Anti dandruff scalp serum for flaky, itchy scalps: Dandruff Defense is a biome-balancing leave-on treatment with piroctone olamine and zinc PCA that helps control dandruff, calm irritation and support a balanced scalp.
Why choose this anti dandruff scalp serum
- Helps control dandruff and flaking
- Helps calm scalp irritation and itch
- Supports a balanced scalp microbiome
- Leave-on formula: no rinsing
Key ingredients
- Piroctone Olamine: an anti-dandruff active
- Zinc PCA: helps balance the scalp
- Mandelic Acid: a gentle exfoliating acid for the scalp
- Panthenol, Rosemary and Centella Extracts: help soothe and condition
Who it is for
Flaky, itchy and oily scalps.
How to use
Section hair and apply directly to the scalp. Gently massage. Leave on, do not rinse. Use daily or on alternate days. Wash with Forresso’s Scalp Clear Anti-Dandruff Shampoo for best results.
For a complete routine alongside this anti dandruff scalp serum, pair it with Scalp Clear Anti-Dandruff Shampoo and Hydra-Silk Conditioner, or explore the full Dandruff Control range.
To learn what causes flaking, read Mayo Clinic’s overview of dandruff.
Full ingredients (INCI)
Aqua, Glycerin, Propanediol, Dimethyl Isosorbide, Butylene Glycol, Propylene Glycol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Piroctone Olamine, Adenosine, Zinc PCA, Mandelic Acid, Succinic Acid, Tartaric Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Panthenol, Biotin, Niacin, Betaine, Xylitol, Trehalose, Phoenix Dactylifera (Date) Fruit Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis (Sage) Leaf Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Spinacia Oleracea (Spinach) Leaf Extract, Oligopeptide-29, Peptides (sh-Polypeptides, Oligopeptides, Decapeptides, Octapeptides, Tripeptides), Acetyl Tetrapeptide-3, Copper Tripeptide-1, Biotinoyl Tripeptide-1, Bacillus Ferment, Lactobacillus Ferment, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Quaternium-73, Lactic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.
Caution
For external use on the scalp only. Do not apply to broken or irritated skin. Avoid contact with eyes; if contact occurs, rinse thoroughly with water. Discontinue use immediately if irritation occurs. Patch test on the inner arm 24 hours before first use. Keep out of reach of children.
Manufactured by Forresso, No 26, Apurva Insuburbia, Next to Vakil Garden City, Thalaghattapura, Bengaluru – 560109.

