Home Base Scalp Serum 30ml

All hair and skin types.

Almost always the first ingredient listed in water-based products.

People who use styling products that benefit from quick drying or a lightweight feel.

Its quick evaporation can help reduce residue and support a clean finish in styling formulas. Some may notice it can feel slightly drying in leave-in products depending on hair type.

All products that need protecting from spoilage.

A very common, well-studied preservative used at low levels.

Those looking for hydrated, smoother-feeling hair or lighter-feeling formulations.

It is commonly used to help ingredients dissolve and to give formulas a soft, glide-on texture. It appears in many leave-in and rinse-off products due to its versatility.

Those who enjoy soothing or refreshing scalp-focused formulas.

It is derived from menthol and lactic acid and is often used when a milder, slower-release cooling effect is desired compared with straight menthol.

Those who prefer products with a more structured or gel-like feel.

This polymer also aids in forming a light film on the hair, which can support styling and product performance. It is widely used for its reliability in many cosmetic formats.

Those who enjoy invigorating, minty formulas or products designed to refresh the scalp.

Peppermint oil is commonly used in small amounts for its sensory benefits and perceived scalp‑refreshing qualities. As with many essential oils, sensitivity varies between individuals.

People looking for mild cleansing ingredients or products suitable for regular use.

It is known for being milder than many traditional surfactants and can also support skin and hair conditioning. It is commonly used in both cleansing and conditioning formulas.

Those seeking added softness, moisture support or smoother-feeling hair.

It is a phospholipid commonly derived from soy or sunflower and is valued for its ability to enhance spreadability and moisture retention. It can also help stabilise certain formulations.

People who prefer products with a richer or more gel-like texture.

It is a polysaccharide widely used in cosmetics to keep formulas uniform and easy to apply. It works well alongside many other common ingredients.

Those interested in gentle preservation systems or sensitive scalps may find it relevant.

It is often paired with other preservatives to improve their effectiveness while allowing for lower usage levels. It also has light moisturising and conditioning properties.

Those looking for a refreshing or spa-like sensory experience, or gentle scalp-invigorating formulas.

Eucalyptus oil is often included in small amounts for its aromatic qualities and its cooling sensation on the scalp. Its presence is mainly for sensory and traditional botanical benefits.

People who enjoy a cooling effect or want products that help soothe a tired or congested scalp.

Menthol is often included in shampoos and scalp treatments for its sensory feel and refreshing aroma. It can enhance the perception of cleanliness and comfort during use.

People who prefer products with smooth, gel-like textures or those seeking naturally derived formulation agents.

It helps improve product spreadability and provides a light conditioning feel without weighing hair down. It is commonly used in both rinse-off and leave-in products.

People looking for light styling support, smoother feel, or enhanced shine without weight.

It is valued for forming clear, flexible films that help with light hold and improved spreadability. It is biodegradable and commonly used in both skincare and haircare formulations.

A fragrance component that must be listed separately on labels because a minority of people can be sensitive to it. Its presence is normal, required disclosure and is not a quality signal.

People seeking botanical antioxidants, a mild scalp-stimulating sensation or a warm spicy fragrance in treatments; those with very sensitive scalps may prefer to patch-test first.

The extract contains compounds such as piperine and volatile oils, and its exact profile depends on the extraction method; it can contribute functional benefits and scent but may cause irritation in a minority of sensitive users, so formulations typically use low concentrations or are preservative-stabilised.

Commonly produced by solvent or hydroalcoholic extraction, Piper nigrum fruit extract is used in serums, masks and scalp treatments for circulation-stimulating and antioxidant claims and as a natural fragrance note. It may also show mild antimicrobial properties in lab tests, though efficacy in finished products depends on formulation and concentration.

Those who enjoy crisp, outdoorsy fragrance notes in their hair products.

It occurs naturally in many essential oils, especially pine and conifer sources. In formulations it is used mainly for its scent rather than for hair-conditioning effects.

Those using styling or dry-finish products that benefit from a lightweight, matte feel.

It is a common mineral ingredient used to enhance spreadability and stabilise product textures. It appears in a wide range of hair and styling products for its versatility.

Those interested in the fragrance profile of their haircare products.

It is commonly used in perfumery and can also contribute mild solvent properties within a formula.

Those interested in botanical or naturally derived fragrance components.

This ingredient contributes to the scent profile of haircare formulations and may also have soothing properties. It is valued for adding complexity to fragrances without synthetic additives.