Max Green Alchemy | Natural Scalp Rescue Shampoo

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A Clean, Botanical Shampoo That Makes Hair Feel Ridiculously Good

If your scalp ever feels “off” (tight, itchy, flaky, or oily by lunchtime), it can throw your whole hair routine out of balance. That’s why Scalp Rescue Shampoo was created: a genuinely satisfying, great-lather cleanser that supports scalp balance and leaves hair soft, shiny, and easy to style—no matter your texture or routine. It’s formulated for every hair type (fine to thick, straight to curly), with a pH-balanced, color-safe approach that keeps hair looking vibrant and feeling healthy.

At the heart of the formula is a proprietary herbal infusion—licorice root, yarrow, willow, burdock, calendula, nettles, horsetail and more—chosen to comfort the scalp while nurturing the hair you actually see. Pair that with tea tree + lemon tea tree, plus lavender, rosemary, and geranium, and you get that fresh, spa-clean feeling that makes every wash feel like a reset.

And because great hair shouldn’t require compromises, it cleanses with coconut- and sugar-derived ingredients that rinse clean (no heavy coating), while pro-vitamin B5 (panthenol) and hydrolyzed soy protein help hair feel stronger and more resilient. It’s also made with a “clean beauty” mindset—sulfate-free, and crafted without the harsh extras that can make sensitive scalps angry.

Handcrafted in small batches in Sonoma County by Max Green Alchemy, this is the kind of natural shampoo that earns a permanent place in your shower—because it simply works.

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What Are the Top 5 Reasons You Need Scalp Rescue Shampoo?

Discover why our handcrafted Max Green Alchemy Scalp Rescue Shampoo has become an essential part of our customers’ daily hair care rituals. This versatile shampoo delivers multiple benefits that set it apart from ordinary cleansers.

1) One Shampoo That Works for Every Hair Type (Yes—Curly Hair Too)

This is the rare natural shampoo that doesn’t play favorites. Scalp Rescue Shampoo is formulated for all hair types—from fine and easily weighed down to thick, thirsty curls—and it’s beloved because it leaves hair clean, bouncy, and touchably soft without that squeaky “stripped” feeling. Curly and wavy routines love it as a balanced cleanse that helps maintain definition, while straight hair fans appreciate the fresh, lightweight finish. It’s also a smart family shower staple: one bottle that makes everyone’s hair feel better, no matter their texture, age, or wash schedule.

2) Scalp Balance You Can Feel: Comfort for Dryness, Itch & Visible Flakes

When your scalp is comfortable, your hair behaves. This pH-balanced formula is designed to support a healthier scalp environment—helping calm the look of irritation, reduce the appearance of flakes from dryness, and keep that “tight scalp” feeling from hijacking your day. The herbal infusion (licorice, calendula, nettles, yarrow, willow and more) pairs beautifully with tea tree + lemon tea tree for a refreshed, clean sensation after every rinse. The result: a scalp that feels more settled between washes—and hair that looks naturally healthier because your foundation is happier.

3) A Truly Great Shampoo Experience: Rich Lather, Clean Rinse, Zero Film

Let’s be honest—many “clean” shampoos don’t feel like real shampoo. This one does. Scalp Rescue Shampoo uses coconut- and sugar-derived cleansers for a satisfying lather that lifts away daily grime, excess oil, and product buildup—then rinses clean, leaving hair airy and fresh instead of coated. That makes it ideal for styling-product lovers, active lifestyles, and anyone who wants that just-washed shine without silicones weighing things down. Your hair feels lighter at the roots, smoother through the lengths, and easier to style immediately.

4) Color-Safe + pH-Balanced for Softer Hair, Less Frizz, More Shine

If you color your hair (or just want it to look glossy and expensive), this is a big one: Scalp Rescue Shampoo is color-safe and pH-balanced, designed to respect the hair’s structure rather than rough it up. Translation? Hair looks more vibrant, feels softer, and behaves better—especially if you deal with frizz, tangles, or that “my ends are always dry” struggle. The bonus is consistency: whether you wash daily or a few times a week, your hair stays in that sweet spot—clean and light at the scalp, smooth and supple through the lengths.

5) Ingredient Integrity: Botanical-Forward, Sulfate-Free, No Harsh Extras

This is where Scalp Rescue Shampoo quietly outshines a lot of competitors: it’s built around a real botanical infusion (not just a sprinkle of extract), plus essential oils that make your shower smell like a fresh herbal spa—tea tree, lemon tea tree, lavender, rosemary, geranium. It’s also sulfate-free and crafted with a “clean beauty” philosophy—without the harsh extras that can trigger dryness or sensitivity over time. You get a shampoo that feels indulgent, performs like a favorite, and aligns with ingredient standards you can feel good about.

Elevate your hair care routine with Max Green Alchemy Scalp Rescue Shampoo—where effective scalp care meets premium daily cleansing for your healthiest, most vibrant hair.

Hint: For convenient in-shower use, add a pump to the economical 32 fl oz refill size during checkout!

Available Sizes & UPC Codes

5.5 oz tube – UPC 183691000105

8.8 fl oz bottle – UPC 18369100002

2 fl oz bottle – UPC 18369100008

32 fl oz bottle – UPC 18369100003

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Engineer

I can't begin to write how much I love this product and this company. I have had serious scalp issues for the past 6+ years to the point of having raised scabs all over my scalp. I have tried all of the chemical based alternatives and they all seemed to make things worse. I finally saw MGA at Whole Foods and gave it a try. I have only been using it for about two weeks now and virtually all of the scabs are gone. They need to change it from Max to Magic Green Alchemy, it is truly amazing. A heart felt THANK YOU to everyone there. You have a customer for life!!!!

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Reviewed by: Mike from SF Bay Area on 9/28/2017

Miss

Wowzer! I ordered a bunch of little samples because I have spent a small fortune on products that don't work. Menopause left my hair dessert dry, frizzy beyond belief, unruly, and straight underneath and crazy curly on the crown. Plus, I have been losing what I consider is a lot of hair, oily temples, smelly head even after just washing, and itchy scalp sometimes. I expected the wad of hair to slide down my leg in the shower as it always does. This shampoo left my hair super clean, shiny, hydrated, calmed frizziness, and minimal hair loss! I am absolutely blown away. The conditioner is also amazing, the scalp cream seriously tamed all the little frizziness at my temples and back of head. No product has EVER worked as well for me as yours has. I had stopped blow dryng my hair entirely for the last three weeks except for my bangs which I let air dry on a big velcro roller and bow dry for less than a minute. I am ordering asap!

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Reviewed by: Stella from East Los Angeles on 7/23/2018

My favorite shampoo!

I love this shampoo! This is my 3rd bottle. Not only does it nourish my curls in general, but it's the only thing that calms my psoriasis flare ups, and it the only shampoo that helps my son's dry flaky scalp. We've both tried nearly every medicated, dandruff/psoriasis shampoo out there and nothing comes close. Thank MGA for providing clean, non toxic options for us that really work!

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Sharon Huerta from Sacramento on 3/24/2020

Retired

So far this is the best shampoo I've been able to find for my fine hair and sensitive scalp and to help manage my tendency for seborrheic dermatis. My hair looks and feels fuller and healthier.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Donna Merrill from Quincy, MA on 4/16/2018

CST Therapist

I absolutely love this shampoo and conditioner! I used Aveda volumizing products for years. I had to discontinue due to the wheat in their products. I have tried many brands and nothing has worked since finding Max Green Alchemy! This shampoo and conditioner actually work better than Aveda in my opinion. The smell is awesome, fresh and clean. I have thin hair but lots of it and it leaves my hair looking full and healthy! My husband has stopped using his shampoo and started using MGA as well! So happy we found this incredible company! Love the ingredients and benefits these two products offer!

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Bobbie from Montana on 2/15/2018

A Fabulous Product I will Forever Use!

I seem to be allergic to all of the popular hair products known to man. I found a small bottle of this shampoo in a store, and tried it out. It immediately cleared up my scalp issues and left my hair soft and shiny. I had to search for more online, all the while having to use those other products while I waited for delivery. Never again will I run out of this wonderful product!

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Reviewed by: Jennifer Lawton from Midland, Ontario, Canada on 7/26/2017

Fine hair

Dont hesitate any longer if you have baby fine hair. This shampoo works and so does the conditioner. Its about fine tuning the amount you use. Its fantastic and your scalp with thank you. Thank you maxgreen alchemy for creating a wonderful product.

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Reviewed by: satisfied customer from Oregon on 11/28/2017

Ms.

I had problems with itchy scalp and some flaking. I have used this product for about 60 days and it leaves my hair clean and no scalp irritation or flakes. I love the smell. I use with the Scalp Rescue Conditioner. I love the two products.

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Reviewed by: Mary Allen from New Richmond, Ohio on 7/17/2019

Great product!

I love this shampoo! It is the best I have found to calm the scalp and leaves hair feeling so soft. I also use the matching conditioner. It is lightweight so if you have curly hair, it does not weigh it down. Try it!

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Reviewed by: Marianne from New Hampshire on 9/26/2019

The best! Been loyal to this product for over 10 years.

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Reviewed by: BC from Virginia on 11/26/2019

Customer

Love the ingredient lists. Actual use of product was quite "drying". Also, the scent of the shampoo and conditioner, while good independently, seem kind of "off" when used one after the other. Wish I could like this better as again, love the ingredients. MGA says: We do use the same essential oil blend in both products so the scent should be similar.

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Reviewed by: DS from US on 9/26/2019

On the Wall

I'm not sure yet about this one. When I wash my hair, I can't even get my fingers thru them at places and I don't like that at all. I also hate the smell. But I have found that my head does not itch as much from this product. MGA says: There is nothing in this shampoo which would cause your fingers to get stuck. This sounds like something else you are using in your hair?

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Reviewed by: Sheila from MACUNGIE on 5/21/2019

Great for wavy hair

I love this shampoo. It cleans my wavy hair without weighing it down or drying it out. My hair looks shiny and curlier compared to when I use "curly" shampoos -- which tend to weigh down my hair. Scalp Rescue has a nice fragrance too.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Lura Frazey from Oregon on 9/27/2019

Miracle Workers

I just wanted to give you guys some props! You literally saved my hair! Miracle.Workers. I have been a long time customer for your Scalp Rescue hair gel, but when my hair was badly damaged, I came to Max Green Alchemy for another Rescue. I bought a fake Keratin straightener from Amazon, and a year later my hair was in horrible condition still. It was dry, breaking, falling out, and had no shine or elasticity and bounce to it. I tried all the $40 hair care products my stylist recommended and nothing helped - even made it worse! I tried natural home remedies with no change. This went on for over a year. My last hope was to come to Max Green Alchemy for an all natural, no sulfate, no dyes or perfumes shampoo and conditioner - maybe that was the cause of my chronically bad hair. 4 weeks after using your shampoo and conditioner my hair is healed!! I can't believe it myself! I have zero breakage, my hair isn't coming out in handfuls, I have shine AND bounce! I am so grateful, I cannot even express it. Your products ARE Rescue! I will never use store or salon bought bougie products again (unless my salon starts selling Max Green;) Thank you so much! Please feel free to use this review to help someone else safe their hair. If you have damaged hair, these are the products you need!

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Marie S from Henderson NV on 4/13/2021

I am in treatment for lymphoma and one of the side effects is extremely dry skin and scalp. Your shampoo is the best I have found for my problem. Thanks and God bless your business and employees!

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Reviewed by: Jo Anne Medlin from Kennesaw, Ga on 9/14/2020

Great “fancy” shampoo

Smells sooooooo good! Very clarifying and leaves hair feeling super clean. It is not very moisturizing, so make sure you follow it with a nice conditioner.

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Reviewed by: Corey from Ohio on 3/12/2021

Scalp Rescue (trial size)

Just used the scalp rescue for the first time today; used it first as a scalp cleanser and then used my purple shampoo for blonde hair. Left my hair nice and full and my scalp does not itch (so far so good). I will post another review when I have used scalp rescue a few more times.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Amelia Henderson from NC on 12/1/2019

Absolutely love!

I absolutely love the Max Green shampoo and conditioner. I tried to use natural plant based products before, but honestly most of them don’t work very well. Now that I use Max Green exclusively my hair is healthier and looks better than ever. Even my hairdresser tells me how healthy my hair is! Not only are they great products but they are reasonably priced. I buy the 32 ounce size and it lasts for months, even though I wash my hair almost every day. The founders of Max Green understand the chemistry as well as the magic of combining essential oils to create products that support and improve hair and skin. At 66 I am finally able to grow my hair long again. Thank you so much ! Max Green is the best!

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Linda G from MT on 1/24/2022

Best hair care products I've ever used

I was trying everything to manage my hair. I had a doctor destroy my hormone balance which caused my body to go into shock. My hair started falling out in clumps. It took years to get it back to looking somewhat normal but it was now super fine, damaged, and frizzy. This is the first time in 8 years that my hair actually looks healthy after using Scalp Rescue Shampoo, Conditioner, and Smoothing Balm. I had sent for the trial sizes, tried them one time, and immediately bought the largest size of each product. I can't praise these products enough. I swear this is a real review. I've spent a fortune on products and I'm about to donate the dozens and dozens of products I will no longer use now that I found Scalp Rescue.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Jolene Weiss from Annandale on 9/23/2021

Great for sensitive scalps

Having a sensitive scalp and fine curly hair prone to frizz has resulted in me searching and using, well pretty much most products targeted for such out there with no real success. Stumbled upon max green alchemy's products when my scalp was going through a bad phase and decided to give it a try and its been a couple of months now and I can definitely say I'm a happy customer and am no longer searching for any other products. Along with regular hair oiling, the shampoo, conditioner and balm keeps my sensitive scalp and curly hair defined and healthy. Thanks for the great products.

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Reviewed by: (Verified Buyer) Divya from San Francisco on 6/20/2021

Ms.

This shampoo, I believe, does not have any harmful chemicals to erode hair cuticles as many commercial brands seem to contain. It is concentrated so one has to be careful not to use more than a cap or so. My hair was damaged and it seems to be helping the situation.

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Reviewed by: Karen Tortorella from Holicong on 10/5/2021

Great shampoo

My husband & I love this shampoo. It is deeply cleansing, helps with my husband’s sensitive & flaky scalp … and a good clarifier shampoo for the curly girl method people out there.

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Reviewed by: Claire from Connecticut on 10/20/2021

I have been using this shampoo for several years, and love this product. I tend to a flaky scalp, and this shampoo, along with taking fish oil, solves that problem. I also love the scent, and the all natural ingredients. I recommend it to my patients who have sensitive skin and tend to dandruff or flakiness as part of their treatment plan.

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Reviewed by: Dana from Connecticut on 12/15/2021

Love, love, love this product! Solved my itchy scalp problem and left my hair clean and shiny! Great value.

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Reviewed by: Jody Miller from Moseley on 8/9/2021

WORTH EVERY PENNY

This is the only shampoo I have found that actually makes a difference in the condition of my scalp! I have tried many other products, nothing else works. My teenage daughter feels the same way - although it is somewhat expensive, it is WORTH IT. ALSO - my first purchase was from Amazon, but buying direct is priced even better - and for some reason it smells better!! I do highly recommend the shampoo and conditioner.