Healthy Scalp, Healthy Hair: The Essential Products You Need To Maintain A Balanced, Flake-Free Scalp

In my early twenties, an overly generous misting of dry shampoo was a daily part of my morning routine to give my thin hair some volume and give me an extra day in between washes. While it wasn’t an overnight disaster, after a few years of overusing dry shampoo (and not reaching for a clarifying shampoo often enough), my scalp was a flaky, itchy, inflamed disaster that took the help of a trichologist to fix. But that was long before the spotlight was put on scalp care, and all of the benefits that come along with it. Not only are people more aware of the importance that thoroughly removing buildup from the scalp plays in achieving healthier hair, but there are also an increasing number of products to help get us there.

One brand dedicated to making scalp care more glamorous is also on a mission to make it more accessible. Jupiter, the brand that puts scalp health at the forefront, is officially launching online and in stores at Target, and they’re celebrating in a big way with a packaging redesign and a lower price point that puts all of its salon-inspired formulas under $25. Ahead, discover some of Jupiter’s new and best-selling products for banishing flakes, removing buildup, and nourishing the scalp — all of which are cruelty-free, vegan, and safe for color-treated hair.

Jupiter Hydrating Shampoo

For a shampoo that’s more about maintenance than targeting any active scalp flare-up, Jupiter’s new Hydrating Shampoo is gentle enough to be used on a daily basis by all hair types. A combination of sulfate-free surfactants and tea tree oil cleanses the scalp without being too stripping, while ingredients like jackfruit extract, almond kernel oil, and pre- and probiotics deliver moisturizing benefits that help to balance the scalp’s pH. There’s an ancillary conditioner that uses those same moisturizing ingredients to keep your hair hydrated and smooth, and both products use essential oils like tangerine and rose to impart your hair with a fresh, citrusy scent.

Jupiter Renewing Scalp Moisturizer

Joining the new line of scalp-hydrating products is this leave-on Renewing Scalp Moisturizer treatment. Ideal for fighting a dry scalp (and the tight, itchy feeling that comes along with it), the balancing formula works to restore moisture and protect against irritation with glycerin, jackfruit extract, olive leaf extract, and pre- and probiotics. Like a serum for your hair, the lightweight moisturizer can be used daily on a damp or dry scalp, and the pastel yellow bottle even uses a precision nozzle to make it easier to apply the treatment only to your scalp.

Jupiter Balancing Shampoo

If you need a little more assistance with removing the buildup that can contribute to dandruff, this Balancing Shampoo is your best bet. Similar to traditional anti-dandruff shampoos, this color-safe formula uses a 1% concentration of zinc pyrithione, an antifungal ingredient that combats the yeast behind dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. As zinc pyrithione removes buildup and soothes active symptoms of dandruff like itching and flaking, ingredients like squalane, apple fruit extract, green tea leaf extract, panthenol, and coconut oil moisturize the scalp and ensure that hair stays soft and shiny.

Jupiter Restoring Serum

Another leave-on treatment option, this Restoring Serum was formulated to help fight dandruff throughout the day with zinc pyrithione and niacinamide for more oil control, as well as aloe vera, panthenol, and hydrolyzed pea protein to help hair retain its elasticity. A precision nozzle lets you apply the targeted treatment directly where it’s needed. You only need to massage on the thinnest layer of the serum to reap the benefits, and because it uses a much lower concentration of zinc pyrithione (0.125%, for those who were wondering), you can use it up to four times each day depending on your scalp discomfort.