What it is: A physician-formulated, water-light essence with natural ingredients to soothe a dry, red, irritated scalp and is clinically shown to maintain an optimal pH of the scalp for healthier hair that can thrive. (1)
Hair Type: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Texture: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Thinning
- Color Safe
- Flaky / Dry Scalp
Key Benefits:
- Calms visible redness and irritation of the scalp (1)
- Reduces a dry, itchy, flaky scalp (1)
- Promotes a healthy scalp for improved hair quality (1)
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Prebiotics Helps strengthen the scalp barrier by feeding the microbiome. (2)
- Postbiotics: Maintain a diverse scalp microbiome to nourish the scalp barrier. (3)
- Peach Gum and Prickly Pear: Soothe the scalp, reducing redness and scalp sensitivities. (2,4)
Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also vegan, gluten-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.
What Else You Need to Know: An evolution in hair biology, this certified microbiome-friendly and lightweight essence targets scalp sensitivity and irritation (known to disrupt the scalp) for healthy hair that can thrive. It is color and extension safe; it is also safe for sensitive skin. (1)
Fragrance Description: This serum has an elevated, effervescent, light citrus scent and is made with 100-percent natural fragrance.
Clinical Results: In a clinical study of 40 people, after 4 weeks of use (1):
- 97% of users felt their scalp was soothed
References:
1. Nutrafol, Data on File, 2022.
2. Nutrafol, Data on File, 2020.
3. Nutrafol, Data on File, 2018.
4. Nutrafol, Data on File, 2021.
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