Lode WTR

When your scalp’s screaming with itch, the fastest relief comes from two things: soothing the irritation and clearing the build up fueling it. Ingredients like salicylic acid, zinc pyrithione, coal tar, colloidal oatmeal, aloe vera, peppermint extract (for cooling), tea tree oil, and apple cider vinegar (ACV) help calm the flare up, while mild cleansers and natural saponins (like from soapnut / reetha) remove the crust, oils and dead skin that trap the itch.

Avoid scented, heavily foaming shampoos, they may feel satisfying but often leave residues and irritate further. In short: a rinse that soothes + purges works faster than a promise of “relief” on a shiny label.

• Dry scalp shows up as small, white flakes and a tight, often itchy feeling. Skin is too dry or barrier is compromised.

• Dandruff (aka seborrheic dermatitis or just “scalp greasiness with flake”) is driven by oil + yeast overgrowth + inflammation. You’ll see larger flakes, sometimes yellowish, scalp may be oily or patchy.

If your scalp is oily at the roots,/scaling and persistent – likely dandruff. If it’s just tight and flaky, especially after cold weather or heat styling – likely dry scalp.

Yes, and that’s the point. Traditional shampoo often relies on foam + fragrance + heavy surfactants to feel clean. But in many cases, your scalp doesn’t need more foam, it needs fewer ingredients and smarter chemistry.

A well formulated scalp water can fully replace shampoo, especially for those wanting to skip the foam routine, cut out fillers, and truly reset their scalp. Just make sure the formula addresses cleansing, pH balance, and barrier support (which this product does). So yes: scalp water can replace shampoo – not just as step 1, but as the only step for many users.

If you’re transitioning from regular shampoo: you can use your scalp water instead of your shampoo (i.e., only the scalp water, skip the shampoo).

If you must keep your shampoo (hair heavier, need conditioner, etc.), use the scalp water first: pour generously onto scalp → massage 60 seconds → rinse → follow with your usual conditioner or routine. Over time you’ll likely find you don’t need to rely on shampoo at all.

Your scalp lives around pH 4.5 5.5 (slightly acidic). When you treat it with high pH or overly alkaline cleansers, you upset the barrier, encourage irritation, and leave the door open for oil/yeast overgrowth (linked to dandruff).

A pH balanced product means it’s formulated to stay within that natural range, protecting your scalp’s microbiome, reducing irritation and supporting long term scalp health. In simple terms: your scalp’s actual ecosystem is being respected, not bulldozed.

Absolutely. Our formula does not have harsh surfactants, sulfates or heavy build up layers. It removes residue rather than coat the hair, so it’s gentler on color treated hair.

Because we use mild cleansing agents + natural extracts (instead of heavy silicones or persistent synthetic buildup), color is less likely to fade from repeated harsh washing. As always, follow with a conditioner if you have dry ends.

Look for soothing, not suffocating. Ingredients like aloe vera, colloidal oatmeal, chamomile, and glycerin calm irritation and hold moisture where it counts. Jojoba oil helps balance oil without clogging things up. If you’re using tea tree oil, make sure it’s diluted – it’s powerful stuff.

Avoid the usual suspects: sulfates, parabens, synthetic fragrance. Sensitive scalps don’t need this drama. Avoid strong fragrances, heavy silicones, harsh sulphates and synthetic dyes. Your key is mild + effective rather than “extra fragranced for luxury.”

This one. One step. That’s it.

• Use the scalp water: pour generously onto scalp.
• Massage 60 seconds.
• Rinse.

That’s your routine. Skip all the “extra” steps. No foam, no multiple products. Just one product that actually handles buildup, balances the scalp, and leaves you ready. Minimal time. Max impact.

Teens with oily scalps want something fast, effective, and low maintenance:

• Use the scalp water 2- 3 times per week (or more when roots feel greasy).
• Focus application to root zone, massage to break oil + residue.
• Rinse and skip shampoo; conditioner only if ends are dry.
• On off days: rinse with water or use dry scalp-touch products (no heavy products at roots).

This cuts down “daily shampoo jamming in too much product” cycles, which often make oil worse. You’re giving the scalp what it actually needs: reset, root calm, balance.