Kérastase Symbiose Bain Pureté Anti-Pelliculaire is a purifying anti-dandruff shampoo for oily scalps. It tackles flakes while balancing excess oil and clearing build-up — leaving the scalp fresh and hair clean, light and weightless.

Benefits
  • Clears flakes — an anti-dandruff active reduces visible flakes on an oily scalp.
  • Balances oil — helps regulate excess sebum so hair stays fresh for longer.
  • Deep purification — lifts build-up and impurities from the scalp.
  • Weightless freshness — leaves hair light, clean and breathable.
How to use
  1. Massage a small amount into a wet scalp to a rich lather.
  2. Focus on the scalp, then rinse thoroughly. Repeat if needed.
  3. Use 2–3 times a week, following with a Symbiose conditioner.
Who it's for

Best for oily or combination scalps with flakes and build-up. Learn the difference between a dry scalp and dry hair, explore the scalp-focused Spécifique range, or browse the full Kérastase range.

Specifications

Brand
Kérastase
Size
250ml
Format
Liquid
Hair concerns
Dandruff, Scalp Build-Up, Itchy Scalp, Oily
Suitable for
Oily,Normal,Combination

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Kérastase Symbiose Bain Pureté Anti-Pelliculaire is a purifying, sulfate-free, silicone-free anti-dandruff shampoo for oily sensitive scalps prone to dandruff. Part of the Kérastase Symbiose scalp-care range — the brand's clinically-tested anti-dandruff system. Caring, breathable foaming formula that removes flakes while preventing oil buildup.

Best for: oily, sensitive scalps with visible flakes or dandruff; scalps that get greasy quickly between washes and develop dandruff; the cleansing step in the Symbiose routine paired with Masque Revitalisant Essentiel and Micro-Peeling Cellulaire; weekly or twice-weekly use for active anti-dandruff treatment.
Less suited to: dry, sensitive scalps with dandruff (use Kérastase Symbiose Bain Crème Anti-Pelliculaire instead — hydrating version of the same range); sensitive scalp without dandruff (use Spécifique Bain Vital or Bain Riche Dermo-Calm); oily roots and dry ends without dandruff (use Spécifique Bain Divalent and Argile Équilibrante); colour-treated hair where colour care is the priority (use Chroma Absolu).

Key actives:
- Piroctone Olamine — antimicrobial; targets the root causes of dandruff and the microorganisms responsible for flaking (often compared to Ketoconazole for efficacy without prescription)
- Salicylic Acid — gentle BHA exfoliant; lifts dead skin cells and unclogs scalp pores without irritation
- Lactic Acid — alpha-hydroxy acid; supports keratolytic action and surface renewal
- Artemisia Umbelliformis Flower Extract — antiseptic and calming botanical; reduces irritation and itchiness
- Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate + Cocamidopropyl Betaine — gentle, sulfate-free surfactants

Benefits:
- Up to 7 weeks of anti-dandruff efficacy (Kérastase clinical test, 34 subjects, 4 weeks, 3 applications per week)
- Instantly exfoliates and removes visible flakes without stripping the fibre
- Balances oil levels and prevents oily buildup at the scalp
- Calms scalp sensitivity and irritation
- Silicone-free, sulfate-free, dermatologically tested
- Boosts hair vitality with no weigh-down

How to use: Apply to wet hair, add water, and emulsify into a foam. Massage gently into the scalp. Rinse thoroughly. Follow with Masque Revitalisant Essentiel on the lengths and Micro-Peeling Cellulaire as a weekly scalp scrub. For best results use 3 times per week for 4 weeks, then maintain as needed.

Format: 250ml sulfate-free anti-dandruff shampoo.

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