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Pre-wash detox for a healthier scalp & stronger hair

BioScalp Scalp Cleanser | Pre-Shampoo Scalp Detox & Reset

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Your shampoo can only do so much on a congested scalp. Clear the way. Let your treatments actually work.

Every day, a layer of product residue, excess sebum, dead skin, and hard water minerals builds up on the scalp. Your regular shampoo lifts some of it, but not all. What's left behind clogs follicles, creates an imbalanced environment, and forms a barrier that blocks your targeted shampoos and tonics from penetrating where they need to go.

The BioScalp Scalp Cleanser is a professional-grade, pre-shampoo detox designed to remove what your shampoo can't. Tea Tree Oil purifies and rebalances; Black Oat Seed Extract soothes and hydrates; Aloe Vera calms irritation without stripping. Used as Step 1 in the BioScalp routine, it doesn't just clean your scalp. It prepares it, so every product that follows can do its job properly.

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Scalp Cleanser works best as Step 1 in a 3-step routine

The Scalp Cleanser is the foundation. But the full BioScalp routine is where the results come from. Choose the shampoo that matches your scalp concern, and finish with the Advanced Scalp Tonic to lock in lasting nourishment.

  • Step 1 – Detox: Use the BioScalp Scalp Cleanser to lift away buildup and reset the scalp surface, so nothing stands between your treatments and your follicles.
  • Step 2 – Target: Wash with your BioScalp shampoo of choice - Energizing, Dandruff Control, or DHTI Control - to address your specific scalp and hair concern.
  • Step 3 – Nourish: Apply the BioScalp Advanced Scalp Tonic to a towel-dried scalp as a daily leave-in to sustain scalp balance and support healthier hair growth conditions over time.

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Who This Is For

The BioScalp Scalp Cleanser is designed for anyone who wants more from their scalp care routine. It is particularly valuable if:

  • Your scalp still feels oily, itchy, or congested after your regular shampoo
  • You use styling products, dry shampoo, or heavy conditioners that can leave residue on the scalp
  • You live in a hard water area where mineral buildup affects your scalp and hair over time
  • You are using a targeted BioScalp shampoo or tonic for thinning, dandruff, or scalp fatigue, and you want those treatments to actually reach the follicle
  • Your scalp feels sensitive, reactive, or prone to flaking, and you need a thorough but gentle cleanse
  • You have colour-treated hair and want a deep cleanse without a harsh clarifier

Why a Dedicated Scalp Cleanser Makes a Difference

Think of the scalp the way you'd think of skin. You wouldn't apply a targeted serum to a face that hasn't been properly cleansed first. The active ingredients simply can't penetrate through a layer of oil, dead skin, and residue.

The same logic applies here. When follicles are partially blocked, and the scalp's surface is congested, even the best targeted shampoos and leave-in tonics are working against a barrier rather than through it. A pre-shampoo cleanser removes that barrier, creating the optimal, clean foundation for every ingredient that follows to absorb more effectively and deliver better results.

This is why the Scalp Cleanser is the essential first step in the BioScalp 3-step system, regardless of which shampoo you use in Step 2.

How It Works

  • Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia): A well-established purifying and clarifying botanical with antifungal and antibacterial properties. It dissolves excess sebum, helps lift dead skin, and supports a rebalanced scalp microenvironment, without harsh chemical stripping.
  • Piroctone Olamine: An anti-dandruff active that helps address scalp microbiome imbalance, reducing the flake-causing environment while the cleanser preps the scalp.
  • Black Oat Seed Extract (Avena strigosa): Rich in lipids, amino acids, and skin-calming compounds, black oats replenish the scalp's moisture barrier as it cleanses, preventing the tight, dry feeling that harsh clarifiers can cause.
  • Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis leaf extract): Instantly soothes irritation and provides hydration, keeping the scalp comfortable and balanced throughout the cleansing process.
  • Pro-Vitamin B5 (Panthenol): Nourishes and strengthens, adding a layer of conditioning care so the scalp and hair do not feel stripped after cleansing.
  • Lecithin: A natural softening and moisturising agent that supports the scalp's moisture barrier and helps the formula feel comfortable during use.
  • Gentle, coconut-derived surfactants: Five-surfactant cleansing blend (including Potassium cocoyl glycinate and Potassium cocoate) that removes buildup effectively while respecting sensitive and reactive scalps.

Key Ingredients

  • Tea Tree Oil: purifying and clarifying
  • Piroctone Olamine: scalp microbiome support
  • Black Oat Seed Extract: moisture barrier and soothing
  • Aloe Vera: hydration and calm
  • Pro-Vitamin B5 (Panthenol): nourishment and conditioning
  • Lecithin: softening and moisture protection
  • Coconut-derived surfactant blend: effective yet gentle cleansing

Free from SLS, SLES, and parabens. Suitable for all scalp types, including sensitive, reactive, colour-treated, and thinning hair.

The BioScalp Routine

The Scalp Cleanser is Step 1 in the complete BioScalp 3-step system. It is the foundation that makes Steps 2 and 3 significantly more effective.

  • Step 1 - Scalp Cleanser (this product): Apply to a damp scalp before shampooing. Massage in, leave briefly, then rinse. This lifts away the layer of buildup that would otherwise limit what your shampoo and tonic can achieve.
  • Step 2 - Targeted Shampoo: Follow with the BioScalp shampoo that matches your concern:
  • Step 3 - Advanced Scalp Tonic: Finish with the BioScalp Advanced Scalp Tonic on a towel-dried scalp. This leave-in treatment delivers continuous nourishment to the follicle throughout the day.

For best results, aim to complete the bottle within 30 days of opening and use the routine consistently.

How to Use

  1. Wet the scalp thoroughly.
  2. Apply the Scalp Cleanser directly to the scalp (not just the hair).
  3. Massage gently in circular motions - a silicone scalp brush helps distribute the product and improve coverage without scratching.
  4. Leave for 1–2 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.
  5. Follow immediately with your chosen BioScalp shampoo.
  6. Complete the routine with the Advanced Scalp Tonic on a towel-dried scalp.

Who May Not Need This Product Alone

The Scalp Cleanser is a pre-treatment step. It is most effective when used before a targeted BioScalp shampoo, not as a standalone replacement for one. If you are looking for a complete, bundled routine, the BioScalp kits include the Cleanser alongside the shampoo and tonic for your specific concern:

Results may vary depending on scalp type, hair condition and consistency of use. This product is cosmetic and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure medical scalp conditions. If you experience severe itching, redness, scaling, irritation or sudden hair loss, seek advice from a healthcare professional.

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): Keep the product fresh, help 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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From congested to clear

A scalp that finally feels properly clean

Before: a scalp that feels heavy, itchy, or unbalanced, and a nagging sense that your shampoo isn't fully doing its job. After: a scalp that feels genuinely refreshed and clear, with the cooling-clean sensation that confirms something has actually changed. Hair often feels lighter, less weighed down, and noticeably softer after the first use, with scalp comfort improving consistently as buildup is cleared and the routine takes hold.

Did You Know?

Your shampoo is only as effective as the scalp it's working on. When there's a layer of accumulated oil, dead skin cells, product residue, and hard water minerals sitting between your shampoo and your follicles, even the most active ingredients can't fully penetrate. Studies in cosmetic dermatology consistently point to scalp preparation as a key factor in the effectiveness of topical scalp treatments. Starting with a dedicated cleanser, rather than relying on your shampoo to do double duty, is the step most at-home routines are missing. It's the reason professional scalp treatments at salons nearly always begin with a detox step before any targeted treatment.

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    Delivering deep hydration

    Black Oat Seed Extract is rich in lipids, amino acids, and calming compounds that replenish the scalp's moisture barrier as the cleanser works, so the result is a deeply clean scalp that still feels soft, balanced, and comfortable, not stripped or tight.

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    Powerful cleansing

    Tea Tree Oil naturally purifies the scalp, dissolving excess sebum, clearing away dead skin, and rebalancing the scalp's microenvironment, all without the aggression of a harsh chemical clarifier. It's a professional-standard cleanse in a gentle formula.

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    Prepare for nutrients

    By removing the layer of buildup that blocks absorption, this cleanser creates a clear, unobstructed pathway for the active ingredients in your shampoo and scalp tonic to penetrate and work as intended. Every step that follows becomes more effective.

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A Hidden Gem in Scalp Care

Black Oats

Black oat seed extract is one of the most underrecognised ingredients in scalp care. Rich in skin-repairing lipids, amino acids, and beta-glucan compounds, it simultaneously calms inflammation and replenishes the moisture barrier, doing the opposite of what most strong cleansers do. For dry, flaky, or reactive scalps that still need a thorough cleanse, this ingredient is what makes the difference between a cleanser that strips and one that restores. It is also why the Scalp Cleanser is suitable for sensitive and colour-treated scalps.

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Cleansing Superstar

Tea Tree Oil

Tea tree oil is one of the most well-studied botanical ingredients for scalp health, recognised for its antifungal, antibacterial, and clarifying properties. In the Scalp Cleanser, it works to dissolve the sebum and microbial buildup that accumulates between washes, the kind that sits deep at the scalp and resists a standard shampoo rinse. By targeting this buildup at the surface, tea tree oil helps create a cleaner, more balanced scalp environment that is better primed for whatever targeted treatment comes next.

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Prepare for the Best

Removing Dirt & Pollutants

Your scalp is exposed daily to sweat, styling products, hard water minerals, airborne pollution, and its own natural oil production. Over time, this accumulates into a layer of buildup that standard shampooing alone cannot fully clear, and that layer acts as a physical barrier between your targeted treatments and your follicles. A dedicated scalp cleanser removes it, so your shampoo and tonic aren't working against a blocked surface. Think of it as the skincare-style cleansing step your scalp has always needed but never had.

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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Before and after comparison of hair density using the BioScalp DHTI Control Kit.
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Before and after comparison of hair density and coverage with BioScalp DHTI Control Kit.
Before and after comparison of a person's scalp and hair using BioScalp Scalp Cleanser.
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Comparison of scalp with and without visible baby hairs after using BioScalp DHTI Control Set.
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Before and after comparison of hair density using the BioScalp DHTI Control Kit.
Before and after comparison of scalp and hair with text about BioScalp Energizing Control Kit.
Before and after comparison of hair density and coverage with BioScalp DHTI Control Kit.
Before and after comparison of a person's scalp and hair using BioScalp Scalp Cleanser.
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Comparison of scalp with and without visible baby hairs after using BioScalp DHTI Control Set.
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Before and after comparison of hair density using the BioScalp DHTI Control Kit.
Before and after comparison of scalp and hair with text about BioScalp Energizing Control Kit.
Before and after comparison of hair density and coverage with BioScalp DHTI Control Kit.
Before and after comparison of a person's scalp and hair using BioScalp Scalp Cleanser.
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Comparison of scalp with and without visible baby hairs after using BioScalp DHTI Control Set.
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Before and after comparison of hair density using the BioScalp DHTI Control Kit.
Before and after comparison of scalp and hair with text about BioScalp Energizing Control Kit.
Before and after comparison of hair density and coverage with BioScalp DHTI Control Kit.
Before and after comparison of a person's scalp and hair using BioScalp Scalp Cleanser.
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Comparison of scalp with and without visible baby hairs after using BioScalp DHTI Control Set.
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Before and after comparison of hair density using the BioScalp DHTI Control Kit.
Before and after comparison of scalp and hair with text about BioScalp Energizing Control Kit.
Before and after comparison of hair density and coverage with BioScalp DHTI Control Kit.
Before and after comparison of a person's scalp and hair using BioScalp Scalp Cleanser.
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Comparison of scalp with and without visible baby hairs after using BioScalp DHTI Control Set.
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Before and after comparison of hair density using the BioScalp DHTI Control Kit.
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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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