We sell two scalp products. They are often confused, and our own product page says so explicitly — they are not the same formula and not the same type of product.
| RootWell | EvenWell FollicLift | |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $28.90 | $65.00 |
| Type | Botanical oil | Water-based peptide serum |
| Core ingredients | 7 carrier oils + essential oils | 5 peptides |
| Allergens | Sweet almond (tree nut), tea tree, lavender, peppermint | Soybean, wheat germ |
| Feel | Oily — plan around wash day | Lightweight, leave-on |
FollicLift is the most expensive single product we sell.
The allergens, because neither name warns you
RootWell contains sweet almond oil — a tree nut
If you have a tree nut allergy, do not use RootWell. It also contains tea tree oil, peppermint oil, lavender oil and rosemary oil — four essential oils, several of which are recognised contact sensitisers. Our own label recommends patch testing for this reason.
It also contains retinyl palmitate, a vitamin A derivative. If you are pregnant and avoiding retinoids — see our retinol article — it is worth mentioning to your doctor, even though this is a scalp product.
FollicLift contains soybean and wheat germ extracts
Stated on our label. If you have a soy or wheat allergy, this is not for you.
It also contains saw palmetto extract, which is traditionally associated with hormonal pathways. Anyone pregnant, nursing, or with a hormone-sensitive condition should ask a doctor first.
Neither one treats hair loss. Both labels say so.
We are going to quote both product pages, because they are refreshingly blunt:
RootWell: "This is cosmetic scalp and hair care; it does not guarantee new growth or treat hair-loss conditions."
FollicLift: "This is cosmetic scalp care; it does not guarantee new hair growth or treat a hair-loss condition."
If you are losing hair, see a doctor. Hair loss has causes that are diagnosable and often treatable — thyroid disease, iron deficiency, nutritional issues, androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium after illness or stress. Several have real treatments. A cosmetic scalp product is not one of them, and spending $65 instead of getting a blood test is the expensive route to the same hair.
What they each actually do
RootWell is a conditioning oil blend — jojoba, argan, sweet almond, castor, coconut, olive and sunflower oils, plus botanicals and vitamin derivatives. It moisturises and conditions the scalp and makes hair look shinier. That is a real, pleasant, cosmetic thing. Castor oil in particular has a long history in hair care.
FollicLift is built on five peptides (sh-Polypeptide-11, sh-Polypeptide-1, sh-Oligopeptide-2, sh-Oligopeptide-10, sh-Polypeptide-9) in a lightweight water base with glycerin, arginine, rosemary, eucalyptus, Scutellaria, soy and wheat germ extracts. It supports the appearance of hair vitality and fullness.
No amounts are given for the peptides, which at $65 is the detail we would most want to see.
How to use each
RootWell: part the hair, one drop per section of scalp, massage until absorbed. It is an oil — most people prefer it before a wash rather than before work.
FollicLift: a few drops directly to the scalp, massage 1–2 minutes. Lightweight enough to leave in.
Both: external use only, avoid the eyes, discontinue if irritation occurs, patch test first.
Which, if either?
- Dry scalp, dull hair, want conditioning: RootWell, $28.90 — if you have no nut allergy
- Want a lightweight leave-on you can use daily: FollicLift — if you have no soy or wheat allergy
- Actually worried about hair loss: a doctor, first. Then decide.
- Tight budget: RootWell does the conditioning job for less than half the price
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