BHA Salicylic Acid Scalp Renew Exfoliator

What it is: A pre-shower exfoliating treatment, powered by 0.15 percent salicylic acid, that fights flakes, relieves itch, and visibly balances scalp-sebum levels.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Dandruff
- Flaky/Dry Scalp
- Oily Scalp

Key Benefits:
- Physically and chemically exfoliates the scalp, clearing away flakes and buildup
- Supports balanced scalp sebum levels for a less oily appearance
- Soothes irritation and calms itchiness

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Salicylic Acid: Fights flakes through gentle exfoliation while supporting balanced sebum levels.
- Papaya Extracts: Gently remove dead skin while hydrating the scalp.
- Peppermint Oil: Helps with irritation/itch and cools the scalp.

Ingredient Callouts: This product is vegan, gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: Exfoliating your scalp is essential to a flake-free routine. This gentle exfoliator was formulated by trichologists to address scalp issues, including dandruff, psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis. It’s clinically demonstrated to relieve itch and irritation after one use.

Originally from Ireland, Helen and her husband Colm created and patented the Cold Processed® method, which uses a -30° hyperbaric chamber to preserve the molecular structure of bioactive ingredients, ensuring maximum performance. This avoids the traditional heat-based process, which lessens the potency of nutrients. Act+Acre’s bioactive-rich formulations are free from chemicals and toxins.

Fragrance Description: This product is fragrance-free.

Clinical Results: In a consumer-perception survey of 230 women with all hair types, after 1 use:
- +93% agreed flakes were reduced
- +92% agreed scalp itchiness was reduced
- +93% agreed irritation was soothed

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