The Beauty & Personal Care Brand Builder Series

The Beauty & Personal Care Brand Builder Series

The Hair Serum | Manufacturing and Formulation Insights

This page provides an ingredient-level review of The Hair Serum by SWEED. Below you’ll find the publicly available ingredient list, a dynamic ingredient breakdown linked to the FormuNova ingredient database, and a formula structure overview intended for cosmetic founders, product developers, and brand teams researching competitor product architecture in modern hair serums and related Beauty & Personal Care categories. This page is a formulation and manufacturing review and does not imply or state any association between FormuNova and SWEED.

Full Ingredient List

Aqua (Water), Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol (Vitamin B5), Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, Biotin, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-16, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Octapeptide-2, Glycerin, Larix Europaea Wood Extract, Glycine Max (Soybean) Polypeptide

Formulation Deep Dive

SWEED’s The Hair Serum is formulated as a high-performance aqueous growth-support treatment designed to optimize follicle health. The carrier system utilizes a base of Aqua (Water) and Glycerin, providing a lightweight, humectant-rich delivery vehicle for deep penetration of peptide complexes. The formulation strategy centers on a synergistic blend of Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-16, and Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 to stimulate keratin production and prolong the growth phase, while Octapeptide-2 and Hydrolyzed Keratin reinforce hair shaft structural integrity. Additionally, the inclusion of Larix Europaea Wood Extract and Glycine Max (Soybean) Polypeptide provides botanical-derived conditioning and scalp support. The system is stabilized with Panthenol (Vitamin B5) for moisture retention and Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil for its natural fatty acid profile, ensuring a balanced, non-greasy finish.

Formula Structure Overview

This formula has a 85% match with ingredients from our research database. Among the matched ingredients, the main functional themes identified are categorized as barrier support, strengthener, anti-aging agent, and conditioner ingredients.

Reviewed Ingredient Coverage
85%
Matched Ingredients
11

Ingredient Analysis

About our ratings
Water GREAT
Purified water serves as the primary, high-quality solvent in most cosmetics.
Solvent
Hyaluronic Acid GREAT
To provide intense hydration, plump the skin, reinforce the skin’s barrier, and diminish signs of aging.
Hydrator Moisturizer Barrier Support Anti-Aging Agent
Panthenol GREAT
To hydrate and condition skin and hair, enhance barrier function, and provide anti-inflammatory benefits.
Hydrator Moisturizer Emollient Conditioner Strengthener Soother Anti-Inflammatory Agent Barrier Support Emulsifier
Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil GREAT
Nourish and fortify skin and hair with lipids and antioxidants, support barrier integrity, modulate sebum production, and aid in hair growth pathways.
Moisturizer Emollient Antioxidant Strengthener Soother Anti-Inflammatory Agent Microbiome Balance Agent Barrier Support Oil Control Agent Anti-Aging Agent
Myristoyl pentapeptide-17 GREAT
Stimulates keratin gene expression to promote hair follicle proliferation and fortification, while enhancing skin barrier integrity and reducing inflammation.
Strengthener Soother Anti-Inflammatory Agent Microbiome Balance Agent Barrier Support Anti-Aging Agent
Biotin GOOD
Enhance skin and hair health by supporting keratin structure and improving hydration.
Hydrator Conditioner Strengthener Barrier Support Anti-Aging Agent
Myristoyl Pentapeptide-16 NOT RATED
Hydrolyzed Keratin GOOD
Deposit keratin-derived peptides that form a substantive, breathable film to improve moisture retention, combability, and fiber resilience.
Hydrator Texture Enhancer Conditioner Anti-Frizz Agent Strengthener Barrier Support
Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1 GOOD
A biotin-conjugated tripeptide used to support the appearance of stronger, fuller, healthier hair.
Strengthener Conditioner
Octapeptide-2 GOOD
A signal peptide used to support the appearance of firmer, smoother, revitalized-looking skin.
Anti-Aging Agent
Glycerin GREAT
To attract and retain moisture in the skin and hair, enhancing hydration and improving barrier function.
Hydrator Moisturizer Emollient Texture Enhancer Conditioner Soother Barrier Support Anti-Aging Agent Solvent
Larix Europaea Wood Extract GOOD
A larch-wood arabinogalactan extract used to soothe, condition and form a light smoothing film.
Soother Conditioner
Glycine Max (Soybean) Polypeptide NOT RATED
The information provided in this review is based on internal research and publicly available sources. It is intended for general informational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or regulatory advice. We do not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of this information. Users are encouraged to conduct their own research and consult appropriate professionals before making decisions based on this information.

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