Botanical + Elemental + Skin Care Active Hair Wellness
Botanical — Nourishment rooted in plants
Botanical care goes beyond a scent or a name on a bottle. ‘Koriem thoughtfully combines plant-derived oils and extracts for scalp nourishment, strand conditioning, softness and slip. Each botanical has a purpose within its formula.
Elemental — The power of minerals
We are of the earth—and minerals are part of our own biology. ‘Koriem brings that elemental connection into selected formulas, from copper peptides in STIM-Foll to zinc, copper and selenium in Dual Matrix. Each has a distinct role in topical care or internal nutrition.
Skin Care Actives — Thoughtful care for scalp and strand
Your scalp is skin, and it deserves purposeful care. Ingredients such as niacinamide, panthenol, ceramide EOP, Redensyl® and cosmetic peptides bring different benefits across our formulas—from hydration and conditioning to targeted support for fuller-looking hair.
Botanicals + Elements + Skin Care Actives. Different products. Different ingredients. One shared goal: care for your hair and well-being.
Our purpose begins with the woman behind the hair journey: her confidence, her daily care and the way she wants to feel as life changes. Each product has a thoughtful place within that broader vision of beauty and well-being.
Professional Perspective
Koriem was founded by Sarah Lewis, a former hairstylist and makeup artist, a licensed cosmetologist with fourteen years of hands-on experience and someone currently studying trichology. Her deep passion for holistic care and healing informs how products are formulated, paired and explained—with attention to real-world hair-care routines rather than trend cycles alone.
Routine-First Design
Koriem organizes products into repeatable rituals. Depending on the routine, that may include topical scalp care, wash-day cleansing and conditioning, targeted leave-on support, styling care and optional nutritional support. You can start with one product or choose a coordinated system.
Purposeful Ingredient Selection
Ingredients are selected for a specific role in the formula and routine. ‘Koriem connects ingredient benefits with purposeful care for scalp nourishment, strand strength, resilience and length retention.
Care You Can Understand
Clear ingredient benefits and simple directions help you build a ritual for scalp wellness, stronger-feeling strands and healthier-looking hair.
Consistency Over Quick Fixes
Koriem products are designed to fit repeatable routines rather than one-time fixes. Some customers prefer a single-product ritual; others choose a multi-step system. The right option depends on your goals, preferences and willingness to use the routine consistently.
How Do I Decide Whether Koriem Is Right for Me?
Start with the problem you are trying to solve in your routine: scalp nourishment, wash-day care, lower-density areas, strand moisture, styling support or a coordinated multi-step ritual. Then compare the product directions, ingredients and level of commitment required. For sudden, unexplained or persistent hair loss, seek guidance from a qualified healthcare professional rather than relying on cosmetic products alone.
Want to compare options? Visit the Koriem FAQ or Find Your Ritual.
‘Koriem vs Vegamour vs Nutrafol: Comparison Chart
We grow in two directions. Your care should reflect that.
‘Koriem connects botanical care, elemental nourishment, and skin care actives in purposeful formulas for scalp, strands, and the inside step.
| Your care priorities | ‘Koriem | Vegamour | Nutrafol |
|---|---|---|---|
| Care philosophy | Connects botanical nourishment, elemental nutrients and skin care actives across scalp care, strand care and internal nutrition. | Plant-powered hair wellness spanning scalp serums, wash-day care, strand treatments and supplements. | Nutraceutical-led hair wellness with complementary scalp, wash-day and strand-care products. |
| Botanical scalp care |
Product: Vitality 11 Hair Growth Oil Description: Reduce Premature Shedding & Breakage. Botanical pre-wash care with scalp nourishment, conditioning, softness and strand resilience as supporting benefits. Hero ingredients: Pumpkin Seed, Saw Palmetto and Batana amongst 11 Nourishing Botanicals. Pumpkin Seed Oil contributes fatty acids, antioxidants and phytosterols for scalp nourishment. Saw Palmetto contributes fatty acids and plant sterols to the botanical scalp-care blend. Batana conditions dry, brittle-feeling lengths for softer, smoother handling. Routine: Use approximately one dropperful per scalp application; very porous hair may require additional product. Not intended for daily scalp use. Use 2–3 times weekly before washing. Leave on for 30 minutes to 2 hours, then shampoo thoroughly to wash the oil from the scalp and reduce the risk of buildup. Follow with conditioner. |
Product: GRO Hair Serum Description: Leave-in scalp serum for daily hair-density care. Hero ingredients: Caffeine, turmeric-derived callus conditioned media, clover/mung-bean sprout extract, biotin, and plant-produced octapeptide-30 sh-oligopeptide-2, hexapeptide-40 sh-polypeptide-9 and hexapeptide-40 sh-polypeptide-86. These form the serum’s botanical-and-peptide ingredient profile. Routine: Apply to wet or dry scalp once daily, massage and leave in. |
Product: Hair Serum Description: Leave-in scalp serum for daily hair-density care. Hero ingredients: Ashwagandha-derived exosomes, Irish moss peptides and pea sprout extract. These are the brand’s featured scalp-serum ingredients for fuller-looking hair. Routine: Apply a dropper section by section to the scalp daily, massage gently and leave in. |
| Targeted daily scalp support |
Product: STIM-Foll Advanced Hair Growth Peptides Description: Daily targeted peptide scalp care for low-density areas. Hero ingredients: Larch wood extract, green tea leaf extract, glycine and zinc; biotinoyl tripeptide-1, apigenin and oleanolic acid; acetyl tetrapeptide-3 and red clover; pea sprout extract. Peptides include Copper Tripeptide-3 (AHK-Cu), Copper Tripeptide-1 (GHK-Cu), myristoyl pentapeptide-17, biotinoyl tripeptide-1, acetyl tetrapeptide-3, oligopeptide-10 and oligopeptide-1. Adenosine, caffeine, saw palmetto, black seed oil, biotin and vitamin E complement the botanical-and-peptide system. Niacinamide, sodium hyaluronate, panthenol, beta-glucan and ectoin provide the hydration and scalp-comfort layer. Routine: Apply a few drops to the scalp and massage, focusing on areas where thinning is most prominent. Leave in and style as usual. Use daily or 4–5 times weekly, separately from Vitality 11. |
Product: GRO+ Advanced Hair Serum / GRO+ Advanced Gel-Serum Pen Description: Daily scalp serum or precision gel-serum pen for targeted areas. Hero ingredients: Biotinoyl tripeptide-1 and acetyl tetrapeptide-3; turmeric, clover/mung-bean sprout extract, rhubarb root, Japanese beautyberry, chlorella and olive leaf; caffeine and vitamin E. Both products list this botanical-and-peptide system. Routine: Apply serum to the scalp daily and leave in. For the pen, dispense onto the hairline, temples or part, massage with the applicator and leave in. |
Product: Hair Serum Description: Daily scalp serum applied to the scalp and areas of concern. Hero ingredients: Ashwagandha-derived exosomes, Irish moss peptides and pea sprout extract. The same scalp-serum ingredient system is used when applying to areas of concern. Routine: Apply directly to the scalp daily, including areas of concern. Massage gently and leave in. |
| Scalp health on wash day |
Product: Rosemary & Ginseng Shampoo - Scalp & Strand Builder Description: Botanical + Skin Care Active cleansing for scalp & strand rejuvenation, scalp health and length retention. Hero ingredients: Rosemary, Ginseng, Burdock Root and Neem. Niacinamide and caffeine complement the hero botanicals. Aloe and panthenol contribute moisture care; hydrolyzed collagen and argan oil complement strand conditioning. Biotin, vitamins C and E, mint and ginger are additional care ingredients. Routine: A purposeful Scalp & Strand Rejuvenation formula, not intended for daily use. Use 2–3 times per week. Start with two pumps on wet scalp and hair; add more only if needed. Massage, rinse thoroughly, then follow with conditioner through mid-lengths and ends. |
Product: GRO Revitalizing Shampoo Description: Revitalizing cleansing care for the scalp and hair. Hero ingredients: Karmatin™ peptide and caffeine. Panthenol, aloe, sodium PCA, amino acids, ximenia oil, biotin, Ceramide NP and phytosphingosine are additional care ingredients in the cleansing formula. Routine: Lather onto wet hair, massage, leave for one minute and rinse. Follow with conditioner. |
Product: Shampoo Description: Cleansing care with a scalp-microbiome focus. Hero ingredients: Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Australian wild berries and vegan proteins. The prebiotic is part of the scalp-microbiome approach; the protein ingredients complement strand care during cleansing. Routine: Massage into wet scalp, rinse and repeat as needed. Follow with conditioner. |
| Conditioning + length retention |
Product: Rosemary & Ginseng Conditioner - Hydrate & Repair Description: Strengthening silk, rice and collagen proteins + Ceramides for hydrated, resilient-feeling strands and length retention; part of the Rosemary & Ginseng Scalp & Strand Rejuvenation ritual. Hero ingredients: Three proteins—silk, rice and collagen—plus Ceramides (Ceramide EOP). Combined silk, rice and collagen proteins strengthen and condition strands. Silk supports smoothness; rice protein supports body and resilience; collagen supports softness and flexibility. Argan, coconut and rosehip oils, aloe, panthenol, caffeine, bamboo extract and biotin complement the conditioning blend. Routine: Use with the shampoo 2–3 times per week as your purposeful Scalp & Strand Rejuvenation ritual; not intended for daily use. Apply to mid-lengths and ends, leave for 2–3 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. |
Product: GRO Revitalizing Conditioner Description: Rinse-out conditioning for softness and strand care. Hero ingredients: Karmatin™ peptide and marula oil. Murumuru butter, macadamia, copaiba, baobab, moringa, broccoli and ximenia oils, aloe, biotin, Ceramide NP and phytosphingosine complement the rinse-out conditioning system. Routine: After shampooing, remove excess water, apply conditioner, leave for two minutes and rinse. |
Product: Conditioner Description: Rinse-out conditioning for moisture, elasticity and strand care. Hero ingredients: Ximenia oil, sea buckthorn, postbiotics with arginine, glucose fibers and vegan proteins. These comprise the brand’s featured ingredient system for moisture, elasticity and strand conditioning. Routine: After shampooing, apply from mid-lengths to ends. Leave for at least two minutes and rinse. |
| The inside step |
Product: Dual Matrix Hair Synthesis Vitamin — Biotin-Free / Full Body Wellness Boost / Marine Collagen + Biotin Powder with Gut Support Description: Biotin-free capsules, biotin-inclusive wellness capsules, or marine collagen powder with gut support. Hero ingredients: Regulator Matrix: Vitamins D3 and K2, L-methylfolate, selenium, zinc and copper, alongside saw palmetto, ashwagandha, pumpkin seed, L-tyrosine, milk thistle, beet root, ginger and black pepper. Structural Matrix: L-cystine, methylsulfonylmethane (MSM), bamboo, L-lysine, bovine liver, horsetail and hydrolyzed keratin provide the formula’s amino-acid, whole-food and structural-nutrition layer. Full Body Wellness Boost — Biotin-Inclusive: Biotin, hydrolyzed collagen, MSM, zinc, vitamins A, C, D3 and E, and B-complex nutrients connect structural beauty ingredients with normal nutrient metabolism and antioxidant support. Marine Collagen + Biotin with Gut Support: Hydrolyzed marine collagen peptides, biotin and prebiotic inulin lead the powder’s beauty-and-digestive-wellness story, supported by vitamin C, lysine, arginine, zinc and Clostridium butyricum. These are distinct nutritional pathways. Review current labels and overlapping nutrients before combining supplements. Routine: Dual Matrix: one red Regulator capsule and one blue Structural capsule daily. Full Body Wellness Boost: follow the current daily label directions. Marine Collagen: mix 3 scoops with 8 oz water, 5 days weekly. Choose nutritional pathways thoughtfully and review overlapping nutrients. |
Product: GRO+ Advanced Supplements Description: Daily nutritional supplements, with biotin gummies available as a separate format. Hero ingredients: Vitamins A, C, D and E, folate, B12, biotin, zinc, selenium and copper. Pumpkin seed, millet-derived miliacin, saw palmetto, turmeric, reishi, black pepper and pyrroloquinoline quinone (PQQ). The brand also offers GRO Biotin Gummies as a different format. Routine: Take one packet containing three supplements daily with water and a meal. Gummies are a separate format with their own label directions. |
Product: Nutrafol Women Description: Daily hair-wellness capsules; the Women formula is biotin-free. Hero ingredients: Ashwagandha, saw palmetto, curcumin, a tocotrienol complex and Moldavian dragonshead.
The current Women formula is vegan and biotin-free. Other Nutrafol formulas address different life stages and lifestyles; their ingredients differ, so the Women profile should not be assumed for the entire range. Routine: Take four Women capsules once daily, following the current label. Other life-stage formulas have their own directions. |
| Heat protection + smoothing |
Product: Shield & Smooth Heat Defense Smoothing Spray Description: Leave-in spray for heat preparation, smoothing and shine. Hero ingredients: Hydrolyzed silk, silicone-modified hydrolyzed collagen, panthenol, aloe and chrysanthellum extract. The proteins contribute conditioning and slip; the moisture-care ingredients complement softness. Routine: Mist Shield & Smooth onto hair before heat styling, following the current label. Leave in and style. |
Product: HYDR-8 Leave-In Conditioner Description: Leave-in conditioning for moisture, manageability and styling preparation. Hero ingredients: Karmatin™ peptide, modified hydrolyzed barley protein, mushroom extract, coconut-derived ingredients, botanical oils, amino acids, sodium hyaluronate and Ceramide NP. These provide the selected protein, botanical and moisture-care ingredient profile. Routine:Spray onto damp hair, distribute and leave in before styling. |
Product: Strand Serum Description: Two-phase strand serum for strengthening and protecting hair lengths. Hero ingredients: Milk thistle seed extract and wild olive extract. These are the featured ingredients in the two-phase strand-care serum used before styling. Routine: Shake well, then apply a small amount to damp or dry mid-lengths and ends. Leave in and style. |
| Leave-in moisture + manageability |
Product: Silkening Nourishing Leave-In Spray Description: Leave-in spray for softness, shine and easier styling. Hero ingredients: Specific ingredient details are not listed in the current product description. Routine: Mist onto damp or dry mid-lengths and ends as needed, after cleansing or between washes. Leave in. |
Product: HYDR-8 Leave-In Conditioner Description: Leave-in conditioning for moisture and manageability. Hero ingredients: Karmatin™ peptide, modified hydrolyzed barley protein, mushroom extract, coconut water, botanical oils, amino acids, sodium PCA, sodium hyaluronate and Ceramide NP. Routine: Spray into damp hair, comb through and leave in before styling; use on dry hair to refresh. |
Product: Strand Serum Description: Two-phase strand serum for care of mid-lengths and ends. Hero ingredients: Milk thistle seed extract and wild olive extract. Routine: Shake well, then apply a small amount to damp or dry mid-lengths and ends. Leave in and style. |
| Curl definition |
Product: Bend & Curl Moisture Luxe Creme — Bond Repair Description: Moisturizing curl cream for soft definition and strand conditioning. Hero ingredients: Hydrolyzed silk, aloe, panthenol, shea butter, avocado, argan, jojoba and castor oils. These combine protein-derived conditioning with botanical emollient and moisture care. Routine: Distribute through damp hair to define curls, then style and leave in, following the current label. |
Product: No dedicated curl-defining cream verified in the reviewed range Description: No equivalent dedicated curl-defining cream verified. Hero ingredients: Not applicable—no equivalent curl-cream formula verified. Routine:Not applicable—no equivalent curl-cream step verified. |
Product: No dedicated curl-defining cream verified in the reviewed range Description: No equivalent dedicated curl-defining cream verified. Hero ingredients: Not applicable—no equivalent curl-cream formula verified. Routine:Not applicable—no equivalent curl-cream step verified. |
| Finishing oils + polishing |
Product: Argan Oil Silk Serum / Sleek Shine Glass Hair Polishing Cream Description: Finishing serum or polishing cream for smoothness, shine and flyaway control. Hero ingredients: Argan Oil Silk Serum: Argan, macadamia and jojoba oils, with dimethiconol for surface conditioning, slip and shine. Sleek Shine: Identified as a silicone polishing cream; specific ingredient names are not listed in the current product description. Routine: Argan Oil Silk Serum: distribute a small amount through lengths for a silky finish. Sleek Shine: smooth a small amount through damp or dry mid-lengths and ends. Both are leave-in finishing steps. |
Product: HYDR-8 Weightless Repair Oil Description: Lightweight finishing oil for softness, shine and strand care. Hero ingredients: Marula oil, chia seed oil and oil-soluble vitamin C; squalane, sacha inchi, moringa and soybean oils, vitamin E, bhringraj and neem extracts. These provide the botanical-oil, antioxidant and emollient profile. Routine: Spread a small amount of HYDR-8 Oil between the palms and distribute through damp or dry mid-lengths and ends. Leave in. |
Product: Strand Serum Description: Strand-care serum; no dedicated finishing oil or polishing cream verified. Hero ingredients: Milk thistle seed extract and wild olive extract. A strand-care serum is the reviewed alternative; a dedicated finishing oil or polishing cream was not verified. Routine: Shake well, then apply a small amount to damp or dry mid-lengths and ends. Leave in and style. |
| Edges + flyaway control |
Product: Slick Em’ Back Stick — Edge Control & Flyaway Wand Description: Precision edge-control and flyaway wand for a polished finish. Hero ingredients: Specific ingredient details are not listed in the current product description. Routine: Brush lightly over flyaways and edges, adding product only where control is needed. Leave in as a styling finish. |
Product: Baby Hair Strengthen & Style Wand Description: Targeted styling wand for baby hairs and flyaways. Hero ingredients: Karmatin™ peptide, turmeric-derived media, clover/mung-bean sprout extract, caffeine, additional plant-produced peptides, squalane, watermelon and argan oils, shea butter and Ceramide NP. Routine: Use the wand to smooth baby hairs and flyaways. Leave in for targeted styling control. |
Product: No dedicated edge-control wand verified in the reviewed range Description: No equivalent dedicated edge-control wand verified. Hero ingredients: Not applicable—no equivalent edge-wand formula verified. Routine:Not applicable—no equivalent edge-wand step verified. |
| How the steps connect | Distinct roles: Vitality 11 before washing; shampoo for scalp cleansing; conditioner for strand care; STIM-Foll for targeted daily care; nutritional support as the inside step. Available individually or in coordinated systems. | Customers can combine topical serums, cleansing, conditioning, treatments and nutritional products into a routine. | Customers can combine nutraceuticals with topical serum, shampoo, conditioner and strand care. |
| Your starting point | Begin with one purposeful formula, a focused duo, or a Hair Bloom System built around thinning & shedding + total hair vitality. | Select products or kits around shedding, volume, damage and other hair concerns. | Select a supplement pathway and complementary topical care around life stage, lifestyle and hair concerns. |
This compares selected products and routine design—not proven superiority or head-to-head results. Competitor details checked October 16, 2026.
Explore the ingredients behind your ritual
Each formula has a defined role. Explore the hero ingredients and supporting actives in ‘Koriem’s scalp, strand and inside-step care.
Botanical scalp care
Vitality 11 Hair Growth Oil — Reduce Premature Shedding & Breakage. Pumpkin Seed, Saw Palmetto and Batana amongst 11 Nourishing Botanicals in this pre-wash scalp oil. Used 2–3 times weekly for 30 minutes to 2 hours before cleansing.
Targeted daily scalp support
STIM-Foll: Daily Targeted care for low density areas, apply to areas where thinning is most prominent. Non-oily care featuring copper peptides, biotinoyl tripeptide-1, myristoyl pentapeptide-17, acetyl tetrapeptide-3, red clover and pea sprout extracts, supported by niacinamide, hyaluronic acid, panthenol, beta-glucan and ectoin.
Scalp health on wash day
Rosemary & Ginseng Shampoo - Scalp & Strand Builder: Rosemary, Ginseng, Burdock Root and Neem are the hero botanicals. Niacinamide, panthenol, aloe and other supporting ingredients complement cleansing and scalp care.
Conditioning + length retention
Rosemary & Ginseng Conditioner - Hydrate & Repair: Three proteins—silk, rice and collagen—plus Ceramides lead the formula. Supporting conditioners, oils and panthenol provide softness, slip and easier handling.
The inside step
Dual Matrix: Biotin-free Regulator and Structural capsules combine botanicals, vitamins, minerals, amino acids and structural ingredients, including bovine liver. Full Body Wellness Boost provides a different, biotin-inclusive pathway. Marine Collagen + Biotin with Gut Support offers a separate powder format.
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