scalp = skin
with long-term, gentle care in mind
hello there, I’m pearlyn and this brand began with my own scalp troubles.
in my late twenties, I started experiencing persistent oiliness, sensitivity, and an itch that never quite went away — slowly chipping at my confidence. living in a tropical climate like singapore only intensified it. then came the hair fall. strands in my hands, on the shower floor, woven into daily moments I could no longer ignore.
I tried many formulas, some filled with long ingredient lists, yet nothing truly soothed. nothing felt gentle enough. nothing felt clean enough. nothing felt rooted in nature in a way I could trust for the long term.
when I couldn’t find what I was searching for, I began creating my own — first to help myself, and then with the hope that it will help others living with the same quiet frustration.
guided by healing botanicals
bali has always felt like a place of quiet healing. across my many visits, I found myself drawn not only to its beauty, but to its abundance of botanicals — wild herbs, delicate florals, roots and leaves grown under generous sun. many of them have long been used in traditional body and skin remedies.
I remember thinking: what if the scalp was treated with the same care? what if these botanicals could be thoughtfully crafted into something made especially for the roots of our hair?
what began as a passing thought slowly became a search — for the right partners, the right growers, the right hands to bring this vision to life with care.
crafted with partners we respect
roots botanicals is women-led at every stage.
from founder to research chemists to the artisans who handcraft each bottle, our team is made up of southeast asian women who deeply understand what it means to live in humidity, and to care for scalp health.
many of the hands behind our products belong to balinese women, mothers and homemakers seeking meaningful work that supports their families and strengthens their communities.
