{"product_id":"advanced-scalp-treatment","title":"Advanced Scalp Treatment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eYour edges have been through it.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eBraids. Weaves. Ponytails pulled tight for years. Edge control every morning. And now the hairline that used to be there isn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou've tried the growth oils.\u003c\/strong\u003e The peppermint that stings. The rosemary everyone swears by. The gel that promised your edges back in thirty days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eHere's what none of them told you: \u003cstrong\u003esomething is shrinking those follicles.\u003c\/strong\u003e Every cycle the hair comes back a little finer, until one day it doesn't come back at all. \u003cstrong\u003eGrowth oils don't touch that. They just tell a dying follicle to try harder.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThis one goes after the thing doing the damage.\u003c\/strong\u003e Five botanicals working on the pathway behind thinning. One for the cells that run the whole hair cycle. One for tissue that's spent years under tension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eTwenty-one hours of infusion. Twelve ingredients. \u003cstrong\u003eNothing in the bottle that isn't working.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIt won't happen in thirty days.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hair doesn't move that fast, and anyone telling you otherwise is selling you something. \u003cstrong\u003eGive it three months and take a photo on day one.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eYour edges took years to thin. Give them a season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy It Works:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe pathway nobody else addresses \u003c\/b\u003ePattern thinning happens because testosterone converts to dihydrotestosterone, and DHT shrinks the follicle over successive growth cycles. Each cycle the hair comes back finer until it stops coming back.Five ingredients in this bottle work on it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTwenty-one hours of infusion \u003c\/b\u003eThe jojoba is not plain oil. It runs through the infuser seven separate times, at 140°F for three hours each, with fresh botanicals every pass. Every pod is pressed. Everything is filtered out. Nothing is left in the bottle.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Benefits:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSupports the look of fuller edges, crown and patchy areas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports the cells that regulate the hair cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eTargets the pathway behind thinning\u003c\/b\u003e, five ways\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eHelps hair stay in its growing phase longer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eCalms a reactive, tender scalp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSupports even tone along the hairline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNourishes the scalp without weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAbsorbs in two to three minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eNo shine, no residue, no flattened baby hairs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eSupports the scalp after years of tension styling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAntioxidant protection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow To Use:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFor Daily Scalp Treatment: \u003c\/b\u003ePart your hair to expose the area you're treating. Apply two to four drops directly to the scalp, not the hair. Massage in with your fingertips, not your nails, for one to two minutes. Leave on. Do not rinse. We recommend applying to targeted areas every 2 days for maximum results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdges and temples:\u003c\/strong\u003e two drops per side, worked along the hairline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart line or crown:\u003c\/strong\u003e part in sections and apply along the exposed scalp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePatchy areas:\u003c\/strong\u003e apply directly and massage for a full two minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne bottle lasts about 30 nightly applications.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExpected Results Timeline:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeeks 1-2:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eComfort and condition \u003c\/strong\u003e- \u003cspan\u003eThe first changes are ones you feel. Scalp tightness, dryness and flaking ease. The oil absorbs in two to three minutes and leaves no film, so edges stay soft rather than weighed down. Many people notice less itching between wash days.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeeks 3-6:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eLess shedding \u003c\/strong\u003e- \u003cspan\u003eThis is the first measurable change. Fewer strands come away when you detangle, style or lay your edges. Your scalp settles instead of swinging between oily and dry.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeeks 8-12:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eThe first visible change \u003c\/strong\u003e-\u003cspan\u003e Hairs that had been coming back finer each cycle begin producing thicker strands. Fragile areas at the hairline, temples and part line start to look less sparse. Take a photo at week one so you have something to compare against, because change at the edges is gradual.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeeks 12-24:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eDensity \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Follicle cycles run in months, not weeks, so this is where the work compounds. Hair grows about half an inch a month no matter what you apply. What changes is how many strands survive to visible length. Look at density at the temples and part line rather than at length.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOngoing: Maintenance\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Thinning is continuous, so support has to be too. Most people stop thinking of this as a treatment and simply keep it in the nightly routine.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eResults vary with hair type, scalp condition, styling habits, hormones, overall health and consistency of use. This product supports the appearance and condition of hair and scalp. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any condition. If you are experiencing sudden or significant hair loss, please see a dermatologist.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFAQs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat causes thinning edges?\u003c\/b\u003e Two distinct causes. Traction alopecia comes from mechanical tension — braids, weaves, ponytails and edge control pulling on the follicle. Female pattern hair loss is hormonal, driven by dihydrotestosterone shrinking the follicle over successive growth cycles. They require different approaches, and early traction alopecia is reversible only if the tension stops.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDoes pumpkin seed oil work for hair loss?\u003c\/b\u003e A randomised trial compared pumpkin seed oil topically against minoxidil 5% foam in sixty patients over three months and found significant reductions in hair shaft diversity and vellus hair count. A separate placebo-controlled oral trial in 76 men found a 40% increase in hair count over 24 weeks. Its beta-sitosterol and linoleic acid both inhibit 5-alpha reductase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat is DHT and why does it matter?\u003c\/b\u003e Dihydrotestosterone is a hormone made when testosterone meets an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase. In people genetically sensitive to it, DHT causes follicles to shrink slightly with each growth cycle until the hair they produce is too fine to see. It is the mechanism behind most pattern thinning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill this work for traction alopecia?\u003c\/b\u003e Partly. Traction alopecia comes from tension, not DHT, so the anti-androgen ingredients do less for it. Gotu kola, licorice and celery seed address the inflammation and support tissue repair. \u003cb\u003eBut nothing in a bottle works while the tension continues, and once follicles scar the loss is permanent.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan you reverse traction alopecia?\u003c\/b\u003e Early traction alopecia is reversible if the tension stops. Once follicles scar, the loss is permanent and no topical product restores them. Anti-inflammatory and tissue-repair ingredients support recovery, but removing the mechanical tension is the only thing that addresses the cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill it work for postpartum shedding?\u003c\/b\u003e Postpartum telogen effluvium is not DHT-driven — it is follicles pushed into rest by hormonal change. Red ginseng and rosemary support the return to the growth phase. \u003cb\u003e⚠ But this product contains celery seed and is not for use during pregnancy.\u003c\/b\u003e Wait until after you have given birth, and check with your doctor if nursing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it only for edges?\u003c\/b\u003e No. It is a concentrated treatment for any thinning area — part line, crown, temples, patches. The name reflects where most people start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs it greasy?\u003c\/b\u003e Jojoba is 64.5% of the formula and it is a wax ester, not an oil. It absorbs in two to four minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy is there no peppermint?\u003c\/b\u003e Because this goes on the hairline, inches from your eyes. The cooling sensation most scalp products use is menthol vapour, and applied here it stings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhy does it smell herbal?\u003c\/b\u003e There is no added fragrance. Everything you smell is the seven infused botanicals plus a small amount of rosemary, lavender and vanilla. It smells like what it is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat does the CO₂ mean on celery seed?\u003c\/b\u003e Supercritical CO₂ extraction pulls the oil-soluble compounds without heat or solvents. The celery seed CO₂ contains about fifty percent sedanolide; the steam-distilled essential oil is mostly limonene. Different products, and the extract form is the one patented for scalp use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow long does a bottle last?\u003c\/b\u003e About thirty nightly applications on a small area — roughly a month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan men use it?\u003c\/b\u003e Yes. The mechanism is identical regardless of who has it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Ingredients:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSerenoa Serrulata (Saw Palmetto) Fruit Extract, Cucurbita Pepo (Pumpkin) Seed Oil, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Oil, Centella Asiatica (Gotu Kola) Extract\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVegan · Cruelty-Free · No water, no mineral oil, no silicones, no synthetic fragrance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⚠️ \u003cb\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContains celery seed extract. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eMay increase sun sensitivity. Not for use during pregnancy. Contains essential oils. Patch test before first use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠️ This will transfer to your pillowcase. \u003c\/b\u003eUse a head scarf if applying at nighttime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e⚠️ If your edges are thinning from tension. \u003c\/b\u003eBraids, weaves, tight ponytails and daily edge control cause traction loss, which is mechanical rather than hormonal. This serum supports the scalp, but no product overcomes ongoing tension. Loosening what pulls matters more than anything in a bottle. Once follicles scar, the loss is permanent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eImportant Safety Information:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eFOR EXTERNAL USE ONLY\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDiscontinue immediately if scalp redness, burning, or irritation occurs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eAvoid contact with eyes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eDo not apply to open scalp wounds or broken skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eKeep out the reach of children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003ePatch test before first use\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eResults may vary by individual\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eConsult a dermatologist for severe hair conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStorage:\u003c\/b\u003e Store tightly capped away from direct sunlight and heat. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eUse within 12 months of opening for maximum potency.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 1 fluid ounces (oz.) \/ 30 milliliters (ml.)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Swank'd Organics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":13640689778790,"sku":"","price":34.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2275\/4143\/products\/11.png?v=1597109539","url":"https:\/\/swankdorganics.com\/products\/advanced-scalp-treatment","provider":"Swank'd Organics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}