Dandruff can cause flakes, itchy scalp and inflammation. The best shampoo for dandruff addresses the underlying causes of dandruff while deep cleaning flakes, dirt and oil, and soothing inflammation.
Primary Causes
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Dandruff may result from a variety of factors - excessive oil production on the scalp, bacteria or fungus, allergic reaction to shampoos and conditioners, or inflammation. As a hair products manufacturer, we receive calls and emails daily from customers who have found they have mild or severe cases of flaking and itching and are looking for a solution. Using a shampoo formulated for dandruff works best - both to stop itching and flakes and to reduce excess sebum from sebaceous glands.
For many of us dandruff begins with an oily scalp. Excessive scalp and hair oil is produced that clogs follicle pores, traps dirt, and inflames scalp tissue. As irritation worsens, flakes form. Generally white or yellow-ish, flaking can become severe if oil is not reduced. The best shampoo for dandruff controls oils while "clarifying" and irrigating pores of dirt and bacteria.
- Excess Scalp Oil Production
- Dirt and Grease
- Product Build-Up
- Bacteria and Fungus
As an important note, severe dryness can also cause scalp itch and flakes. Though this is a rare occurrence, it produces dandruff-like symptoms and requires a moisturizing shampoo for treatment. Using Emu Oil, Jojoba Oil, or Moroccan Oil as topical applications will reduce dryness while an Emu shampoo will provide daily relief and add moisture to the scalp and hair.
What to look for in the best shampoo
Zinc PCA is one of the most effective active ingredients used in shampoos for dandruff. Zinc PCA is a naturally-derived compound used extensively (and proven) to regulate oil production from sebaceous glands. Sebaceous glands are associated with follicle pores and produce sebum. Sebum protects the follicle shaft, adds moisture, and helps infuse nutrients.
Zinc PCA helps control over-active glands and reduces sebum. For most, this dramatically reduces itching and flaking.
We also recommend shampoos that are paraben-free and contain botanical extracts. Many inexpensive shampoos are harsh and use surfactants (the foaming action) to clean. While cleaning is good, the result can often be scalp irritation or slight allergic reactions...just enough to get the dandruff "engine" started.
Botanical extracts such as Sage, Ivy Burdock, or Thyme have been shown to work very well at cleaning while soothing irritation and reducing inflammation. They reduce itchiness, clean product build-up from styling aids, and work well for dandruff control.
The best dandruff shampoo addresses the primary causes of flaking and irritation and leaves your hair and scalp clean and refreshed.
The Best Shampoo For Dandruff
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