What it is: A scalp chemical exfoliator prewash treatment that gently eliminates product buildup and dry shampoo-related scalp congestion for a more effective cleanse.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Flaky/Dry Scalp
- Oily Scalp
- Scalp Buildup
Key Benefits:
- Utilizes a unique triple-acid complex of BHAs, AHAs, and PHAs that gently breaks down stubborn product buildup and scalp flakes
- Shown to promote a detoxified-, healthier-feeling scalp after one use
- Is perfect for dry-shampoo lovers to decongest the scalp and eliminate the need for a double cleanse
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Triple-Acid Complex: Is a blend of AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs that gently exfoliates and blasts away buildup.
- Binchotan Charcoal: Absorbs impurities, detoxifying hair and scalp.
- Humectant Complex (Hyaluronic Acid and Sodium PCA): Hydrates and nourishes the scalp, preventing dryness.
Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
What Else You Need to Know: This prewash spray is like an exfoliating toner for your scalp. Three types of chemical exfoliants gently lift away product buildup and flakes to unclog congested hair follicles, binchotan charcoal draws out excess oil, and a hydrating blend of hyaluronic acid, tea tree, and peppermint oils soothes.
Clinical Results: In a consumer-perception study with 30 participants, after 1 use:
- 100% felt their scalp was detoxified and healthier
- 96% agreed their other hair-care products worked better after using the product
- 96% felt a calmed and refreshed scalp
Clean + Planet Positive at Sephora
When you see our Clean + Planet Positive seal, this brand s products are formulated without certain ingredients that are potentially harmful to human health and environment. They also address ingredients clients are concerned about, including phthalates, formaldehyde or formaldehyde releasers, oxybenzone and octinoxate, hydroquinone, triclosan, coal tar, methylisothiazolinone and methylchloroisothiazolinone, insoluble plastic microbeads, and more: For the full list, check out the Ingredients tab.
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-Triple-Acid Complex: Is a blend of AHAs, BHAs, and PHAs that gently exfoliates and blasts away buildup.
-Binchotan Charcoal: Absorbs impurities, detoxifying hair and scalp.
-Humectant Complex (Hyaluronic Acid and Sodium PCA): Hydrates and nourishes the scalp, preventing dryness.
Water/Aqua/Eau, Propanediol, Arginine, Betaine, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Gluconolactone, Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Sodium PCA, Panthenol, Hyaluronic Acid, Charcoal Powder, Polyglyceryl-4 Caprate, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Oil, Benzyl Alcohol.
Clean at Sephora products are formulated without the following banned or restricted ingredients (please see Clean at Sephora landing page for full list of specific restrictions and allowances by category—this is not an exhaustive list):
Acrylates, Aluminum Salts, Animal Musks/Fats/Oils, Benzophenones and related compounds, Butoxyethanol, Butylated hydroxyanisole (BHA), Butylated hydroxytoluene (BHT) under 0.1%, Carbon Black or Black 2, Coal Tar, Ethanolamines, Formaldehyde and Formaldehyde Releasing Agents, Hydroquinone, Lead and Lead Acetate, Mercury + Mercury Compounds (Thimerisol), Methoxyethanol, Methyl Cellosolve, Methylchloroisothiazolinone and Methylisothiazolinone, Mineral Oil, Nanomaterials (restrictions for specific nanomaterials only), Oxybenzone, Parabens, Petrolatum and Paraffin (USP grade only), Phenoxyethanol under 1%, Phthalates, Plastic Microbeads, Polyacrylamide & Acrylamide, Resorcinol, Retinyl Palmitate, Styrene, Sulfates, Talc (no detection of asbestos), Toluene, Triclosan and Triclocarban, Undisclosed Synthetic Fragrance (under 1% and formulated without Acetaldehyde, Acetone, Acetonitrile, Benzalkonium chloride, BPA, EDTA, Methylene chloride, PTFE, PFOA), 1,4-Dioxane (ingredients must comply with impurity thresholds), Octinoxate, PFAS compounds, Nitromusks and Polycyclic Musks, Ethoxylated Ingredients (including PEGS or polyethylene glycol must meet contamination limits for 1,4-Dioxane and ethylene oxide), Cyclic Silicones, EDTA and derivatives (allowed if no technical substitute under 0.2%).
Suggested Usage:
-Prior to washing, part hair and spray directly onto scalp, focusing on areas with the most buildup.
-Massage in to evenly distribute.
-Leave on for up to 15 minutes.
-Rinse out and then wash hair with your favorite Briogeo shampoo and conditioner (each sold separately).