Cult Beauty: Christmas Unwrapped 2022

Words by Natalie Cohn pollution can take a toll on your strands. Enter the low-foam, low-pH formula carefully created to remedy the effects these stressors can have on your hair and scalp. Hard water’s nemesis, apple cider vinegar, deeply cleanses while soothing the scalp and restoring the natural acidic balance for an unrivalled shine in just five minutes… Sensitive scalps, get ready to bathe in the sulphate-free haven that is the Gallinée Soothing Cleansing Cream (£23/€25.90) . You’re well acquainted with your skin microbiome, so it’s time we introduce you to your scalp microbiome. When the delicate balance of this diverse habitat is thrown off kilter it paves the way for flaking, itching, rashes and hair loss. Feeding your scalp’s good bacteria with a blend of prebiotics, slow-release lactic acid and fermented rice water, this creamy cleanser is suitable for all but created with stressed scalps in mind. Head first Why is it so important, you might ask? Surely the ‘lather, rinse, repeat’ method is enough? As much as we might think that our skin care should stop at our hairline, caring for the skin on top of your head is vital to ensuring that every strand grows to its healthiest and fullest potential. Psoriasis, seborrheic eczema and hair loss concerns are creeping up the search bar stats and causing serious emotional stress, so make room on your shelfie for the scalp care heroes that promise to keep your sebum levels balanced, and your follicles clear…. From the innovative, shower- smart brand Hello Klean , comes the Clarifying Scalp Soak (from £10/€11.30) . Hard water and everyday You’ve heard about ‘Skin Health,’ and got your barrier- boosting routine down to a ‘T,’ but what about ‘Scalp Health’? Often forgotten (but equally important) the ‘skinification’ of hair has taken the beautysphere by storm. “Hair loss concerns are creeping up the search bar stats and causing serious emotional stress.”