The Rootist 
Pre-Shampoo Clarifying Scalp Treatment with AHA + Apple Cider Vinegar

What it is: The pre-shampoo scalp treatment that gently clears dirt, excess oil, and product buildup, and rebalances the microbiome for a fresh, clean scalp.

Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily

Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick

Hair Concerns:

- Flaky/ Dry Scalp

- Oily Scalp

- Scalp Build Up

Key Benefits:

- Refreshes scalp and soothes dryness

- Removes excess oil and product from scalp and roots

- Balances scalp pH and won’t disrupt scalp’s microbiome

Highlighted Ingredients:

- Proprietary Rootbiomic Ferment: Promotes anchored roots, balanced scalp, and visibly stronger, healthier hair.

- 9% Clarifying AHA Blend (Glycolic + Lactic Acid): Exfoliates and clarifies without disrupting the scalp microbiome.

- 3% ACV (Apple Cider Vinegar) + Hibiscus Flower (Hibiscus Sabdariffa Flower Extract and Vinegar): Gently and instantly removes scalp-irritating buildup.

Ingredient Callouts: Free of parabens, formaldehydes, formaldehyde-releasing agents, phthalates, mineral oil, retinyl palmitate, oxybenzone, coal tar, hydroquinone, sulfates SLS & SLES, triclocarban, triclosan, and contains less than one percent synthetic fragrance. It is also gluten-free, cruelty-free, and comes in recyclable packaging.

What Else You Need to Know: This is a must-have for anyone who has excess oil or uses dry shampoo. This microbiome-friendly pre-shampoo scalp treatment made with scalp-kind acids gently exfoliates without stripping moisture or disrupting the scalp microbiome. It is also suitable for color-treated hair.

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