Scalps collect buildup from oil, styling products and dry shampoo, just like skin does. A gentle physical exfoliant helps clear it away, and ours comes from cherries.
What Is Sour Cherry Shell Powder?
Sour Cherry Shell Powder is made by finely grinding the hard pits (shells) of sour cherries, Prunus Cerasus. The result is a natural granule that buffs the skin's surface. Using fruit shells puts a by-product of fruit processing to good use.
What It Does for the Scalp
Buffs away buildup. The granules help lift product residue, excess oil and flakes from the scalp's surface.
Leaves the scalp feeling fresh. A clean scalp feels lighter and lets hair look fresher and fuller at the root.
Supports scalp condition. A 2018 review in the International Journal of Trichology discusses how scalp condition, including buildup and oxidative stress, is linked to how hair looks and behaves.
Where You'll Find It at True Colour Beauty
The Deep Cleanse Scalp Scrub – Rosemary & Mint combines sour cherry shell powder with kaolin clay, organic peppermint, rosemary and hydrolyzed keratin.
Follow with the Keratin Volume Boost Shampoo and Conditioner for a full refresh.
How to Use It
Apply to a wet scalp in sections and massage gently with your fingertips (not nails) for a minute or two, then rinse well and shampoo. Once a week is plenty for most people. Skip it if your scalp is broken, sunburned or irritated.
What the Research Doesn't Say
There is little published research on cherry shell powder itself. Its job is straightforward: gentle mechanical exfoliation. Scrubbing harder or more often is not better.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I use a scalp scrub on color-treated hair?
Generally yes, but check with your colorist and avoid scrubbing right after a color service.
Will the granules stay in my hair?
Rinse thoroughly and follow with shampoo to remove all particles.
Are True Colour Beauty products cruelty-free?
Yes. True Colour Beauty is Leaping Bunny certified.
A Clean Slate for Your Scalp
Sour cherry shell powder helps clear buildup so your scalp feels fresh. Explore the True Colour Beauty hair care collection.
Sources
Trüeb RM, et al. Scalp condition impacts hair growth and retention via oxidative stress. Int J Trichology. 2018;10(6):262-270.
Rodan K, Fields K, Majewski G, Falla T. Skincare bootcamp: the evolving role of skincare. Plast Reconstr Surg Glob Open. 2016;4(12 Suppl):e1152.
