VIVELAB Active Biotin peptide Solution Scalp Shampoo 550ml

Values: 100% Genuine (Adilsons policy) · Fragrance-Free: No · Microplastic-Free: Yes · Halal-Friendly*/Vegan-Friendly* (self-assessed, see Section 26).

Noticing more hair in the drain or on your pillow is unsettling long before it's visually obvious to anyone else, and most people reach for a "hair loss shampoo" out of that anxiety rather than a confirmed diagnosis. This product is a reasonable, low-risk first step for that anxiety — it will not reverse genetic or hormonal hair loss on its own, and it should not replace seeing a dermatologist if shedding is sudden, patchy, or accompanied by scalp pain.

Pros: sulfate-free surfactant base is generally gentler on already-thinning hair; silicone-free and paraben-free per what we could verify in the INCI; fragrance is disclosed (not hidden) and one EU allergen (Linalool) is named on the label; contains real, established scalp-care actives (salicylic acid, niacinamide, dexpanthenol) alongside the marketed biotin/peptide story.

Caveats: no independently published clinical study behind the brand's "71.39% reduction in hair fall" claim; exact concentrations of every active are undisclosed; contains fragrance and one disclosed allergen, so it is not a fragrance-free or scent-sensitive-friendly option.

In Mauritius heat, a scalp that feels "oily" by midday is usually doing exactly what a scalp is supposed to do — sebaceous glands regulating moisture and protecting hair follicles, not a sign of dirtiness. Washing more than once daily, or scrubbing aggressively out of anxiety about shedding, strips that sebum faster than the scalp can replace it, which can trigger compensatory oil overproduction and irritation — the same rebound cycle that happens on facial skin.

This shampoo's sulfonate/betaine surfactant base is milder than classic SLS/SLES systems, which helps break that cycle: it lifts buildup without stripping the scalp as aggressively, so daily use (if genuinely needed for your hair type) is less likely to trigger the rebound-oiliness spiral than a harsher clarifying shampoo used at the same frequency.

Classification: GREEN — this shampoo is not restricted by age. Its actives (salicylic acid, niacinamide, biotin, peptides) are all common in general scalp-care cosmetics and pose no age-specific safety concern for a rinse-off product.

That said, hair-shedding anxiety is genuinely rare before the late teens outside of specific medical conditions, so this is realistically an adult-purchased product — there is no youth-targeted marketing or packaging here to flag.

Step 1 — When: AM or PM, whichever fits your shower routine; both are fine since it is rinsed off.

Step 2 — How much: a coin-to-palm-size amount for shoulder-length hair, adjusted up for longer/thicker hair.

Step 3 — How: massage into a wet, saturated scalp with fingertips (not nails) for 30-60 seconds, then rinse fully before applying conditioner.

"Introduce this as the ONLY new product in your routine. Wait a full 14 days before adding anything else. This isolation window ensures you can identify whether any reaction is caused by this specific product."

1. Wet hair and scalp fully with warm (not hot) water.
2. VIVELAB Active Biotin Peptide Solution Scalp Shampoo — massage into scalp for 30-60 seconds, rinse completely.
3. Follow with a conditioner applied mid-length to ends (see Section 15 for stock-true pairing options).
4. Towel-dry gently, avoiding vigorous rubbing which roughens the hair cuticle.

In Mauritius morning humidity, hair that air-dries takes on ambient moisture readily — a lightweight conditioner (not a heavy oil) usually performs better than a rich one if you are showering right before leaving the house.

1. Wet hair and scalp fully.
2. VIVELAB Active Biotin Peptide Solution Scalp Shampoo — massage into scalp for 30-60 seconds, rinse completely.
3. Conditioner, mid-length to ends.
4. If using a leave-in scalp treatment (see Section 15), apply it to a towel-dried, damp scalp before bed so it has hours of contact time rather than being rinsed away in a morning wash.

An evening wash also removes the day's sweat, sunscreen runoff, and hair product buildup before you sleep, which matters more in Mauritius humidity than in a drier climate.

Technique: massage into the scalp with fingertip pads in small circles — this is the opposite of the "don't rub" rule used for facial actives, because gentle scalp massage is the correct technique here and may support circulation, not degrade the formula.

Required state: hair and scalp fully saturated with water first — shampoo applied to dry hair lathers poorly and concentrates surfactant contact unevenly.

Wait time: 30-60 seconds of scalp contact before rinsing gives the surfactant system time to lift oil and buildup; longer than 2 minutes offers no extra benefit and only extends unnecessary scalp exposure to the cleansing agents.

This is an encyclopedia map of all product types. You do not use all of these daily. You select modules based on your skin state.

Global execution rules: viscosity ladder runs thinnest to thickest, water-phase before oil-phase, treatments before seals.

• Wait-time defaults: watery layers 10-20s; serum layers 30-60s; before sunscreen 10-15 minutes if going outdoors or applying makeup.
• Amount defaults: watery toner/essence 5-8 drops per layer; serum/ampoule 2-3 drops or 1 pump; eye product ½ rice-grain per eye; gel moisturizer 1-1.5 peas, cream 1-2 peas; occlusive seal rice-grain to pea-size; sunscreen 2-finger rule for face, +1 finger for neck.
• Skin state rules: hydrators best on slightly damp skin; retinoids best on fully dry skin; exfoliating acids on dry or lightly damp skin — keep to one lane.
• Hard cap rule: if the routine pills, stings, or feels heavy, reduce layers, not increase.

AM Maximum Stack (all product types, correct order):

1. Rinse/Gentle Cleanse (optional)
2. pH-Prep/Balancing Toner (optional)
3. Hydrating Toner Layers (1-3, optional)
4. Essence (optional)
5. Mist/Thermal Water (optional micro-step)
6. Booster/Soothing Serum (optional)
7. Antioxidant Lane (optional, choose ONE)
8. Pigment Support Lane (optional, choose ONE)
9. Hydration Serum Lane (optional)
10. Oil-Control/Sebum-Regulating Lane (optional, choose ONE)
11. Peptides/Growth-Factor/Repair Lane (optional)
12. Eye Serum/Cream (optional)
13. Moisturizer
14. Optional Sealing Layer (only if dry/AC)
15. Sunscreen SPF50+ PA++++ (non-negotiable)
16. Lip SPF (optional but ideal)

"In AM, prioritize comfort + SPF adherence over stacking. In high humidity, fewer layers often perform better."

PM Maximum Stack (all product types, correct order):

1. Micellar (optional pre-cleanse)
2. Oil Cleanser/Balm (if SPF/makeup)
3. Water Cleanser (second cleanse)
4. pH-Prep Toner (optional)
5. Hydrating Toner Layers (optional)
6. Essence (optional)
7. Soothing/Barrier Serum (optional)
8. [Anchor Product] — bold placement, always
9. Targeted Serum (optional, only if not conflicting)
10. Moisturizer
11. Sleeping Mask (optional)
12. Occlusive Seal (optional)
13. Spot Treatment/Pimple Patch (as needed)
14. Lip Sleeping Mask (optional)

This shampoo occupies a step outside this facial-skincare stack entirely — it is a hair/scalp-wash step performed in the shower, alongside (not layered into) the facial AM/PM sequence above.

"Do not layer retinoids with AHA/BHA in the same night; keep 'one lane' per night."

One-lane rule: Retinoid OR Exfoliation OR Strong Vitamin C (LAA) OR Acne-control active per routine; barrier/hydration can always accompany. If unsure: default to the safest lane = barrier/hydration, and reduce layers.

As a rinse-off shampoo, this product does not participate in a facial layering ladder at all — it is applied to wet hair, massaged in, and rinsed away within roughly a minute, before any leave-on hair or skin product goes on.

The only sequencing rule that matters here is shampoo-before-conditioner: cleansing first opens and clears the hair cuticle and scalp surface so conditioner (a heavier, oil/silicone-adjacent phase in most formulas) can deposit evenly afterward rather than sitting on top of leftover buildup.

Rest days: if your scalp starts feeling tight, flaky, or itchy after several consecutive days, that is a sign of over-cleansing (see Section 2), not a sign you need to wash more.

Overuse warning: washing more than once daily does NOT clear buildup faster — it produces the rebound-oiliness and irritation cycle described in Section 2.

Prerequisites: none required — this is a standard daily-use rinse-off shampoo, not an active-strength leave-on product that needs a prepared routine underneath it.

Diffuse daily shedding / thinning-feeling hair: the biotin-peptide complex is marketed to support follicle nourishment, while salicylic acid clears pore/follicle-mouth buildup that can otherwise physically restrict hair growth.

Oily, congested scalp: niacinamide has real, broadly-documented sebum-regulating evidence in skin research, and the mild surfactant base clears excess oil without over-stripping.

What this product cannot do: it cannot reverse androgenetic (pattern) hair loss, cannot regrow hair lost to scarring alopecia, and cannot substitute for a medical workup if shedding is sudden or severe — no cosmetic shampoo can.

Primary pairing — CP-1 Ginger Purifying Conditioner 500ml: a scalp-refreshing conditioner rather than a pure lengths-only formula, so it complements this shampoo's scalp-first positioning instead of working against it. Use PM, mid-length to ends, after this shampoo.

Alternatives (verified in stock): Medicube Rosemary PDRN Hair & Scalp Conditioner 250ml (rosemary is a well-known hair-growth-associated botanical, pairs thematically); Aromatica Rosemary Hair Thickening Conditioner 180ml (lighter, thickening-focused); CP-1 Bright Complex Nourishing Conditioner — currently out of stock, check back before relying on it.

Weekly add-on: GROWUS Sea Salt Therapy Scalp Scaler 250g once weekly before shampooing, to physically lift buildup this daily wash alone may not fully clear in Mauritius humidity.

Pilling note: not applicable — this is a rinse-off product with no leave-on layering step where pilling occurs.

Chronic stress elevates cortisol, which can push hair follicles prematurely out of the growth (anagen) phase and into the shedding (telogen) phase — a real, documented phenomenon called telogen effluvium, distinct from genetic pattern hair loss.

If your shedding tracks closely with a specific stressful period (exam season, a health event, a major life change) rather than being constant, this mechanism — not a product deficiency — is the more likely explanation, and a gentle daily shampoo like this one supports the scalp environment without being able to address the underlying stress-cortisol driver on its own.

MYTH: "A hair-loss shampoo alone can regrow hair." REALITY: shampoo contact time is roughly 30-60 seconds before rinsing — nowhere near long enough for any active to meaningfully penetrate the follicle; shampoos support a healthy scalp environment, they do not function like a leave-on treatment.

MYTH: "More lather means it's working harder." REALITY: lather volume is a function of surfactant chemistry and water hardness, not cleansing or active-ingredient performance — this sulfonate-based system lathers less richly than an SLS shampoo by design, not by failure.

MYTH: "Washing daily instead of every other day will stop the shedding faster." REALITY: over-washing triggers the rebound-oiliness and irritation cycle covered in Section 2 — it does not accelerate results.

Sugar cane burning season (July-November): increased airborne PM2.5 settles into hair and on the scalp over the day; an evening wash rather than a morning-only one helps clear this before sleep.

Hard water note: Mauritius tap water hardness varies by region — hard water can leave a mineral film that dulls hair and makes it feel coarse; if your hair feels straw-like after washing regardless of product, that is very likely a water-hardness issue, not this shampoo.

*Biotin and the named peptide complex sit at a low evidence tier for this specific application (scalp/hair, via a rinse-off product) — this does not mean the ingredients are ineffective, it means the evidence base is thinner and largely brand-generated rather than independently peer-reviewed.

Full INCI: Purified Water, Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate, Sodium Chloride, Polyglutamic Acid, Biotin, Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Myristoyl Pentapeptide-4, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Carnosine, Fragrance, PPG-3 Caprylyl Ether, Ethanol, Sodium Benzoate, Polyquaternium-10, Caprylyl Glycol, Menthol, Polyquaternium-22, [--- Estimated 1% Line ---] Artemisia Princeps Extract, Dipropylene Glycol, Salicylic Acid, Dexpanthenol, Citric Acid, Disodium EDTA, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Bacillus Ferment, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Linalool, Ethylhexylglycerin, Propanediol, Trihydroxystearin, Disodium Phosphate, Cocamide Methyl MEA, Tocopherol.

*This 1% line is an estimate based on typical rinse-off shampoo formulation patterns, not a lab-confirmed measurement — ViveLab has not published exact concentrations. Note that Biotin and the named peptides sit above this estimated line but, as cosmetic peptide raw materials, are almost always diluted premixes dosed at fractions of a percent regardless of list position — a high INCI position here should not be read as a high concentration of pure active.

Preservative system: Sodium Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium EDTA (chelator) — a modern, broadly well-tolerated multi-ingredient preservative system rather than a single harsh preservative.

Fragrance status: Synthetic Fragrance (Parfum) — listed plainly as "Fragrance" in the INCI, not hidden under a botanical name.

Scent description: cooling/herbal, consistent with the presence of Menthol and Artemisia Princeps (mugwort) Extract alongside the fragrance compound.

EU 26 allergen screen: Linalool is explicitly listed in the INCI and must be disclosed under EU allergen rules; no other EU26-listed allergens were identified in the declared ingredient list.

*Based on brand-declared INCI. The term "Fragrance" in the ingredient list may contain additional undisclosed allergens beyond Linalool. Patch test advised for fragrance-sensitive individuals.

Alcohol disclosure: Ethanol appears at INCI position 16 of 40 — a real but not primary-solvent-level concentration; because this is rinsed off within about a minute, its drying effect is much smaller than the same ingredient would have in a leave-on toner.

Halal: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No ethanol from fermentation, no porcine-derived ingredients, and no haram animal-derived ingredients detected in the declared ingredient list. This is NOT a formal Halal certification. Muslims with stricter requirements should consult their own scholars.

Vegan: *Self-assessed by Adilsons based on available INCI data. No animal-derived ingredients detected. This is NOT a formal vegan certification by The Vegan Society or equivalent body.

Cruelty-Free: no formal third-party cruelty-free certification (Leaping Bunny, PETA, or equivalent) was found for this brand during our research, and no brand-stated cruelty-free policy was found either — we cannot make a cruelty-free claim of any kind for this product, certified or self-assessed, without a source to point to.

Microplastic-Free: Yes — no listed polymer microbeads; the two polyquaternium ingredients present are water-soluble conditioning polymers, not particulate microplastics.

MFDS classification: not confirmed as a registered Functional Cosmetic for this SKU — treat as general cosmetic positioning unless the brand publishes registration details.

Brand clinical claim: "71.39% reduction in daily hair fall within 6 weeks," described by the brand as coming from "scientific trials."

*This is a brand-marketing claim. No independently published clinical study, sample size, control group, or peer-reviewed methodology was found anywhere during our research — treat it as marketing-only evidence, not an independently verified clinical result.

Evidence confidence: Low/Marketing-Only* for the headline hair-fall-reduction number; Moderate for the individually well-studied ingredients (salicylic acid, niacinamide, dexpanthenol) in their general scalp-care role.

Fungal Acne Safety: FA-Conditional. Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Cocamide Methyl MEA, and Trihydroxystearin are fatty-acid-ester ingredients some FA-safety lists flag as potential Malassezia food sources. Because this is a rinse-off product with brief contact time, the practical risk is far lower than a leave-on facial product — the main real-world scenario worth naming is shampoo runoff onto the upper back/chest during showering for people prone to body breakouts ("shampoo bacne"), where rinsing thoroughly and letting shampoo run off before conditioner helps.

Assessment: None. This is a rinse-off product with no leave-on layering step, so the friction/residue interaction that causes pilling in facial skincare does not apply here.

Color baseline: if the product develops an unusual off-color or separates in a way that doesn't remix with shaking, that suggests spoilage or a preservative-system failure rather than normal variation.

Storage: keep out of direct sun and away from prolonged bathroom heat/humidity buildup where possible — Mauritius bathrooms without ventilation can accelerate preservative breakdown over the product's open life.

Spoilage signs: a sour or notably different smell from when first opened, visible separation that doesn't remix, or a texture that turns watery/stringy. When in doubt, discard.

Patch test: apply a small amount behind the ear or on the inner forearm, leave for 24 hours, then proceed to full scalp use if no reaction occurs.

"If adverse reaction: STOP ALL ACTIVES. For 72 hours, use ONLY gentle cleanser + plain moisturizer + mineral SPF. NO acids, retinoids, Vitamin C, exfoliants, or essential oils. After 72h, reintroduce ONE product per 14 days." — for hair/scalp specifically, this means switching to a plain, fragrance-free shampoo for 72 hours before reintroducing this one.

Emergency stop signals: hives, swelling, blistering, persistent burning on the scalp, or breathing difficulty — seek emergency care immediately and discontinue use.

Pregnancy note: this product's salicylic acid concentration is not disclosed. While its INCI position and rinse-off nature suggest a low, typical scalp-care dose rather than a high-strength one, pregnant or nursing customers who prefer to avoid all salicylic acid exposure out of caution should consult their doctor before use, or choose a salicylic-acid-free wash instead.

1. Washing more than once daily hoping to "starve" the shedding faster — it does the opposite (Section 2).
2. Applying shampoo to dry hair, which lathers unevenly and wastes product.
3. Scrubbing with fingernails instead of fingertip pads, which can irritate an already-sensitized scalp.
4. Judging results from a single wash instead of tracking shed count over several weeks.
5. Skipping conditioner entirely because "it's a scalp product" — hair lengths still need conditioning even when the shampoo is scalp-focused.

Overuse threshold: daily use is the intended frequency; there is no benefit to washing multiple times per day, and doing so risks the over-cleansing cycle described above.

Usage math: at roughly a coin-to-palm-size amount per wash (approximately 5-10ml), a 550ml bottle provides roughly 55-110 washes.

Lifespan: used once daily, that's approximately 2-3.5 months; used every other day, closer to 4-7 months. Washing more than once daily (not recommended, see Section 2) shortens this significantly without improving results.

Reorder timing: consider reordering roughly 2 weeks before you expect the bottle to run out, to allow for delivery time.

This shampoo is the cleansing anchor of a scalp-first hair routine — its job is to clear buildup and support a healthier follicle environment, not to condition or add shine, which is why pairing it with a real conditioner matters more than usual.

AM/PM routine:

1. Wet hair fully.
2. VIVELAB shampoo — massage into scalp 30-60s, rinse.
3. Conditioner, mid-length to ends, wait 1-3 minutes per its instructions, rinse.
4. Optional: weekly, use a scalp scaler before shampooing instead of after.

If your scalp is already irritated or flaking from a recent chemical service (color, perm, relaxer): wait until it has calmed rather than introducing this or any active-containing shampoo immediately.

If you are showering right before an outdoor commute in Mauritius humidity: use a lighter conditioner rather than a heavy one, since humid air will add its own moisture back into damp hair.

Stock-true bundle — "Scalp Reset Routine": this shampoo + CP-1 Ginger Purifying Conditioner (daily conditioning) + GROWUS Sea Salt Therapy Scalp Scaler (weekly buildup removal) — use the scaler once weekly before shampooing, the conditioner every wash.

Stock-true bundle — "Deep Nourish Routine": this shampoo + Medicube Rosemary PDRN Hair & Scalp Conditioner + hetras Vidangyeol Treatment for a weekly deeper-repair step on top of the daily routine.

"After purchasing, you will receive our skincare education email series covering this product in depth."

"The recommendations above are based on formulation synergy with VIVELAB Active Biotin Peptide Solution Scalp Shampoo, not on margin or stock levels. If a pairing does not exist in our catalog, we say so. If you already own a product that fills the same role, use what you have first."

If you want a shampoo with a more explicit MFDS functional-cosmetic registration for anti-hair-loss claims, hetras Simkong Anti-Hair Loss Shampoo (Daisy, 1,013ml) is verified in stock and is built on caffeine, biotin, and a multi-ingredient complex with a stated MFDS registration — a real formulation and regulatory trade-off worth knowing about.

Additional verified-in-stock alternatives: NINE LESS Root-Biome Caffeine Scalp Shampoo (caffeine-led scalp formula); SOME BY MI Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Shampoo 285ml (Centella-led, sulfate-free amino-acid surfactant base); CP-1 Anti Hairloss Scalp Infusion Shampoo 250ml (currently low stock — check availability before relying on it).

Choose VIVELAB Active Biotin Peptide Solution Scalp Shampoo over hetras Simkong if you need a lighter, more cooling wash-day sensory experience with a broader named peptide story — choose Simkong instead if you specifically want a shampoo with a brand-stated MFDS functional registration behind its anti-hair-loss claim.

Upgrade triggers (choose VIVELAB if): you specifically dislike heavy, rich-lather shampoos in humid weather; you want a fragrance you can actually smell (some scalp-care shampoos are deliberately unscented, which some customers dislike); you are not chasing a specific MFDS-backed claim and are comfortable with a brand-marketing-only clinical claim.

Don't switch to VIVELAB if: you specifically want MFDS-registered functional-cosmetic backing for an anti-hair-loss claim (choose hetras Simkong); you are fragrance-sensitive (choose a fragrance-free option instead of either); your scalp is already dry/flaky (a gentler, non-fragranced formula is safer either way).

If you match 2 or more upgrade triggers above, THIS is worth choosing. If not, the alternative is sufficient and safer. Consistency beats complexity.

This product's primary function is: daily scalp cleansing with mild anti-shedding support actives. You do NOT need this if you already own an unfinished bottle of another sulfate-free scalp/anti-hair-loss shampoo — finish that one first rather than starting a second, since an opened shampoo does not meaningfully expire within a normal usage window but buying redundant bottles is simply waste.

Stacking assessment: No Benefit — running two different "anti-hair-loss" shampoos in rotation does not double the effect, since both are addressing the same rinse-off, short-contact-time scalp environment.

This product is sourced through authorized Korean distributors — primarily Craver Co., Ltd (South Korea), alongside other verified distribution partners. Craver is a major Korean beauty distributor and the parent company of SKIN1004, handling authorized distribution for multiple K-beauty brands. All products are shipped directly to Mauritius via verified channels.

For comprehensive information about how we verify authenticity, our layered verification system, and how to check your product at home, visit our dedicated Authenticity and Trust page.

Quick verification tips: check that the batch/lot code printed on the bottle base or shoulder is legible and undamaged, and that the cap seal (if present) is intact on first opening — see the Authenticity page for anything beyond this.

Brand: ViveLab. Headquarters: South Korea (exact registered entity and founding year not publicly confirmed during this research pass). Hero product line: the "ActiveGrow BP7" biotin-plus-peptide shampoo family, sold both on the brand's own Korean storefront and internationally via Amazon.

ViveLab positions itself as a scalp-first, functional hair-care brand, building its story around a named biotin-and-multi-peptide technology rather than a single hero botanical. Its catalog also includes a separate anti-hair-loss line ("Revi Solution"), a microneedling-style scalp serum, and lash/brow peptide serums, suggesting a brand strategy built around peptide-and-biotin actives applied across several hair/lash categories rather than one flagship product.

Full customer review text for this exact product was not directly accessible during this research pass — the tool used to fetch web pages was blocked from reaching the brand's own site, Amazon, and the major K-beauty retailer listings, so only search-result summaries and review post titles were retrievable, not complete review bodies.

From what was retrievable: the brand's own Korean-language site shows real customer review post titles for this exact product, including one paraphrased as "hair seems to have gained strength and doesn't get greasy" and another as "scalp feels cool and refreshed, with volume coming back." A third repeat-purchase-themed title suggests ongoing satisfaction from at least some regular users, though we could not read the review bodies behind these titles to confirm details like skin/hair type or duration of use.

Separately, the product's Amazon US listing reportedly shows a high aggregate rating from a large number of ratings, per a search-result summary of that page — we were not able to independently open and re-verify that number, so treat it as reported rather than confirmed. No mixed or critical review content was retrievable at all in this research pass, which is a real gap in our research, not evidence that no such reviews exist.

Sustainability: check your local recycling guidance for the bottle material; the brand does not publish a refill or take-back program that we found.

Can this shampoo alone regrow hair or reverse hair loss? No. A shampoo has roughly 30-60 seconds of scalp contact before rinsing, which is not enough time for any active to meaningfully drive follicle-level regrowth; this is scalp-care support, not a hair-growth treatment.

Is it actually sulfate-free? Yes, in the common sense of the term — it does not contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or Sodium Laureth Sulfate. It uses a different anionic surfactant (Sodium C14-16 Olefin Sulfonate) and a sulfosuccinate co-surfactant instead, which is a real, different, generally milder chemistry.

Is it safe to use every day? For most oily-to-normal scalps, yes — that is the brand's intended use pattern. If your scalp is dry or flaky, every-other-day use is safer (see Section 2).

Does it contain fragrance, and is that a problem for sensitive skin? Yes, it contains disclosed Fragrance plus Linalool (an EU-recognized allergen). Fragrance-sensitive or reactive-scalp users should patch test first or choose a fragrance-free alternative.

Is the "71.39% reduction in hair fall" claim real? It's a real brand-stated marketing number, but we could not find any independently published study, sample size, or methodology behind it during our research — treat it as a marketing claim rather than an independently verified clinical result.

Telogen effluvium

Temporary, stress- or illness-triggered hair shedding caused by follicles prematurely entering the resting/shedding phase.

Sulfonate surfactant

A cleansing agent chemically different from classic sulfates (SLS/SLES), generally considered milder on hair and scalp.

Keratolytic

An ingredient (like salicylic acid) that helps loosen and clear buildup on the skin/scalp surface.

Peptide

A short chain of amino acids used in cosmetics as a signaling ingredient, typically dosed at very small concentrations.

Postbiotic/Ferment filtrate

Beneficial metabolites left behind after a fermentation process — not live bacteria.

MFDS

South Korea's Ministry of Food and Drug Safety, which registers certain cosmetics as "Functional" after additional testing.

EU 26 allergens

A list of 26 fragrance-related compounds the EU requires to be individually disclosed on labels when present above a threshold.

CGM (Curly Girl Method)

A haircare approach that avoids sulfates, silicones, and certain drying alcohols to preserve curl pattern and moisture.

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Coverage: Island-wide delivery (Mauritius).

Processing and Timing: Orders process in 1-2 business days; usually ready by Day 3 for pickup by our delivery partners/regional team. Partner collection can take up to 1 week. After pickup, delivery typically takes 1-5 business days (weekdays only).

Express: May be available by region; request on WhatsApp: +230 5 778 2336.

Liquids/Sensitive Items: Serums, toners, liquid makeup (and kits containing liquids) are pickup or door-to-door only; checkout enforces this.

Scheduling: Deliveries run by region on set schedules; we will contact you the evening before.

Pickup: Citadelle Mall pickup available.

Returns: No change-of-mind exchanges.

Refunds (Summary): For defective/damaged on receipt (report within 48h), wrong item, or manufacturing defect within 6 months. Refunds via bank transfer (7-10 business days); card refunds may incur a 5% processor fee (fee not charged for defects/order errors). Opened skincare/personal-care items are non-returnable (except if damaged on delivery).

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Best for: people with normal-to-oily scalps who notice ordinary daily shedding and want a sulfate-free, cooling, fragrance-present shampoo built around a biotin-and-peptide story, rather than a fragrance-free medical-grade formula.

Key benefits: genuinely sulfate- and silicone-free surfactant system; disclosed fragrance and allergen labeling rather than hidden ones; a real, established anti-hair-loss supporting trio (salicylic acid, niacinamide, dexpanthenol) alongside the marketed peptide story.

Keep in mind: the brand's headline "71.39%" claim is marketing-only, not independently verified; exact active concentrations are undisclosed; it is not MFDS-registered as a functional cosmetic as far as we could confirm, unlike some competing in-catalog options.

Impact: Neutral to Supportive. This formula contains Bacillus Ferment — a postbiotic ingredient, meaning beneficial metabolites left behind after fermentation, not live bacteria applied to the scalp.

The yeasty/fermented character some ferment filtrates carry is masked here by the fragrance and menthol, so you are unlikely to notice it directly; its inclusion is a mild scalp-environment-support ingredient rather than a headline active.