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Exfoliating scalp scrub

Name: Deep Scalp Cleanse, Exfoliating Scalp Scrub
Brand: PALIM
SKU: 256855
Price: 38.00 USD
Availability: InStock

Deep Scalp Cleanse

The hands-on scalp reset. A creamy pre-wash scrub with kaolin clay and sour cherry shell powder, for now and then.

$38

170 mL / 5.75 fl oz

Heavy buildup
Deep clean
Once a week

Is it for me?

On its own, or as a set

On its own Add any second product and it ships free $38 With Clean Wash Gloss shampoo · Ships free $74 The Deep Clean Routine With Clean Wash, Soft Conditioner · Ships free, $8 off ~~$110~~ $102

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

99% natural origin
Arrives in 4 to 7 business days, tracked
Questions? hello@bypalim.com
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At a glance

Feels like: A scrub with fine particles, massaged in with your fingertips.
Smells like: Vanilla and woods, with peppermint.
Afterwards: Leave it 5 to 15 minutes, rinse well, then shampoo.
Good to know: Nut-free and gluten-free, 99% natural origin. Contains keratin from wool, so it isn't vegan.

What it does

Physical exfoliation with cherry shell powder
Kaolin clay in a creamy scrub
For occasional heavy-feeling roots
Pre-shampoo step; rinse thoroughly

How to use

Apply to wet hair and scalp.
Massage gently, focusing on the scalp. Use your fingertips, not your nails.
Leave in for 5 to 15 minutes.
Rinse thoroughly, then wash with the gloss shampoo and follow with the gloss conditioner on your ends.

Where it goes

Goes on

ROOTScalp & roots LENGTHSMid-lengths & ends

Where: Your scalp
When: In the shower, before shampoo, up to once a week

Full ingredient list · 32 ingredients

Aqua/Water, Isoamyl Laurate, Kaolin, Prunus Cerasus (Sour Cherry) Shell Powder, Glycerin (made using organic ingredients), Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Cetearyl Alcohol, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil (from organic farming), Parfum/Fragrance, Xanthan Gum, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil (from organic farming), Benzyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (from organic farming), Palmitic Acid, Stearic Acid, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract (from organic farming), Sodium Benzoate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Potassium Hydroxide, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil (from organic farming), Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate, Hydrolyzed Keratin, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Menthol (from natural essential oils), Limonene (from natural essential oils), Pinene (from natural essential oils), Beta-Caryophyllene (from natural essential oils), Camphor (from natural essential oils), Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil, Linalool (from natural essential oils)

What every ingredient does

Aqua/Water: Water: the base the other ingredients are dissolved in.
Isoamyl Laurate: A light, plant-derived emollient that keeps the scrub from feeling harsh.
Kaolin: White clay: absorbs oil and helps lift buildup.
Prunus Cerasus (Sour Cherry) Shell Powder: Finely ground cherry pits: the scrub's exfoliating grains.
Glycerin: A humectant: it draws in and holds moisture. Made using organic ingredients.
Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate: A plant-derived emulsifier that keeps oil and water blended.
Cetearyl Alcohol: A fatty alcohol, not a drying one: it thickens the formula and softens.
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil: Sunflower oil: a light base oil. From organic farming.
Parfum/Fragrance: The fragrance blend.
Xanthan Gum: A natural thickener.
Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate: A plant-derived emulsifier that keeps oil and water blended.
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil: Peppermint essential oil, for fragrance and a fresh feel. From organic farming.
Benzyl Alcohol: A preservative that keeps the formula safe to use. Named on its own because EU rules require it to be listed.
Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter: Shea butter: a rich plant butter that nourishes and softens. From organic farming.
Palmitic Acid: A fatty acid that gives the scrub its texture.
Stearic Acid: A fatty acid that gives the scrub its texture.
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract: A peppermint leaf extract, for conditioning and a fresh feel. From organic farming.
Sodium Benzoate: A preservative that keeps the formula safe to use.
Ascorbyl Palmitate: A form of vitamin C: an antioxidant that protects the formula.
Potassium Hydroxide: Adjusts the pH so the formula stays gentle; it is neutralized in the finished product.
Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil: Rosemary essential oil, for fragrance and conditioning. From organic farming.
Tocopherol: Vitamin E: an antioxidant that stops the oils in the formula going off.
Potassium Sorbate: A preservative that keeps the formula safe to use.
Hydrolyzed Keratin: Keratin broken into small pieces, from sheep wool. It conditions and helps protect against breakage.
Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate: A natural preservative made by fermenting radish root.
Menthol: Part of the peppermint character: gives the fresh feel. From natural essential oils.
Limonene: A natural fragrance component of the essential oils in the formula. Named on its own because EU rules require it to be listed. From natural essential oils.
Pinene: A natural fragrance component of the essential oils in the formula. From natural essential oils.
Beta-Caryophyllene: A natural fragrance component of the essential oils in the formula. From natural essential oils.
Camphor: A natural fragrance component of the essential oils in the formula. From natural essential oils.
Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil: Bergamot essential oil, for fragrance.
Linalool: A natural fragrance component of the essential oils in the formula. Named on its own because EU rules require it to be listed. From natural essential oils.

Good to know

Scent: Vanilla and woody notes, with peppermint. Contains fragrance.
Suitable for: Nut-free and gluten-free. 99% natural origin.
Contains: Keratin from sheep wool, so it isn't vegan.
Size: 170 mL / 5.75 fl oz jar.
What it isn't: A shampoo or a dandruff treatment. Follow with shampoo after rinsing.

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 scrub does.

A scrub you can feel.
Physical exfoliation with fine sour cherry shell powder.
Clay, in a creamy base.
Kaolin clay in a creamy scrub, massaged in with your fingertips.
For the heavier weeks.
For the occasional days your roots feel heavy or coated. No more than weekly.
Before shampoo, then rinse.
Massage into a wet scalp, rinse thoroughly, then shampoo.

Deep Scalp Cleanse, Exfoliating Scalp Scrub

Why we made it

For when you want to feel the scrub.

Some weeks your roots feel heavy no matter what. Part wet hair so the scrub reaches your scalp, massage gently, rinse every particle away, then shampoo.

A little texture, used thoughtfully.

Kaolin clay and fine sour cherry shell powder in a creamy scrub. Massage gently into a wet scalp, leave for 5 to 15 minutes, rinse thoroughly, then shampoo. Use no more than once a week. For a no-grit option, choose the scalp serum.

The ritual

How to use it

Apply to wet hair and scalp.
Massage gently, focusing on the scalp. Use your fingertips, not your nails.
Leave in for 5 to 15 minutes.
Rinse thoroughly, then wash with the gloss shampoo and follow with the gloss conditioner on your ends.

How often: When your roots feel heavy or coated. Not more than once a week.

Kaolin clay

A natural clay that deeply cleanses buildup at the roots.
Sour cherry shell

Finely ground sour cherry pits, a natural exfoliant you can feel working through buildup.
Rosemary and peppermint

Botanical oils from organic farming that give the scrub its fresh scent.
Shea butter

Keeps the scalp comfortable after a deep clean.

A little more clarity

The questions worth asking before you buy.

How do I get scalp scrub particles to the scalp?

The PALIM approach · Exfoliating scalp scrub Part your wet hair and place the scrub right on your scalp, section by section. Massage gently with your fingertips, rinse thoroughly, then shampoo.
What's the difference between the scalp serum and the scalp scrub?

The PALIM approach · Exfoliating scalp scrub The serum exfoliates with lactic acid, without grit. The scrub has clay and cherry shell particles. Choose by feel and use one per wash.

A few things worth knowing

Should I choose the scrub or the serum?

This is a creamy scrub with clay and cherry shell particles. The serum exfoliates with lactic acid, without grit. Choose the texture you prefer and use one per wash; you do not need both.

How often do I need a scalp scrub?

Use it occasionally when your roots feel heavy or coated, no more than once a week. If shampoo alone leaves your scalp comfortable and clean, you can skip this step.

How do I use it with my usual shampoo?

Apply to a wet scalp and massage gently with your fingertips. Leave for 5–15 minutes, rinse out the particles thoroughly, then wash with your usual shampoo. The scrub does not replace shampoo.

Will it scratch or irritate my scalp?

Use a light touch with your fingertips, rather than your nails. Avoid a sore or irritated scalp. If the scrub feels uncomfortable, rinse it off and stop using it.

Is it a dandruff treatment?

No. It is a cosmetic scalp scrub, not a treatment for dandruff or another scalp condition. If flaking or itching keeps coming back, ask a dermatologist for advice.

Can I use it on colored or bleached hair?

We have not established color-treatment compatibility. Follow your colorist’s aftercare advice, and avoid exfoliating a scalp that feels sensitive after treatment.

Is it vegan, nut-free or gluten-free?

It is nut-free and gluten-free. It is not vegan, because it contains keratin from sheep wool. The complete ingredients are listed above.

What does it smell like?

Vanilla and woody notes, with peppermint. It contains fragrance, so check the ingredient list if fragrance is a concern for you.

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