Hydro-balance scalp gel, cooling scalp control for excess sweating
Hydro-balance scalp gel, cooling scalp control for excess sweating

For scalps that sweat heavily during exercise or overheat easily, causing hair to flatten fast

Hair stays looking clean and voluminous longer between washes, even on active days.

with Biodynamic Sage

Sage oil contains thujone and camphor, compounds clinically recognized for their antiperspirant and astringent activity. They help constrict sweat gland output at the scalp surface, directly reducing the wet, damp effect that excessive perspiration creates.

with Organic Eyebright

With anti-inflammatory properties that help maintain a clean, balanced scalp environment under conditions of excess moisture. It prevents the bacterial overgrowth that sweat encourages while calming the irritation that comes with it.

with Lysine Complex

An essential amino acid that helps regulate the biochemical pathways involved in perspiration. This multi-form approach addresses excess sweating from multiple angles while supporting keratin synthesis at the follicle.

with Upcycled Prickly Pear

Prickly pear stem extract is rich in betalains and mucilage polysaccharides that calm the irritation and redness that excessive scalp sweating can trigger. It soothes without adding moisture that could worsen the damp effect, maintaining a comfortable, balanced scalp.

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hydro-balance scalp gel

For scalps that sweat: a cooling pre-wash treatment that counters perspiration and the damp, flat effect.

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About 10 applications per tube.

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Make it a routine

workout scalp duo

For scalps that sweat from regular exercise

$128.00$122.00

workout refresh routine

For oily scalps that sweat during exercise

$184.00$175.00

What it does

  • Sweat Management. Lysine complex helps neutralise the effects of scalp perspiration
  • Extended Freshness. Keeps hair looking clean and voluminous longer between washes
  • Sebum Regulation. Biodynamic sage helps control oil production at the scalp
  • Cooling Relief. Menthol delivers an immediate refreshing sensation
  • Lightweight Hydration. Prickly pear and squalane moisturise without adding greasiness
Key actives
Biodynamic sageOrganic eyebrightUpcycled prickly pear
Formula

Silicone-free, sulfate-free, paraben-free, phthalate-free, vegan, cruelty-free.

Scent

Herbaceous sage and spicy anise.

Texture

A gel with an instant cooling feel from menthol.

How to use

Before washing, on dry hair

  1. Apply with the nozzle straight onto the scalp, from the hairline to the nape.
  2. Work in 10 to 12 vertical sections for even coverage.
  3. Massage gently and leave on for 15 to 20 minutes.
  4. Rinse, then wash with frequent use hair & scalp bath or sebum balance hair bath.

For heavy sweating

  1. Apply at bedtime and leave it on overnight.
  2. Wash as usual in the morning.

How often: Twice a week for 4 weeks, once a week for 2 weeks, then once every 3 to 4 weeks.

Pairs well with

Make it a routine

Oway formulas work in sequence. Each routine pairs this formula with the steps that complete it.

workout scalp duo

workout scalp duo

For scalps that sweat from regular exercise. Counters sweat and the damp, flat effect, then cleanses and reinforces the hair.

  1. Step 1 · Scalp treatment · You are here

    hydro-balance scalp gel

    On dry hair, apply to the scalp in 10 to 12 sections, hairline to nape. Massage, leave 15 to 20 minutes, rinse.

  2. Step 2 · Wash · $48.00

    frequent use hair & scalp bath

    On the wet scalp, massage in circles for 2 minutes until it lathers, then rinse. Repeat if needed.

How often: Scalp gel twice a week for 4 weeks, once a week for 2 weeks, then once every 3 to 4 weeks. The hair bath is made for daily use.

workout refresh routine

workout refresh routine

For oily scalps that sweat during exercise. Keeps oil in check before, during and between washes, so hair stays fresh after training.

  1. Step 1 · Scalp treatment · You are here

    hydro-balance scalp gel

    On dry hair, apply to the scalp in 10 to 12 sections, hairline to nape. Massage, leave 15 to 20 minutes, rinse.

  2. Step 2 · Wash · $49.00

    sebum balance hair bath

    After the gel, on wet hair, massage into the scalp until a lather forms, then rinse thoroughly.

  3. Step 3 · Between washes · $55.00

    plant & mineral refresh dry shampoo

    On dry roots, dispense from about 5 cm away, massage in for 20 to 30 seconds, then brush through.

How often: Scalp gel twice a week for 4 weeks, once a week for 2 weeks, then once every 3 to 4 weeks. Hair bath 1 to 2 times a week, dry shampoo between washes as needed.

What’s inside

Read it like a label: every active, where it grows and what it does.

  • Biodynamic Sage

    A thujone-rich oil with natural antiperspirant activity that reduces scalp sweat output.

  • Organic Eyebright

    An aucubin-rich extract that purifies sweat-prone scalps and prevents moisture-driven irritation.

  • Lysine Complex

    A triple-form amino acid complex that regulates perspiration pathways and strengthens follicles.

  • Upcycled Prickly Pear

    A betalain-rich extract that calms sweat-induced irritation without adding unwanted moisture.

Full ingredient list (INCI)

Aqua/Water/Eau OZ, Glycerin ND, Lysine Aspartate ND, Polyglyceryl-3 Stearate Se ND, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Lysine Thiazolidine Carboxylate ND, Squalane ND, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Oil BD/EO, Euphrasia Officinalis Extract O, Opuntia Ficus-Indica Stem Extract UC, Illicium Verum (Anise) Fruit/Seed Oil EO, Lysine Carboxymethyl Cysteinate ND, Menthol ND, Polysorbate 60 ND, Hydroxyethylcellulose ND, Xanthan Gum ND, Glyceryl Laurate ND, Citric Acid ND, Sodium Phosphate, Disodium Phosphate, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol
Our alcohol is plant-based, sourced from sugar beet molasses and cereals.

Where it comes from

The tube is part of the formula

Aluminium, not plastic: nothing leaches into the formula, and it stays protected to the last application.

About our packaging

Grown at Ortofficina

Our main actives grow at Ortofficina, our farm in the Bolognese hills, under biodynamic methods, and are harvested when each plant is at its most potent.

Visit Ortofficina

What customers say

Based on 1 review

★★★★★ AnonymousVerified buyer

Miracle worker. Cant live without it. Gentle scalp reset that doesn’t strip my color

Good to know

  • Complimentary shipping on orders over $80
  • Aluminium tube, no plastic
  • Also at Oway salons
Is it for people who sweat a lot or work out?
Yes. It is made for scalps that sweat often. A lysine complex helps hair avoid the damp, flat look, so it stays looking clean and full longer between washes.
Do I apply it to wet or dry hair?
Dry. Apply it straight onto the scalp with the nozzle, leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes, then rinse and wash with frequent use hair & scalp bath or sebum balance hair bath.
Will it make my hair greasy?
No. Upcycled prickly pear and squalane moisturize without greasiness, and biodynamic sage helps balance an oily-looking scalp. Menthol gives an instant cooling feel.
How often should I use it?
Twice a week for 4 weeks, then once a week for 2 weeks. After that, once every 3 to 4 weeks keeps the scalp in balance.
Why does scalp care matter?
The scalp is skin, and hair grows from it. A scalp that is balanced, neither oily nor tight, is the base for hair that looks fresh, light and full. That is why Oway’s scalp formulas care for the scalp first, then the lengths.
Is it vegan and cruelty-free?

Yes. It is vegan and cruelty-free, and free from silicones, sulfates, parabens and phthalates.

How long does it last?

About 10 applications per tube.

Which routine is right for me?

workout scalp duo: for scalps that sweat from regular exercise. workout refresh routine: for oily scalps that sweat during exercise.

What does it smell like?

The herbaceous, sweet and aromatic heart of sage meets the spicy intensity of Anise, for a rebalancing and refreshing action.

About Oway

What is Agricosmetica®?

Agricosmetica® is how Oway makes cosmetics: actives from biodynamic and certified organic farming, selected with care and processed in a circular system that turns waste into resources, from the field to the bottle.

What is Ortofficina?

Ortofficina is Oway’s farm in the hills of Bologna, farmed with biodynamic methods since the early 2000s. Many of the botanical actives in Oway formulas are grown there and harvested when each plant is at its peak.

What does biodynamic mean?

Biodynamic farming treats the farm as one living system. It builds soil fertility with compost and crop rotation, uses no synthetic fertilizers or pesticides, and times sowing and harvest to natural cycles. Oway grows its biodynamic actives at Ortofficina and with a network of biodynamic growers.

Why glass and aluminium?

Glass keeps out light, air and moisture, so a formula keeps its purity, potency and freshness, and nothing leaches into it. Oway replaced plastic with recyclable glass and aluminium for its bottles, jars and tubes, to cut single-use plastic.

Where is Oway made?

In Italy. Oway was founded in Bologna in 1948 and still develops its formulas there, close to its farm, Ortofficina.

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