Frequently Asked Questions

Our Herbal Elixir is a lightweight, oil-free product designed to moisturize, hydrate, refresh, and balance the scalp—especially for those with locs, braids, or protective styles. It relieves dryness, soothes irritation, and supports a healthy scalp without buildup.

Yes! It’s 100% oil-free. Perfect for those with oily scalps, buildup issues, problematic scalp conditions or anyone avoiding heavy products.

Nope. It’s leave-in. Just apply it on and let it absorb. No rinsing required.

Yes. It’s gentle and designed for daily use, especially helpful in between washes or after workouts.

Absolutely. It was formulated specifically with locs and protective styles in mind. No buildup. No residue.

Water evaporates fast and can leave the scalp drier. Our elixir is enhanced with humectants like glycerin and panthenol, plus calming botanicals, to lock in moisture and soothe irritation.

It has a light, fresh herbal scent with hints of citrus—clean and refreshing, never overpowering.

Absolutely! It’s free of synthetic fragrance and oils, and made with soothing, plant-based ingredients like aloe Vera, and gentle herbal extractions made in house.

You can! While it’s designed for the scalp, you can run it onto your locs to give it that extra shine and sheen without frizz or heaviness.

While it is not a medicated dandruff treatment, HOWEVER many customers notice less flaking and itching thanks to its soothing and balancing formula.

One 4oz bottle typically lasts 4-6 weeks depending on use. Daily users may want to reorder monthly.

Yes! All &Relief Botanicals products are 100% vegan, cruelty-free, and made with plant-based ingredients.

Yes, the Herbal Elixir is safe for children—including toddlers. Our gentle, oil-free formula is made with plant-based ingredients and free from harsh chemicals, making it a great option for little ones with sensitive scalps. Many of our customers use it on their children’s hair and scalp to help keep it clean, moisturized, and refreshed—especially between wash days or while wearing protective styles.

YES, the Herbal Elixir supports healthy hair growth. It contains a blend of botanical ingredients known to nourish and stimulate the scalp, including rosemary, horsetail, peppermint, nettle, fenugreek and Amla—herbs traditionally used to promote circulation, strengthen follicles, and reduce shedding. Many of our customers have shared testimonials about experiencing noticeable hair growth, especially around thinning areas or problem spots, after consistent use.

Yes, absolutely. What helps relieve itching? Our Herbal Elixir contains a powerful blend of natural soothers like peppermint, calendula, aloe vera, lavender, panthenol, and nettle—all known to calm inflammation, hydrate dryness, and relieve itchy scalps naturally. Whether your scalp is irritated from dryness, sweat, buildup, or protective styles, this elixir provides instant relief without the greasy feel of traditional oils.

No, you don’t need to use oil to seal in the moisture. The Herbal Elixir is oil-free and formulated to hydrate and RETAIN moisture on its own, especially with humectants like glycerin and panthenol. However, if your scalp is extremely dry or you prefer sealing with an oil, you can follow up with a small amount of our Follicle Fuel Hair Growth Oil for added nourishment.

The Herbal Elixir is water-based and oil-free that hydrates, soothes, and refreshes the scalp—especially great for oily or irritated scalps. The Follicle Fuel Oil is a concentrated, herbal-infused oil that deeply nourishes the scalp and supports hair growth by stimulating the follicles. Think of the Elixir as your daily hydration AND moisturizer and the Oil as your treatment for deeper nourishment and repair.

Yes! In fact, they were designed to complement each other. Many of our customers love using the Scalp Revival Duo Bundle as a complete care system. • Start with the Herbal Elixir to hydrate, moisturize and refresh the scalp. • Then follow up with a few drops of the Follicle Fuel Oil to lock in moisture and deliver deeper nourishment. Using them together gives you the best of both worlds: hydration + moisture + herbal therapy—without the heaviness or buildup. Perfect for thinning edges, dry patches, or maintaining a healthy scalp while wearing protective styles.