essence absolue pre-shampoo & nourishing treatment scalp oil
a pre-shampoo & nourishing treatment oil for dry scalp & hair.
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**we consider an ingredient to be naturally derived if it is unchanged from its natural state or has undergone processing yet still retains greater than 50% of its molecular structure from its original natural source. the remaining constitutes 1% of the formula to ensure its sensoriality and preservation.
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a pre-shampoo scalp oil infused with a blend of natural oils - japanese red camellia oil, jojoba oil, argan oil, avocado oil, and sweet orange oil to soothe and moisturize dry scalp and give hair a soft, shiny finish.
inspired by the ancestral japanese beauty ritual of combing hair with camellia oil for its moisturizing benefits, this 99% naturally derived** scalp oil soothes and hydrates dry scalp leaving hair shiny and healthy-looking.
benefits
- soothes scalp dryness and irritation
- leaves scalp feeling moisturized and balanced
- 86% agree scalp feels moisturized*
- 80% agree scalp feels soothed*
- 77% agree scalp feels well balanced*
- 82% agree hair feels nourished*
**we consider an ingredient to be naturally derived if it is unchanged from its natural state or has undergone processing yet still retains greater than 50% of its molecular structure from its original natural source. the remaining constitutes 1% of the formula to ensure its sensoriality and preservation.
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ingredients

red camellia oil
for over two centuries, camellia flower seeds have been harvested from the japanese island of toshima, where each seed is handpicked and transformed into a nourishing oil. very rich in essential lipids, red camellia oil is one of the most rapidly absorbed oils. traditionally, red camellia oil has been used to promote shine and nourish the hair while maintaining the lipid barrier on the skin longer, which promotes skin health and hydration.

fragrance
our 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.
how to use essence absolue pre-shampoo
- apply 1-3 droppers to scalp section by section. adapt amount as needed based on dryness.
- massage into scalp and pull through mid-lengths and ends then cleanse with shampoo.
- for an intense overnight pre-shampoo moisture ritual, apply a few drops of the oil concentrate to the scalp. cleanse and condition your hair the following morning revealing a calmed, soothed and hydrated scalp.
Stylist Quote
i love the nourishing benefits of the scalp oil concentrate. for a rejuvenating overnight ritual, i recommend adding a few drops of the oil concentrate to the scalp followed by the overnight serum through the midlengths and ends. shampoo with delicate comfort deep cleanser for the first shampoo followed by the shu uemura shampoo and mask for your hair type.