HEADtherapy

A unique natural range balancing Hair, Scalp and Mind​

We are in an era of self care that goes far beyond beauty.

Modern life demands a lot from us. There are many challenges and stimuli that we have to deal with on a daily basis, and consumers are increasingly realizing the important role of self-care in maintaining their physical and emotional wellbeing. People are now looking for holistic experiences that prioritize everything essential to us as well as our planet.
When it comes to hair care, this shouldn't be any different.

From the inside out: more than just beautiful hair, consumers want to have healthy heads in every sense.

Trends show us there’s much greater interest in scalp care and overall hair health. This has led to a shift from traditional anti-dandruff solutions towards more effective and sustainable alternatives that can offer multiple benefits, including hydration, repair, detoxification, soothing and calming effects, and root strengthening. As consumers seek out products with natural ingredients and holistic hair care benefits beyond traditional offerings, they are also showing a growing interest in the use of fragrances and aromatherapy.

63%

Globally, ​63%*​of early adopters look for healthy ​hair

55%*

Globally, ​55%*​ Of early adopters look for a healthy ​scalp

71%*

Globally 71%* of consumers​ appreciate​ scents more

2/3* believe

2/3* believe that a fragrance​ can do more​ than just make products smell good

83%**

Globally, 83%** of early adopters found the​ idea of ​aromatherapy very interesting

* Global Barometer, dsm-firmenich 2023, Global online survey China, Japan, US, Brazil, France, Germany, India, Philippines, Indonesia, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Mexico, Thailand, Vietnam, 8400 Men and women. How much do you agree with the following statements regarding the scent of your products? Agreement scale T2B​

** Haircare rebound, dsm-firmenich 2021, Global online survey China, Japan, US, Brazil, France, Germany, India, Philippines, Indonesia, 3600 women ​ -How appealing do you find this new idea for shampoo? % of respondents T2B (very/extremely) The fragrance of the Personal and Home care products that you use…

The true luxury of natural, scientifically proven and sustainable solutions for healthy hair, scalp & mind.

Bring more beauty and health to the forefront of daily life. This is what drives us at dsm-firmenich. This is what led us to create a holistic hair care line that blends the best of Beauty & Care and Perfumery. HEADtherapy combines a selection of unique natural bioactives, with clinically proven efficacy on the skin and scalp, and a minimum of 5% of powerful essential oils, with proven impact on mood.

The result is more than 90% natural origin formulations, consciously designed for consumers seeking true luxury for their self-care routine: products that respect their own nature as well as the nature that surrounds them.

HeadTherapy lineup
Skin Efficacy & Aromacology: the science behind the hair care of the future.

HEADtherapy is the culmination of our extensive scientific expertise, deep understanding of skin and hair biology, and cutting-edge extraction and formulation technologies. This allows us to develop biotechnological ingredients and solutions that deliver high performance while minimizing environmental impact, like our Alpaflor® line. The range additionally includes our Emotiwaves® technology – selective fragrance ingredients tested for brain activity using fMRI and shown to be effective in evoking specific emotions

Self-care in a bottle

Solutions for all hair types and states of mind: HEADtherapy goes beyond just providing products for healthy hair. It offers consumers a holistic approach to self-care, encompassing hair, scalp, and mind.  Catering to specific self-care needs, HEADtherapy helps individuals unwind and look good.

Soothed head
for stressed mind, itchy scalp, dull hair

With soothing ALPAFLOR® SCUTELLARIA CB ​& calming*** Lavender Essential Oil
>90% natural origin formula & natural origin fragrance*​

For mind

2.5% of a dsm-firmenich NATURAL TOGETHER™ LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL​​
>5% of lavender essential oils in total​

EMOTIWAVES® RELAXED - an essential oil shown to elicit relaxing feelings, with aromatic, fougere and floral accord.​

For the scalp

ALPAFLOR® SCUTELLARIA CB:​ Relieve urban stress, soothing**​

PENTAVITIN®: achieve long lasting moisturization and reinforce your scalp barrier



For hair

D-Panthenol 75 L: ​Panthenol for thicker and stronger hair

Pure head
for dull mind, oily scalp, greasy hair

With scalp purifying ALPAFLOR® ALP SEBUM CB & detoxifying*** Mint Essential Oil
>90% natural origin formula ​& natural origin / highly biodegradable fragrance*

For mind

>5% of a produced by & exclusive to dsm-firmenich MINT ESSENTIAL OIL

EMOTIWAVES® REVITALIZED - an essential oil shown to elicit revitalizing feelings, with intense, fresh and aromatic herbal notes of hay, gently supported by lactonic and floral hints.

For the scalp

ALPAFLOR® ALP SEBUM CB:​ reduced sebum production & purifies the scalp​

OXY 229 CB: ​enhances cells oxygen uptake​ by 7 times**


For hair

Vitamin B6: ​Sebum reduction​
Hair Thickening (hair diameter)

Strong head​
for insecure mind, fragile scalp, hair loss

With anti-aging ALPAFLOR® EDELWEISS CB & strengthening**** Rosemary Essential Oil
>90% natural origin formula ​ & natural origin / highly biodegradable fragrance*

For mind

​​>5% of a dsm-firmenich NATURAL TOGETHER™ ROSEMARY ESSENTIAL OIL​​

EMOTIBOOST® CONFIDENCE – an accord proven to be associated with feelings of confidence​ - give freshness with a characteristic herbal and camphor effect in aromatic compositions. ​

For the scalp

ALPAFLOR® EDELWEISS CB:​ helps prevent hair loss**​

​​Life’s GLA™ ‘10’ n-6 Oil: ​conditioning, reduces hair damage, shine​




For hair

Biotin: ​helps prevent hair loss***

Sustainability is at the core of what we do. That's why we create solutions that take care of people and the planet.

HEADTherapy boasts a high level of natural origin ingredients that are sourced responsibly, holding numerous sustainable certifications. This achievement is the result of implementing best practices in biodiversity and agriculture within local communities.

Learn more about our ingredients and formulations, and find out how we're advancing by crafting hair care solutions that promote a true holistic well-being.