Everything you need to know about Alterna Renewing Scalp Care Scalp Scrub to Foam - 177ml
If you suffer from an itchy, flaky, or just not fresh scalp no matter how often you wash, the Alterna Renewing Scalp Care Scalp Scrub to Foam - 177ml gives your scalp a thorough reset: build-up from styling, dry shampoo, and sebum disappears in one step. This product works as both a scrub and shampoo, making it easy to add to your wash routine. Suitable for all hair types, including coloured hair.
What are the main features of the Alterna Renewing Scalp Care Scalp Scrub to Foam - 177ml?
The Alterna Scalp Care line is specially designed for a healthy, balanced scalp. This scrub-to-foam combines cleansing and care in one product, without drying or dulling your hair.
Thoroughly removes build-up, sebum, and dead skin cells
Transforms from scrub to foam during washing
Soothes an itchy or irritated scalp
Hydrates the scalp and prevents dryness
Leaves your hair feeling soft and shiny after rinsing
Vegan formula, clinically tested
Suitable for all hair types, including coloured hair
Packaging made from recycled plastic
How do I use the Alterna Scalp Care Scrub to Foam?
Wet your hair thoroughly in the shower.
Scoop a generous amount of scrub from the pot and apply it directly to your scalp.
Massage the scrub into your scalp with your fingertips for a minute, avoiding nails.
Feel the scrub turn into foam as you massage.
Rinse thoroughly with lukewarm water.
Use the scrub once or twice a week instead of your regular shampoo.
Want to enhance your scalp routine? The Alterna Renewing Scalp Care Hemp Leave-On Treatment is a logical next step: apply it after washing and no need to rinse, so your scalp stays nourished all day.
Why does this exfoliating shampoo work so well against build-up?
Your scalp feels instantly cleaner and lighter after use. This is thanks to the sea salt crystals that physically lift dead skin cells and residue, something a regular shampoo can’t do. At the same time, hemp seed oil prevents dryness after scrubbing: it nourishes the skin and helps reduce dryness and flaking. This makes the Alterna Renewing Scalp Care Scalp Scrub to Foam - 177ml a true scrub for dry scalps and a deep cleanser in one. A smart choice if you want a fresh start without damaging your hair.
Is the Alterna Renewing Scalp Care Scalp Scrub to Foam - 177ml suitable for coloured hair?
Yes, this product is suitable for coloured hair. It cleanses thoroughly without affecting colour or drying out your hair.
The scrub removes scalp build-up, not colour from your hair. The plant oils in the formula, such as sweet Man almond oil and avocado oil, provide extra protection during washing. If you wonder whether Alterna Renewing Scalp Care is safe for coloured hair: several retailers and the brand confirm this explicitly. Use the scrub no more than twice a week to keep your colour vibrant.
How often should you use a scalp scrub for a healthy scalp?
Once or twice a week is enough for most people. More than that offers little extra benefit and may irritate your scalp.
If you use lots of styling products or dry shampoo, you can use the scrub more often, but always start gently. How often you use scalp scrub for a healthy scalp also depends on your scalp’s reaction: start with once a week if you have a sensitive scalp. Use the Alterna Renewing Scalp Care Scalp Scrub to Foam - 177ml as a replacement for your usual shampoo on that wash day.
Does this scrub also help with flakes and itching?
Yes. The combination of sea salt and Tea Tree oil tackles both flakes and itchy scalp. Tea Tree oil is known for its soothing and cleansing effect on the scalp, and the cooling effect of peppermint oil provides immediate relief from itching.
The scrub also removes the layer of dead skin cells that cause visible flakes. You’ll notice this after the first wash: your scalp feels calmer and fewer flakes end up on your clothing. The Alterna Renewing Scalp Care Scalp Scrub to Foam - 177ml is also a great choice if you’re looking for a scalp scrub for coloured hair with extra care.
Alterna Scalp Care Scrub to Foam versus other scalp scrubs
The Alterna Scalp Care Scrub to Foam stands out because it combines scrubbing and care, while many other scrubs focus only on cleansing. The Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt offers more intensive cleansing and is better if you have a very oily scalp and want maximum Detox effect. The Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro-Exfoliating Shampoo is sulphate-free and better suited for very sensitive scalps that react quickly to stronger cleansers.
The Alterna is the best choice if you want to tackle build-up and soothe and hydrate your scalp at the same time. Especially if you have coloured hair or dryness, this is the most balanced option of the three. Explore the full range at Alterna or see more options in the category Care for Scalp Problems.
We recommend always checking the ingredient list on the packaging before use for the most accurate information. Due to product updates and optimisation, the listed ingredients here may differ from those on the packaging.
