times a week for 21 days.
Significant increase in hair shine by 25% on average for 100% of panelists.

- 96% said their scalp is free of impurities
- 96% said their hair regains its original strength
- 96% said their hair is stronger
- 96% said their hair is soft
- 95% said the product gently cleanses the scalp
- 95% said their hair is free of impurities
- 95% said their scalp is cleansed
- 95% said their scalp is purified
- 95% said their hair is visibly healthier
- 95% said their hair is revitalized
- 95% said their hair regains its freshness
- 95% said their hair is supple
- 95% said their hair is protected from external stress factors
- 91% said their hair is less dull
- 91% said their hair is radiant
- 86% said their hair is shiny
- 86% said colored hair is protected
- 85% said their hair easy to style
- 76% said their hair stays clean for longer

100% said there was a significant increase in hair shine by 25% on average
96% said their hair regains its original strength
95% said their scalp is purified
95% said their hair is visibly healthier
95% said their hair is protected from external stress factors

* The above information has been supplied to the Embassy of Beauty by the brand manufacturer. Embassy of Beauty takes no responsibility for these claimed studies and or results.

Why I love it

  • "The efficacy of Biologique Recherche relies not only on its science-driven approach to balancing and curing the skin, but on its prescriptive and tailored nature."

    X Natalie K-F

    Founder, Embassy of Beauty

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