Biolage Scalp Sync Purifying Scalp Concentrate

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.

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 wanting lightweight hydration without heaviness.

It is often used as a gentle alternative to glycol-based humectants and can also help improve product texture and absorption.

Those looking for smoother-feeling hair or gentle scalp exfoliation.

Glycolic Acid is widely used in both skincare and haircare for its ability to refine texture and support healthy moisture balance. In haircare formulas, it is typically included at controlled levels to condition and enhance manageability.

Those interested in how product pH affects scalp comfort or hair cuticle behaviour.

It is used in very small amounts to bring a formula to the desired pH range. Once adjusted, it does not act as a strong alkaline agent in the finished product.

Useful for those who prefer haircare products with clear, consistent textures or evenly dispersed fragrance and oils.

It is widely used in shampoos, conditioners and styling products to keep formulations stable and smooth. It also offers mild surfactant properties that support product rinse-off.

Those looking for added hydration or smoother-feeling hair.

It is also commonly used as a preservative booster to help maintain formula freshness. It is well tolerated in most haircare products.

Anyone who uses water-based products that benefit from reliable preservation.

It is commonly used alongside other preservation systems to maintain product freshness and extend shelf life. It is generally well tolerated in rinse-off and leave-in products.

Those using hard water or products prone to mineral build‑up may appreciate its inclusion.

It is often used as a readily biodegradable alternative to traditional chelating agents. By managing metal ions, it can help formulas stay consistent over time.

Most hair types as part of a moisturising formula.

A widely used humectant and carrier ingredient.

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.

Dry or dehydrated hair, and many curl and moisture routines.

A very common, well-tolerated humectant used across countless products.

Those with dry or dehydrated hair types looking for extra moisture retention.

It is a sugar-derived ingredient often used alongside other moisturisers to improve hair softness and manageability. It can also support product texture and stability.

Those interested in soothing or antioxidant-rich botanical ingredients.

It is commonly used in haircare for its calming and conditioning properties. Its gentle nature makes it suitable for a wide range of formulations.

Most hair types as part of a balanced formula.

Usually present in small amounts to balance the formula.

All products that need a preservative system.

Often paired with other preservatives for broad protection.

People using clarifying or colour-care products may appreciate its ability to support brightness and maintain product performance.

It can also function as an antioxidant, helping protect formulas from oxidation. Its presence does not typically affect how a product feels or performs on the hair.