Pilgrim
Pilgrim Australian Tea Tree Anti-Dandruff Scalp Serum For Relieves Itchiness & Reduces Inflammation
This scalp serum works with Australian Tea Tree Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, Hair Mask & Conditioner to reduce dandruff by removing dandruff from the root, balancing scalp microbiome, relieving dryness, and soothing itchiness and inflammation. It is sulfate and paraben-free and contains antifungal and antibacterial Australian Tea Tree oil along with Zinc Pyrithione and Piroctone Olamine.
Sulfate-free
Paraben-free
Scalp Issues
Itchiness
Dandruff
All Hair Types
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Pilgrim Australian Tea Tree Anti-Dandruff Scalp Serum For Relieves Itchiness & Reduces Inflammation
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Hair Serum
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Your Biodata Compatibility Analysis
Based on your 6 hair health indices and environmental factors
Poor Match
Significant incompatibilities
Growth Cycle Health Index
Hair Match
Hair Health Index Alignment
Optimal for OSI, SSI, DI, HSI
Ingredient Efficacy
Matching Ingredient Score
Environment Compatibility
Current UV, Air Quality & Humidity
Why This Works for Your Specific Profile
Damage Index:
Damage levels outside specified range may not benefit optimally from product formulation
Water Quality:
Fine hair becomes weighed down and greasy from heavy formulation
Hair:
No porosity-specific conflicts
Active Lifestyle:
Activity levels outside optimal range affect product performance and maintenance requirements
Your Hair Profile Integration
Your Hair Archetype
Density Level
Washing Frequency
Shedding Level
Oil Level
Your Hair Health Indices
Oil Secretion (OSI)
Very low oil production
Scalp Sensitivity (SSI)
Very low sensitivity
Growth Rate (CMR)
Poor metabolism rate
Damage Index (DI)
Minimal damage
Hair Strength (HSI)
Very weak strength
Softness Index (SI)
Significant improvement needed
Water & Environmental Integration
Water:
Expected Results & Timeline
Key Highlights
What is it?
Hair Serum with key active ingredients Australian Tea Tree, Zinc Pyrithione (ZPT), and Piroctone Olamine
Who Is It For
All Ages, Unisex
Budget
$6.08 - $12.16
Timeline
Up to 100% dandruff reduction (timeline not explicitly stated)
Why Youโll Love It
What Does It Help With?
Dandruff, Itchy scalp, Inflammation, Dry scalp
Best for
Scalp Issues
Features
Clinically tested up to 100% dandruff reduction, removes dandruff from root, balances scalp microbiome, relieves itchiness and reduces inflammation, sulfate & paraben-free, FDA-approved, dermatologically tested
Checks
FDA-Approved, Dermatologically tested
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Purified-Water, Glycerin, Sodium-Acrylates-Copolymer-and-Lecithin, Butylene-Glycol, Octyldodecanol-and-Leptospermum-scoparium-Branch-Leaf-Oil-and-Piper-nigrum-Fruit-Extract-and-Magnolia-officinalis-Bark-Extract, Phenoxyethanol-and-Ethylhexylglycerin, Aqua-and-Glycerin-and-Trehalose-and-Urea-and-Serine-and-Pentylene-Glycol-and-Glyceryl-Polyacrylate-and-Algin-and-Caprylyl-Glycol-and-Sodium-Hyaluronate-and-Pullulan-and-Disodium-Phosphate-and-Potassium-Phosphate, Piroctone-Olamine, Zinc-Pyrithione, Fragrance, Disodium-EDTA, Melaleuca-alternifolia-Tea-Tree-Leaf-Oil, CI-19140, CI-42090
Key Ingredients
Australian Tea Tree, Zinc Pyrithione, Piroctone Olamine, Cutibiome CLR
Ingredients Details
Fragrance
Common Name(s): Fragrance ingredient,eu allergen or aromatic component,olfactory/flavour
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides the complete fragrance profile contributing to product sensory experience and consumer appeal.
Why It's Used: Fragrance is a major consumer purchase driver โ up to 70% of consumers make purchasing decisions partially based on product scent.
How It Works: Fragrance blends interact with olfactory receptors providing the sensory profile โ complex mixtures activate multiple receptor types for rich, multidimensional scent experiences.
Typically Found In: All fragrance products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: Standard use levels
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Ifra guidelines set usage limits for fragrance ingredients based on skin sensitisation and phototoxicity assessment for each application category.
Last Verified: Eu regulation 1223/2009 annex iii,ifra standards,fragrance allergen declaration requirements
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Glycerin
Common Name(s): Glycerol,glycerine,1,2,3-propanetriol
CAS Number: 56-81-5
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Glycerin pulls water from the environment and deeper skin layers into the outer skin layer (epidermis), boosting moisture levels and keeping skin soft, smooth, and plump.
Why It's Used: It is used in virtually every moisturizer, serum, and cleanser because it is highly effective at hydrating skin, is well-tolerated by all skin types, and enhances the texture and spreadability of formulations.
How It Works: As a humectant, glycerin forms hydrogen bonds with water molecules, trapping them in the skin. it also reinforces the skin barrier by integrating into lipid structures between skin cells.
Typically Found In: Moisturizers,serums,cleansers,toners,sheet masks,sunscreens,body lotions,shampoos,conditioners
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Humectant
Secondary Functions: Skin barrier support,emollient,solvent
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ30% (typical: 3โ10%)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ plant-derived (coconut, soy, palm) or synthetic
Halal Status: Yes โ when plant-derived or synthetic; verify source with supplier
Source Notes: Derived from plant oils via hydrolysis or saponification; synthetic versions also available. palm-derived glycerin carries sustainability concerns.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low; non-irritating at all standard concentrations
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Extremely rare allergic reactions; generally safe for all skin types including sensitive and baby skin
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Widely recognized as safe. ewg hazard score: 1. no significant concerns for irritation, sensitization, or toxicity at typical concentrations (up to 50%).
Works Well With: Hyaluronic acid,ceramides,niacinamide,panthenol,urea,peptides,retinol,ahas/bhas
Avoid Combining With: No known incompatibilities at standard concentrations
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Glycerin is an endogenous skin component found naturally in the stratum corneum. aquaporin-3 channels in keratinocytes facilitate glycerin transport, making it integral to natural skin hydration pathways.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,ewg skin deep,inci decoder
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Piroctone Olamine
Common Name(s): Octopirox,piroctone ethanolamine,om-90
CAS Number: 68890-66-4
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides iron chelation anti-malassezia anti-dandruff with lower environmental impact than zpt.
Why It's Used: Environmentally-preferable anti-dandruff โ piroctone olamine's lower aquatic toxicity vs zinc pyrithione provides comparable anti-dandruff efficacy with improved environmental profile for rinse-off scalp products.
How It Works: Hydroxamic acid chelates iron from malassezia โ iron-depleted malassezia cannot produce the lipases initiating the dandruff cascade. also directly antimicrobial at higher concentrations. unique iron-starvation mechanism vs zpt membrane disruption or climbazole cyp51 inhibition.
Typically Found In: Anti-dandruff shampoos,scalp treatments (eu preferred)
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ1%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Eu cosmetic approved. not fda otc approved for dandruff claims in us.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Piroctone olamine's unique iron-starvation antifungal mechanism (starving malassezia of essential iron) provides anti-dandruff from nutrient deprivation rather than direct cell killing โ a fungistatic rather than fungicidal approach with different ecological implications for scalp microbiome impact vs bactericidal/fungicidal mechanisms.
Last Verified: Cosing database,boyle et al. piroctone olamine anti-dandruff study
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Zinc Pyrithione
Common Name(s): Zpt,zinc omadine,pyrithione zinc
CAS Number: 13463-41-7
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity against malassezia and other scalp organisms causing dandruff.
Why It's Used: The global standard anti-dandruff active with the most extensive clinical evidence base across the widest range of anti-dandruff shampoos.
How It Works: Zinc pyrithione disrupts malassezia membrane ion transport by interfering with proton gradient maintenance. also provides zinc-mediated antifungal activity and anti-inflammatory zinc ion activity. adsorbs strongly to hair and scalp for residual activity between washings.
Typically Found In: Anti-dandruff shampoos,scalp treatments
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ cosmetic active
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ2%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Eu cosmetics regulation: max 2% (rinse-off hair), max 0.5% (face), not permitted in leave-on face products. ewg score: 4.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Zinc pyrithione's strong adsorption to hair and scalp keratin (via chelated zinc-sulfur interactions with cysteine thiols) provides 'substantivity' โ residual antifungal activity that persists between shampooings. a single zpt shampoo application delivers antifungal protection for 48-72 hours on scalp, not just during the wash itself.
Last Verified: Cosing database,marks et al. zpt clinical studies,fda otc anti-dandruff monograph
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Personalized Usage Instructions
How to Use
Step 1
Use as a pre-shampoo haircare step
Step 2
Apply directly to a dry scalp, spread with fingertips, leave overnight, rinse thoroughly, follow up with shampoo and conditioner
Medical Chemicals
Protein/Moisture
- Moisture
pH Level
- Acidic
Porosity Taget
- Normal Porosity
Customized for Your Profile
Scalp Condtions
Anti-Dandruff, Sensitive Scalp, pH Balanced, Oil Control, Dry Scalp
Climate Suitability
Humid, Dry, UV Protection, Pollution Shield, Summer, Winter
Clinical Claims
Clinically tested up to 100% dandruff reduction
Frequency
Use as a pre-shampoo haircare step. Apply directly to a dry scalp, spread with fingertips, leave overnight, rinse thoroughly, follow up with shampoo and conditioner.
Product Information
FDA-Approved
Dermatologically tested