The Essential Oil — Dermatologist-formulated nourishing scalp serum by Allura
Oil-Based Formula
All-day hydration
2 Active Ingredients
Plus nourishing oils
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The Essential Oil

All-day relief. Hydrated, flake-free, itch-free.

Nourishing Oil Base

An oil-based scalp serum combining two prescription actives with a proprietary blend of natural oils — for all-day control of itching and flaking, plus continuous hydration for hair and scalp.

Two Rx-strength actives in a nourishing oil base
Continuous hydration for a dry, irritated scalp
Works on the whole scalp or targeted to hotspots
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Designed for dry, itchy scalps and persistent flaking that need continuous, nourishing relief.
Sound Familiar?

A dry, itchy scalp that flakes by the end of the day.

Shampoo washes away. Daily flaking returns. The scalp gets drier, and the itch comes back. You need a treatment that stays on, hydrates, and works around the clock.

Dry, Tight Scalp

Medicated shampoos can leave your scalp feeling stripped and dry. Without continuous hydration, irritation and flaking creep back within hours.

Flaking By Mid-Day

Yeast overgrowth and abnormal skin turnover don’t pause between washes. By afternoon, the flakes are back on your shoulders.

Persistent Hotspots

Certain areas — the hairline, crown, behind the ears — keep flaring up. They need direct, leave-on treatment to settle down for good.

Your scalp needs nourishment — not another stripping wash.

Why Essential Oil

A treatment that nourishes, not just medicates

The Essential Oil pairs two prescription actives with a proprietary blend of natural oils. The oil base keeps your scalp hydrated all day while the actives target the underlying causes of itching and flaking.

01

All-Day Hydration

The oil base coats and conditions the scalp throughout the day — preventing the dry, tight feeling that often follows medicated shampoos.

02

Continuous Treatment

Unlike shampoo that rinses away, this oil-based serum stays on — delivering prescription-strength actives continuously between washes.

03

Dermatologist-Guided

Every prescription is reviewed by a board-certified dermatologist before it ships. This is a clinical treatment, not a hair-care product.

The Formula

Two actives, in a nourishing oil base

Each ingredient plays a role: one suppresses yeast overgrowth, another normalizes skin turnover, and the proprietary oil blend keeps your scalp hydrated all day.

TargetHydrate
01Anti-Fungal

Ketoconazole

2%

Controls the overgrowth of Malassezia yeast on your scalp — the organism responsible for the chronic flaking and itching cycle.

Controls the root cause of flaking
02Skin Normalization

Calcipotriene

0.005%

A vitamin D analog that helps normalize skin cell turnover and naturally suppresses inflammation in the skin.

Reduces flaking and inflammation
03Oil Base

Proprietary Oil Blend

A proprietary blend of natural oils keeps your hair and scalp hydrated all day, while delivering the actives continuously to the skin.

All-day hydration for hair & scalp

One oil. Two prescription actives. All-day hydration.

Use it on the whole scalp or apply directly to hotspots — your routine, your call.

Your Routine

All-day relief in under a minute

Use it in place of a regular hair oil. Apply once a day, reapply as needed.

1

Apply once a day

Use the serum in the morning or evening on any areas of your scalp that commonly develop itching or flaking.

2

A thin, even coat

Apply enough to provide a thin, even coat throughout the scalp. A little goes a long way.

3

Reapply as needed

Throughout the day, reapply to the whole scalp or to hotspots to maintain a hydrated, flake-free, itch-free scalp.

Oil-basedHydratingAll hair typesAM or PMWhole scalp or hotspots
The Essential Oil Scalp Serum
Reviews

What our patients say

5.0 average from 2 reviews

Perfect for hot spots

This oil is amazing for targeting those stubborn itchy spots on my scalp. I apply it in the morning and it keeps the itching at bay all day. Love that it's an oil base — keeps my scalp hydrated!

Sarah M.Oct 5, 2025

Good product, takes time

The Essential Oil works well but it took about a week to really see results. Now my scalp feels much better and the flaking has reduced significantly. Worth the wait!

Michael R.Sep 28, 2025
How It Works

From your couch to your door

No office visits. No pharmacy trips. No scalp photos required.

1

Quick Intake

2-minute health questionnaire from your phone or computer.

2

ID Verification

Secure, HIPAA-compliant identity confirmation.

3

Derm Review

Board-certified dermatologist reviews and approves your treatment.

4

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Custom-compounded oil delivered directly to your door.

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FAQ

Common questions

Both contain prescription actives for itching and flaking, but the Essential Oil has an oil base that hydrates and conditions the scalp all day, while the Essential Solution is a water-based, non-greasy serum invisible in your hair. The Oil is ideal for dry, irritated scalps that need continuous hydration.

It is an oil-based serum, so a little goes a long way. Used as directed — a thin, even coat — it conditions your scalp without weighing your hair down. Many patients use it in place of a regular hair oil.

No. Your prescription is included as part of the service. A board-certified dermatologist reviews your information and, if appropriate, prescribes the formula for you. There's nothing extra to do.

Most patients notice less itching within the first few applications. Reduced flaking and scalp irritation typically follows within 1-2 weeks of consistent daily use.

Yes. Use it in place of (or alongside) a regular hair oil. Apply to affected areas and let it absorb before adding other styling products.

No. You can cancel your subscription at any time from your patient portal. There are no contracts or cancellation fees.

We offer a 30-day money-back guarantee. If The Essential Oil isn't the right fit, contact us within 30 days of your first order for a full refund — no questions asked.

We do not recommend use by patients who are pregnant, actively trying to conceive, or under the age of 13. For those situations, we recommend consulting with a dermatologist in person.

Complete Your Routine

Works even better together

The Essential Oil hydrates and treats all day. Max Control treats the whole scalp at wash. Together, they form a complete dermatologist-designed scalp protocol.

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