When it comes to hair care, the focus often remains on the strands, serums, oils, and styling products dominate the routine. However, healthy hair starts at the roots, and just like facial skin, the scalp deserves proper care and attention. A balanced, nourished scalp is the foundation for strong, shiny, and resilient hair. To truly transform hair health, it’s essential to treat the scalp like skin, using targeted, effective ingredients that restore, protect, and strengthen.
Shaily Mehrotra, CEO and CO Founder at FCL Skincare shares the ingredients that transform hair as your scalp needs skincare too.
The scalp is just like the skin on the rest of the body and deals with many of the same problems, buildup, dryness, sensitivity, and even early signs of aging. Pollution, strong shampoos, and regular use of heat tools can damage the scalp, causing irritation, blocked pores, and weak hair roots. Just like we use specific skincare products to keep our skin healthy and glowing, the scalp also needs ingredients that can hydrate, repair, and keep its natural balance.
Ceramides: The Moisture Barrier Builders
Ceramides are lipid molecules naturally found in the skin, including the scalp. They play a critical role in maintaining the skin’s barrier function, locking in moisture and preventing dryness. When applied to the scalp, ceramides help repair the skin’s barrier, reducing flakiness and irritation. For hair, ceramides smooth the cuticle, enhance elasticity, and reduce breakage. In essence, they act as a protective shield, improving both scalp condition and hair texture.
Fission Hair Moisture: Deep Hydration Technology
Fission Hair Moisture is an advanced ingredient that helps deeply hydrate both the scalp and hair. Unlike regular conditioners that only work on the surface, it goes deeper to lock in moisture without making the hair feel oily or heavy. This leaves the scalp feeling calm and nourished, and the hair looking softer, smoother, and easier to manage.
D-Panthenol: The Strength Restorer
D-Panthenol is a tried-and-tested ingredient that works wonders for both scalp and strands. Known for its humectant properties, it draws water into the scalp and hair, ensuring long-lasting hydration. It also improves hair elasticity and prevents brittleness by forming a smooth film on the hair surface. On the scalp, it soothes redness, calms itching, and promotes a healthy environment for hair growth.
Keravis PE: The Protein-Strength Complex
Keravis PE is a plant-based protein that helps make hair stronger and more protected. It goes deep into the hair to build up its strength from the inside, making it less likely to break during brushing, styling, or after chemical treatments. It also supports the scalp by keeping the protein levels balanced, which is important for growing thicker and healthier hair.
Corn, Wheat & Soy Proteins: The Natural Rebuilders
These hydrolyzed plant proteins are rich in amino acids that mimic the structure of natural keratin, the key building block of hair. They work by repairing damage from within, filling in weak spots along the hair shaft, and adding volume and strength. On the scalp, they aid in replenishing the protein matrix, creating a healthier foundation for new hair growth.
Crodazoquat MCC: The Ultimate Conditioning Agent
Crodazoquat MCC is a high-performance conditioning molecule that targets damaged areas of the hair. Unlike traditional silicones that coat the hair surface, this ingredient selectively deposits on damaged zones, improving manageability and shine without weighing hair down. It also enhances scalp comfort by maintaining an optimal moisture balance.
