Dr.FORHAIR Phyto Fresh Scalp Scaler 200ml
Mild taurate and betaine surfactants carry the top of this 200 ml scaler, with menthol tenth and salicylic acid, peppermint and mentha arvensis oils clustered just past twenty.
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- Suited to
- Congested skinUneven textureDehydrated skinSensitive skin
- Helps with
- Shoppers looking for Menthol in a scalp treatmentRoutines that want Menthol and Allantoin in one stepFilling the scalp treatment step with a Korean-market formulaAnyone who wants the Menthol scalp treatment sold on Korean shelves
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Key benefits
- Menthol, the active this scalp treatment is built around
- Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate and Retinyl Palmitate on the same list, actives
- Salicylic Acid on the same list, an exfoliant
- Lactic Acid and Thiamine HCl further down the same list
- Riboflavin and Pantothenic Acid further down the same list
- Menthol named tenth on the manufacturer list printed on this page
Key actives
Mentholactive
Menthol is the cooling compound in mint. It acts on the nerve receptor that also answers to cold, which is why skin feels cool without any change in temperature. On this scalp treatment's own ingredient list it is named tenth.
Allantoinactive
Allantoin is a comfrey-derived compound used to condition skin and soften the outer layer so it feels smoother. It is one of the standard additions to a formula built for easily irritated skin. It is named eighteenth on this scalp treatment's list, alongside Menthol.
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizateactive
Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate is a water-soluble salt derived from licorice root. The panel names it twenty-fifth on this scalp treatment's list, beside Menthol.
Retinyl Palmitateactive
Retinyl Palmitate is retinol bound to a fatty acid. It is the mildest common retinoid because skin has to make three conversions before it becomes active, which also makes it the least likely to cause flaking. It is named fifty-ninth on this scalp treatment's list, alongside Menthol.
Salicylic Acidexfoliant
It loosens the dead cells that block pores and is used for the look of congested, oily skin. The panel names it twenty-second on this scalp treatment's list, beside Menthol.
How to use
- Use it as the pre-wash scalp step, worked into a dry or damp scalp before shampooing, to lift residue before the wash.
Where does this scalp treatment go in my routine?
On a clean, towel-dried scalp, in the evening. Anything thinner than a scalp treatment goes on before it, and anything richer goes on after. If you are adding it to a routine you already like, give it a week on its own first, so what you see is the Menthol and not three changes at once.
Is this the Korean-market scalp treatment or a US version?
The Korean-market one, Menthol and all. We match this scalp treatment to its Korean barcode before it reaches the shelf, which is the check that tells you which market release you are holding.
Does this scalp treatment contain fragrance?
Yes. The ingredient list names Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Farnesol and Fragrance. They sit on the panel printed on this page, so you can read the position for yourself before you buy. If fragrance components are something you avoid, this scalp treatment is not the one.
What else is on the list besides Menthol?
Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate and Retinyl Palmitate. The order they are printed in on this scalp treatment's panel is the order on the box, so you can see where Menthol sits relative to them. Further down the same panel: Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid and Thiamine HCl.
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Where this unit came from
- 1Seoul
Bought as Korean-market stock - 2Customs
Duty paid by us before it enters the US - 3California
Ships domestically, no international leg
We stock the version of a formula that is sold in Korea, not the release a brand prepares for another market under the same name.
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Import duties are paid by us before the parcel reaches you, so nothing is owed at the door, and returns run for 30 days.
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How it works
The Phyto Fresh Scalp Scaler is a 200ml scalp treatment, used on a clean, towel-dried scalp, in the evening. The active it is built around is Menthol, named tenth on its own ingredient list. The same list carries Allantoin, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate and Retinyl Palmitate, so the active is not the only thing on it worth naming. How much of the Menthol stays on the skin, and for how long, is decided by the scalp treatment format rather than by the list alone. This is the Original Korean Formula, the scalp treatment Dr.FORHAIR sells in Korea, Menthol and all.
Worth knowing
- Patch test this scalp treatment on a small area and wait a day before using it more widely, especially with Menthol on the list.
- This list names Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol and Farnesol, so skip it if fragrance components are something you avoid.
- Retinyl is on this list, so keep this scalp treatment to the evening and build the nights up slowly rather than starting nightly.
- Citric Acid and Lactic Acid on this list makes this scalp treatment an exfoliating step, so do not stack it with another one on the same night.
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Korean-market original
The Original Korean Formula scalp treatment from Dr.FORHAIR, 200ml formulated with Menthol and Allantoin, held in the United States and shipped domestically.
Verify your unit when it arrives
Verify your unit when it arrives
Korean-market stock with the original barcode and batch code intact, exactly as it left Korea.
Match the batch code on the box against the code printed on the bottle or tube itself; the two are stamped separately and should agree.
On the unit itself
- The Korean-market barcode, unaltered from the retail package.
- The manufacturer’s batch code, exactly as the maker printed it.
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What professionals say
What professionals say
What skin-care professionals say about the key actives in this formula, quoted from the medical sources linked beside each.
Allantoin can tone down the dryness of the individual cells. It increases the water content of the skin, which means it helps to hydrate and moisturize.
Wilma Bergfeld, MDDermatologist, Cleveland Clinic It contains liquiritin, an active compound that helps to disperse and remove existing melanin in the skin.
Jennifer Chwalek, MDDermatologist, Byrdie
1 more professional perspective
BHAs like salicylic acid get really deep into the pores, whereas the water-soluble ones don't go as deep.
Samantha Stein, PA-CDermatology physician assistant, Cleveland Clinic
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