Cortex Reset · Cationic Acid (Step 1)
STEP 1 | REBUILD

Cortex Reset

Cationic Acid (Step 1)
Reset · Align · Prime
500 mL Professional
Bio-Active Complex
Place in the ritual · Three-step system
Action and indication

The Ziv Professional Cortex Reset opens the three-step system of the Intra-Cortex line. A biomimetic acid reset that closes the cuticle, equalizes porosity, and primes the cortex to receive the rebuilding mass of the following steps.

Indicated for

  • Hair that stretches and does not recover in the elasticity test
  • Uneven porosity along the length
  • Breakage when combing wet
  • Post-lightening, post-color, post-transformation
In the salon

Professional use. On washed, damp hair, apply evenly, leave on according to diagnosis, and proceed directly to Step 2. Do not rinse between Step 1 and Step 2.

At home

Professional use. On washed, damp hair, apply evenly, leave on according to diagnosis, and proceed directly to Step 2. Do not rinse between Step 1 and Step 2.

Bio-Active Complex
+ Carob Amino RepairCeratonia siliqua (Carob) Seed Extract + Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Amino-botanical fiber repair
+ Marine Cortex ComplexCystoseira compressa Extract
Marine cortex resilience
+ Bio-Osmotic ShieldTrehalose
Osmotic moisture protection
Composition
Aqua (Water), Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Cetrimonium Chloride, Amodimethicone, Trideceth-12, Polyquaternium-7, Behentrimonium Chloride, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Propylene Glycol, Isopropyl Palmitate, Trehalose, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Lactic Acid, Ceratonia siliqua (Carob) Seed Extract, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, Zea mays (Corn) Starch, Polyquaternium-16, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Cystoseira compressa Extract, Dehydroacetic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Gluconolactone, Calcium Gluconate, Disodium EDTA, BHT, Parfum (Fragrance): Linalyl Acetate, Coumarin, Hexamethylindanopyran, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool, Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) Oil, Benzyl Salicylate, Tetramethyl Acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Citronellol, Citrus aurantium dulcis (Orange) Peel Oil, D-Limonene, Geraniol, Geranyl Acetate, Hexyl Cinnamal, Terpineol.

The full composition and warnings are on the label. Read before use.

Warnings

For external use only. Keep out of reach of children and pets. In case of contact with eyes, rinse thoroughly with water. If irritation occurs, discontinue use and consult a physician. Store in a cool place, away from direct light and heat.

Yield
SizeDose per serviceApplicationsNote
500 mL2 mL2251 pump, no rinse

Reference: medium-length hair. Short × 0.7 · medium × 1.0 · long or dense × 1.5.