shu uemura
Essence Absolue Pre-Shampoo & Nourishing Treatment Oil for Scalp & Hair
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About the Product
Item 2697431
What it is: A pre-shampoo scalp oil, infused with a blend of natural oils, that soothes and moisturizes dry scalp and give hair a soft, shiny finish.
Hair Texture: Straight, Wavy, Curly, and Coily
Hair Type: Fine, Medium, and Thick
Hair Concerns:
- Dryness
- Flaky and Dry Skin
- Shine
Key Benefits:
- Soothes scalp dryness and irritation
- Leaves scalp feeling moisturized and balanced
- Nourishes scalp and hair to leave hair looking soft and shiny
Highlighted Ingredients:
- Japanese Red Camellia Oil: One of the most rapidly absorbed oils, rich in antioxidants, essential lipids, and vitamins A, C, and E to nourish, hydrate, and enhance shine.
What Else You Need to Know: This scalp oil is inspired by the ancestral Japanese beauty ritual of combing hair with camelia oil for its moisturizing and protective benefits. The oil is formulated with Japanese-sourced camelia oil rich in oleic acid and vitamin E to quickly absorb into hair and skin. This scalp oil is inspired by the ancestral Japanese beauty ritual of combing hair with camelia oil for its moisturizing and protective benefits. The oil is formulated with Japanese-sourced camelia oil rich in oleic acid and vitamin E to quickly absorb into hair and skin. This scalp oil soothes and hydrates dry scalp leaving hair shiny and healthy-looking.
Fragrance Description: This oil has Shu Uemura’s iconic interpretation of the camellia flower composed of grapefruit and green aqueous top notes, subtle camellia in the heart, and delicate vanilla with musk in the base notes.
Clinical Results: In a consumer test after two weeks used as a pre-shampoo on scalp and two weeks as a leave on:
- 86% agree scalp feels moisturized
- 82% agree hair feels nourished
- 80% agree scalp feels soothed
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil / Jojoba Seed Oil, Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil / Avocado Oil, Cocos Nucifera Oil / Coconut Oil, Camellia Japonica Seed Oil, Hexyl Cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Tocopherol, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil / Sunflower Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract / Rosemary Leaf Extract, Isoeugenol, Parfum / Fragrance.
As a pre-shampoo treatment for dry hair and scalp:
-Apply one to three droppers to scalp section by section.
-Adapt amount as needed based on dryness.
-Massage into scalp and pull through mid-lengths and ends.
-Leave in for five minutes or overnight for a more intensive treatment.
-Cleanse and condition with your favorite shu uemura shampoo and conditioner.
-Towel dry hair and follow with your favorite essence absolue nourishing treatment based on hair type and desired results.
-Use two to three times per week or whenever your scalp needs added hydration.
As an intense overnight pre-shampoo moisture ritual:
-Apply a few drops of the oil concentrate to the scalp before bed.
-Cleanse and condition your hair the following morning to reveal a calmed, soothed, and hydrated scalp.
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