Round Lab Pine Calming Cica Shampoo 400ml

Round Lab Pine Calming Cica Shampoo: Gentle Sulfate-Free Shampoo for Sensitive Scalp

Round Lab's Pine Calming Cica Shampoo extends the brand's pine-and-cica philosophy to haircare. At $30.28 for 400ml, this is mid-range sulfate-free shampoo pricing, roughly equivalent to OGX or Paul Mitchell Tea Tree lines. The formulation targets sensitive scalps prone to flaking, itching, or irritation from conventional sulfate-based shampoos.

Scalp skin is just skin, and it responds to the same calming ingredients face skin does. Pine extract provides antimicrobial support (helpful for dandruff-prone scalps where Malassezia yeast contributes to flaking). Centella asiatica (cica) calms inflammation. Combined in a sulfate-free base with mild amphoteric surfactants, this shampoo cleans without the stripping that aggravates sensitive scalps.

What It Does

Pine extract supports scalp microbiome balance and has mild antimicrobial effects. Centella reduces scalp inflammation and calms itchiness. Sulfate-free surfactants clean without disrupting the scalp's acid mantle. Panthenol hydrates scalp and hair. Over 2 to 4 weeks of consistent use, expect reduced flaking, less scalp itchiness, and healthier-feeling hair.

Who It's For

• Sensitive or itchy scalp: Primary use case.
• Dandruff-prone users: Pine's antimicrobial supports dandruff reduction.
• Color-treated hair: Sulfate-free base preserves color longer.
• Post-treatment hair recovery: Safe after chemical treatments.
• Round Lab brand loyalists: Consistent with face skincare philosophy.

Key Specs

• Volume: 400ml
• Price: $30.28
• Hero actives: pine extract, centella asiatica, panthenol
• Surfactants: sulfate-free
• Fragrance: mild pine, natural

How to Use

Wet hair thoroughly. Apply 2 to 3 pumps to scalp (focus on scalp, not hair length). Massage gently for 60 to 90 seconds with fingertips. Rinse thoroughly. Follow with a separate conditioner for hair length care.

For dandruff reduction, use 3 to 4 times weekly consistently. Alternate with a hydrating shampoo on off-days if hair length needs additional care.

FAQ

Does it lather like a regular shampoo?

Less than sulfate shampoos. Sulfate-free shampoos have lower foam but equivalent cleaning power. The low foam takes acclimation for users used to heavy lather.

Will it help with dandruff?

Moderately. Pine's antimicrobial supports mild dandruff reduction. For severe dandruff, use a dedicated antifungal shampoo (Nizoral 2% ketoconazole) and rotate with this for maintenance.

Is it color-safe?

Yes. Sulfate-free base preserves hair color longer than traditional shampoos.

How does it compare to medicube Rosemary PDRN Shampoo?

Different hero actives. Medicube uses rosemary (for hair density) plus PDRN (regeneration). Round Lab uses pine plus cica (calming). For scalp calming: Round Lab. For density and scalp regeneration: medicube.

How long does 400ml last?

2 to 3 months of every-other-day to daily use.

Related Products

Pair with a dedicated hair conditioner for hair length care. For face, use Round Lab's cica-based skincare for consistent calming.

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