Calm scalp, soft lengths. Kérastase Symbiose Fondant Apaisant Essentiel is a detangling, soothing conditioner for sensitive scalps and hair prone to dandruff. A lightweight balm with salicylic acid, a prebiotic bifidus fraction and squalane, it cares for the scalp and lengths while feeling weightless. Sulfate-, paraben- and silicone-free. 200 ml. Trusted by stylists worldwide.
Key Ingredients, Explained
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Salicylic acid: Exfoliates to help remove loose dandruff flakes from the scalp.
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Bifidus (prebiotic fraction): Supports a balanced scalp ecosystem and helps reinforce the scalp barrier, especially on dry scalps.
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Squalane: Forms a light protective layer that locks in moisture for long-lasting hydration.
What It Does
- Soothes scalp discomfort and reduces scalp dryness.
- Detangles and adds softness (+50%*).
- +96% nutrition and hydration*.
- +96% strength*.
- Replumps the fibre without weighing it down.
*After application of Fondant Apaisant Essentiel. Kérastase data.
Why We Love It
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Weightless but properly caring.
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Suitable for sensitive scalps, tested under dermatological control.
- Sulfate-, paraben- and silicone-free.
Best For
Sensitive scalps prone to loose flakes, with dry or tangle-prone lengths.
How to Use
- Apply to shampooed, towel-dried hair.
- Massage into the scalp, lengths and ends.
- Leave on for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Add a little water to emulsify, then rinse thoroughly until no residue remains.
Pro Stylist Tip
Use your fingertips to massage it into the scalp in small circles for a full minute before you leave it on. It feels great and spreads the balm evenly.
The Symbiose Routine
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Weekly: Symbiose Micro-Peeling Cellulaire scalp scrub.
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Cleanse: a Symbiose Bain for your scalp type.
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Condition: Fondant Apaisant Essentiel every wash.
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Overnight: Symbiose Sérum Nuit Intensif.
Ask us in store about the rest of the Symbiose range.
The Scent
The Symbiose Fresh Scent: sparkling mandarin and blood orange, a heart of jasmine flower, and a spicy pepper base.
Ingredients
Aqua / Water / Eau, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Isopropyl Myristate, Parfum / Fragrance, Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine, Glycine Soja Oil / Soybean Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil / Sunflower Seed Oil, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Cetyl Esters, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Benzoate, Tartaric Acid, Limonene, Salicylic Acid, Squalane, Bifida Ferment Lysate, Hydroxypropyl Guar Hydroxypropyltrimonium Chloride, Benzyl Salicylate, Benzyl Alcohol, Linalool, Citronellol, Citral, Geraniol, Artemisia Umbelliformis Flower Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate.
Formulas can change, so check the packaging for the current list.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is it a medicated dandruff treatment?
No. It is a cosmetic conditioner that helps remove loose flakes and soothe a sensitive scalp. For persistent dandruff or irritation, see a pharmacist or dermatologist.
Do I apply it to my scalp?
Yes. Unlike most conditioners, it is designed to be massaged into the scalp as well as the lengths.
Is it silicone-free?
Yes, and sulfate- and paraben-free.
Can I use it every wash?
Yes.
Where can I buy Kérastase Symbiose in Alberta?
Online at denimandsmith.com, shipped from Calgary, or at any Denim & Smith location across Calgary, Edmonton, Cochrane, Okotoks and Rocky View. Shop all Kérastase.
