Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Scrub

10 minutes to a healthier scalp, this treatment helps to boost healthy hair growth & plump roots from the first use. A gentle exfoliating scrub formulated with both chemical and physical exfoliators to help remove product buildup and dead cells and leave hair looking healthy. This unique formulation also helps to protect and balance the scalp’s microbiome and keep the hair follicles clean. Excess of buildup can disrupt the healthy function of the hair follicle and removing that buildup can encourage normal growth and roots to lift up. What you get: A 10-minute exfoliating scalp scrub that helps boost healthy hair growth and lift roots from the first use. Why it works: Formulated with chemical and physical exfoliators to clear product build-up, dead skin, and excess oil. It helps keep hair follicles clean and supports a balanced scalp microbiome - essential for healthy growth. How it feels: Lightweight and non-greasy. When to use: 1-2 times a week, pre-hair wash. What you get: A 10-minute exfoliating scalp scrub that helps boost healthy hair growth and lift roots from the first use. Why it works: Formulated with chemical and physical exfoliators to clear product build-up, dead skin, and excess oil. It helps keep hair follicles clean and supports a balanced scalp microbiome - essential for healthy growth. How it feels: Lightweight and non-greasy. When to use: 1-2 times a week, pre-hair wash. Standard tracked delivery (Evri) £3.99 or FREE on orders over £30. (2-5 working days*) Express tracked delivery (Evri) £5.95 or FREE on orders £50+. (Up to 2 working days if ordered before 8pm, excluding weekends*) *Find out more about delivery options and delivery area restrictions here . Track the status of your parcel with our trusted couriers Loading… Great news, You qualify for FREE standard delivery You're £ 30.00 away from FREE standard delivery Close Delivery info Close How to Use Use this gentle exfoliating scrub 1–2 times a week as a pre-shampoo treatment. Shake well before use. Apply to dry or damp scalp using the nozzle, then massage in with fingertips. Use enough to cover the full scalp. Leave on for 10 minutes, then rinse and shampoo as usual. Follow with Your regular shampoo and conditioner. INKEY Tip Use consistently to reduce build-up and keep roots feeling fresh and lifted. Heads Up For scalp use only. Avoid contact with eyes. Don’t use on broken or irritated skin. When adding new products to your routine, we always recommend patch-testing. Storage Store in a cool, dry place (15–25°C). Keep out of direct sunlight. Avoid eyes. For external use only. Keep out of reach of children. Key claims 92% agreed their hair felt healthier after 4 weeks of use* 88% agreed their scalp felt cleaner immediately* Immediately, 81% of all participants agreed their hair felt and looked healthier * *Total of 52 participants with hair types from 1A-4C Ingredients 7% Glycolic Acid: Gently exfoliates the scalp to remove dead skin and product buildup. 2.5% Symcontrol ® Scalp* : Based on a microalgae from the Mediterranean Sea. It is an effective scalp sebum regulator, reducing sebum overproduction for less oily hair that also protects the hair fiber. 2% Castor beads: Gives an elevated instant physical exfoliation experience, made from hydrogenated castor oil. 100% biodegradable. 0.5% Bioecolia ® **: Helps protect, balance and maintain the skin's Ecoflora, creating the ideal scalp microbiome. *SymControl® Scalp is a registered trademark of SYMRISE AG, Germany **BioEcolia® is a trademark of Solabia Group and is used with permission Water (Aqua/Eau), Glycolic Acid, Propanediol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyquaternium-10, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Citronellyl Methylcrotonate, Panthenol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Dehydroacetic Acid, Mannitol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Sodium Benzoate, Tetraselmis Suecica Extract, Lactic Acid, Potassium Benzoate. FAQS WHAT DOES IT DO? Removes product build-up and dead skin to refresh the scalp and support healthy hair growth. WHAT IS GLYCOLIC ACID? A chemical exfoliator that breaks down the bonds between dead skin cells and buildup on the scalp. WHAT SCALP TYPES ARE SUITABLE? All scalp types. Great for anyone with excess oil, build-up, or dull, flat roots. DO I NEED TO WASH MY HAIR FIRST? No. Apply to dry or damp scalp before shampooing. Leave on for 10 minutes, then wash as normal. CAN I USE WITH SALYCILIC SCALP SCRUB? Yes, but alternate them in your routine to avoid over-exfoliating. CAN I STYLE MY HAIR AFTERWARDS? Yes. Style as usual once hair is clean. SUITABLE FOR DAILY USE? No. Use 1-2 times per week DO I NEED SPF AFTER? No. PH LEVEL? 4.0 - 5.0 IS THERE ANY ALCOHOL OR FRAGRANCES? No alcohol. No fragrance. IS IT COLOUR SAFE? Yes, safe for coloured hair. IS IT SENSITIVE SCALP FRIENDLY? Yes. Gentle enough for coloured hair. IS IT VEGAN? Yes! Certified by The Vegan Society. No animal derivatives IS THIS SAFE FOR THOSE WHO ARE PREGNANT OR BREASTFEEDING? Yes. CAN I USE WITH PRESCRIPTION MEDICATION? Consult your doctor to be sure. We Give A Care Skincare has become complicated. Too many ingredients, too many opinions, and too many products promising everything. At The INKEY List, we believe you don't need more skincare, you need clarity you can trust. That's why we take the science and make it simple. We help people understand their skin, find the right ingredients, and build routines that deliver real results. Through innovative, science-backed formulas, we make effective skincare accessible to everyone. Because we care about great skincare for everyone. Clear guidance. Proven ingredients. Real results. Because at The INKEY List, We Give A Care. Approved under the Cruelty Free International Leaping Bunny programme. 100% of our packaging is recyclable. Learn how to recycle your INKEY List products . 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