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Exfoliating scalp serum

Name: Weekly Scalp Reset, Exfoliating Scalp Serum
Brand: PALIM
SKU: 256860
Price: 38.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Weekly Scalp Reset

A weekly reset, without the grit. A lactic acid scalp serum to use before you wash.

$38

30 mL / 1.01 fl oz

Product buildup
Weekly scalp reset

Is it for me?

On its own, or as a set

On its own Add any second product and it ships free $38 With Deep Repair Mask Keratin hair mask · Ships free $80 The Scalp Reset Routine With Clean Wash, Between-Wash Hair Reset · Ships free, $8 off ~~$110~~ $102

Two or more products ship free, and three or more save $8.

No added fragrance
Arrives in 4 to 7 business days, tracked
Questions? hello@bypalim.com
Not right for your hair? Full refund within 30 days. No need to send it back.
Give it 30 days. If it isn't right for your hair, tell us within 30 days of delivery and we'll refund that product. You don't need to send it back. One refund per product, per customer.

At a glance

Feels like: A light serum from a dropper, along each part.
Smells like: No added fragrance.
Afterwards: Leave it 3 to 5 minutes, then rinse and shampoo.
Good to know: All hair types. Vegan, 100% natural origin.

What it does

No-grit scalp exfoliation
Lactic acid exfoliates the scalp surface
Sodium hyaluronate helps hydrate
Vegan, no added fragrance

How to use

Before you wash, on a dry scalp, part your hair into a few sections.
Apply the serum along each part and massage it in gently with your fingertips.
Leave it for 3 to 5 minutes. If it feels uncomfortable, rinse immediately and stop using it.
Rinse thoroughly, then wash as usual with the gloss shampoo.

Where it goes

Goes on

ROOTScalp & roots LENGTHSMid-lengths & ends

Where: Your scalp
When: Before you wash, once or twice a week

Full ingredient list · 8 ingredients

Aqua/Water, Lactic Acid, Pentylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin (made using organic ingredients), Sodium Hyaluronate, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract (from organic farming)

What every ingredient does

Aqua/Water: Water: the base the other ingredients are dissolved in.
Lactic Acid: A gentle acid: it exfoliates in the scalp serum, and adjusts the pH in the other formulas.
Pentylene Glycol: A solvent and humectant that keeps the formula stable and holds moisture.
Potassium Hydroxide: Adjusts the pH so the formula stays gentle; it is neutralized in the finished product.
Butylene Glycol: A solvent and humectant that helps dissolve the actives and hold moisture.
Glycerin: A humectant: it draws in and holds moisture. Made using organic ingredients.
Sodium Hyaluronate: A form of hyaluronic acid: it holds water at the scalp's surface.
Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Leaf Extract: A nettle extract used for scalp and hair conditioning. From organic farming.

Good to know

Scent: No added fragrance.
Suitable for: All hair types. Vegan. 100% natural origin.
Packaging: 30 mL dropper bottle in its own carton.
What it isn't: A shampoo or a dandruff treatment. If your scalp stays irritated or keeps flaking, a dermatologist is the right next step, not more exfoliating.

Shipping

We pack your order within 2 business days. It arrives in 4 to 7 business days in the US (6 to 11 in the EU), tracked the whole way. Two or more products always ship free, and three or more save $8 too. A single product ships at the standard rate for your country, shown at checkout. Anything with the dry shampoo mist travels by ground, because the formula contains alcohol. Questions about an order? Write to hello@bypalim.com. A person reads every message.

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Benefits

What the exfoliating scalp serum does.

Exfoliation, without the grit.
A liquid serum for the scalp surface, with no scrub particles at all.
Lactic acid does the work.
A gentle acid exfoliates the scalp surface in 3 to 5 minutes, before you wash.
Hydration, too.
Sodium hyaluronate helps hydrate while the serum works.
No added fragrance.
Vegan and made without added fragrance. Check the full ingredients if your scalp is sensitive.

Weekly Scalp Reset, Exfoliating Scalp Serum

Why we made it

All of the exfoliation. None of the grit.

For the weeks your scalp feels coated and a gritty scrub doesn't appeal. A few quiet minutes, just before you wash.

The no-grit option.

Lactic acid exfoliates the scalp surface in a light serum with sodium hyaluronate for hydration. Leave it on for 3 to 5 minutes, then rinse and shampoo. Prefer a physical scrub? Choose the scalp scrub instead. Use one per wash.

The ritual

How to use it

Before you wash, on a dry scalp, part your hair into a few sections.
Apply the serum along each part and massage it in gently with your fingertips.
Leave it for 3 to 5 minutes. If it feels uncomfortable, rinse immediately and stop using it.
Rinse thoroughly, then wash as usual with the gloss shampoo.

Start once a week. If your scalp feels comfortable after a few weeks, twice a week is fine.

Lactic acid

A gentle exfoliating acid that helps loosen product buildup, so your shampoo can wash it away.
Sodium hyaluronate

A form of hyaluronic acid that holds on to water, for lightweight hydration.
Nettle leaf

Nettle leaf extract from organic farming, part of a short and simple formula.

A little more clarity

The questions worth asking before you buy.

Can I exfoliate my scalp without gritty particles?

The PALIM approach · Exfoliating scalp serum Yes. The scalp serum uses lactic acid instead of grit: a few minutes on a dry scalp before you wash, then rinse and shampoo.
Do I need both a scalp serum and a scrub?

The PALIM approach · Exfoliating scalp serum One is plenty. The serum exfoliates without grit; the scrub has clay and cherry shell particles. Use one per wash.

A few things worth knowing

Should I choose the serum or the scrub?

Choose the texture you prefer: this serum exfoliates with lactic acid and has no grit. The scrub uses clay and cherry shell particles. Both rinse out before shampoo; choose one for a wash, rather than using both together.

How often do I need it?

Start once a week. If your scalp stays comfortable after a few weeks, you can use it twice a week. If your usual shampoo already leaves your scalp comfortable and clean, an extra exfoliating step may not be needed.

How does it fit with my usual shampoo?

Before washing, part dry hair and apply along the scalp. Massage gently, leave for 3–5 minutes, then rinse and shampoo as usual. It is a pre-wash step, not a leave-in serum or a replacement for shampoo.

What if my scalp tingles or feels sensitive?

Tingling is not a sign you need to feel for it to work. If it stings, burns, itches or feels uncomfortable, rinse it off and stop using it. Avoid applying it to an already irritated scalp.

Is it a dandruff treatment?

No. This is a cosmetic exfoliating serum, not a treatment for dandruff or a scalp condition. If flaking, redness or itching keeps returning, ask a dermatologist for advice.

Can I use it after coloring or bleaching?

We have not established color-treatment compatibility. Follow your colorist’s aftercare advice, especially if your scalp feels sensitive after a treatment.

Will it leave my hair oily or gritty?

It is a light, water-based serum without exfoliating particles. Rinse it out fully, then shampoo; it is not designed to stay in your hair.

Does it contain fragrance or animal-derived ingredients?

It has no added fragrance and is vegan, with no keratin. It is the only PALIM product without added fragrance. The full ingredient list is above.

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