Our Take
A 2024 Harper's Bazaar Best of Drugstore award winner — this physical scalp exfoliant uses sugar granules to lift away product buildup, excess sebum, and residue that sulphate-free shampoos leave behind over time. Use it every two to four weeks rather than at every wash: apply to wet hair and scalp before shampooing, work through in circular motions, then rinse and shampoo as usual. Particularly useful for curlies who rely heavily on thick oils, butters, and styling products and find their scalp gets congested or itchy between washes. CGM-modified status applies to the physical exfoliation rather than any silicone content — suitable as an occasional clarifying treatment alongside a CGM routine.
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Curl Pattern
Porosity
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Ingredients at a Glance
Sugar
Table sugar — a natural disaccharide from sugar cane or beet. Used as a mild humectant and…
Sorbitol
Sugar alcohol humectant that attracts moisture.
Sodium Methyl 2-Sulfolaurate
A mild anionic surfactant from lauric acid. A gentle alternative to SLS used in low-irrita…
Disodium 2-Sulfolaurate
A mild anionic surfactant derived from lauric acid. A gentle alternative to sodium lauryl …
Cocamidopropyl Betaine
Gentle amphoteric surfactant derived from coconut. CGM-friendly cleanser.
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How to Use
Apply to a wet or dry scalp in sections. Massage gently with fingertips in small circular motions. Leave for 1–2 minutes. Follow with shampoo and conditioner as usual. Use every 2–4 weeks, not as a daily step.
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Details
- Type
- Scalp Serum
- Line
- Rosemary Mint
- Price tier
- mid
- Routine step
- Cleanse
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