Product Description
Saturday Skin Scalp + Hair Strengthening Peptide Serum is a lightweight, non-greasy treatment to provide nutrients and energy for hair and scalp. It is super charged with peptides, caffeine, and hop yeast to revitalize hair cell growth while additional ingredients such as Niacinamide complex, Biotin, Zinc Pyrithione help to fortify and address hair loss.
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Peptides have become increasingly popular in hair care, particularly in scalp serums formulated to support healthier-looking, fuller hair. These short chains of amino acids are being investigated for their potential role in supporting hair follicle activity and improving hair thickness.
Research has explored the potential of specific peptides in supporting hair growth. A 2016 study involving 22 Japanese men with androgenetic alopecia found that topical Gly-Pro-Ile-Gly-Ser (GPIGS) increased the proportion of thick hair over four months. However, this specific peptide, also known as Pentapeptide-20, does not appear in the ingredient list of the Saturday Skin Scalp + Hair Strengthening Peptide Serum. Therefore, the study's findings cannot be directly applied to this product. Read the study on PubMed.
Still, with this in mind, I was curious to see how the Saturday Skin Scalp + Hair Strengthening Peptide Serum would perform. It's been a while since I last tried products from Saturday Skin, including the Waterfall Glacier Water Cream, Daily Dew Hydrating Essence Mist and Spotlight Brightening Mask.
Packaging, Scent and Texture
Made in Korea, the Saturday Skin Scalp + Hair Strengthening Peptide Treatment comes in an 80ml bottle with a pointed tip dispenser, making it easier to apply the product directly to the scalp rather than distributing it all over the hair.
The formula is designed to be lightweight, fast-absorbing and non-greasy. It also delivers a cool, refreshing sensation upon application, giving the scalp a little invigorating boost. If you prefer a scalp treatment that doesn't feel heavy or oily, the texture may appeal to you.
How To Use :
After shampooing hair and scalp, towel dry areas.
Shake bottle before application.
Apply a few drops or as needed once daily, ideally in the evening.
Massage into scalp thoroughly.
This is a leave in treatment, do not wash off after application.
Performance and Ingredients
Salicylic Acid helps exfoliate the scalp, while Niacinamide, Caffeine, yeast extract and a blend of peptides are included to nourish and refresh the scalp and improve the overall appearance of the hair. The formula is designed to support healthier-looking hair with improved volume and softness.
The serum feels pleasant on the scalp, thanks to its cooling sensation, and doesn't leave behind a greasy finish. However, I noticed that it left my hair feeling slightly stiff after application, which was not quite what I expected from a lightweight scalp treatment.
I tend to concentrate hair and scalp treatments around the sides of my head and the crown, where I am particularly concerned about hair thinning. Unfortunately, after using the Saturday Skin Scalp + Hair Strengthening Peptide Serum, I didn't notice any visible difference in these areas. My hair didn't appear noticeably fuller, and I couldn't see an improvement in the appearance of my thinning crown.
That said, this is only my personal experience. Hair growth and density can be influenced by various factors, and results from cosmetic scalp serums may vary from person to person.
And do note that, I tend to use this in the mornings before I left for work even though the instructions recommend one to use in the evenings.
The key ingredients are....
Caffeine : Known to elongate hair follicles and stimulate scalp to support hair cell growth
Hop Yeast : Enriches with essential vitamins and oils to address clogged scalp pores and promote hair follicles for growth
7 Peptide Mix + Peptosome : Mix of 15 proprietary peptides, 7 growth factors and 8 natural skin components (collagen, keratin and NMF)
Water, Butylene Glycol, Niacinamide, Octyldodeceth-16, Polysorbate 20, Tromethamine, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Menthol, Sodium Benzoate, Salicylic Acid, Caffeine, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Glucose, Panthenol, Potassium Sorbate, Fructooligosaccharides, Fructose, Glycerin, 1,2-Hexanediol, Menthyl Pca, Ethyl Menthane Carboxamide, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Seed Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propylheptyl Caprylate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Propanediol, Pentylene Glycol, Cocoglycerides, Phenyl Trimethicone, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Octanediol, Caprylyl Glycol, Althaea Rosea Flower Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Serine, Glutamic Acid, Ceramide Np, Cholesterol, Stearic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Sh-Oligopeptide-1, Sh-Polypeptide-1, Sphinganine, Phosphatidylcholine, Alanine, Lysine, Arginine, Tyrosine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Threonine, Valine, Isoleucine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Histidine, Cysteine, Methionine, Tocopherol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Copper Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Tripeptide-1, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Alanine/Histidine/Lysine Polypeptide Copper Hcl, Hexapeptide-9, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-14, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Sh-Polypeptide-45, Sh-Polypeptide-7, Sh-Polypeptide-9
Conclusion
To conclude, Saturday Skin Scalp + Hair Strengthening Peptide Serum has a lightweight texture with a refreshing, cooling sensation, however I didn't notice any visible improvement in the thinning areas around my crown and the sides of my head. While the science behind certain peptides is promising, I would have liked to see more noticeable results from this particular hair treatment.
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