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13: Oily Scalp? Washing Less Isn't Always the Answer.

13: Oily Scalp? Washing Less Isn't Always the Answer.

One of the biggest hair myths is that washing less "trains" your scalp to produce less oil.  For most people, oil production is largely influenced by genetics and hormones... not how often you shampoo. ...

12: Hard Water Could Be Sabotaging Your Hair

12: Hard Water Could Be Sabotaging Your Hair

If your hair always feels rough, looks dull, or never seems completely clean, hard water could be the reason.  Minerals like calcium and magnesium stick to the hair and scalp...

11: Why Zinc PCA Is a Favorite for Oily Scalps

11: Why Zinc PCA Is a Favorite for Oily Scalps

If your scalp gets oily quickly, Zinc PCA is an ingredient worth knowing.  It's commonly used in skincare and scalp-care products because it's known for helping manage excess surface oil while supporting a...

10: The Ingredient That Helps Wash Away More Than Dirt

10: The Ingredient That Helps Wash Away More Than Dirt

Ever wonder why your hair feels different after washing in hard water?  Minerals like copper and iron can build up on the hair over time. Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate is a biodegradable chelating ingredient that...

09: Why We Included Peptides in Abundance

09: Why We Included Peptides in Abundance

Peptides have become one of the most exciting ingredients in modern beauty, and for good reason.  Scelleye contains Oligopeptide-2, a peptide ingredient commonly used in scalp-care products because it's included in formulations focused on...

08: Why Your Scalp Needs Clarifying

08: Why Your Scalp Needs Clarifying

Your scalp collects more than just oil. Styling products, dry shampoo, hard water minerals, pollution, and even excess sebum can build up over time. If there's a layer of buildup...

07: What Are Postbiotics?

07: What Are Postbiotics?

You've heard of probiotics. You've probably heard of prebiotics. But what about postbiotics? Postbiotic ingredients, such as Lactococcus Ferment Lysate, are increasingly used in cosmetic products designed to support the...

06: The Skincare Ingredient Making Its Way Into Scalp Care

06: The Skincare Ingredient Making Its Way Into Scalp Care

If you've spent any time exploring skincare, you've probably heard of azelaic acid. Today, formulators are also incorporating it into scalp-care products because it's known for helping improve the appearance...

05: Why Peptides Are Everywhere in Haircare

05: Why Peptides Are Everywhere in Haircare

Peptides have become one of the most talked-about ingredients in beauty. Haircare is no exception. These small protein fragments are commonly included in scalp-care formulas because they help support the...