Sebum balance hair bath, purifies and balances overly greasy hair and scalp

For oily scalps that need thorough cleansing without stripping

Zinc-enriched surfactants regulate sebum production at the source, biodynamic sage controls excess oil, and eyebright and black cohosh calm irritation.

with Biodynamic Sage

Sage oil contains thujone and camphor, compounds that help regulate sebaceous gland activity and reduce excess oil production. Its natural astringent properties tighten pores and keep the scalp feeling clean longer between washes.

with Organic Eyebright

Eyebright contains aucubin and flavonoids with anti-inflammatory and astringent properties that calm the itching and irritation often associated with oily, congested scalps. It helps restore comfort without interfering with the scalp's natural rebalancing process.

with Fair Trade Teak Wood

Teak wood extract contains quinones and lapachol that gently purify the scalp and help prevent the microbial overgrowth that thrives in sebum-rich environments. It supports long-term scalp equilibrium rather than just addressing surface oiliness.

with Black Cohosh Root

Black cohosh contains triterpene glycosides that help modulate hormonal signals involved in sebum overproduction. It works at a deeper regulatory level than surface-active ingredients, supporting a more sustained normalization of oil output over time.

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sebum balance hair bath

rebalancing

sebum balance hair bath

$49.00 - 8.1 fl oz (240 mL)

A purifying shampoo for oily scalps. Zinc-enriched surfactants regulate sebum production; biodynamic sage controls excess oil. Organic eyebright and black cohosh calm irritation. Fair trade teak extract restores scalp balance. Cleanses deeply without stripping, extending freshness between washes.

Silicone-free Paraben-free Phthalate-free No synthetic fragrance Plastic-free Vegan Cruelty-free Biodynamic sage Organic eyebright
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Purifying Shampoo ✽ Scalp Lotion ✽ Sebum Balance Shampoo

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Scalp Gel ✽ Oily Scalp Shampoo ✽ Dry Shampoo Powder

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✽ Sebum Regulation: Zinc surfactants control oil production at the source
✽ Deep Purification: Removes buildup and excess oil without over-stripping
✽ Scalp Comfort: Eyebright and black cohosh calm irritation and itching
✽ Extended Freshness: Reduces the need for frequent washing
✽ Lightweight Finish: Leaves hair voluminous, clean, and free of greasiness

The ritual.

✽ On dry hair, apply to the scalp in sections, massaging with circular motions. Gradually add water to create a creamy lather, leave on for a few minutes, then rinse. Repeat if needed.

✽ On wet hair (after applying Hydro-Balance Scalp Gel), massage into the scalp until a lather forms, then rinse thoroughly.

Use 1-2 times per week for best results.

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.

  1. Step 1 · Wash

    On dry hair, massage into the scalp, add water slowly to a creamy lather, leave a few minutes, rinse.

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  2. Step 2 · Scalp treatment

    Shake well. On towel-dried hair, apply to the scalp in 2 cm sections. Leave 5 minutes. Do not rinse.

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  3. Step 3 · Maintenance wash

    You are here

    After the 5 to 6 intensive washes, in place of step 1: lather on dry scalp in sections, rinse.

    sebum balance hair bath

    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.

Every Oway bottle is glass and aluminium. No plastic means no leaching, no microplastics entering your formula, and no compromise on what reaches your hair. Glass is impermeable to light, air, and moisture. Your product arrives exactly as it left our lab.

Grown, not sourced.

We don't source ingredients. We grow them. At Ortofficina, our farm in the Bolognese hills, botanicals are cultivated using strict biodynamic methods and harvested at peak potency, the precise window when each plant delivers its highest concentration of active properties.

Agricosmetica®, a higher standard.

Agricosmetica® is Oway's proprietary approach to cosmetics, developed over 75 years of research at the intersection of Italian agricultural science and professional haircare. Every formula is built on biodynamic and certified organic ingredients, produced in a closed, circular system with zero tolerance for compromise.

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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 strip my scalp?
No. It removes buildup and excess oil without over-stripping, leaving hair clean, full and free of greasiness.
Will my hair stay fresh longer between washes?
Yes. Zinc-enriched cleansers and biodynamic sage keep oiliness in check, so roots stay fresh longer and you can wash less often.
How often should I use it?
Once or twice a week.
Do I apply it to wet or dry hair?
Either. On dry hair, work it into the scalp in sections, add water to lather, leave a few minutes and rinse. On wet hair, use it after hydro-balance scalp gel.
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, phthalates and synthetic fragrance.

Which routine is right for me?

oil control duo: for oily hair and scalp. oily scalp routine: for oily, flaky, irritation-prone scalps. workout refresh routine: for oily scalps that sweat during exercise.

What does it smell like?

Olfactory bouquet: sage, anise. The herbaceous, sweet and aromatic heart of sage meets the spicy intensity of star 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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