7 scalp treatment products to prevent oily scalp and dandruff woes

1. Living Proof Restore Dry Scalp Treatment, $47, Sephora

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Skincare brands are not the only ones zooming in on balancing our microbiomes, haircare brands are too. This leave-in treatment uses a vitamin B3-based microbiome-balancing complex to balance the scalp’s natural ecosystem, while hyaluronic acid delivers instant soothing and hydration to dry, flakey scalps.

 

2. Gallinee Care Mask For Hair & Scalp, $50, Sephora

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Gallinee’s claim to fame? Products that contain prebiotics, probiotics and lactic acid, because the brand believes that happy skin needs happy bacteria. This care mask is no different. Enriched with fermented rice water and the brand’s pre- and pro-biotic complex to support the scalp’s microbiome, it melts into hair fibres and smoothens them out. Once the scalp’s microbiome is balanced, healthy hair follows.

3. Ouai Scalp & Body Scrub, $54, Sephora

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A two-in-one product, this deep-cleansing, foaming scrub can be used once a week from your head to your toes. Described as a rehab session for the scalp and skin, it contains sugar crystals that gently scrub away dead skin to leave it clean and soft. It also contains probiotics to boost the skin’s natural defences.

4. Sachajuan Scalp Treatment, $62

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Suitable to be used in place or as an addition to your regular cleansing routine for extra deep cleansing, this treatment is said to eradicate dandruff and soothe irritated scalps. A blend of soothing rosemary oil, menthol, salicylic acid and ginger extract calms irritation and redness while maintaining the scalp’s moisture levels. Piroctone olamine and climbazole, thoroughly and gently removes dry dandruff.

5. Sachajuan Scalp Shampoo, $38

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This shampoo works hand in hand with the brand’s scalp treatment to solve dandruff problems. Natural extracts help to calm the scalp while maintaining a healthy moisture balance leaving the hair looking and feeling fresh. It also boasts of Ocean Silk Technology – a combination of algae’s and other tailor-made ingredients which has a healing effect on the hair.

6. Briogeo Scalp Revival™ Charcoal + Tea Tree Scalp Treatment, $47

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Like how a charcoal clay mask detoxifies the skin, this scalp treatment does the same for the scalp. Infused with binchotan charcoal which draws impurities from the scalp and hair follicles to remove buildup and provide the foundation for optimal scalp health.

A cooling blend of peppermint and spearmint oils reduces scalp itchiness and tea tree oil has antiseptic and healing properties that reduce scalp irritation and inflammation.

Witch Hazel water helps regulate oil production to prevent an oily scalp while sodium hyaluronate and aloe vera keep it balanced and hydrated. Biotin – a super vitamin – provides essential nutrients to the hair follicles to support healthy hair growth.

7. Supergoop! Poof Part Hair Scalp Powder SPF 45, $50, Sephora

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Yes, just like our skin, our scalp requires sun protection too. Think of this like as a dry shampoo, but with 100 per cent mineral SPF 45 to keep sun damage at bay.



This article was first published in Female.