SURFACE Awaken Therapeutic Scalp Elixir – 4 fl oz concentrated botanical serum for thinning hair, DHT support and scalp nourishmen

Awaken Therapeutic Scalp Elixir is a concentrated, botanical scalp serum designed to nourish the scalp, help reduce DHT activity, and support the environment for thicker, healthier-looking hair.

Surface Awaken blends plant extracts, essential micro-minerals and amino acids in a lightweight elixir formulated to be used before shampooing or as part of the full Awaken Therapeutic System. The formula is free from sulfates, parabens, phthalates and common irritants, and is designed to target the scalp and follicles with ingredients such as saw palmetto, sandalwood extract, mint and capsicum to promote circulation and nutrient delivery.

How should I use this elixir for best results?

Use Awaken on a wet or damp scalp before shampooing to maximize absorption and delivery of active botanicals to the follicle area. Lightly mist the scalp, massage for about a minute to distribute the product, then shampoo as usual; you can also apply prior to the Awaken Therapeutic Treatment to improve uptake of treatment nutrients.

• Mist directly onto wet or damp scalp, sectioning hair for even coverage.
• Massage gently for 60 seconds to increase circulation and product contact.
• Leave on while you apply shampoo, then proceed with rinsing and conditioning.
• Use daily or as recommended alongside the Awaken shampoo, conditioner and treatment.

What key ingredients are inside and what do they do?

The formula combines botanical DHT blockers, warming and cooling stimulants, essential minerals and amino acids to support follicle health and scalp condition. Ingredients like saw palmetto aim to interfere with DHT formation pathways, while sandalwood, mint and capsicum stimulate the skin to enhance nutrient delivery.

• Saw palmetto: botanical support aimed at limiting DHT enzyme activity.
• Sandalwood extract: helps stimulate scalp circulation and prepare follicles.
• Mint & capsicum: cooling and warming agents to promote local stimulation.
• Micro-minerals (zinc, copper, silica, magnesium) and amino acids for scalp and strand support.

Is this safe to use with other hair treatments and styling?

Awaken is formulated to integrate with the complete Surface Awaken system but is also designed to be compatible with most non-medicated styling and treatment products. It is free of minoxidil, sulfates, parabens and gluten, which reduces the chance of ingredient conflicts for routine cosmetic use.

• Apply before other Surface treatments to improve nutrient delivery.
• Works with styling products once scalp is dry; adds flexible hold from amaranth protein.
• Drug-free (minoxidil-free) formula; safe for daily cosmetic use.
• Patch-test if you have a sensitive scalp or known botanical allergies.

Who is this for: Awaken Therapeutic Scalp Elixir is aimed at people seeking a botanical approach to improve scalp condition and support the appearance of thicker, stronger hair. It's suitable for those experiencing general thinning, post-partum shedding, environmental or stress-related hair loss, and anyone wanting to strengthen fine or fragile hair when used as part of a targeted haircare routine. For best outcomes, pair the elixir with the Awaken shampoo, conditioner and treatment as part of a consistent regimen.

Ingredients

Water/Eau (Aqua),Glycerin,Polysorbate 20,Phenoxyethanol,Caprylyl Glycol,Sorbic Acid,Citric Acid,Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice,Panthenol,Menthol,Tetrasodium EDTA,Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein,Hydrolyzed Soy Protein,Camphor,Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil,Sodium PCA,Betaine,Sorbitol,Glycine,Alanine,Proline,Serine,Threonine,Arginine,Lysine,Glutamic Acid,Hydrolyzed Amaranth Protein,Biotin,Xymenynic Acid,Orbignya Oleifera (Babassu) Seed Oil,Equisetum Hiemale Extract,Capsicum Frutescens Fruit Extract,Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil,Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract,Juglans Nigra (Black Walnut) Leaf Extract,Taraxacum Officinale (Dandelion) Leaf Extract,Glycoproteins,Tocopheryl Acetate,Linum Usitatissimum (Flax) Seed Oil,Ceramide NP,Tourmaline,Saccharomyces/Silicon Ferment ,Saccharomyces/Magnesium Ferment,Saccharomyces/Copper Ferment,Saccharomyces/Iron Ferment,Saccharomyces/Zinc Ferment,Ascorbic Acid,Superoxide Dismutase,Santalum Album (Sandalwood) Extract,Serenoa Serrulata Fruit Extract,Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract,Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil,