Hair Type: Fine, Straight medium thick and length
Problem: Dandruff, excess sebum, hair fall
Effectiveness ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Wash ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Scent ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Price ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
Packaging
★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Quality ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
Summary
Apricot
seeds and Argan shells is the main/key exfoliating ingredients. What it does is
to loosen up any build-up product and dead skin cells from the surface of scalp
which will promote healthier scalp.
Although
it is an anti-dandruff product, I personally think it is also suitable for you
if you use a lot of leave-in or beautifying product. Because shampooing your
hair is not enough to remove all those products entirely from your scalp.
To have a gorgeous
and healthy hair starts with healthy scalp!
Overall rating 4/5 because of the price tag and amount.
Ingredients:
WATER , PHENOXYETHANOL , CARBOMER , ARGANIA
SPINOSA SHELL POWDER , PRUNUS ARMENIACA SEED POWDER / APRICOT SEED POWDER , MENTHOL
, VITREOSCILLA FERMENT , SODIUM HYDROXIDE , ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF OIL /
ROSEMARY LEAF OIL , THYMUS MASTICHINA FLOWER OIL , LINALOOL
I was looking through kiehl’s homepage for
skincare products and there it is, Deep Micro Exfoliating Scalp Treatment. I remember
I was very intrigue by it the moment I saw it. I never knew that there is such
thing as a scalp exfoliator until now. I immediately doing my online research. Found quite a few of mixed reviews about it. But not enough to persuade me to buy
it. After trying on a few anti-dandruff products, I think I should give this a
chance. Plus, the idea of exfoliating scalp is very interesting. I never did it
before. Why not I start now? So, I did and surprisingly it does make a lot of
different to my scalp health! I guess, skincare is not the only thing Kielh’s
is good at!
As I was doing my research on this product
online, I found out Kielh’s used to have dandruff shampoo that was supposed to be
paired with this exfoliator. Not so sure why they discontinued it.
Product Claims:
• Controls dandruff and promotes a healthy scalp
• Formulated with micronized Apricot and Argan exfoliators
• Dermatologist tested to help loosen flaky build-up and stimulate healthy
turnover on the surface of the scalp
How to Apply:
-Use as the first step of your anti-dandruff system
-Apply onto dry or moist scalp before shampooing
-Gently massage into the scalp and throughout hair
-Leave on up to five minutes
My Review:
Price: 210 sek from kicks
Let’s start with the packaging. Like the other
of Kiehl’s products, this packaging too come in a simple and basic tube (travel friendly ✔, functionality ✔) . I don’t
mean that in a bad way. I prefer a simple and basic packaging with high quality product. Moving on, I don’t think I have ever owned any
product that has its details written on its very own package from A-Z. This one does! Very handy for someone as
forgetful as I am. I don’t have to visit their homepage to find out again and
again.
Let’s head over to the product. It comes in a gel form with a very visible scrubbing particle. I think it is the micronized
Apricot and Argan seeds. My first thought was, this will scratch my scalp and
make things even worse than it already is. But after my first usage, I admit I was
wrong. I don’t even feel any sharpness on scalp. The matter of fact is, I don’t
feel that I was scrubbing my scalp! It is very gentle than I thought it would.
Fragrance; it has a minty cooling fragrance.
It does make my scalp feels cool during that 5 minutes of leave-on before rinsing
period. Nothing too overwhelming though. Even if you are very sensitive sense of
smell. You can only smell it by holding
the tube very closely to your nose.
Application; I personally applying this
exfoliator once a week on a dry scalp. I will leave the product for 5 minutes
as instructed before rinsing it off. Only then will I continue to apply my
shampoo and conditioner. My first thought when I first rinsing it off was, it
will be hell of a job to rinse it off properly since there are plenty of
scrubbing particles to think of. I was proven wrong yet again. It took no effort
to rinse off. I don’t find any leftover even when my hair is dry.
It is over a month now since I have been
using this product. So far, it has not causing any bad reaction. My scalp has
never feel so good in such a long time. As you can read on my old posts, I have
been using a few products to combat my dandruff and excess sebum which had
caused infection to my scalp (Read here.
But I warn you for the pictures. They are disgusting). I strongly believe that
this scrub has removes all those bad stuff from my scalp and helps my scalp to
stimulate healthier cells.
Only as an anti-dandruff? I don’t think it
is. I think everyone that using a lot of hair product such as leave-in or beautifying
products should scrub their scalp once a while to prevent product build up.
Mostly, if you use a lot of dry shampoo. Washing your hair with a shampoo may
not be enough after a long period of time of using dry shampoo. But I don’t
think this is the only way to exfoliate your scalp with. There should have some
good home remedies scalp exfoliators.
Good for you to know; my dandruff was not
as severe as 10. I had somewhere around 5 and even 6 at times. Kiehl’s did not
however make any claim to be able to help with a severity level 10. But it
doesn’t mean you shouldn’t give this a try. You may even as surprise as I am. Like
I have mentioned, exfoliating your scalp will reduce and remove any build up
product which result in it may and even will help with the healing process of
your scalp. Remember,
dandruff is cause by fungus and they are thriving when there is dead skin cells. Dandruff
is dead skin cells. If you don’t remove it, more food for the fungus. I
do strongly recommending this to anyone for as long as you have no allergy towards
any of its listed ingredients.
Pros
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Cons
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Works great as it claimed!
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Price
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My scalp has never feel so good in such a long time!
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Product amount. It is a great product, but I wish it
comes in more quantity for the price tag.
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No more flakes!
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Not overwhelming fragrance.
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Did not dry out my scalp nor my hair
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No more itchy scalp!
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Did not cause any irritation even for a sensitive
scalp like mine.
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5 minutes of home spa experience, I’d called it.
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My scalp has improved after the second usage!
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Will I repurchase?
Definitely will! once my first tube is finish. Will also start using it once
every 2 weeks once I am on the second tube.
Will I recommend this product?
YES! To everyone. Unless you have anything against listed ingredients.
Disclaimer:
This product was purchased with my own money and this post contains both affiliate and none affiliate links. Just so you know, there is no cost for you to use the affiliate link. The commission will be use for this blog future contents.
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