Charcoal + Salicylic Exfoliating Shampoo

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Charcoal + Salicylic Exfoliating Shampoo

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Charcoal + Salicylic Exfoliating Shampoo

Name: Charcoal + Salicylic Exfoliating Shampoo
Brand: Tara
SKU: 850008289651
Price: 149.00 SAR
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149.00 (Tax Incl.)

250 mL

This sulfate-free exfoliating shampoo harnesses the power of activated charcoal and salicylic acid to detoxify and purify the scalp. It effectively removes buildup, excess oil, and impurities, while plant-based exfoliators lift away dead skin cells. Infused with peppermint, spearmint, tea tree, and coconut oils, it hydrates and soothes itchy, irritated, and flaky scalp. This shampoo supports long-term hair health by promoting the absorption of essential vitamins and minerals. Ideal for those seeking a thorough cleanse, it leaves the scalp balanced and refreshed.

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Key Benefits

Salicylic acid is a lipophilic beta-hydroxy-acid keratolytic that penetrates sebum-rich follicles and loosens the corneodesmosomal bonds holding scalp flakes together; the US FDA OTC Monograph M032 rates 1.8-3% as GRASE (safe and effective) for dandruff. — PMID 19958427 (Scopus cited-by 22). It exfoliates the scalp (سكراب فروة الراس) and lifts the sebum-keratin plug.
Clears dandruff (شامبو القشرة / شامبو ضد القشرة) by removing the sebum substrate Malassezia feeds on: in a randomised trial (N=154), a 3% salicylic-acid shampoo (with 1.5% ciclopirox) matched prescription ketoconazole 2% on dandruff and seborrhoeic-dermatitis scores at day 29. — PMID 12060502, manufacturer-funded (Scopus cited-by 77).
Activated charcoal deep-cleans (شامبو تنظيف عميق) by physical surface adsorption of excess sebum, residue and the day's build-up on the scalp and hair, then rinses clean. Dose-honest: independent review confirms charcoal is safe topically but is a surface cleanser, not a follicular detox. — PMID 32513407 (Scopus cited-by 25).
Resets an oily, build-up-prone scalp (شامبو فروة الراس / شامبو ديتوكس) so follicles sit in a cleaner field — the exfoliating-clarifying step that strips weeks of styling residue between routine washes. Salicylic acid partitions into pilosebaceous units by lipid affinity to accelerate desquamation. — PMID 19958427.
Ginger root adds a warming, gingerol-driven scalp-comfort note under the shower — for sensory warmth and comfort only, not a hair-growth or thickening claim; the peer-reviewed follicle evidence on 6-gingerol actually runs the other way (suppresses hair-shaft elongation, 1.06 vs 1.48 mm, p<0.01). — PMID 23437348 (Scopus cited-by 111).

Key Ingredients

Salicylic Acid: Exfoliates and controls excess sebum, helping reduce dandruff and improve scalp balance.
Activated Charcoal: Purifies deeply, absorbs oil and impurities, leaving hair cleaner, lighter and with more volume.
Pepper Extract: Stimulates scalp microcirculation, strengthening follicles and supporting hair growth. Protects and balances the scalp.
Ginger Root Extract: Supports blood circulation in the scalp, strengthening the hair follicle and helping prevent hair loss. It also provides a calming, purifying and revitalizing effect.
Inga Alba Bark Extract: Helps maintain scalp balance, reduce dryness and provide comfort even on sensitive skin. Contributes to sebum regulation, reduces dandruff and improves hair shine and softness.

Full INCI: AQUA (WATER). SODIUM LAUROYL METHYL ISETHIONATE. GLYCERIN. COCAMIDOPROPYL BETAINE. SODIUM METHYL OLEOYL TAURATE. MAGNESIUM ALLUMINIUM SILICATE. MENTHYL LACTATE. SODIUM COCOYL ISETHIONATE. ARGANIA SPINOSA (ARGAN) SHELL POWDER. CELLULOSE ACETATE. PIPER NIGRUM (PEPPER) FRUIT EXTRACT. INGA ALBA BARK EXTRACT. ZINGIBER OFFICINALE (GINGER) ROOT EXTRACT. SALICYLIC ACID. CHARCOAL POWDER. KAOLIN. PANTHENOL. BUTYLENE GLYCOL. POLYQUATERNIUM-7. XANTHAN GUM. GLUCONOLACTONE. SODIUM BENZOATE. CALCIUM GLUCONATE. TRISODIUM ETHYLENEDIAMINE DISUCCINATE. SODIUM LAUROYL LACTYLATE. SODIUM CAPROYL LACTYLATE. ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN. PHENOXYETHANOL. SODIUM HYDROXIDE. PARFUM (FRAGRANCE). TETRAMETHYL ACETYLOCTAHYDRONAPHTHALENES.

Free of

All our formulas are free from sulfates, silicones, parabens, mineral oils and animal testing.

How to Use

Wet hair and scalp thoroughly with warm water. Dispense a walnut‑sized amount into damp palms, lather and massage the scalp using circular motions. Rinse and repeat if desired.

Always follow with a conditioner. For best results, pair with our Detox conditioner and scalp serum.

Fragrance

An elegant fragrance that blends the freshness of mint and sage with a smoky woody touch. Citrus and spicy top notes lead to a refreshing heart and finish on a warm base of musk and sandalwood.

Ingredients you can feel good about

Sulfate Free
Silicone Free
Paraben Free
Mineral Oil Free
Cruelty Free
Dermatologically Tested

Activated Charcoal

A microporous detox magnet that extracts deep impurities and toxins from the follicle.

Salicylic Acid

A lipophilic exfoliant that penetrates the pore to dissolve dandruff and sebum.

Ginger Root

A natural thermogenic that reactivates blood flow to the follicles.

Inga Alba Bark

The Amazonian secret to reinforce the skin barrier and silence inflammation.

Panthenol (Pro-Vitamin B5)

The definitive humectant that penetrates hair for lasting hydration and elasticity.

Black Pepper Extract

A warming botanical that reactivates blood flow to the follicles and stimulates hair growth.

Why does dandruff appear in the hair so heavily?

Dandruff arises from a sebum-Malassezia-host axis: scalp sebum provides the lipid substrate Malassezia colonises, accelerating corneocyte shedding and producing flakes and itch (PMID 27148560). That is why Tara's charcoal-salicylic shampoo targets excess sebum, with salicylic acid loosening the keratin plug while charcoal adsorbs surface residue.

Is salicylic acid shampoo good for hair and scalp?

Yes for the scalp: salicylic acid is a lipophilic keratolytic that penetrates sebum-rich follicles and loosens corneodesmosomal bonds, and the US FDA OTC Monograph M032 rates 1.8-3% as safe and effective for dandruff (PMID 19958427, Scopus cited-by 22). It targets flakes and exfoliation, not direct hair growth. Tara pairs it with charcoal for deep cleansing.

Is charcoal shampoo actually good for hair?

Activated charcoal works as a surface cleanser: it physically adsorbs excess sebum, residue and daily build-up on contact with the scalp and hair, then rinses clean, and is safe topically. Dose-honestly, an independent dermatology review confirms evidence does not support follicular detox claims — it is a surface cleanse, not intra-follicular (PMID 32513407, Scopus cited-by 25).

How do I get rid of dandruff permanently?

There is no permanent cure: dandruff is a chronic condition managed by consistency, not eliminated. In a randomised trial (N=154), a 3% salicylic-acid shampoo (with 1.5% ciclopirox) matched prescription ketoconazole 2% on dandruff scores at day 29 (PMID 12060502, manufacturer-funded, Scopus cited-by 77). Regular use of an exfoliating, deep-cleansing shampoo reduces sebum and flakes; Tara's charcoal-salicylic shampoo is built for that step.

How do I deep-cleanse and exfoliate the scalp?

Scalp deep-cleansing means removing sebum and styling build-up while exfoliating dead corneocytes. Salicylic acid partitions into pilosebaceous units by lipid affinity (logP about 2.26) to accelerate desquamation, while charcoal adsorbs surface residue (PMID 26347269). Massage an exfoliating shampoo into the scalp once or twice weekly; Tara's charcoal-salicylic shampoo is a scalp scrub in one step.