The History of Whoo
Whoospa Scalp Anti-Aging & Hair Lifting Shampoo
Product overview
Brand: The History of Whoo
Product Name: Whoospa Scalp Anti-Aging & Hair Lifting Shampoo
Korean Product Name: 후스파 스칼프 안티에이징 앤 헤어 리프팅 샴푸
Capacity: 350ml
Formulated by: LG Household & Health Care
Manufactured by: LG Household & Health Care
Distributed by: LG Household & Health Care
Country of Manufacture: South Korea
Functional Cosmetic Certifications: Hair-loss Alleviating Functional Cosmetic
Original Retail Price: 40,000 KRW
Date of Release: September 2025
Shelf life: 36 months before opening. 12 months after opening.
Ingredients
Notable allergens: Alcohol, Essential Oils, Fragrance, Menthol, Niacinamide.
Product description
Developed through 59 years of hair research and innovation in anti-aging science, The History of Whoo’s “Whoospa Scalp Anti-Aging & Hair Lifting Shampoo” is a volumising shampoo designed to combat hair loss.
[1] This product is not a medicinal product intended for the prevention or treatment of disease.
⬥ Slow-aging care that starts from the scalp
Your scalp is also skin, treat it with the same gentle care! The History of Whoo’s “Whoospa Scalp Anti-Aging & Hair Lifting Shampoo” is a slow-aging treatment that starts from the scalp.
Discover a new level of scalp anti-aging with The History of Whoo, Asia’s leading anti-aging skincare brand. The History of Whoo is the number 1 premium skincare brand in South Korea2.
[2] Source: Euromonitor International Limited, Beauty and Personal Care 2024 edition, per Premium Skincare category definition brand retail value sales, 2023 data.
⬥ Point 1: Formulated with six patented scalp and hair care ingredients
The History of Whoo’s “Whoospa Scalp Anti-Aging & Hair Lifting Shampoo” is formulated with six patented scalp and hair care ingredients specifically designed to address various hair concerns from multiple perspectives3. The product is an anti-aging treatment formulated with six patented ingredients exclusive to LG Household & Health Care and precious Hanbang ingredients.
[3] Patents No. 10-1663053, No. 10-2168534, No. 10-1663055, No. 10-2505580, No. 10-1723644, No. 10-1503922.
[4] “Root” refers to the lower part of the hair strand.
⬥ Point 2: Scalp slow-aging remedy
The History of Whoo’s “Whoospa Scalp Anti-Aging & Hair Lifting Shampoo” is a scalp slow-aging remedy that addresses concerns at the root.
[5] Tests conducted by: Global Medical Research Center Co., Ltd.
Participants: 33 participants.
Date: 11 June – 11 July 2025.
The history of Whoo’s exclusive specialised scalp slow-aging ingredients
The History of Whoo’s “Whoospa Scalp Anti-Aging & Hair Lifting Shampoo” is formulated with specialised scalp slow-ageing ingredients exclusive to The History of Whoo.
⬥ Point 3: Alleviates hair-loss symptoms in just 4 weeks
The History of Whoo’s “Whoospa Scalp Anti-Aging & Hair Lifting Shampoo” has been shown to alleviate hair-loss symptoms in just 4 weeks by helping to prevent hair shedding. The product has been shown to reduce hair shedding from 10 strands to 4.
[6] Based on the five participants with the greatest improvement (of 33).
Tests conducted by: Global Medical Research Center Co., Ltd.
Participants: 33 participants.
Date: 11 June – 11 July 2025.
[7] Based on the five participants with the greatest improvement (of 33).
Tests conducted by: Global Medical Research Center Co., Ltd.
Participants: 33 participants.
Date: 11 June – 11 July 2025.
Functional ingredients for alleviating hair-loss symptoms
The History of Whoo’s “Whoospa Scalp Anti-Aging & Hair Lifting Shampoo” is formulated with functional ingredients recognised by Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety (MFDS) for alleviating hair-loss symptoms.
“My hair keeps getting thinner, and I’m worried I’m losing all my volume”
“By the afternoon, the crown of my head goes completely flat”
⬥ Point 4: Long-lasting volume
The History of Whoo’s “Whoospa Scalp Anti-Aging & Hair Lifting Shampoo” lifts hair at the roots to deliver long-lasting volume that remains intact all day long. The product has been shown to give hair long-lasting volume that stays intact, even in windy or humid conditions and while wearing a hat.
[8] The product’s effectiveness in improving and maintaining root volume for 8 hours (under high humidity, wind, and hat-wearing conditions) was evaluated through clinical testing.
Tests conducted by: Global Medical Research Center Co., Ltd.
Test objects: 30 full wigs.
Date: 11 June – 11 July 2025.
Survey conducted by: Global Medical Research Center Co., Ltd.
Participants: 33 participants.
Date: 11 June – 11 July 2025.
⬥ Point 5: Improved thickness and strength
The History of Whoo’s “Whoospa Scalp Anti-Aging & Hair Lifting Shampoo” strengthens even brittle, easily broken hair, boosting confidence from the roots. The product temporarily improves hair thickness9 and strength10 by forming a coating on the hair surface.
[9] Tests conducted by: Ellead Co., Ltd.
Test objects: 80 hair tresses.
Date: 30 May – 4 June 2025.
[10] Tests conducted by: Global Medical Research Center Co., Ltd.
Participants: 33 participants.
Date: 11 June – 11 July 2025.
Survey conducted by: Global Medical Research Center Co., Ltd.
Participants: 33 participants.
Date: 11 June – 11 July 2025.
royal hair-care ingredient
The History of Whoo’s “Whoospa Scalp Anti-Aging & Hair Lifting Shampoo” is formulated with Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract, a royal hair-care ingredient. Rehmannia Chinensis Root Extract is a Hanbang ingredient that was once used in royal hair-care rituals, and it’s known to provide support for both the scalp and hair.
⬥ Point 6: Gentle formula
The History of Whoo’s “Whoospa Scalp Anti-Aging & Hair Lifting Shampoo” is a gentle remedy that has successfully passed skin irritation tests.
texture
Even a small amount of the product produces a rich, dense lather that effectively removes impurities from both the hair and scalp.
⬥ Point 7: Clean remedy you can use with confidence
The History of Whoo’s “Whoospa Scalp Anti-Aging & Hair Lifting Shampoo” is a clean remedy that you can use with confidence.
⬥ Fragrance
The History of Whoo’s “Whoospa Scalp Anti-Aging & Hair Lifting Shampoo” offers a tranquil and elegant fragrance that captures the essence of Eastern beauty. It’s a relaxing scent blending agarwood, a fragrance cherished for over a thousand years, with gentle musk.
⬥ Testimonials
“My hair feels significantly lighter after blow-drying, and the volume at the roots seems to last longer”
“I notice that I’m shedding less hair”
“Although it’s a functional shampoo for alleviating hair-loss symptoms, it still leaves my hair feeling soft rather than stiff”
To learn more about The History of Whoo’s “Whoospa” line, including its ingredients and technologies, please refer to the main page.
Directions
Begin by thoroughly wetting your hair and scalp with warm water. Next, apply the desired amount of the product evenly across both the hair and scalp. Gently massage it in, then rinse thoroughly with water.
Precautions
- General precautions:
- Immediately consult a dermatologist if symptoms such as red blotches, swelling and/or itchiness appear while using the product, or in case such symptoms appear when the skin is exposed to direct sunlight after use.
- Do not use the product on open wounds.
- Storage and handling precautions:
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Keep away from direct sunlight.
- Be careful to avoid the product going into your eyes. In case of contact with eyes, rinse immediately with clean water.
- Failure to rinse thoroughly after use may result in hair loss or discolouration. Rinse thoroughly after shampooing.
Other editions and formulations
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Source: The History of Whoo official website and official product packaging
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