Nutrient-rich formula
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Scalp treatment
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Manufacturer page: mielleorganics.com
Personal fit
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Priced with its peers
$5.00/oz at 2 oz, less than 68% of the 280 scalp treatments , which mostly run $3.84–19.05/oz. The cost less.
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What the formula actually does
Each row says where it comes from: F means we derived it from this product’s own ingredient list, S means it is a claim the brand makes that the formula neither confirms nor contradicts.
Some slip, mostly from esters or silicones rather than conditioners.
Oils sit high in the list: a softening, coating formula.
Heavy butters and waxes in the first eight ingredients.
Humectants appear, but low enough to be a minor part.
No protein or amino acids in the list.
Water-insoluble silicones or waxes: a detergent wash is what removes them.
No chelating agent in the list.
No fragrance is listed.
Ingredients that matter
The workhorse ingredients, plus anything lower down that changes a decision. The chips name what an ingredient does. They are not safety scores, and no ingredient here is rated good or bad on its own.
| Ingredient | What it does | Why it matters | Chip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil | oil | Coats and softens the strand | Softens |
| Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil | oil | Coats and softens the strand | Softens |
| Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil | botanical extract | A plant extract, there as much for marketing as for function | Fragrance |
| Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil | emollient | Softens and smooths the strand | Buildup |
| Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil | botanical extract | A trace plant extract | Fragrance |
| Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf OilEucalyptus Globolus (Eucalyptus) Leaf Oil | botanical extract | A trace plant extract | Fragrance |
| Menthol | fragrance | The scent | Fragrance |
| Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf OilMelalueca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil | botanical extract | A trace plant extract | Fragrance |
| Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil | botanical extract | A trace plant extract | Fragrance |
| Pogostemon Cablin (Patchouli) Oil | botanical extract | A trace plant extract | Fragrance |
In the US, ingredients above 1% are listed from most to least. Below 1% they can appear in any order. Each note keeps three things apart: what the ingredient generally does, its role in this type of product, and what its position can tell you.
A light plant oil used to soften and carry other oil-based ingredients.
Listed in the first three ingredients, it is likely a structural part of this formula.
Coats the surface and slows water leaving the strand, which is usually what coarse hair that dries out fast is missing.
A thin oil layer lowers friction between strands and flattens the raised cuticle that scatters light and catches on its neighbours.
Near the top of a list an oil is weight before it is anything else, and fine hair shows that first at the roots.
A thick, tacky oil used for sealing ends and for slick, held-down styles.
Listed in the first three ingredients, it is likely a structural part of this formula.
Coats the surface and slows water leaving the strand, which is usually what coarse hair that dries out fast is missing.
A thin oil layer lowers friction between strands and flattens the raised cuticle that scatters light and catches on its neighbours.
Near the top of a list an oil is weight before it is anything else, and fine hair shows that first at the roots.
Rosemary essential oil, used for scent and its traditional scalp reputation.
Listed in the first three ingredients, it is likely a structural part of this formula.
Essential oils are fragrance. Several carry constituents on the EU list of declared fragrance allergens, so a label with no fragrance line can still be a scented product.
Not chemically an oil: about 97% of it is liquid wax esters, which is why it resists going rancid and sits close to the scalp's own sebum. It smooths without a heavy finish.
Listed in positions 4–8, it likely makes a meaningful contribution alongside the formula's main ingredients.
Coats the surface and slows water leaving the strand, which is usually what coarse hair that dries out fast is missing.
A thin oil layer lowers friction between strands and flattens the raised cuticle that scatters light and catches on its neighbours.
A wax holds by staying solid on the strand, which gives grip and separation rather than a set film that cracks.
Peppermint essential oil, used for scent and the cooling feeling on the scalp.
It appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
Essential oils are fragrance. Several carry constituents on the EU list of declared fragrance allergens, so a label with no fragrance line can still be a scented product.
The essential oil of Eucalyptus Globulus. Essential oils are aromatic — they are in the formula for scent, and they are a common source of declared fragrance allergens.
It appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
Essential oils are fragrance. Several carry constituents on the EU list of declared fragrance allergens, so a label with no fragrance line can still be a scented product.
Produces the cooling, tingling feeling on the scalp. The sensation is real; it is not evidence that anything else is happening.
It appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
Declared fragrance. On a fragrance-sensitive routine this is the line that decides it, wherever it sits on the label.
Tea tree essential oil, used in scalp products for its sharp scent and traditional clarifying reputation.
It appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
Essential oils are fragrance. Several carry constituents on the EU list of declared fragrance allergens, so a label with no fragrance line can still be a scented product.
One of the few oils small enough to move into the strand, which is why it is used for pre-wash treatments. It can feel heavy or stiff on protein-sensitive hair.
It appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
A thin oil layer lowers friction between strands and flattens the raised cuticle that scatters light and catches on its neighbours.
Lavender essential oil, used for scent in aromatherapy-positioned products.
It appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
Essential oils are fragrance. Several carry constituents on the EU list of declared fragrance allergens, so a label with no fragrance line can still be a scented product.
Wheat germ oil, a heavier oil used in small amounts for conditioning.
It appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
Coats the surface and slows water leaving the strand, which is usually what coarse hair that dries out fast is missing.
A thin oil layer lowers friction between strands and flattens the raised cuticle that scatters light and catches on its neighbours.
A light oil that softens without much residue.
It appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
Coats the surface and slows water leaving the strand, which is usually what coarse hair that dries out fast is missing.
A thin oil layer lowers friction between strands and flattens the raised cuticle that scatters light and catches on its neighbours.
A light oil rich in fatty acids, used in scalp and dry-hair treatments.
It appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
Coats the surface and slows water leaving the strand, which is usually what coarse hair that dries out fast is missing.
A thin oil layer lowers friction between strands and flattens the raised cuticle that scatters light and catches on its neighbours.
A light oil used where softness is wanted without weight.
It appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
Coats the surface and slows water leaving the strand, which is usually what coarse hair that dries out fast is missing.
A thin oil layer lowers friction between strands and flattens the raised cuticle that scatters light and catches on its neighbours.
A medium-weight oil used for softness and slip.
It appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
Coats the surface and slows water leaving the strand, which is usually what coarse hair that dries out fast is missing.
A thin oil layer lowers friction between strands and flattens the raised cuticle that scatters light and catches on its neighbours.
A light oil used for shine and slip, often alongside rice-derived proteins.
It appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
Coats the surface and slows water leaving the strand, which is usually what coarse hair that dries out fast is missing.
A thin oil layer lowers friction between strands and flattens the raised cuticle that scatters light and catches on its neighbours.
Glycerin, also called glycerol, attracts moisture and mixes completely with water.
It appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
High-porosity hair loses water fast; a humectant holds some of it in place for longer than the wash itself would.
Binds water into the outer layers of the strand, and water is what makes dry hair flexible again rather than brittle.
Water moves both ways. Measured across concentrations, glycerin solutions give water up in some conditions and take it from the air in others. What it does for you depends on how much of it is there and on the air around it.
A fine mineral powder that absorbs oil and adds grip. It is what makes texture powders and matte pastes feel dry to the touch.
It appears around or below the estimated 1% line, where label order no longer indicates relative amount; its role may be minor or technical.
A dry powder takes up oil and adds friction between strands, which is most of what root lift in fine hair actually is.
Ingredient list captured 2026-09-03. Formulas change, so check the package in your hand when an ingredient matters to you.
Price · 2 oz
Priced above the products that do the same job. Stores sell it above the $10 line; products that do this job typically go for about $15 at this size.
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Formula
Mid-range per ounce for a shorter formula: there is no conditioning agents up front here.
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Final decision
People sensitive to fragrance, looking for a formula with no added fragrance and a protein-free formula
Less suited to anyone sensitive to fragrance, oily scalps and fine hair, or anyone stretching time between washes
Nothing in our library matches it closely at a lower price.
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Claims check
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Nutrient-rich formula
This is a marketing claim; an ingredient list cannot speak to it.
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Can’t be confirmed from label.
Intensive formula
This is a marketing claim; an ingredient list cannot speak to it.
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Can’t be confirmed from label.
Nourishes hair follicles
Humectants or rich emollients sit in the first eight ingredients.
Helps hair feel hydrated.
Smooths split ends
No protein or bond ingredient appears in the list.
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Can’t be confirmed from label.
Helps with dry scalp
This is a marketing claim; an ingredient list cannot speak to it.
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Can’t be confirmed from label.
Essential oils
This is a marketing claim; an ingredient list cannot speak to it.
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Can’t be confirmed from label.
Fresh, invigorating scent
This is a marketing claim; an ingredient list cannot speak to it.
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Can’t be confirmed from label.
For protective styles
This is a marketing claim; an ingredient list cannot speak to it.
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Can’t be confirmed from label.
Award Winner 2023 Glamour Beauty & Wellness
A sales or award claim. It says nothing about what is in the bottle.
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Popularity, not performance.
We look at the first 10–15 ingredients and what they do in a formula, not at the marketing. If the list doesn't speak to a claim, we don't assume.
Reviewers
Themes that come up again and again in sourced reviews, written by our researchers in their own words. We don’t store or scrape star ratings.
Many reviewers enjoy the fresh, herbal mint scent, though a few find it quite strong at first.
Reviewers across hair typesReviewers say the bottle lasts for weeks or months and feels like good value for the price.
Reviewers across hair typesSeveral reviewers say their hair looks shinier and feels softer after use, with added moisture.
Reviewers across hair typesSome reviewers use it on a dry or itchy scalp, applying drops along the parts for hydration.
Reviewers with dry or itchy scalpSeveral reviewers find a small amount goes far, and using too much can leave hair greasy near the roots.
Reviewers across hair types