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SEEN Scalp Clarifying Shampoo, Fragrance Free

SEEN Scalp Clarifying Shampoo, Fragrance Free

Regular price $36.00
Sale price $36.00 Regular price

Gentle deep cleansing shampoo 

Deeply, yet gently cleanse the scalp, helping remove buildup, excess oil, hard water deposits, and impurities. Safe for sensitive scalp and skin.

Removes 92% of build up and 87% of sebum after a single use.*

*Independent lab study on silicone treated hair tresses compared to baseline; Independent lab study on sebum treated hair tresses compared to baseline.
  • Dermatologist-Designed

    Dermatologist-Designed

  • Color-Safe

    Color-Safe

  • Cruelty-Free

    Cruelty-Free

  • Vegan

    Vegan

  • Safe for Sensitive Skin & Scalp

    Safe for Sensitive Skin & Scalp

  • Safe for Acne-Prone Skin

    Safe for Acne-Prone Skin

Why You'll Love It

SEEN's Scalp Clarifying Shampoo is Dermatologist-designed to deeply, yet gently cleanse the scalp, helping remove buildup, excess oil, hard water deposits, and impurities—and leaving scalp and hair refreshed.

Removes 92% of build up and 87% of sebum after a single use.*

Safe for sensitive scalp, skin, and eczema-prone skin.

*Independent lab study on silicone treated hair tresses compared to baseline; Independent lab study on sebum treated hair tresses compared to baseline.

Hero Ingredients

  • Sarcosine: Helps to combat the effects of external stressors like pollution, and product buildup
  • Propanediol Caprylate: A naturally-derived active ingredient that works to detoxify the scalp
  • Bisabolol: Naturally-derived ingredient with skin-soothing properties
  • Chelating Agent: Helps to remove hard water deposits and impurities

Full Ingredients

Water/Aqua/Eau, Sodium Lauroyl Methyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Cocamidopropylamine Oxide, Acrylates Copolymer, Propanediol Caprylate, Sarcosine, C13-15 Alkane, Glycol Distearate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Polyquaternium-7, Tocopherol, Bisabolol, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Citric Acid, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate

Benefits

Hair Benefits

  • Deeply but gently cleanses to help remove buildup, oil, hard water deposits and impurities
  • Helps keep your hair cleaner, longer
  • Color-safe

Skin Benefits

  • Safe for Sensitive Skin
  • Safe for Sensitive Scalp
  • Safe for Acne-Prone Skin
  • Safe for Eczema-Prone Skin
  • Non-comedogenic (won't clog pores)
  • Non-irritating

How to Use

Apply to wet hair and scalp. Lather and rinse. Use once or twice per week in place of your regular shampoo. For best results, follow with SEEN Conditioner or Deeper Conditioner.

Dr. Iris Rubin Tips

Dr. Iris Rubin

“Use our Scalp Clarifying Shampoo once or twice a week in place of your regular shampoo to gently remove buildup and oil. It helps reset your scalp and hair, so your scalp feels clean, and your hair stays cleaner longer.”— Dr. Iris Rubin, Founder & Harvard-trained Dermatologist

Our Mission

SEEN is dermatologist-designed and recommended hair care that transforms your hair, scalp, and skin in one. After discovering the connection between hair products and skin health, Harvard-trained dermatologist Dr. Iris Rubin recognized that achieving healthy-looking skin starts includes skin-first haircare products, that help maintain your scalp and skin health. SEEN products are clinically proven to be safe for sensitive skin and scalp, non-comedogenic (won’t clog pores) and designed to help you achieve stronger, smoother, healthier-looking hair.

  • Non-Comedogenic Clinically tested — won’t clog pores
  • Dermatologist-Designed By Harvard-trained Dr. Iris Rubin
  • Safe For Sensitive Skin, Sensitive Scalp, Acne-Prone Skin, Eczema-Prone Skin, Psoriasis-Prone Skin, All Skin Types
  • Free From Fragrance, Sulfates, Silicones, Phthalates, Parabens, Dyes, Pore-Clogging Oils, Formaldehyde-Releasing Preservatives, Gluten

Formulated without*: sulfates, silicones, phthalates, parabens, dyes, pore-clogging oils, and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives. Gluten-free. Vegan. Cruelty-free. Safe for sensitive and acne-prone skin.

*Not intentionally added. While we intentionally avoid certain ingredients, we cannot always eliminate trace or low levels of impurities, residuals, or processing aids. We work closely with our trusted partners and suppliers to minimize these as much as possible through thoughtful formulation, testing, and quality controls. Learn more about what "formulated without" means to SEEN here.

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Why You’ll Love SEEN

Hair Benefits

  • Deeply but gently cleanses to help remove buildup, oil, hard water deposits and impurities
  • Helps keep your hair cleaner, longer
  • Color-safe

Skin Benefits

  • Safe for Sensitive Skin
  • Safe for Sensitive Scalp
  • Safe for Acne-Prone Skin
  • Safe for Eczema-Prone Skin
  • Non-comedogenic (won't clog pores)
  • Non-irritating
Before
After

Proven Results

  • BUILDUP
    • 92%

      Removes 92% of buildup
      after a single use*

    *Independent lab study on silicone treated hair tresses, compared to baseline.

  • SEBUM
    • 87%

      Removes 87% sebum
      after a single use*

    *Independent lab study on sebum treated hair tresses, compared to baseline.

  • CLEANER HAIR
    • 94%

      said their hair stays cleaner for longer*

    *In a consumer perception study, 32 participants with sensitive scalp used SEEN clarifying shampoo twice a week for 4 weeks.

  • SCALP
    • 94%

      of participants who have sensitive scalp said scalp feels calm and not irritated after use*

    *In a consumer perception study, 32 participants with sensitive scalp used SEEN clarifying shampoo twice a week for 4 weeks.

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Clinically Proven

safe for sensitive & acne-prone skin

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FAQs

A clarifying shampoo is designed to give you a deeper clean than your everyday shampoo. It contains detoxifying ingredients to remove buildup, and should only be used 1-2 times per week for a scalp reset. 

A regular shampoo provides daily maintenance, helping to support overall cleanliness and a healthier scalp environment. A clarifying shampoo is your weekly reset. It’s a more powerful formula that targets buildup, excess oil and impurities that can clog your hair follicles. 

Traditional detox shampoos are formulated with ingredients that may not be suitable for someone prone to sensitive scalp or skin. Some can be harsh, trigger irritation, and may leave you feeling stripped or uncomfortably squeaky. Through the lens of our dermatology expertise, we formulated a solution that helps clear away buildup, but still is safe for sensitive skin and scalp. Even more, all of our formulas are non-comedogenic which means they are also safe for acne-prone skin. 

Our clarifying shampoo is formulated without sulfates, silicones, phthalates, parabens, dyes, pore-clogging oils, and formaldehyde-releasing preservatives, providing a non-irritating cleanse with powerful results. We avoid common irritants and allergens and formulate with sensitive skin and scalp in mind from the beginning.

Our Scalp Clarifying Shampoo helps remove buildup, styling products (e.g. dry shampoos, gels, hairspray), sebum, excess oil, hard water deposits, and impurities. 

Everyone should use a clarifying shampoo as a weekly scalp reset to ensure a healthy scalp environment, but particularly those who use styling products, workout regularly or have hard water. Our Scalp Clarifying Shampoo is perfect for anyone with sensitive or acne-prone skin and sensitive scalp. 

Yes! Our Scalp Clarifying Shampoo is a color-safe formula.

Yes, this formula is appropriate for all hair types and for those with sensitive skin types. 

SEEN’s Scalp Clarifying Shampoo does not dry out hair, but if your hair tends to be dry, try using our Deeper Conditioner after shampooing for 5-10 minutes to nourish, strengthen, smooth, and replenish moisture. 

Yes! Our Scalp Clarifying Shampoo targets excess oil and buildup, leaving your scalp clean and refreshed. 

A good rule of thumb is to use just enough shampoo to cleanse the scalp, not the entire length of your hair. For most people that means a quarter-sized amount of shampoo, and people for people with shorter hair, a nickel-sized amount. Focus the product on the scalp where buildup and oil accumulate, and massage the scalp to help loosen buildup.

Because this formula is designed to give you that deep clean, we don’t recommend using it as an everyday shampoo, but rather as a weekly or bi-weekly reset. For more frequent cleansing, reach for SEEN’s Shampoo in either Fragrance Free or Scented for your skin-safe wash day routine.

We recommend using it 1-2 times per week and using your everyday shampoo in between. 

On days you use Scalp Clarifying Shampoo, wash your hair as usual, then follow with conditioner. Use 1-2 times per week. Use your regular shampoo on days you’re not using Scalp Clarifying Shampoo. 

Yes! For best results, pair with SEEN Conditioner for normal to oily hair types or Deep Conditioner for drier hair types.

Regular scalp cleansing is essential for maintaining a healthy scalp, and sometimes a deeper weekly reset is beneficial to remove buildup. When product residue, oil, and impurities accumulate on the scalp, they can lead to build up, and potentially clog follicles on the scalp as well. Buildup that accumulates on the hair and scalp can weigh down the hair, make hair look greasy faster, and potentially impact scalp health as well. If your hair feels heavy, dull, or gets greasy too fast, it may be time for a scalp reset. 

Yes! Our formula is safe for anyone with a dry or sensitive scalp.

Overall rating: 4.6759257 / 5 from 108 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

SEEN Scalp Clarifying Shampoo is dermatologist-designed to deeply cleanse the scalp, removing buildup, oil, and impurities without residue. Customers appreciate its gentle formula, effective cleanse, and suitability for sensitive scalps and skin conditions. The fragrance-free option is particularly praised for its ability to refresh and soothe the scalp.

Summary topics

  • Scalp Sensation (59%): Many customers brought up that this shampoo makes their scalp feel clean, refreshed, and less itchy.
  • Fragrance-Free Benefit (17%): Many customers brought up that the fragrance-free option is a great option for sensitive scalps.
  • Scalp Cleansing (56%): Many customers remarked that this scalp clarifying shampoo deeply cleanses the scalp without leaving any residue.
  • Hair Cleanliness (56%): Many customers brought up that this shampoo makes their hair feel cleaner, smoother, and more manageable.
  • Formula Quality (11%): Customers raved about the formula, describing it as gentle, intentional, and high quality.

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Review highlights

  • "My scalp feels really clean and refreshed after using it and my hair still feels soft and manageable."kdaze
  • "After using it, my scalp feels fresh and balanced, and my hair is soft, lightweight, and easier to manage."elci04
  • "It removes buildup effortlessly, and my scalp feels so fresh and balanced—like a true reset."aakrishar

Reviews

MY HAIR IS SO CLEAN!

"I have terrible hard water in my home and have been looking for a scalp clarifying product to help handle to hard water build up on m hair. This shampoo is literally the best thing I've used for this! I love it and I also feel it's helping my hair grow faster in combination with the deep conditioner and the magic hair serum! 10/10 recommend this product for everyone!!"

Abby M. (5/5)

Needed Clarifying

"I was having reoccurring scalp acne despite using my regular Seen Shampoo. After using the Clarifying shampoo a couple of times the problem quickly cleared up."

Douglas H. (5/5)

Not sure . . .

"This product was OK but didn't see any real difference. I don't think my hair type is right for this product but will try again. I wish that I had purchased the regular shampoo instead and tried that first. That being said, I absolutely love the fact that you can buy with fragrance or not! The products might not be as effective, but I feel so much better not having to inhale the toxic fumes from other products. I have not been using them long enough to comment on that though. I am transitioning my hair to gray, so I will continue to use these products because I feel they are gentler on the hair."

Terry s. (3/5)

Seen products

"Love my clarifying shampoo and I also love the scalp serum."

Rebecca G. (5/5)

Works Great!

"I have been on the lookout for a clarifying shampoo, but many available options unfortunately contain fragrance. I decided to try this specific shampoo after developing dandruff following my back surgery. It has made a noticeable difference! This clarifying shampoo effectively removes buildup from my scalp, allowing my prescription anti-dandruff shampoo to work more efficiently. I can't recommend it enough—I give this product a solid 10!"

Meghan S. (5/5)

Amazing

"As a dermatology PA, I’m very mindful of ingredients in my patients shampoo. This company is a game changer for my atopic patients ."

Megan B. (5/5)

I like it!

"I've only used it twice but so far so good. I have scalp issues and need to put a topical cream on my scalp. I've been wanting something that gives a deeper cleanse."

Carole S. (5/5)

No fragrance

"I love any product that is fragrance free and this is one of the product. This shampoo had no scent and cleaned my hair without over stripping it. For my thick long hair, I used a little over a quarter size to clean my scalp. Took a bit to lather, but it cleaned nicely. It also rinses out effortlessly, which I love. I do not feel any residue afterward, just clean, refreshed hair. Definitely worth a try if you don’t like scented shampoos. I would recommend for people with sensitive skin as well!!"

iboob (5/5)

Great Clarifying Shampoo

"SEEN’s Scalp Clarifying Shampoo is great to use to gently cleanse the scalp. It helps remove buildup, excess oil, and impurities. Before using the shampoo, my scalp felt irritated, which sometimes happens in the dry, winter air. After using, my scalp and hair felt refreshed and calm. It is particularly effective for individuals with sensitive scalps, skin, and eczema-prone skin. I appreciate the fragrance-free option too because I don’t want to use fragrance on my scalp. Would definitely recommend."

rehnuma (5/5)

Makes my hair feel fresh!

"SEEN Scalp Clarifying Shampoo feels like it cleans with intention, not force. My scalp always gets oily quickly and using this shampoo has made a huge difference! I also like that it helps with frizz and keeps my hair looking more put together. It creates a light, creamy lather that rinses clean without residue. The fragrance free formula is gentle and made without sulfates, silicones, parabens, or dyes, making it a great option for acne prone and easily irritated skin. My hair looks more fresh and silky after using it."

amal765 (5/5)

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