CP-1 TEA TREE MINT SCALER

A scalp-first product rather than a hair product: CP-1 Tea Tree Mint Scaler is a thin, fast-running water-and-alcohol liquid applied directly along the partings before shampooing, to break down the oxidised sebum, sweat salt, dry flakes and styling residue that collect at the root zone between washes and leave the scalp itchy, tight-feeling and quick to turn greasy. Esthetic House builds it on Melaleuca Alternifolia (tea tree) leaf extract at a brand-declared 10,000ppm with a 100ppm dose of tea tree leaf oil, then layers in glycolic acid and salicylic acid to soften flakes chemically instead of scrubbing them off, and a four-way mint and menthol blend for the cooling finish that sells hardest in hot-climate scalp care. One assortment note for buyers: this is not the same formula as CP-1's salt-type Head Spa scalp scalers. Those are thick, sodium-chloride and coco-surfactant based scrub textures; this is a clear liquid acid-and-tea-tree tonic with no sodium chloride and only a trace of cocamidopropyl betaine. The two ranges sit alongside each other — grit-based scaling for normal to coarse hair, this liquid for fine, coloured or scrub-averse clients — so stocking both does not cannibalise either line.

Key Benefits

• Pre-shampoo deep clean for congested, oily scalps — loosens buildup before the shampoo step, so the wash itself does far more at the root.
• Chemical, not mechanical, exfoliation — glycolic acid (an AHA) and salicylic acid (a BHA) do the work, with no abrasive salt granules. That makes it workable on fine hair, recently coloured hair and clients who find scrub textures uncomfortable.
• Purifying tea tree at a declared dose — 10,000ppm Melaleuca Alternifolia leaf extract plus 100ppm tea tree leaf oil, the ingredient MENA buyers most associate with oily-scalp and blemish-prone scalp care.
• Cooling, long-lasting fresh feel — menthol with peppermint, Japanese mint and spearmint extracts each at 1,000ppm, which holds up under heat, humidity and headcoverings.
• Soothing and antioxidant support — Centella Asiatica extract and sodium ascorbyl phosphate, a stable vitamin C derivative, for a scalp that is already stressed by sun, sweat and frequent washing.
• Does not leave hair rough — hydrolysed collagen, hydrolysed keratin and polyquaternium-10 keep the mid-lengths manageable despite the acids and alcohol.
• Low-residue liquid format — rinses away with the shampoo, no grit left in the basin or on the towel, which matters for salon back-bar use.
• 120ml retail-friendly size — an easy add-on at the till in pharmacy and salon retail, and a natural upsell next to CP-1 shampoos.

When to Use

Use it as the very first step of a wash, on unwashed hair, two to three times a week — not daily. Evening works best for most clients, since the scalp gets a full wash immediately afterwards and the menthol tingle settles before bed. It is aimed at oily or combination scalps, visible dry flaking, an itchy or heavy-feeling root zone, and the specific buildup patterns of hot and humid climates: daily sun and sweat, long hours under a cap, helmet or headscarf, heavy use of dry shampoo, oils, gels and hairsprays, and post-gym or post-beach washes. It is not intended for a scalp that is currently broken, sunburnt, freshly chemically treated or inflamed, and it is a cosmetic scalp-cleansing product — not a treatment for hair loss or for any diagnosed scalp condition.

How to Use

• Start on dry or barely damp, unwashed hair. Part the hair into four to six sections so the scalp is actually exposed.
• Apply the liquid directly onto the scalp along each parting — roughly 1–2ml in total for an average head. Do not pour it through the lengths.
• Massage with the flats of the fingertips (never nails) for one to two minutes, working section by section.
• Leave it on for two to three minutes on a first use; extend only if the scalp tolerates it comfortably.
• Shampoo as normal and rinse thoroughly until the water runs clear, then condition the mid-lengths and ends only.
• Repeat two to three times weekly at most. Cut back to once a week if the scalp feels tight, stings or looks pink.

Key Ingredients

• Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Extract (10,000ppm) — the headline purifying botanical, dosed and declared by the brand.
• Melaleuca Alternifolia (Tea Tree) Leaf Oil (100ppm) — the essential oil itself, kept deliberately low so the formula stays usable on a sensitive scalp.
• Glycolic Acid — an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) that loosens the bonds holding dead skin flakes to the scalp surface.
• Salicylic Acid — a beta hydroxy acid (BHA) that is oil-soluble, so it works inside sebum-filled follicle mouths rather than only on the surface.
• Menthol — the cooling agent behind the immediate fresh, tingling finish.
• Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract (1,000ppm) — aromatic refreshing extract.
• Mentha Haplocalyx Extract (1,000ppm) — Japanese mint (박하), a second mint note in the blend.
• Mentha Viridis (Spearmint) Extract (1,000ppm) — the softer, sweeter mint in the complex.
• Monarda Didyma Leaf Extract — wild bergamot / bee balm leaf extract, used here for its aromatic, purifying character.
• Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Extract — a classic Korean scalp-care botanical for a clarified, balanced root zone.
• Centella Asiatica Extract — cica, included to calm a scalp being exfoliated.
• Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate — a stabilised vitamin C derivative providing antioxidant support.
• Hydrolyzed Collagen — low-weight protein fragment that helps the hair feel smoother after an acid scalp step.
• Hydrolyzed Keratin — hydrolysed hair protein for surface conditioning.
• Polyquaternium-10 — cationic conditioning polymer that offsets roughness from the alcohol base.
• Cocamidopropyl Betaine — the single mild coconut-derived surfactant, present at trace level to help the liquid wet and spread across the scalp.
• Alcohol (Ethanol) — the volatile carrier that makes the product dry down fast and feel cold on application.
• Hydroxyethylcellulose — gives the liquid just enough body to stay where it is applied.
• PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil — solubiliser keeping the tea tree oil and fragrance evenly dispersed.
• Chlorophyllin-Copper Complex — the natural green colourant that gives the scaler its signature look.

Precautions

This formula genuinely contains exfoliating acids — glycolic acid (AHA) and salicylic acid (BHA) — so a sun-sensitivity caution does apply, but only to skin that is actually exposed: the partings, the hairline, the temples and the nape. Hair itself shields the rest of the scalp. Advise clients to avoid prolonged direct sun on a freshly scaled parting, and to wear a hat or scarf if they are going straight outdoors. Do not stack it on the same day as another AHA/BHA scalp peel, tincture or exfoliating shampoo. The ethanol and menthol base will sting on scratched, shaved, sunburnt or actively inflamed scalp skin and on freshly chemically treated hair, so allow a few days after colouring, bleaching, perming or relaxing before reintroducing it. Keep it away from the eyes; if it runs, rinse immediately with plenty of water. The fragrance declares hexyl cinnamal, limonene and linalool — worth flagging for fragrance-allergy-aware retail and for labelling in regulated markets. Patch test behind the ear or at the nape 24 hours before first full use, and discontinue if redness, persistent burning, itching or swelling develops. Keep out of reach of children and store away from heat and direct sunlight.