In 1970, Dr. Dennis Sepp, an organic chemist, began exploring natural, ayurvedic ingredients for hair and skin care. As a scientist, Dr.Sepp knew that the natural world offered functional ingredients that were better and safer than conventional chemical ingredients. His first study was with shikakai (Acacia Concinna), a traditional Indian herbal used for cleansing the hair. He created a water soluble extract from shikakai powder that maintains the effectiveness of the ancient remedies. The result was ShiKai shampoo, and the beginning of our natural products company. ShiKai now manufactures more than 50 products, sold in premium markets all over the world. At Shikai, we are proud of our products and our loyal customers. We offer a 100.. Spray-on, leave-in, detangles for easy comb through. Spray-on, leave-in, detangles for easy comb through. FORMULATED BASED ON SCIENTIFIC STUDY & RIGOROUS STANDARDS: We make our own botanical extracts in a state of the art facility in California. We control quality and standards from start to finish by using time tested formulas and modern technology. MADE FROM PREMIUM INGREDIENTS FOR EFFECTIVENESS & QUALITY: We use pharmaceutical grade instead of cosmetic grade ingredients whenever possible, and only the purest, highest grade fragrances. Combined with high concentration of natural botanicals. HELPS PROTECT & EXTEND COLOR TREATMENTS: Enhances hair color with light-reflective botanicals. Protects color-treated hair with UV filters and optimized pH. Heliogenol (sunflower seed extract) prevents fading due to oxidation