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Pre-wash detox for a healthier scalp & stronger hair

BioScalp Scalp Cleanser | Pre-Shampoo Clarify & Scalp Reset

$39.95 AUD
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You have an oily, flaky, or congested scalp. Stubborn buildup from products, oil, and dead skin is clinging to your scalp and follicles, and your regular shampoo can't get rid of it.

This buildup makes your scalp feel itchy, unbalanced, and uncomfortable. Worse, it physically blocks your expensive tonics and treatments from being absorbed, meaning they can't work effectively and your scalp issues never truly go away.

Start with the BioScalp Scalp Cleanser. This dermatologist-developed pre-shampoo detox uses Tea Tree Oil to deeply purify buildup and Black Oat Seed Extract to soothe and hydrate. It resets your scalp without stripping it, clearing the way for your other treatments to finally penetrate and work as intended.

Tip

Scalp Cleanser works best in a 3-step routine

For a deeper clean, a balanced scalp, and stronger-looking hair, use this cleanser together with:

  • Step 1: Use the BioScalp Scalp Cleanser to lift away buildup and excess oil so your shampoo and tonic can work more effectively.
  • Step 2: Wash with your BioScalp Shampoo of choice (DHTI Control, Dandruff Control, or Energizing) to target your specific scalp and hair concerns.
  • Step 3: Finish with the BioScalp Advanced Scalp Tonic as a daily leave-in to nourish roots, support scalp balance, and maintain healthier hair growth conditions over time.

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Unlock the full potential of your hair care with the essential first step. The BioScalp Scalp Cleanser is a professional-grade pre-shampoo detox designed to deeply purify your scalp, removing the stubborn buildup from products, oil, and hard water that regular shampoos can leave behind.

Ideal For:

  • Oily, flaky, or congested scalps in need of a deep, clarifying reset.
  • Preparing the scalp to maximise the absorption and effectiveness of targeted shampoos and tonics (e.g. for thinning or dandruff)
  • All hair types, including sensitive and colour-treated, seeking a gentle yet thorough cleanse without stripping natural moisture.

Why It's Effective:

  • Purifies and Rebalances the Scalp: A potent combination of purifying Tea Tree Oil and Piroctone Olamine works to dissolve excess sebum, lift away dead skin cells, and rebalance the scalp's microflora, creating a clean and refreshed foundation.
  • Soothes and Hydrates While Cleansing: While it deep-cleanses, this formula simultaneously calms and hydrates. Black Oat Seed Extract, Aloe Vera, and Lecithin work together to soothe irritation and replenish the scalp's moisture barrier, ensuring it feels comfortable and balanced, never tight or dry.
  • Enhances Treatment Performance: By clearing away follicle-clogging residue, this pre-wash treatment creates an unobstructed pathway for the active ingredients in your subsequent BioScalp shampoo and tonic to penetrate deeper and work more effectively for visibly better results.

Gentle, Detoxifying Formulation:

  • A targeted pre-shampoo treatment formulated with mild, coconut-derived surfactants to effectively cleanse without irritation.
  • Free from SLS/SLES and parabens, making it safe for all scalp types, including reactive, thinning, or colour-treated hair.

How to Use:

For best results, use as part of the full BioScalp routine: start with the Scalp Cleanser on a damp scalp, follow with your chosen Shampoo, then finish with the Advanced Scalp Tonic on towel-dried scalp. Aim to finish the bottle within 30 days for an effective reset.

Transform your routine with this vital pre-cleanse ritual. By creating a perfectly clean and balanced foundation, the Scalp Cleanser paves the way for a healthier scalp and helps you achieve the maximum benefits from every product that follows.

*Results may vary depending on scalp type and consistency of use.

BioScalp Scalp Cleanser 300mL
- Water: The base of most hair and skin care products.
- Gentle cleansers (Ammonium lauryl sulphate, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Cocamide DEA, Potassium cocoyl glycinate, Potassium cocoate): Help remove dirt and oil, creating a foamy lather. Derived from coconut.
- Provitamin B5 (Panthenol) - Nourishes, strengthens, and adds shine.
- Glycerin: Plant-based hydrating ingredient that draws moisture into the skin and hair.
- Fragrance: A pleasant scent.
- Piroctone olamine: Anti-dandruff. Helps keep your scalp flake-free.
- Black oat seed extract (Avena strigosa): Soothes and calms the skin and scalp.
- Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia): Naturally purifying and clarifying, great for scalp care.
- Lecithin: A softening agent that helps moisturise and protect.
- Aloe vera (Aloe barbadensis leaf extract): Soothes irritation and deeply hydrates.
- Hair conditioners (Polyquaternium-7, Polyquaternium-10): Help detangle and smooth your hair.
- Natural and safe synthetic preservatives (Potassium sorbate, Benzyl alcohol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone): Keeps the product fresh, helps prevent bacteria.

For optimal results, use the full BioScalp routine: start with the Scalp Cleanser to remove buildup and prep the scalp. Follow with your issue-specific Shampoo, choose from DHTI Control, Dandruff Control, or Energizing. Optionally, apply conditioner to hair ends. Finish with the Advanced Scalp Tonic on towel-dried scalp to nourish and support healthy hair growth. Use consistently for a balanced, revitalised scalp.

For best results, aim to finish the shampoo in 30 days.

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About

BioScalp Scalp Cleanser

Reset your scalp. Refresh your senses.

The BioScalp Scalp Cleanser is your first step toward healthier, stronger hair, designed to detoxify, soothe, and hydrate without harsh stripping. It helps lift away the buildup blocking your follicles, so your treatments can work more effectively.

Did You Know?

Your shampoo can only go so far if your scalp is blocked with residue and oil. That’s why starting with a scalp cleanser is key. It removes the barrier so nutrients can actually reach your follicles.

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    Delivering deep hydration

    Black oat extract restores the scalp’s moisture barrier, helping calm dryness and support a healthy scalp environment.

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    Powerful cleansing

    Tea tree oil naturally detoxifies, clearing away buildup, excess oil, and dandruff-causing microbes.

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    Prepare for nutrients

    By removing dirt and pollutants, this cleanser primes your scalp to absorb more from your shampoo and treatment products.

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A Hidden Gem in Scalp Care

Black Oats

Black oats are rich in skin-repairing lipids, amino acids, and vitamins that hydrate deeply and support scalp health. Especially helpful for dry or flaky scalps, they replenish moisture and strengthen the skin barrier, setting the stage for better hair growth.

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Cleansing Superstar

Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is a powerhouse ingredient known for its antifungal and antibacterial properties. It targets dandruff at the source while gently clarifying the scalp. By removing buildup and soothing irritation, it leaves your scalp fresh and balanced.

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Prepare for the Best

Removing Dirt & Pollutants

Your scalp faces daily exposure to dirt, sweat, product residue, and pollution. All of which can block follicles and limit effectiveness of your shampoo or scalp tonic. A scalp cleanser clears the path, ensuring your treatments penetrate deeply and perform their best. Think of it as a skincare-style deep cleanse for your scalp.

Don't take our word for it

After falling in love with the DHTI travel kit on holiday, the first full-size product I bought was this Scalp Cleanser. It's a total game-changer. Using it as a pre-shampoo treatment makes my scalp feel incredibly clean and refreshed, getting rid of any product buildup without stripping my hair. My shampoo lathers better, and my roots have more lift. It's become a non-negotiable step in my hair care routine.

Andrea, 33, Perth

I've struggled with an oily scalp my whole life, having to wash my hair daily. I use this cleanser twice a week before my regular shampoo, and the difference is amazing. It deeply cleanses and balances everything out, so I can now comfortably go two, sometimes even three, days between washes. It leaves my scalp feeling tingly and clean, not tight or dry. A must-have product.

Jensen, 27, Melbourne

As a heavy user of dry shampoo and texturizing sprays, my scalp was suffering. This cleanser is like a weekly detox. I leave it on for about 5 minutes, and it effectively melts away all the product residue that my normal shampoo misses. My hair feels lighter and my scalp can finally breathe. I docked one star only because I wish it came in an even bigger bottle!

Grace, 37, Gold Coast

Real Results

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About BioScalp

BioScalp is where science meets nature for optimal scalp health. Our advanced formulas, enriched with natural ingredients, target scalp imbalances, reduce hair thinning, and promote stronger, healthier growth. Experience the power of innovation for a revitalized scalp and fuller hair.

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Black oats benefit the scalp by providing deep hydration, nourishment, and protection. Rich in polysaccharides and amino acids, black oats act as a natural humectant, drawing moisture into the scalp and preventing dryness. This makes them particularly effective for dry, itchy, or flaky scalps.

They also strengthen the scalp’s natural barrier, reducing moisture loss and keeping the scalp balanced. Their anti-inflammatory properties help soothe irritation, making them ideal for sensitive or dandruff-prone scalps.

Additionally, black oats contain lipids and saponins, which gently cleanse the scalp while supporting healthy sebum production. This helps prevent excessive oil buildup that can clog follicles and disrupt hair growth.

Regular use of black oats in scalp treatments, shampoos, or masks can promote a hydrated, healthy scalp, creating the ideal environment for stronger, shinier hair.

Tea tree oil benefits the scalp with its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and cleansing properties. It effectively fights bacteria, fungi, and dandruff-causing yeast, making it an excellent natural remedy for flaky, itchy scalps.

Its antifungal action helps control Malassezia, the yeast linked to dandruff, while its soothing properties reduce redness and irritation. Tea tree oil also unclogs hair follicles, removing excess oil, dead skin, and buildup that can lead to scalp issues and hair thinning.

Additionally, it helps balance sebum production, making it suitable for both oily and dry scalps. Its natural cooling effect provides relief from itchiness and inflammation, promoting a healthy scalp environment for stronger hair growth.

Commonly found in shampoos, scalp treatments, and oils, tea tree oil supports a clean, refreshed, and balanced scalp, reducing dandruff while encouraging healthy hair.

The scalp cleanser enhances cleansing by breaking down buildup, excess oil, and product residue before shampooing. It works as a primer, loosening debris so shampoo can cleanse more effectively without excessive scrubbing or stripping natural oils.

Pre-washes, often formulated with light exfoliants, oils, or micellar water, help remove dirt, sweat, and dead skin cells, reducing clogged follicles and scalp irritation. This is especially beneficial for those with oily scalps, dandruff, or frequent product use, as it ensures a thorough cleanse without over-drying.

By prepping the scalp, a pre-wash also enhances blood circulation and nutrient absorption, creating a healthier environment for hair growth. It can improve scalp hydration and balance, preventing post-wash dryness or irritation.

Used 1–2 times per week, a scalp pre-wash helps maintain a clean, refreshed scalp, promoting stronger, shinier hair.

After removing the dirt, environmental pollutants and product buildups on the scalp, the next step is to find the right shampoo. BioScalp offers three shampoos - dandruff control shampoo, DHTI control shampoo (for hair loss) and energizing control shampoo (for all hair types).

Yes! It’s free from harsh surfactants and safe for colour-treated hair.

Absolutely. While it’s designed to complement the BioScalp range, it works as a pre-wash for any routine.

Yes, tea tree oil and piroctone olamine help reduce flakes and soothe itchy, irritated scalps.

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