It cannot be denied that this is a cosmetic reflector shines in scalp care for some time now. However, between the millions of posts from experts and influencers sharing their advice on Instagram and TikTok (the latter even has a dedicated hashtag #ScalpTok) and all the fresh products launching in the hair care space, it can be tough to know where to go. beginning. That’s where iconic French haircare brand Leonor Greyl comes in with its fresh, easy-to-use hair and scalp serum – because if there’s one consistently trendy topic, it’s French girl care.
Leonor Greyl energizing serum is a luxurious blend of botanicals that provide benefits ranging from rebalancing the scalp to increasing hair shine and even stimulating hair growth. While the $120 price tag is admittedly a steal, you can get the serum for less than $100 from May 1 to May 31 by entering the code “20LGSERUM” and receiving a 20% discount (which brings the price down to $96).
Before I get into the specifics of the serum, for those who don’t know the brand, Leonor Greyl is a staple in French pharmacies (and my personal go-to shampoo whenever I’m in Paris). Steering a little more on the luxury side than your typical drugstore beauty brand, Leonor Greyl has prioritized the apply of botanicals to improve hair health and soothe sensitive scalps since its launch in 1968.
In line with the brand ethos, Leonor Greyl energizing serum is a vegan and cruelty-free formula that is made from 99% natural ingredients and, more importantly, is made without common irritants and ingredients (like silicones, phthalates, parabens and alcohols) that can secretly contribute to dryness and scalp build-up. A serum designed primarily to reduce hair thinning by restoring the health of the scalp, the main ingredients of the serum include organic rosemary extract, organic Indian gooseberry and organic maca extract. The research found rosemary in particular be as effective as Minoxidil treatments when it comes to hair growth, while the classic apply of Indian gooseberry extract as a hair tonic to promote hair growth has been among the mix of ingredients that have been shown to facilitate in clinical tests.
Since a robust scalp is indispensable for robust hair, the serum also contains many plant-based ingredients to nourish the scalp and protect the hair. Highlights include ingredients such as glycerin, panthenol and lactic acid, which moisturize and balance the pH level of the scalp, as well as antioxidant-rich extracts such as green tea, licorice root and alfalfa, which facilitate protect both the scalp and hair against damage caused by pollution and UV radiation. Additionally, the formula contains nearly a dozen amino acids that leave hair shiny and tender, including arginine and lysine, which are believed to promote blood circulation to the hair follicles as well as collagen production.
To see the benefits, you only need to apply the serum once a week, but if your hair is severely thinning, Leonor Greyl recommends using the scalp treatment up to three times a week. The Energizing serum it is suitable for all hair types, although it was created especially for people struggling with hair loss. And because it’s free of color-removing sulfates and contains ingredients that protect hair from environmental damage, it’s especially great for people with colored hair who are looking for products that offer color protection.
