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Shampooing VIP O2

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URBAN HAIR DETOX
Shampooing VIP O2
Biologique Recherche
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Benefits
  • Scalp Soothing
  • Hair-Growth
  • Hair Strengthening
  • Promotes Shine
  • Sebum-Regulating
  • Colour Protecting
  • Antioxidant

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
  • - + About the Brand
  • - + Who it is for
  • - + How to Apply
  • - + Ingredients
  • - + Smell & Texture
  • - + About the Brand
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

Oily Scalp


Not sure? Consult an expert.

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.

About the Brand
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Founded in Paris in the late 1970s by biologist Yvan Allouche and physiotherapist Josette Allouche, Biologique Recherche began as a laboratory for bespoke, high-performance formulas for elite skin professionals. Their medical-grade precision and artisanal formulation, paired with consummate savoir-faire, underpin their reputation for outstanding, clinically proven results.

Biologique Recherche treats skin according to its Skin Instant©, the skin’s precise, evolving state. Each formula is loaded with active ingredients in exceptional concentrations, then prescribed to address those real-time needs. This precision approach corrects imbalances, restores function, and delivers visible, lasting transformation.

Cold-processed actives are the core of Biologique Recherche. Formulated at 18–25°C, this method avoids the 70°C heat of standard processing that breaks down actives. Botanical, marine, and biotechnological extracts stay intact for higher absorption, stronger repair, and better tolerance. Antioxidants, peptides, and enzymes remain stable, ensuring consistent, visible results.

The Benefits

  • - + Oxygenating
  • - + Soothing the Scalp
  • - + Stimulates Hair Growth
  • - + Strengthening
  • - + Promoting Shine
  • - + Sebum Regulating
  • - + Colour-Protecting
  • - + Antioxidant Protection
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.

Soothing the Scalp

Soothing Care for the Scalp is essential when the barrier function is disrupted by factors such as genetics, inflammatory skin conditions, harsh haircare products, or environmental stressors. The scalp, with its dense network of nerve endings and microflora, is highly sensitive and prone to discomfort including itching, redness, dryness, and flaking.

Soothing active ingredients with anti-inflammatory and microbiome-balancing properties help calm irritation, reduce redness, and restore barrier integrity. By reinforcing the scalp’s physical, biological, and microbiological defences, these ingredients promote long-term comfort, reduce hypersensitivity, and support a healthy environment for strong, resilient hair growth

Stimulates Hair Growth

Revitalise your scalp and promote healthy, strong hair growth. By stimulating hair follicles and improving blood circulation, you can encourage new hair growth while strengthening existing strands. This leads to thicker, fuller hair with enhanced texture.

Strengthening

Strengthening in haircare is all about restoring your hair's healthy structure and enhancing its resilience against damage, breakage, and the stresses of daily styling, such as heat exposure. Strengthening haircare products deliver essential components like proteins, hydration, and lipids that work together to reinforce hair strands. They support internal hair bonds, restore moisture, and coat the outer layer to protect and smooth, resulting in a shinier, smoother finish. By promoting a healthier hair structure, these products encourage faster hair growth and improve manageability.

Promoting Shine

Promoting Shine in haircare is all about restoring the hair’s surface integrity so it can better reflect light. Shine is a direct result of a smooth, sealed cuticle, when the protective outer scales lie flat, light reflects evenly, giving hair its healthy, radiant appearance.

Dry, damaged, or lipid-depleted hair loses this reflectivity due to raised, fragmented cuticles. Shine-enhancing formulations work by replenishing moisture and essential lipids, smoothing the hair fibre, and coating it with film-forming actives. These ingredients help repair surface damage, seal the cuticle, and create a polished finish, leaving hair softer, glossier, and more vibrant. By reinforcing both hydration and structure, these formulas restore luminosity and improve overall hair vitality.

Sebum Regulating

An oily scalp is characterised by increased sebum production, leading to excess oil on the scalp and hair fibre. While sebum supports hydration and barrier function, overproduction can cause a greasy appearance, reduced volume and product build-up.

Excess oil may also disrupt the scalp microbiome, contributing to congestion, irritation or dandruff. Targeted care focuses on regulating sebum, maintaining microbial balance and gently removing excess oil, helping restore a cleaner, more balanced scalp environment and improved manageability.

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.

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.

  • - + Oxygenating
  • - + Soothing the Scalp
  • - + Stimulates Hair Growth
  • - + Strengthening
  • - + Promoting Shine
  • - + Sebum Regulating
  • - + Colour-Protecting
  • - + Antioxidant Protection

Active Ingredients

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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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    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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