NIOXIN Scalp Recovery Soothing Serum 3.38 fl oz — Pyrithione Zinc & Green Tea to Calm Itch & Reduce Flaking

Nioxin Scalp Recovery Soothing Serum is a leave-on treatment formulated with pyrithione zinc and green tea extracts to calm redness, reduce itchiness, and help control flaking when used as part of the Scalp Recovery system.

Designed by a salon brand with decades of thinning-hair experience, this lightweight serum targets signs of scalp irritation while maintaining a non-greasy finish. It pairs with the Scalp Recovery Purifying Cleanser to help manage dandruff-related flaking and soothe sensitivity, leaving hair-looking fresher and scalp-feeling more comfortable. The formula focuses on topical scalp relief and moisture balance, using active and botanical ingredients chosen to address dryness and visible irritation without weighing hair down.

How quickly will I notice relief from itch and redness?

Many users report reduced tightness and less itching within a few applications when the serum is used consistently with the Scalp Recovery Purifying Cleanser. Because it’s a leave-on formula, it works continuously between washes to soothe and protect the scalp surface.

• Apply after cleansing to a towel-dried scalp for best contact.
• Visible decrease in flaking often appears with regular use over days to weeks.
• Non-greasy texture lets you style as usual right after application.

What are the key ingredients and what do they do?

The serum pairs pyrithione zinc, an active ingredient commonly used to help manage flaking and dandruff-related symptoms, with green tea extracts for antioxidant support. Additional moisturizers help restore comfort and maintain the skin’s natural moisture balance without heavy residue.

• Pyrithione zinc: helps address visible flaking and scalp buildup.
• Green tea extract: provides soothing antioxidant benefits.
• Lightweight hydrators: relieve dryness and reduce tightness.

How do I include this serum in my haircare routine?

Use the serum as the leave-on step after cleansing with Nioxin Scalp Recovery Purifying Cleanser for a complete regimen. Apply directly to the scalp in sections, massage gently, and leave it in—no rinse needed; follow with styling products as usual.

• Step 1: Cleanse with Scalp Recovery Purifying Cleanser for best results.
• Step 2: Dispense serum onto fingertip or nozzle and part hair to apply evenly.
• Step 3: Gently massage and allow to absorb; style normally.

Will this serum weigh down fine or thinning hair?

The formula is developed to be lightweight and non-greasy so it won’t leave a heavy feel on fine or thinning hair. It aims to soothe the scalp while preserving natural hair movement and volume.

• Leave-on consistency avoids buildup that can flatten hair.
• Suitable for daily or as-needed use depending on scalp condition.
• Works alongside Nioxin’s thinning-hair expertise to support scalp environment.

Who is this for: Nioxin Scalp Recovery Soothing Serum is intended for people experiencing scalp sensitivity, dryness, flaking, or intermittent itchiness who want a salon-developed, leave-on topical product. It’s a practical choice for those already using or open to using the Scalp Recovery Purifying Cleanser to create a complementary two-step approach to manage visible flaking and improve day-to-day scalp comfort without altering styling habits.

Ingredients

Water/Eau, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Stearyl Alcohol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Quaternium-18, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, PEG-2M, Dimethicone, Parfum/Fragrance, Cetearyl Alcohol, Methylparaben, Glyceryl Stearate, Oleyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Propylene Glycol, Polysorbate 60, Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Oil, Mentha Arvensis Leaf Oil, Menthol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Silica, Sodium Polynaphthalenesulfonate, Yeast Extract/Extrait de levure, Biotin, Lecithin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Tocopheryl Acetate, DMDM Hydantoin, Maltodextrin, Ethoxydiglycol, Cellulose Gum, BHT, Propylparaben, Glucose, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Achillea Millefolium Extract, Potassium Sorbate, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Urtica Dioica (Nettle) Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Betula Alba Leaf Extract, Calcium Pantothenate, Inositol, Caramel, Tartaric Acid