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Thought moisturizing your scalp wasn’t important? Think again.
I’ve been writing about beauty just shy of a decade—and battled dry skin for twice as long. Naturally, I’ve amassed an army of hardworking hyaluronic acid serums to quell my flaky face; it was only today, however, that I considered moisturizing my scalp. Think about it: “Your scalp is an extension of your face,” as trichologist Gretchen Friese previously told InStyle. “We need to keep the scalp moisturized,” she added—to keep not only the skin, but also the hair follicles, healthy.
The latest product from scalp-centric hair care brand Act + Acre, the Daily Hydro Scalp Serum, does exactly that. Best of all, InStyle readers can snag the new serum for 15 percent off with the code INSTYLE15 until August 26. FWIW, Act + Acre products have a history of selling out, so I’d snap up the new launch quickly if I were you.
Act + Acre Daily Hydro Scalp Serum
Orig. $24 $20 at Actandacre.com
The Act + Acre Daily Hydro Scalp Serum is a lightweight, deeply hydrating treatment for the often-neglected skin on our heads. Perfect for dry, itchy scalps, it instantly soothes and quenches to keep flakiness at bay. Meanwhile, the serum strengthens the all-important skin barrier—which, among other benefits, creates an optimal environment for new hair growth. Amino acids also play a role, strengthening strands over time to reduce breakage and fallout.
The hydrating ingredients in the serum are not dissimilar to those in my favorite face care products. For instance, hyaluronic acid is present; more granularly, hyaluronic acid at various molecular weights, which moisturize both deeply and superficially. Glycerin doubles down on hydration and calms itchy, flaky scalp skin throughout the day. As dermatologist Dr. Melanie Palm, M.D., previously told InStyle, “Glycerin is one of a precious few moisturizing ingredients that has a lasting effect, well beyond its time of application and absorption.”
As with most skin care serums, Act + Acre’s scalp serum is intended for daily use. Luckily, the lightweight leave-in treatment could hardly be simpler to apply: Add a few drops from the pipette applicator onto a “clean, damp scalp,” per the brand, and massage into skin (incidentally, doing so promotes blood flow, and may quicken the rate of new hair growth). The formula absorbs rapidly, quenching thirsty skin without adding weight or greasiness at the roots.
For your healthiest, most hydrated scalp, and stronger, fuller hair, shop Act + Acre’s Daily Hydro Serum. Remember to use the code INSTYLE15 at checkout to snag an exclusive discount through August 26, and shop more of the brand’s scalp-supporting favorites, below.
Cold Processed Scalp Detox Oil
$48 at Actandacre.com
Apple Stem Cell Serum
$86 at Actandacre.com
Stem Cell Peptide Treatment
$120 at Actandacre.com