This has cleared up my hair and scalp in a way I never thought possible. I went from oily, flaky hair to fluffy flakes free hair after using it for a bit. And since the shampoo almost entirely natural, my perfume allergy isn't triggered! Bonus points for that, honestly.
For oily, dandruff-prone scalps where excess sebum drives flaking
Zinc regulates sebum production, biodynamic thyme and nettle purify and rebalance, and burdock and prickly pear help prevent buildup from returning. Scalp is deeply cleansed without stripping, and oil returns more slowly between washes.
with Biodynamic Thyme
Cultivated on our farm in Bologna using biodynamic methods, thyme contains thymol, a phenolic compound with potent antifungal activity that targets Malassezia, the yeast responsible for seborrheic dandruff. It helps control flaking at the microbial level while purifying congested pores.
with Organic Nettle
Nettle leaf is rich in silicic acid, chlorophyll, and formic acid that help astringently tighten sebaceous glands and slow excess oil production. It rebalances the scalp environment gradually, reducing greasiness without the rebound effect of harsh stripping agents.
with Organic Burdock Root
Burdock root contains arctiin and inulin, prebiotic compounds that support a healthy scalp microbiome while gently drawing out impurities and excess lipids. It helps prevent sebum buildup from recurring, maintaining a cleaner scalp between washes.
with Upcycled Prickly Pear
Prickly pear stem extract is rich in betalains and mucilage polysaccharides that calm the irritation and redness often associated with oily dandruff. It soothes without adding moisture that could exacerbate oiliness, keeping the scalp balanced and comfortable.
purifying
purifying hair bath for oily scalp
$52.00
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8.1 fl oz (240 mL)
A scalp-cleansing shampoo formulated to address oily dandruff at the source. Zinc regulates sebum production while biodynamic thyme and organic nettle purify and rebalance. Burdock and prickly pear help prevent buildup from returning. Cleanses deeply without over-stripping.
Silicone-free
Paraben-free
Mineral oil-free
Vegan
Cruelty-free
Biodynamic thyme
Organic burdock
Organic nettle
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The ritual.
Part of the oily scalp routine
For oily, flaky, irritation-prone scalps. Regulates sebum and keeps buildup from coming back, then keeps the scalp fresh.
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Step 1 · Wash
You are hereOn dry hair, massage into the scalp, add water slowly to a creamy lather, leave a few minutes, rinse.
purifying hair bath for oily scalp
Shampoo for oily scalp with dandruff
Deep-cleanses and helps control flakes$52.00 - 8.1 fl oz (240 mL) -
Step 2 · Scalp treatment
Shake well. On towel-dried hair, apply to the scalp in 2 cm sections. Leave 5 minutes. Do not rinse.
purifying hair lotion for oily scalp
Lotion for oily, itchy scalp
Deeply purifies to calm irritation and flakes$80.00 - 1.7 fl oz (50 mL) -
Step 3 · Maintenance wash
After the 5 to 6 intensive washes, in place of step 1: lather on dry scalp in sections, rinse.
sebum balance hair bath
Shampoo for oily hair & scalp
Purifies and rebalances excess oil$49.00 - 8.1 fl oz (240 mL)
The full routine
For oily, flaky, irritation-prone scalps. Regulates sebum and keeps buildup from coming back, then keeps the scalp fresh.
How often: Purifying hair bath twice a week for 5 to 6 washes, lotion 2 to 3 times a week for 3 to 4 weeks. Then sebum balance hair bath and lotion 1 to 2 times a week.
The bottle is part of the formula.
Grown, not sourced.
Agricosmetica®, a higher standard.
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Good to know
- Complimentary shipping on orders over $80
- Glass and aluminium packaging, no plastic
- Also at Oway salons
Will it dry out my scalp?
No. It removes buildup and excess oil without stripping the scalp dry.
Will my roots stay fresh for longer?
Yes. Zinc, biodynamic thyme and organic nettle purify an oily scalp and rebalance it, leaving roots clean and hair with volume, never weighed down.
Do I apply it to wet or dry hair?
Dry hair. Massage it into the scalp, add water slowly until it lathers, leave it a few minutes, then rinse. Follow with a second cleanse if needed.
How often should I use it?
Twice a week for 5 to 6 sessions during the intensive phase.
What is a hair bath?
Hair bath is what Oway calls its shampoos. Each one cleanses and carries botanical actives chosen for a specific scalp or hair need, so every wash also works as a treatment.
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, parabens and mineral oils.
Which routine is right for me?
oily scalp purifying kit: for oily scalps with dandruff. oily scalp routine: for oily, flaky, irritation-prone scalps.
What does it smell like?
Olfactory bouquet: rosemary, bergamot. The balsamic heart of rosemary joins the Mediterranean freshness of bergamot, for a deep purifying treatment that helps normalise the scalp.
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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