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Ameliorate
Soothing Scalp Serum
scalp serum
Ameliorate
Soothing Scalp Serum
scalp serum
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Ingredients
5
Benefits
1
Actives
The Ameliorate Soothing Scalp Serum (125ml) is a lightweight, fragrance-free treatment designed to soothe, hydrate and restore balance to dry, flaky and itchy scalps. Enriched with lactic acid and the brand's LaH6 Skin Hydration Complex, it gently exfoliates dead skin cells while supporting the scalp's natural renewal process without disrupting pH levels. Formulated with oat oil, frankincense extract, celery seed oil and minerals, it intensely moisturises and soothes. Designed to improve scalp condition, it provides instant relief from discomfort and redness. Over time, the scalp feels softer, smoother and healthier, creating an ideal foundation for vibrant, healthy-looking hair.
Key Insights
Haircare
8
Contains emollients
Contains humectants
Contains oils
Lightweight
Moisturizing
Nourishing
Silicone-free
Sulfate-free
Active Ingredients
1
AHA
Risks
2
Alcohol
Synthetic polymer
Full Ingredients
40 total
WATER
AMMONIUM LACTATE
CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE
Emollient
DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL
Humectant
PROPYLENE GLYCOL
Humectant
ISOSTEARYL ALCOHOL
BUTYLENE GLYCOL COCOATE
Humectant
AVENA SATIVA KERNEL OIL
Oil
POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6
PHENOXYETHANOL
CAMELINA SATIVA SEED OIL
Oil
BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL
Oil
BOSWELLIA SERRATA GUM
SODIUM BENZOATE
GLYCERIN
Humectant
XANTHAN GUM
ETHYLCELLULOSE
PENTYLENE GLYCOL
Humectant
POTASSIUM SORBATE
DISODIUM EDTA
Chelator
HYDROLYZED MILK PROTEIN
PIROCTONE OLAMINE
Scalp Active
LACTIC ACID
Exfoliant
SERINE
SODIUM LACTATE
Humectant
SORBITOL
Humectant
UREA
Humectant
SACCHAROMYCES/ZINC FERMENT
SACCHAROMYCES/COPPER FERMENT
SACCHAROMYCES/IRON FERMENT
SACCHAROMYCES/MAGNESIUM FERMENT
SACCHAROMYCES/SILICON FERMENT
LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE
T-BUTYL ALCOHOL
CITRIC ACID
SODIUM CHLORIDE
ALLANTOIN
APIUM GRAVEOLENS SEED EXTRACT
SODIUM HYDROXIDE
TOCOPHEROL
What this product is
Written from the ingredient list. Where it describes how a formula behaves, that is inferred from what the ingredients are and where they sit in the list, not measured.
Overview
Soothing Scalp Serum is a serum from Ameliorate, aimed at fine hair, straight hair and wavy hair. On the evidence of its ingredient list, the formula works on moisture, frizz control and shine. The ingredients doing most of that work are Caprylic/capric Triglyceride, Dipropylene Glycol and Propylene Glycol. The list runs to 40 ingredients, 15 of which carry a role we recognise for hair.
How it feels on hair
The formula reads as lightweight: humectants lead and there is little in the way of heavy oil or silicone, so it should not weigh fine hair down. There are no silicones in the list. The formula leans to moisture rather than protein.
On the scalp
For the scalp itself the formula carries Piroctone Olamine and Lactic Acid. On an oily scalp the richer ingredients here can read as greasy at the roots.
Build-up and porosity
Nothing in the list is the kind of ingredient that accumulates on hair.
Where it goes
It is a treatment step: after shampooing, left on, then rinsed out.
What it is not for
Nothing in this formula is aimed at protein & strength, scalp soothing, oil control and volume / lightweight — not a fault, just the shape of what is in the bottle, and the reason one product rarely covers a whole routine. No ingredient here is one we recognise as supporting hair growth. Reducing breakage and growing hair are different things, and this formula's evidence is for the first.
In short
Working for it
- No sulfate detergents
- No silicones
- Fits the Curly-Girl method
- Nothing that builds up between washes
- Light enough for fine hair
- Suitable for colour-treated hair
- Fragrance-free
What it is
Serum
Repairing
Who it suits
Read from the formula's weight, its build-up and its protein — not from a claim on the packaging.
Suits
Fine hair
Straight hair
Wavy hair
Take care with
Coarse hair
What it works on
Moisture
Frizz control
Shine
Not what this one is for
Protein & strength
Scalp soothing
Oil control
Volume / lightweight
Curl definition
Color protection
Damage repair
Build-up avoidance
Nothing in this formula is one we recognise as supporting hair growth. Reducing breakage and growing hair are different claims.
Cleansing agents
Sulfate-free.
Silicones
Silicone-free.
Build-up and weight
Estimated from which ingredients are present and how high they sit in the list, not measured.
Reads as a lightweight formula.
Nothing here accumulates on hair.
Porosity
Inferred from the formula's weight, humectants and protein.
Low porosity
Suits
Cuticles are tight; moisture penetrates poorly.
Medium porosity
Suits
Cuticles are moderately open; moisture is absorbed well.
High porosity
Suits
Cuticles are open; moisture absorbs fast but is also lost rapidly.
Curly-Girl method
Fits the method: no sulfates, no persistent silicones, no drying alcohol.
On the scalp
Dry scalp
Sensitive scalp
Take care with
Oily scalp
Where it goes on wash day
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Treatment
- Leave-in
- Oil
Composition claims
"Free from" is only claimed when every ingredient on the label resolved to one we know.
Fragrance-free
No drying alcohol
Paraben-free
Silicone-free
Microplastic-free
Sulfate-free
Dye-free
Safety
What the formula is made of
One ingredient usually does several jobs, so these counts add up to more than the list length.
15 of 40 ingredients carry a role we recognise for hair.
Humectant · 8
Oil · 3
Chelator · 1
Emollient · 1
Exfoliant · 1
Scalp Active · 1
Questions
What ingredients are in Soothing Scalp Serum?
WATER, AMMONIUM LACTATE, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, DIPROPYLENE GLYCOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, ISOSTEARYL ALCOHOL, BUTYLENE GLYCOL COCOATE, AVENA SATIVA KERNEL OIL, POLYACRYLATE CROSSPOLYMER-6, PHENOXYETHANOL, CAMELINA SATIVA SEED OIL, BORAGO OFFICINALIS SEED OIL, BOSWELLIA SERRATA GUM, SODIUM BENZOATE, GLYCERIN, XANTHAN GUM, ETHYLCELLULOSE, PENTYLENE GLYCOL, POTASSIUM SORBATE, DISODIUM EDTA, HYDROLYZED MILK PROTEIN, PIROCTONE OLAMINE, LACTIC ACID, SERINE, SODIUM LACTATE, SORBITOL, UREA, SACCHAROMYCES/ZINC FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/COPPER FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/IRON FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/MAGNESIUM FERMENT, SACCHAROMYCES/SILICON FERMENT, LEUCONOSTOC/RADISH ROOT FERMENT FILTRATE, T-BUTYL ALCOHOL, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CHLORIDE, ALLANTOIN, APIUM GRAVEOLENS SEED EXTRACT, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, TOCOPHEROL.
Is Soothing Scalp Serum sulfate free?
Yes. There is no sulfate detergent anywhere in the ingredient list.
Is Soothing Scalp Serum silicone free?
Yes. There are no silicones in the ingredient list.
Is Soothing Scalp Serum Curly-Girl friendly?
Yes. The list carries no sulfate detergent, no non-water-soluble silicone and no drying alcohol, which are the three the method excludes.
What hair type is Soothing Scalp Serum for?
By the weight and build-up of the formula it reads as suited to fine hair, straight hair, wavy hair. It may be less comfortable on coarse hair.
Does Soothing Scalp Serum contain protein?
No. There is no hydrolyzed protein or amino acid in the ingredient list.
Does Soothing Scalp Serum cause build-up?
Nothing in the list is the kind of ingredient that accumulates on hair.
Is Soothing Scalp Serum good for a sensitive scalp?
It carries scalp-soothing ingredients and no harsh detergent.
Is Soothing Scalp Serum safe for colour-treated hair?
Nothing in the formula is the kind of ingredient that strips colour, and it carries conditioning ingredients that help it hold.
Where does Soothing Scalp Serum go in a haircare routine?
After shampooing: leave it on, then rinse it out.
Is Soothing Scalp Serum fragrance free?
Yes. No fragrance or declared fragrance allergen appears in the list.
Who makes Soothing Scalp Serum?
Ameliorate.
Brand
Ameliorate