The Mystery Of Scalp Care Explained

So, you’re thinking: “why do I need to know about it, my scalp feels pretty fine to me?”. Well, even though it might not be at the top of your hierarchy of beauty needs, you’d be surprised just how much dirt and grime finds its way to the top of our heads from being exposed to polluted environments. Or maybe, you do suffer from issues relating to it such as dandruff or itchiness, either way, we’re here to give you a little bit more info on the topic.

Treating your scalp with extra TLC will only benefit you as your strands will soon be thanking you in no time for the added silk and hydration. Signs of an unhealthy scalp include excessive oiliness, hair loss, dryness, itching and peeling. However, if you choose your hair products well, you can easily begin to combat these issues.

Don’t take super-hot showers. The high heat of the water will only dry out your skin even more by irritating it. When brushing through your hair, comb it gently while being extra careful near the roots. Something you probably didn’t know is that excessive brushing with some force to detangle can actually bruise your scalp – that’ll probably ring some bells for those of you who were lucky enough to have your dad scrape your back into a ponytail when you were younger.

Ingredient Don’ts: sulphates, parabens, silicones, chlorides, mineral oils, petroleum

Depending on how dry you feel your skin and scalp get, this will determine the amount of product you can use and how oily you can go with the formula. For example, thicker more textured curly hair can handle heaps of oil because it almost soaks it up in an instant. This is due to curly hair shafts that don’t allow natural oils our heads already produce to get very far. However, straighter, finer hair will need much lighter formulations and finer shampoos and conditioners so that the hair isn’t left feeling weighed down or too oily.

Ingredient Do’s: coconut oil, jojoba, aloe vera, shea butter, castor seed oil, honey

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