Living Proof

Living Proof Scalp Care Exfoliating Treatment.

Haircare

About this product

A scalp treatment designed to exfoliate and cleanse the scalp surface, intended for weekly or twice-weekly use.

Full ingredients

Water/Eau/Aqua, Propanediol, Mandelic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Gluconolactone, Isopentyldiol, PPG-24-Glycereth-24, Saccharide Isomerate, Methyl Diisopropyl Propionamide, Gaultheria Procumbens (Wintergreen) Leaf Extract, Agave Tequilana Leaf Extract, Beta Vulgaris (Beet) Root Extract, Pentylene Glycol, PPG-26-Buteth-26, Betaine, Gluconic Acid, Lysolecithin, Sclerotium Gum, Citric Acid, Pullulan, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Hydroxyacetophenone, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance/Parfum, Limonene

Guru Score

66%

Mixed

Early verdict · Few reviews so far

What the gurus are saying

A dermatologist praises it as an effective exfoliating treatment that leaves the scalp and hair feeling clean, and suggests it works particularly well for those who rely on dry shampoo. However, another expert flagged it as potentially irritating for people with sensitive scalps, so those with a reactive scalp may want to patch-test first or use it sparingly to see how their skin responds.

Synthesized from 2 expert reviews · most recent take April 2026

What they liked

Leaves scalp and hair feeling clean
Works well with dry shampoo buildup

What they flagged

May irritate sensitive scalps

Type

HaircareCream

Key actives

AHA

Formula notes

Contains fragranceNo drying alcohol

Where to buy

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What the gurus are saying.

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No BS Beauty

89k subs

~Nay

"I think I recall when that came out and it did not look the friendliest for sensitive skin scalps."

Dr. Shereene Idriss

1.73M subs

~Yay

"I love Living Proof's scalp exfoliator. This is a beautiful exfoliating treatment for your scalp. Especially if you're somebody who uses dry shampoo, I would highly recommend you do this like once or twice a week and your scalp feels so clean as does your hair."

What the evidence says.

Independent of what the gurus think, this is what the published research supports about the main active ingredients here.

Alpha hydroxy acids

Alpha hydroxy acids loosen the bonds holding dead cells at the surface. The evidence supports smoother texture and more even tone over time, and they can leave skin more sensitive to sun.

Source: NIH, National Library of Medicine

Frequently asked.

What is Living Proof Scalp Care Exfoliating Treatment?

A scalp treatment designed to exfoliate and cleanse the scalp surface, intended for weekly or twice-weekly use.

Is Living Proof Scalp Care Exfoliating Treatment worth it?

The gurus mostly approve it, but with enough reservations to keep it in the middle at a Guru Score of 66%.

What is Living Proof Scalp Care Exfoliating Treatment's Guru Score?

Living Proof Scalp Care Exfoliating Treatment holds a Guru Score of 66%. That is our read on how warmly the experts talk about it, based on the verdicts of 2 expert reviewers we have collected.