{"title":"SOME BY MI","description":"\u003cp\u003eSOME BY MI is a Korean skincare brand focused on visible results for blemish prone and uneven skin. It built its reputation on the AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle range, a system of exfoliating and clarifying products designed to be used together over a monthly cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlongside the Miracle line, the brand is known for its Truecica range for sensitised, reactive skin and its Yuja and Galactomyces products for brightening and glow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clarifying products suit \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/acne\"\u003eacne prone skin\u003c\/a\u003e, while the Truecica line is a gentle option for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/sensitive-skin\"\u003esensitive skin\u003c\/a\u003e that still needs help with congestion.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"some-by-mi-aha-bha-pha-miracle-calming-body-lotion","title":"SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA Miracle Calming Body Lotion","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLightweight body lotion that smooths rough, bumpy skin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAHA, BHA and PHA with soothing Cica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor body breakouts, rough upper arms and uneven texture\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRough, bumpy upper arms and a back that breaks out are texture problems, and a plain moisturiser has nothing to say to either. The SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA Miracle Calming Body Lotion puts three acids to work at once, AHA on the surface, salicylic acid inside the pore and PHA doing a gentler version of both, with a Truecica Centella complex holding the irritation down. SOME BY MI built its reputation in South Korea on exactly this pairing of acids with Centella, and this is that formula scaled up for body skin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAHA lifts the dead surface layer while salicylic acid works inside the pore:\u003c\/strong\u003e The two act at different depths, which is what rough upper arms and a congested back need at the same time. Salicylic acid is oil-soluble, so it moves into the sebum blocking the follicle rather than passing over the top of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePHA is the larger molecule, and that is precisely the point:\u003c\/strong\u003e It penetrates more slowly than AHA, exfoliating with less sting, and draws water into the skin as it goes. On body skin that has only ever been washed and ignored, that combination refines texture without leaving it tight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKeeping the exfoliation comfortable is the job of the Truecica complex:\u003c\/strong\u003e Centella with tea tree brings down the visible redness that three acids across a large area would otherwise leave behind. It is the difference between a product used for a fortnight and one that stays in the routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a thin, fast lotion rather than a cream, and it disappears without the greasy film that would make a shirt cling. Glycerin and plant oils keep the finish soft, so freshly exfoliated skin feels supple rather than stripped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three leave-on acids is a real dose for body skin, so skin new to acids does better easing into it than going daily from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Normal, combination and oily body skin, skin prone to keratosis pilaris, and sensitive body skin introduced gradually.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rough, bumpy upper arms, breakouts across the back, chest and shoulders, and dull or uneven tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e People who have scrubbed their arms smooth for years and watched the bumps return within a week notice this most, because chemical exfoliation reaches into the follicle that a scrub only polishes over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Should this go on damp skin or dry skin, and at what point in the day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Dry skin, and in the evening. Water left on the surface dilutes the acids and spreads them unevenly across an area as large as a back, so towel off properly and give skin a couple of minutes first. Evening application also keeps a freshly exfoliated chest or pair of arms away from the strongest part of the day's sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is this different from a standard body lotion?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A standard body lotion adds water and oils to the surface and leaves the texture underneath as it found it. The SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA Miracle Calming Body Lotion moisturises too, but its working parts are AHA, salicylic acid and PHA, which loosen and clear the dead cells and pore blockages that make skin feel bumpy in the first place. It treats rough body skin as an exfoliation problem rather than a dryness one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will this get rid of keratosis pilaris for good?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No, and no topical product will. Keratosis pilaris is keratin building up around the hair follicle, and the tendency towards it is largely inherited, so the bumps come back when exfoliation stops. What a leave-on acid lotion does is keep that build-up cleared and the surrounding redness down for as long as it is in use, which in practice is what smooth upper arms look like.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Do the acids make my skin more sensitive to the sun?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: AHAs increase sun sensitivity, and body skin is no exception to that. Arms, chest and shoulders that will be uncovered want sunscreen during the day, which is worth planning for through summer in particular. The backs of the upper arms are the classic spot for this lotion and the first area a t-shirt stops covering in June.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe clever part is not the acids, which are everywhere, but the Centella sitting underneath them, because a body exfoliant only earns its place if you can stand to use it all year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/collections\/acne\"\u003eacne collection\u003c\/a\u003e for face treatments to complement this body routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/collections\/acne\"\u003eAcne\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/collections\/oily-skin\"\u003eOily skin\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/collections\/some-by-mi\"\u003eMore from SOME BY MI\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"SOME BY MI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55164416524622,"sku":"SBMBS25-BMR","price":15.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/SBMBS25-BMR.png?v=1778671451"},{"product_id":"some-by-mi-aha-bha-pha-30-days-miracle-clear-body-cleanser","title":"SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Clear Body Cleanser","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaily body wash that clears back and body breakouts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAHA, BHA and PHA with tea tree and Cica\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor congested skin on the back, chest and shoulders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBreakouts across your back and shoulders are the hardest to reach and the easiest to give up on, which is how they stay. The SOME BY MI AHA BHA PHA 30 Days Miracle Clear Body Cleanser puts salicylic acid at 5,000ppm alongside AHA and PHA into a daily body wash, so the exfoliation happens in the one step that already reaches everywhere. SOME BY MI is the South Korean brand behind the original acid-and-Centella line, and this is that thinking applied below the jaw.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalicylic acid at 5,000ppm reaches inside the pore, where a wash normally stops:\u003c\/strong\u003e It is oil-soluble, so it moves into the sebum packed into the follicle rather than working across the top of it. On the back and shoulders, where skin is thicker and pores are larger, that is where body acne actually begins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePairing AHA with PHA clears the surface without scouring it:\u003c\/strong\u003e AHA loosens the bonds holding dead cells in place and PHA does the same more slowly on a larger molecule, so the surface comes away without the rawness a single strong acid leaves. Skin steps out of the shower smoother rather than scoured.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe inflamed half of a breakout gets its own actives:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tea tree and propolis work on the bacterial side while Centella brings the visible redness down, since body acne is inflammation as much as blockage. Spots look calmer while the texture work is still in progress.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt lathers into a light foam and rinses away cleanly, and skin afterwards feels comfortable rather than squeaky or tight. The tea tree gives it a clean, herbal scent with nothing heavy layered over the top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e Three acids in a daily wash is a real dose for skin that has not met them before, and easing in beats washing with it twice a day from the start.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Combination and oily body skin, congestion-prone skin across the back, chest and shoulders, and normal body skin that breaks out seasonally.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSkin concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Body acne on the back, chest, shoulders and upper arms, blocked pores, rough texture and congestion under the shoulder blades.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gym-goers, and anyone whose day involves a rucksack or a uniform shirt, get the most from it, because sweat trapped under fabric is what keeps back breakouts cycling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How long should it stay on the skin before I rinse it off?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Give it about a minute. Acids need contact time to do anything at all, and a wash that goes on and off in ten seconds is only cleansing, so leaving the lather on the back and chest while you finish the rest of the shower is what turns it into exfoliation. Warm rather than hot water matters here too, since heat on freshly exfoliated skin is what makes it feel tight afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is this different from a normal shower gel or soap bar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A normal shower gel removes sweat, oil and dirt from the surface and stops there. This does that and adds salicylic acid at 5,000ppm with AHA and PHA, so dead cells and the blockages sitting inside pores are cleared at the same time, with tea tree, propolis and Centella covering the inflamed side. It changes the skin's condition rather than only its cleanliness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can a product you wash straight off really do anything for body acne?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: It does less per use than a leave-on product, and that is the honest answer, but it is far from nothing. Concentration is what compensates: salicylic acid at 5,000ppm over a minute of contact clears the pore openings and the dead cell layer, and the payoff comes from doing that every single day on areas nobody remembers to treat otherwise. Deep resurfacing is a leave-on job, and keeping a back clear is a wash's job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Where on the body can I use it, and does it leave skin sun-sensitive?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: The back, chest, shoulders and upper arms are what it was built around, and it suits the rest of the torso equally. Because it rinses away, far less acid remains on the skin than with a leave-on body product, so the sun-sensitivity effect is much smaller. It is not absent, though, since AHA exfoliation leaves a newly exposed surface with less to protect it, so shoulders and a chest that will be uncovered still want sunscreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBack acne is mostly a logistics problem rather than a skin problem, and this is the rare product that solves the logistics first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair this with the body lotion from the \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/collections\/acne\"\u003eacne collection\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete body-blemish routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/collections\/acne\"\u003eAcne\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/collections\/cleansers\"\u003eCleansers\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/collections\/some-by-mi\"\u003eMore from SOME BY MI\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"SOME BY MI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55164416590158,"sku":"SBMBS05-W","price":17.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/SBMBS05-W.png?v=1778671451"},{"product_id":"some-by-mi-cica-peptide-anti-hair-loss-derma-scalp-tonic","title":"SOME BY MI Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Tonic","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLeave-in scalp tonic for a fresher, fuller-feeling scalp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBHA and Cica with an 11-peptide complex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor oily, congested scalps, used daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn oily scalp that itches and flakes by the afternoon needs the same three things facial skin needs: clearing, calming and conditioning. The SOME BY MI Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Tonic runs salicylic acid over the scalp to clear build-up, four Centella derivatives to settle the irritation an acid on the scalp brings with it, and an 11-peptide complex with Panthenol at the root area. SOME BY MI made its name on Centella and acid formulas for the face, and this is that South Korean thinking moved a few centimetres north.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSalicylic acid clears the follicle openings, not the hair:\u003c\/strong\u003e Being oil-soluble, it works down into the mix of sebum, dead skin and product residue that collects around each follicle and that surface cleansing leaves in place. A scalp cleared this way stays fresher between washes, and flakes made of that residue go with it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFour Centella derivatives take on irritation, which is a separate problem:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madecassoside and asiaticoside calm redness and itch and reinforce the scalp's own barrier, and barrier repair is a distinct mechanism from exfoliation or oil control rather than a by-product of them. That combination matters, because acid on an already irritated scalp with nothing to settle it is how people give up on scalp care.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConditioning the root area is where the peptides sit:\u003c\/strong\u003e An 11-peptide complex with biotin and Panthenol conditions the scalp skin and the emerging hair shaft; Panthenol's water-binding and conditioning effect is well evidenced, and the research behind peptide complexes for hair density is younger, resting mostly on small manufacturer studies. Roots look fuller because they are cleaner and better conditioned, not because more hair is growing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is water-thin and sinks into the scalp on contact, leaving no film to comb through and nothing that needs rinsing out. Menthol and mint extracts give a sharp cold sensation for a minute or so, which on an itchy scalp is most of the immediate appeal. Dry hair keeps its movement afterwards and the roots do not go tacky, so it does not interfere with whatever happens to the hair next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Anti hair loss\" in the product name is a Korean cosmetic category label, and what this tonic works on is the scalp environment and the look of the roots rather than the biology of hair growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHair types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine to medium hair, straight to wavy, on oily or combination scalps, including colour-treated hair since the tonic works at the scalp rather than on the lengths.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHair concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Excess oil, build-up, flaking from residue, itching and discomfort, and roots that look flat and thin at the parting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e A careful skincare routine paired with no scalp routine at all is the most common pattern here, and it is the one that notices the biggest change from a tonic like this.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is this different from a scalp scrub or an exfoliating shampoo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A scrub exfoliates physically, with particles that work on the surface for as long as you are scrubbing, and an exfoliating shampoo puts its acid on the scalp for the two or three minutes before it is rinsed. The SOME BY MI Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Tonic is a leave-in, so the salicylic acid stays on the scalp between washes and the Centella and peptides stay with it, which is why it addresses irritation and conditioning as well as build-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will it stop hair loss or regrow hair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No. A cosmetic scalp tonic does not act on the hormonal or genetic drivers of pattern hair loss, and nothing in this bottle changes how many follicles are producing hair. What it does is clear the build-up and settle the irritation that leave a scalp uncomfortable and roots looking flat, which is worth doing on its own terms; genuine thinning is treated with medicines rather than cosmetics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Can I use it daily, and does it clash with other scalp or face acids?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Daily use is the intention, and salicylic acid at scalp-tonic strength is not competing with the acids you use on your face. The place to be careful is doubling exfoliants on the scalp itself: if your shampoo already contains a BHA, alternate them rather than stacking them, and give a scalp that feels tight or sore a few days off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat the scalp as skin and the odd thing you notice first is not fuller roots but how rarely you think about your scalp at all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/collections\/hair-loss-scalp-care\"\u003escalp care collection\u003c\/a\u003e for complementary treatments to support your roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/collections\/hair-loss-scalp-care\"\u003eHair loss \u0026amp; scalp care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/collections\/hair-care\"\u003eHair care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/collections\/some-by-mi\"\u003eMore from SOME BY MI\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"SOME BY MI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55164416950606,"sku":"SBMHS22-HT","price":17.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/SBMHS22-HT.png?v=1778671451"},{"product_id":"some-by-mi-cica-peptide-anti-hair-loss-derma-scalp-treatment","title":"SOME BY MI Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Treatment","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkin-Nomad's Take — At a Glance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse-off scalp treatment that soothes and detangles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCica and peptides with conditioning plant proteins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor congested scalps and weak, tangle-prone hair\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFragile, tangle-prone hair and an uncomfortable scalp are two different problems, and this is formulated to be used on both at once. The SOME BY MI Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Treatment calms the scalp with Centella's madecassoside and asiaticoside while hydrolysed plant proteins and conditioning agents smooth the cuticle along the length. SOME BY MI built its name in South Korea on Centella and peptide formulation for skin, which is why its scalp product reads more like a skincare formula than a hair one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCentella settles an irritated scalp:\u003c\/strong\u003e Madecassoside and asiaticoside, the two compounds that carry most of Centella's activity, reduce irritation at skin level and reinforce the scalp's barrier lipids. A scalp that is not tight, stinging or flaking after washing is a better place for hair to be growing out of.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThickening happens strand by strand, not follicle by follicle:\u003c\/strong\u003e An eleven-peptide complex with hydrolysed corn, soy and wheat proteins deposits along the fibre, and hydrolysed wheat protein is small enough to sit inside it rather than only on the surface. That builds out the individual strand, which reads as density, and it is cosmetic conditioning rather than anything happening at the follicle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHair slides through a comb instead of catching:\u003c\/strong\u003e Conditioning agents flatten the cuticle so strands pass each other without snagging, and friction at the comb is where weakened hair loses length fastest. Fewer strands broken mid-shaft means more length kept, which looks like fullness long before anything at the root would.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you feel is menthol, not a mechanism:\u003c\/strong\u003e The cooling comes from menthol and peppermint registering on nerve endings in the scalp, and it does not regulate sebum, act against microbes or reach the follicle. It leaves the scalp feeling clean and awake, and it is worth knowing the sensation and the effect are separate things.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTexture \u0026amp; Finish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a rinse-off cream, thinner than a hair mask and closer to a rich conditioner, and it spreads over the scalp without the drag a mask gives you. Wet hair turns slippery almost immediately and it rinses out completely, leaving none of the film that flattens fine hair. Dried, there is no added weight anywhere along the length, and the scalp holds a cool, clean feeling for a while afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e The menthol and peppermint give a strong cold hit, which a scalp that is already sore or broken will feel sharply.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHair types:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fine, medium and coarse hair across straight, wavy and curly patterns, on scalps that run normal, oily or combination. Weakened, easily tangled hair gets the most out of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHair concerns:\u003c\/strong\u003e Scalp discomfort and tightness, tangling, breakage from brushing, dullness, and hair that looks thinner than it used to.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest used by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fragile hair that comes away on the brush rather than at the root, on a scalp that never quite feels settled, is the combination this was made for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How is this different from a regular conditioner?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: A regular conditioner is formulated for the lengths and is meant to be kept off the roots. The SOME BY MI Cica Peptide Anti Hair Loss Derma Scalp Treatment does the length work with hydrolysed corn, soy and wheat proteins and conditioning agents, then adds Centella and an eleven-peptide complex aimed at the scalp itself. That is the whole design difference: it treats the scalp as skin worth conditioning rather than as the bit you avoid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will this stop hair loss or regrow hair?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: No, and it is worth being precise about why. It is a cosmetic product: it soothes the scalp, deposits protein along the fibre and cuts the friction that snaps fragile strands, so less hair breaks off and what stays looks denser. Hair loss originating at the follicle, whether hormonal, nutritional or medical, is not addressed by anything applied and rinsed off in the shower. If your hair is breaking mid-length, this will change what you see; if your parting is widening, it will improve how that hair looks without touching the cause.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Does it go on the scalp, the lengths, or both, and does it replace a conditioner?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA: Both, which is what separates it from a conditioner you keep away from the roots. It works as a complete conditioning step on its own for fine to medium hair. Coarse, very dry or bleached lengths will want a richer moisture treatment as well, because this formula's conditioning load is pitched at fragile hair rather than at thick, porous hair that drinks everything you give it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe quiet claim inside a product like this is not that it grows hair, but that it stops you losing the hair you already grew to the brush and the shower drain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sn-explore-more\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePair with the matching tonic and explore the \u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/collections\/hair-loss-scalp-care\"\u003escalp care collection\u003c\/a\u003e for a complete scalp-first hair routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/collections\/hair-loss-scalp-care\"\u003eHair loss \u0026amp; scalp care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/collections\/hair-care\"\u003eHair care\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca class=\"sn-ilink\" href=\"\/collections\/some-by-mi\"\u003eMore from SOME BY MI\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n","brand":"SOME BY MI","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55164417212750,"sku":"SBMHS22-TT","price":9.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/5057\/0062\/files\/SBMHS22-TT.png?v=1778671451"}],"url":"https:\/\/skin-nomad.fr\/collections\/some-by-mi.oembed","provider":"Skin-Nomad","version":"1.0","type":"link"}