AROMATICA - Scalp Shampoo and Conditioner Review

AROMATICA is well-known in South Korea for being a green brand and "clean beauty". The company's products are 100% vegan, Ecocert, EWG Verified, and cruelty-free. They create sustainable products and make efforts to preserve and restore our environment. Not only that, but their raw, natural materials are sourced directly from the farmers. As you may infer by their brand name, the company is well-versed in aromatherapy and uses that as the foundation of their products. With a company that looks out for the welfare of your skin and the environment, you can't go wrong. You can read more about the company here.

I recently bought Aromatica's Scalp Root Energizing Rosemary Scalp Scaling Shampoo and Scalp Root Energizing Rosemary Hair Thickening Conditioner. At the time of the purchase, I was searching for a shampoo and conditioner that targeted hair loss because my hair seems to always be falling out. I ended up finding Aromatica's products on sale through Olive Young's app, so I decided to give it at try.

Shampoo Overview

Information taken from US product website.

Description: Gently removes dandruff while nourishing sensitive scalp and weak hair. This shampoo promotes blood circulation in scalp, keeps your scalp clean, revitalizes your scalp, and provides essential nutrients and moisture to maintain healthy, hydrated scalp and hair. Experience healthy scalp and elastic hair with this shampoo. The herb mint scent of rosemary essential oil, fresh woody scent of Cedarwood, and flower scent of Lavandin will refresh your scalp and help relieve the stress. 

Ingredients - 97% Natural-derived ingredients:
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract(25.8%), Aqua, Pinus densiflora leaf extract, Zingiber officinale root extract, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate (Coconut-derived cleanser), Sodium cocoyl isethionate (Coconut-derived cleanser), Sodium methyl oleoyl taurate (Plant-derived cleanser), Lauryl betaine (Plant-derived cleanser), Propanediol (Plant-derived moisturizer), Sodium chloride (Salt), Erythritol (Glucose-derived moisturizer), Eclipta prostrata extract, Lauryl glucoside (Corn-derived cleanser), Capryloyl salicylic acid (LHA, Low-irritation exfoliant), Panthenol (Vitamin B5), 1,2-Hexanediol (Emollient), Polyquaternium-10 (Emollient), Ocimum basilicum extract, Origanum vulgare leaf extract, *Limonene (Ingredient in Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil), Caprylyl glycol (Emollient), *Abies sibirica oil (Pine oil), *Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Butylene glycol (Moisturizer), Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil (624mg), Illicium verum fruit extract, *Cedrus atlantica bark oil (Cedarwood oil), *Mentha viridis leaf oil, *Lavandula hybrida oil, Arginine (Amino acid emollient), *Eucalyptus globulus leaf oil, *Linalool (Ingredient in Lavandula hybrida oil), Alcohol (Grain fermentation alcohol), Biotin (Vitamin B)

Directions: Massage a moderate amount into wet hair and scalp. Lather well and rinse throughly.

Volume: 400 mL

Price: 19,900 won at Olive Young ($29.00 at AROMATICA US Website)

Conditioner Overview

Information taken from US product website.

Description: Strengthens and softens thin and weak hair. The Rosemary Hair Thickening Conditioner is formulated with a silicon free base that avoids covering the scalp with a heavy silicon oil layer, refreshing and smoothing the hair without any clumping or heavy discomfort. It helps supply nutrients to each strand, while providing fundamental care for smooth and healthy hair. This product also adds energy and vitality to fatigued scalp and hair with botanical energy obtained in nature. It helps with root care, permeating deep into the scalp and hair, calms frizzy hair by moisturizing dry and rough cuticles with its rich moisture, constitutes the hair and also strengthens the roots, forms a natural coating layer on frizzy and dry hair to lock in moisture so that it cannot evaporate, leaving your hair resilient and feeling smooth, cleanses the scalp, and makes the scalp feel comfortable to stably supply necessary nutrients to the hair.

Ingredients - 92% Natural-derived ingredients:
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract (40.2%), Pinus densiflora leaf extract, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract, Cetearyl alcohol (Plant-derived emollient), Glycerin (Plant-derived moisturizer), Caprylic/capric triglyceride (Plant-derived emollient), Cetyl alcohol (Plant-derived emollient), Stearyl alcohol (Plant-derived emollient), Behentrimonium methosulfate (Hair emollient), Eclipta prostrata extract, 2) Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Polyquaternium-10 (Emollient), Ocimum Basilicum Extract, Origanum Vulgare Leaf Extract, 1) Orbignya oleifera seed oil, Betaine (Sugar beet-derived moisturizer), Phenethyl alcohol (Emollient), Caprylyl glycol (Emollient), Panthenol (Vitamin B5), 2) Limonene (Ingredient in Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil), 2) Citrus aurantium dulcis (orange) peel oil, 2) Lavandula angustifolia oil, 2) Mentha viridis leaf oil, 2) Linalool (Ingredient in Lavandula angustifolia oil), Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride (Guar-derived hair emollient), 2) Styrax benzoin gum (Benzoin oil), Aqua, 2) Pelargonium graveolens flower oil (Rose geranium oil), 1) Moringa oleifera seed oil (Moringa seed extract), Biotin (Vitamin B)
*1)Organic raw material(s)
*2)Naturally found in essential oil(s)

Directions: After shampooing, apply evenly throughout hair length. Leave in 2~3 minutes and rinse thoroughly.

Volume: 400 mL

Price: 15,000 won at Olive Young ($21.00 at AROMATICA US Website)

Sumorie

When I first tried this product, I was pleasantly surprised by the scent. It reminded me of Bath and Body's Eucalyptus Spearment (Stress Relief Line) scent. I feel as if my stress is leaving my body whenever I use this product. It's very calming. Because of the scent, I was expecting my scalp to feel fresh and cool when I used the shampoo and conditioner, but it didn't give that effect. The shampoo gives a nice lather and the conditioner is quite thick and moisturizes adequately.

As I mentioned earlier, my hair seems to be thinning and falls out all the time. It's a miracle that I still have hair! My family makes fun of me by saying it's like having a pet dog because my hair is everywhere haha This is one of the main reasons I chose these products because they target thinning and weak hair. Another reason is because it was on sale when I purchased it. You know how much I love sales 😉 (11,900 won and 10,800 won for the shampoo and conditioner, respectively). Regarding the claims in strengthening the roots, I cannot agree. My hair still falls out as much as before I started using it. In AROMATICA's defense, I haven't found any shampoo or conditioner in the past that stops my hair loss. I think my hair loss is due to stress, which shampoos and conditioners can't prevent. That's a "me" problem 😅 I don't have any issues with dandruff or a dry scalp and hair, so I can't comment on those claims.

VERDICT

After two months of using these products, I conclude that they are decent and seem higher quality than regular drug-store shampoos and conditioners. However, I don't think I would purchase them again. Since these products don't seem to benefit me more than regular shampoos and conditioners (other than the aromatic, calming scent), I wouldn't pay the extra money for it. I do not recommend to buy this product for the hair benefits it claims to provide. However, if you are into vegan products, sustainability, and conserving the earth, you can buy Aromatica's products to support their cause and reap the benefits of natural-derived ingredients.

Sumolyn Rating

3/5