Aveda Invati Ultra Revitalizing Scalp Serum — 1 fl oz Step 3, strengthens thinning hair

Aveda Invati Ultra Advanced Revitalizing Scalp Serum is a lightweight, leave-on treatment formulated to support a healthier scalp environment and strengthen thinning hair as the third step in the Invati Ultra 4-step system.

Designed for people concerned about breakage and thinning, this 1 fl oz serum combines Aveda’s follicle vitality complex—eclipta, alpinia, and ginger—with a triple-action approach to help neutralize oxidative stressors, reinforce hair structure, and invigorate the scalp. The formula is 98% naturally derived and free from common additives like silicones, parabens, sulfates, and synthetic fragrance, making it suitable for those seeking cleaner, plant-forward hair care. Apply after shampoo and conditioner and follow with the Fortifying Leave-In Treatment for best results.

How does the serum reduce hair loss by breakage?

The serum targets factors that make hair more susceptible to snapping during grooming. Its combination of botanical actives works to counter oxidative stress, strengthen the hair shaft, and create a more resilient follicle environment over repeated use.

• Contains a follicle vitality complex of eclipta, alpinia, and ginger to support scalp health.
• Neutralizes damaging oxidative molecules that weaken hair fibers.
• Formulated to be used after Invati Ultra Exfoliating Shampoo and Thickening Conditioner.
• Clinical testing with the complete 4-step system showed reduced hair loss due to breakage.

What is the best way to apply this scalp serum?

Application is quick and targeted: lift the hair in sections, apply the serum directly to the scalp, and gently massage to distribute. The product is leave-on, so no rinsing is needed and it layers smoothly under the Fortifying Leave-In Treatment.

• Use on towel-dried or dry hair after shampoo and conditioner.
• Apply evenly around the scalp in sections to ensure full coverage.
• Massage briefly to stimulate circulation and product absorption.
• Follow with the Invati Ultra Fortifying Leave-In Treatment for the complete regimen.

Is the formula clean and suitable for sensitive routines?

Aveda designed this serum with a high proportion of naturally derived ingredients and left out many common additives. It is vegan, certified cruelty-free, and free from silicones, mineral oil, synthetic fragrance, sulfates, parabens, and other listed ingredients, which may appeal to those avoiding those components.

• 98% naturally derived per ISO 16128 standards (plant, water, or non‑petroleum mineral origins).
• Free from animal-derived ingredients, gluten, sulfates, silicones, and synthetic fragrance.
• Leaping Bunny approved and B Corp certified company standards.
• Non-rinse, lightweight texture designed to layer under leave-in treatments.

Who is this for: This scalp serum is intended for individuals noticing increased breakage or thinning hair who want a plant-forward, leave-on treatment to support scalp vitality. It best serves people using the full Invati Ultra Advanced 4-step system (exfoliating shampoo, thickening conditioner, revitalizing serum, and fortifying leave-in) and those seeking formulas without silicones, synthetic fragrances, or animal-derived ingredients. If you’re looking for a targeted, easy-to-apply product to strengthen hair prone to breakage and to help create a healthier scalp environment, this serum fits into a daily grooming routine.

Ingredients

Ingredients: Alcohol Denat., Water Aqua Eau, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Zingiber Officinale (ginger) Root Extract, Emblica Officinalis Fruit Extract, Curcuma Longa (turmeric) Root Extract, Panicum Miliaceum (millet) Seed Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Alpinia Officinarum Root Extract, Glycine Soja (soybean) Seed Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Epilobium Fleischeri Flower/leaf/stem Extract, Caffeine, Butylene Glycol, Madecassic Acid, Arginine, Adenosine Phosphate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Pyridoxine Hcl, Asiaticoside, Asiatic Acid, Maltodextrin, Zinc Sulfate, Glucosamine Hcl, Sodium Hydroxide, Hydroxypropylcellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Fragrance (parfum), Linalool, Citral, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Farnesol, Benzyl Benzoate, Resveratrol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Tocopheryl Nicotinate, Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil ILN52856 Please be aware that ingredient lists may change or vary from time to time. Please refer to the ingredient list on the product package you receive for the most up to date list of ingredients.