What is Polytar Scalp Coal Tar Shampoo? Polytar Scalp Coal Tar Shampoo is a medicated shampoo designed to treat dandruff, dryness, and a range of scalp conditions. It helps reduce and control flaking, scaling, and itching while soothing inflammation. Its coal tar formula slows down excessive skin cell growth, helping to manage long-term scalp health. Suitable for regular use as part of a treatment routine, it is available here as a 6-bottle pack for convenience. What are the benefits? Polytar Scalp Coal Tar Shampoo offers multiple therapeutic actions: it is anti-inflammatory to reduce redness and swelling, antiseptic to cleanse the scalp and protect against infection, and keratolytic to break down excess keratin and improve scaly patches. It also provides antipruritic relief, easing persistent itching, while its exfoliating action supports the natural shedding of dead skin cells to reduce dryness and buildup. What are the key features? Medicated formula with coal tar to treat dandruff, dryness, and scalp irritation Reduces flaking, scaling, and excessive skin cell growth Anti-inflammatory action to calm redness and swelling Antiseptic properties to help guard against infection Keratolytic effect to diminish thickened, scaly areas Provides antipruritic relief to soothe persistent itching Exfoliates to support natural skin cell shedding and reduce dryness Ingredients What are the active ingredients? Coal tar solution 4% w/w. What are the other ingredients? Sodium Lauryl Ether Sulfate, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Disodium Phosphate Dihydrate, Citric Acid Monohydrate, Benzyl Alcohol 1% w/w, Macrogol 150 Distearate, Hexylene Glycol, Oleyl Alcohol, Polyquaternium-10, Fragrance oil contains: Linalool, Alpha-Isomethyl ionone 3-Methyl-4-2,6,6-trimethyl-2-cyclohexen-1-yl-3-buten-2-one, Citronellol, Hexyl cinnamal Hexyl cinnamaldehyde, Benzyl salicylate, Benzyl benzoate, Coumarin, Eugenol, Geraniol, Hydroxycitronellal, Isoeugenol, Limonene, Benzyl alcohol, Amyl cinnamal, Amylcinnamyl alcohol, Anisyl alcohol Anise alcohol, Benzyl cinnamate, Cinnamal, Cinnamyl alcohol, Citral, Farnesol and Purified Water. Ingredients Usage How to use Polytar Scalp Shampoo 150ml Wet Hair: Rinse your hair thoroughly with warm water. Apply Shampoo: Use enough shampoo to create a rich lather. Massage: Gently massage the scalp and surrounding areas with your fingertips. Leave On: Ensure the shampoo remains on the scalp for a total of 3-5 minutes. Rinse & Repeat: Rinse thoroughly and repeat steps 2-5 once. Apply once or twice a week to alleviate scalp condition symptoms. If symptoms persist, consult your GP. Usage Warnings Precautions to consider before using Polytar Scalp Shampoo 150ml Do Not Use Polytar if: You have ever had an allergic reaction to coal tar or any of the listed ingredients. You have infected, open, or damaged skin, or pus-filled blisters pustules. You are under 12 years old. Use with Caution if: You have sensitive, broken, or inflamed skin - stop use if irritation occurs. The shampoo comes into contact with your eyes - rinse immediately with clean water. You are exposed to strong sunlight or sunbeds, as coal tar may increase sun sensitivity. Polytar contacts clothing or bedding, as it may stain and increase flammability. You are taking medications that increase sun sensitivity, such as: Warnings