shu uemura 
Essence Absolue Pre-Shampoo & Nourishing Treatment Oil for Scalp & Hair

What it is: A pre-shampoo scalp oil, infused with a blend of natural oils, that soothes and moisturizes dry scalp and give hair a soft, shiny finish.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:
- Dryness

- Flaky and Dry Skin

- Shine

Key Benefits: 
- Soothes scalp dryness and irritation

- Leaves scalp feeling moisturized and balanced

- Nourishes scalp and hair to leave hair looking soft and shiny

Highlighted Ingredients:
- Japanese Red Camellia Oil: One of the most rapidly absorbed oils, rich in antioxidants, essential lipids, and vitamins A, C, and E to nourish, hydrate, and enhance shine.

What Else You Need to Know: This scalp oil is inspired by the ancestral Japanese beauty ritual of combing hair with camelia oil for its moisturizing and protective benefits. The oil is formulated with Japanese-sourced camelia oil rich in oleic acid and vitamin E to quickly absorb into hair and skin. This scalp oil is inspired by the ancestral Japanese beauty ritual of combing hair with camelia oil for its moisturizing and protective benefits. The oil is formulated with Japanese-sourced camelia oil rich in oleic acid and vitamin E to quickly absorb into hair and skin. This scalp oil soothes and hydrates dry scalp leaving hair shiny and healthy-looking.

Fragrance Description: This oil has Shu Uemura’s iconic interpretation of the camellia flower composed of grapefruit and green aqueous top notes, subtle camellia in the heart, and delicate vanilla with musk in the base notes.

Clinical Results: In a consumer test after two weeks used as a pre-shampoo on scalp and two weeks as a leave on:

- 86% agree scalp feels moisturized

- 82% agree hair feels nourished

- 80% agree scalp feels soothed