Escape Nutrition Scalp Nourishing Ampoule with Niacinamide 5ml x 8pcs | Pro Backbar

What should a calming ampoule actually contain? We read the INCI before the label.

Most practitioners hear “ampoule” and expect a sticky, heavy finish. The INCI shows a base of Glycerin, Alcohol and Butylene Glycol, with Niacinamide, Houttuynia Cordata Extract and Madecassoside behind them. We would use it as a targeted step before a finishing cream for skin that feels easily bothered. Read the list below the way a supplier would: what is there, in what order, and what that suggests about the feel on the skin.

At a glance

• Ampoule, 5ml x 8pcs.
• Niacinamide is listed.
• Glycerin, Panthenol and Betaine are listed for hydration.
• Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Madecassoside and Asiaticoside are listed.
• No fragrance is listed in the INCI.

Reading the formula

Order of the list. The list opens with Water, Glycerin, Alcohol and Butylene Glycol, so this is a water-based ampoule. 22 ingredients are listed in full below, and we describe only what the INCI shows.

Comfort. Glycerin, Panthenol and Betaine add a moisture-rich, comfortable feel.

Tone-focused. Niacinamide is a familiar choice for skin that looks uneven or dull.

Soothing side. Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside and Asiatic Acid add a calming, comforting feel.

Plant side. Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract and Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract add a soft, plant-led accent.

Care points. Denatured alcohol is listed. Check your market rules and patch test sensitive clients.

Which clients

Closest fit, in her own words:

• “I want a calming step to end the facial.”
• “My skin feels warm and a bit sensitive after cleansing.”

Less suited: reactive or irritated skin and clients straight after a procedure. For that last group, follow your own aftercare protocol.

In the treatment room

• Storage: keep the box closed, away from direct sunlight and heat, and follow the storage line on the pack.
• Opening date: write it on the box when you open it.
• Patch test: test on a small area and wait 24 hours before a full-face first use.
• Where it fits: a named ampoule step between cleansing and the mask, with the product name written on the menu so clients can ask for it again.
• Backbar handling: open one vial per client and do not keep an opened vial for later use.

Product details

Full ingredients (INCI): Water, Glycerin, Alcohol, Butylene Glycol, Caffeine, PEG-60 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, 1,2-Hexanediol, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Perilla Frutescens Leaf Extract, Thuja Orientalis Leaf Extract, Niacinamide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Menthol, Panthenol, Betaine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Madecassoside, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Madecassic Acid, Beta-Glucan

FAQ

What size is it?
5ml x 8pcs.

Does it contain fragrance?
No fragrance is listed in the INCI. Patch test on the inner arm before first use.

What are the main ingredients?
Niacinamide, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Madecassoside and Asiaticoside are listed. The full ingredient list is shown on this page.

Choose the treatment your clients need, not the ingredient. A client who says “I want a calming step to end the facial.” does not need a product name. She needs a targeted step before a finishing cream she can feel, and a reason to book the next visit. Make it a named step in your menu and the rebooking follows.