Tsujimoto Market: Our Guarantees
Description
Authentic Japanese waterless dry shampoo sheets by Kao Merit. Wipe the scalp and hair to lift away sweat, oil and odor with a cooling menthol finish — no water, no rinse. 12 large sheets, perfect for hot days, travel, gym and long flights. Ships directly from Kobe.
What it is
Merit is Kao's long-standing everyday hair-care brand in Japan, and this is its no-rinse dry shampoo in convenient sheet form. Each thick sheet is soaked in a cleansing, cooling lotion: you wipe it along the scalp and hair to remove the sweat, sebum and smell that build up on a humid day, leaving hair feeling clean, dry and refreshed within seconds. It's a summer and travel staple — the answer to "I can't wash my hair right now but I feel sticky."
How it works
The sheets carry ethanol-based cleansing agents that dissolve and lift oil and odor, plus absorbent texture that takes the residue away with the wipe — so hair goes from damp-sticky back to dry without rinsing. Menthol delivers a cool, tingling finish on the scalp, which is why they feel so good in heat. Because they're pre-moistened sheets (not an aerosol), there's no propellant and no air-freight restriction.
Key benefits
- No water, no rinse — refresh hair anywhere in under a minute.
- Removes sweat, oil & odor — ethanol cleansing agents lift the stickiness away.
- Cooling menthol finish — a refreshing tingle on a hot scalp.
- Thick, large sheets — one sheet covers the whole scalp and hairline.
- Travel & gym friendly — flat pack, no liquid-carry or aerosol rules.
- Made in Japan by Kao — the same Merit line sold in Japanese drugstores.
Who is this for?
Recommended for anyone who gets a sweaty, itchy scalp in summer, gym-goers between showers, travellers on long flights or trains, new parents short on shower time, and campers or festival visitors. Ideal if you want your hair to feel freshly washed when a real wash isn't possible.
How to use
- Take one sheet from the pack and reseal the pack to keep the rest moist.
- Part the hair and wipe the sheet along the scalp, from roots outward.
- Wipe down the lengths of the hair to remove oil and odor.
- Let it air-dry for a few seconds — no rinsing needed.
- Style as usual. Dispose of the sheet in the trash (do not flush).
Tip: keep the pack in your bag or car in summer for an instant refresh after a commute or workout.
Ingredients
Typical formula includes: water, ethanol, BG (butylene glycol) / DPG, PEG-60 hydrogenated castor oil, menthol, crosspolymer, AMP, phenoxyethanol, methylparaben, fragrance. INCI names kept in English.
[TODO: paste the full current INCI list from the label of the exact variant/scent you stock — Merit offers refreshing and clumping/absorbing types with slightly different formulas.]
Cautions
- Not for use on skin/scalp with wounds, eczema, rash or irritation.
- Contains menthol — not suitable for those sensitive to cooling sensations; avoid the eyes.
- Contains ethanol/alcohol and fragrance — patch test if you have sensitive skin; discontinue if irritation occurs.
- External use only. Keep out of reach of children; do not swallow.
- Keep the pack sealed so sheets don't dry out; store away from direct sunlight and heat.
- Flammable (alcohol-based) — keep away from open flame.
Package contents
One resealable pack of Kao Merit dry shampoo sheets — 12 sheets. [TODO: confirm sheet count and variant for your lot.]
Shipping & store notes
- Ships directly from Japan (Kobe)
- Processing time: 2–6 business days
- Tracking number provided after dispatch
- Import duties and taxes may apply depending on destination country
- Opened cosmetics cannot be returned for hygiene and safety reasons
Authenticity guarantee
Every product at Tsujimoto Market is sourced directly from Japan and verified for authenticity. We never sell fakes or grey-market goods. Each order is carefully packed and dispatched with full tracking.
FAQ
Do I need to rinse afterward?
No. The sheets are designed to be wiped on and left to air-dry in seconds — no water, no rinse.
Will it actually remove grease and smell?
Yes — the ethanol-based cleansing agents dissolve sweat, sebum and odor, and the sheet lifts them away. It's a refresh between washes, not a full replacement for shampooing.
Is the menthol strong?
It gives a clear cooling tingle, which most people love in heat. If you're sensitive to menthol, test on a small area first.
Can I take it on a plane?
Yes — these are pre-moistened sheets, not an aerosol or liquid over the carry-on limit, so they travel easily.
Is this the same product sold in Japan?
Yes — genuine Kao Merit dry shampoo sheets, shipped from Kobe.
From Natalia, in Kobe
Anyone who has spent a summer in Japan knows the specific misery of a sweaty scalp on a packed train — and these sheets are what everyone quietly pulls out of their bag. I've kept a pack in my car since long before "dry shampoo" was trendy in the West. What Kao does well is the menthol: one wipe and your head actually feels cool, not just masked with perfume. For travel days, gym bags, or a heatwave when you're not going to wash your hair twice a day, they're one of the most useful little things I stock.
