Most anti-dandruff shampoos make a trade. They deal with the scalp issue and leave your hair dry, stripped, and vaguely medicinal-smelling in the process. Morris Motley built this one to make no such concession. A 1% Piroctone Olamine formula that clinically addresses seborrheic dermatitis, irritated scalps, and dandruff - while simultaneously conditioning the hair with shea butter, argan oil, and a vitamin complex that most regular shampoos don't bother with.
Scented with Hinoki: warm Japanese cypress, cedarwood, nutmeg, and black pepper. An anti-dandruff shampoo that smells like something you'd choose, not something you're stuck with.
Who's It For
Anyone dealing with dandruff, flaking, scalp irritation, or seborrheic dermatitis who doesn't want to compromise on hair condition or fragrance to treat it. Gentle enough for frequent daily use. Also strong for anyone with a dry, sensitive, or reactive scalp who wants a serious cleansing shampoo with built-in conditioning that won't leave hair feeling stripped.
Key Benefits
- 1% Piroctone Olamine - a clinically proven antifungal active that treats the root cause of dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis
- Gentle surfactant system cleanses effectively without stripping the scalp's moisture barrier
- Shea butter and argan oil condition and nourish the hair during cleansing
- Vitamin complex (Niacinamide, Pantothenate, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B6) supports scalp health and hair condition Spent grain wax adds softness and manageability
- Polyquaternium-6 and guar conditioning agents improve detangling and leave hair smooth
- Suitable for frequent use
- Refill sachet available - reduces packaging waste
- Scented with Hinoki parfum
Scent Profile - Hinoki
Hinoki - named for the Japanese cypress tree that is one of the most prized materials in woodworking and traditional Japanese bathing culture. Warm, clean, and quietly complex: nutmeg and black pepper open with gentle spice, Hinoki wood and cedarwood form the calm, resinous core, and vetiver, Siberian fir needle, and Ceylon cinnamon ground the finish in something earthy and softly aromatic. The kind of scent that makes a functional shower step feel deliberate.
Notes: Nutmeg, Hinoki, Black Pepper Oil, Cedarwood, Vetiver, Siberian Fir Needle, Ceylon Cinnamon
Key Ingredients
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Piroctone Olamine (1%) - A clinically effective antifungal and antibacterial active that targets Malassezia, the fungal overgrowth responsible for dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. More effective and significantly gentler than zinc pyrithione or selenium sulfide at equivalent concentrations.
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Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter Extract - Conditions and nourishes the hair fiber during cleansing, counteracting the drying effect that most antifungal shampoos produce.
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Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil - A lightweight, nourishing oil that adds softness and shine to the hair without residue.
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Vitamin Complex (Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pyridoxine HCl) - A comprehensive blend of B vitamins, vitamin C, and vitamin E that supports scalp health, strengthens the hair fiber, and helps maintain condition with regular use.
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Spent Grain Wax - A sustainable byproduct of brewing, used here as a conditioning agent that adds softness and a smooth feel to the hair.
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Polyquaternium-6 and Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride - Conditioning polymers that help detangle, reduce static, and leave hair manageable and smooth after rinsing.
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Sodium Cocoyl Glycinate and Capryloyl/Caproyl Methyl Glucamide - Mild, plant-derived surfactants that cleanse gently without disrupting the scalp's natural moisture balance.
How To Use
Massage thoroughly into wet scalp and hair. Leave briefly to allow the active ingredients to work on the scalp, then rinse thoroughly. Suitable for frequent daily use. For refill convenience, the 500ml bottle accepts Morris Motley refill sachets.
Why MASC Recommends This
Anti-dandruff shampoo is one of those categories where the available options tend to be either mediocre or punishing. Morris Motley approached it the same way they approach everything - with serious formulation and no compromise on the experience. The Piroctone Olamine concentration is the same level used in prescription-strength treatments, the conditioning complex is genuinely well-constructed, and the Hinoki scent is exceptional for a medicated shampoo. If you've been rotating between a dry anti-dandruff formula and a separate conditioning shampoo to compensate, this does both jobs in one bottle - and does them properly.
