Regular scalp cleansing is essential for maintaining a healthy scalp, and sometimes a deeper weekly reset is beneficial to remove buildup. When product residue, oil, and impurities accumulate on the scalp, they can lead to build up, and potentially clog follicles on the scalp as well. Buildup that accumulates on the hair and scalp can weigh down the hair, make hair look greasy faster, and potentially impact scalp health as well. Let’s break it down.
Your scalp is skin! And just like your skin on your face and body, your scalp can become vulnerable to an excess of external factors. A surplus of oil, lingering styling products, minerals from hard water, dry shampoo, and sweat can create buildup, making it harder to properly cleanse the scalp with your regular routine. If your hair feels heavy, dull, or gets greasy too fast, it may be time for a scalp reset.
Signs Your Scalp Needs a Reset
The baggage of buildup is real — and it can affect the well-being of your scalp and hair. Accumulation can:
- Leave hair feeling heavy and looking dull
- Make roots feel greasy faster
Excess buildup works against everything you’re doing to keep your scalp and hair at its best. Sure, there are clarifying shampoos and detox treatments out there, but finding a solution that delivers results and is formulated to be safe for sensitive skin and scalp can be a challenge.
The Need for a Clarifying Shampoo That’s Gentle, But Just as Effective
Traditional detox shampoos are formulated with ingredients that may not be suitable for someone prone to sensitive scalp or skin. Some can be harsh, trigger irritation, and may leave you feeling stripped or uncomfortably squeaky. Through the lens of our dermatology expertise, we got to work bringing skin science to hair care, and formulating a solution that helps clear away buildup, but still is safe for sensitive skin and scalp. The result? Our New Scalp Clarifying Shampoo.
A Proven Reset for Sensitive Skin and Scalp
Formulated without sulfates, silicones, phthalates, parabens, dyes, pore-clogging oils, and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives*(1) , our Scalp Clarifying Shampoo provides that deep cleanse your scalp is craving, while avoiding many common irritants and allergens. It is formulated for anyone with sensitive skin, sensitive scalp, acne- or eczema-prone skin5, or anyone who wants to clarify their scalp without compromise.
This shampoo removes 92% of buildup*(2) and 87% of sebum*(3) after a single use, lifts excess oil, and helps remove hard water deposits and impurities. And the best part? You’re able to keep your hair and scalp cleaner for longer, and get more time back in your day. In a consumer perception study, 94% said that when using our Scalp Clarifying Shampoo, their hair stays cleaner for longer*(4) and 94% who have sensitive scalp say their scalp feels calm and not irritated after use*(5), so that you can get the results you want — and the wash day experience you want, too.
Try our new Scalp Clarifying Shampoo and see what it can do for you.
Looking to incorporate it into your routine? Explore our Healthy Scalp Bundles.
*1 Not intentionally added. While we intentionally avoid certain ingredients, we cannot always eliminate trace or low levels of impurities, residuals, or processing aids. We work closely with our trusted partners and suppliers to minimize these as much as possible through thoughtful formulation, testing, and quality controls.
*2 Independent lab study on silicone treated hair tresses, compared to baseline.
*3 Independent lab study on sebum treated hair tresses, compared to baseline.
*4 In a consumer perception study, 32 participants with sensitive scalp used SEEN clarifying shampoo twice a week for 4 weeks
*5 Fragrance Free Clarifying Shampoo has received the National Eczema Association Seal of AcceptanceTM
