D.always known as purifying ingredient to be used on the face and body to eliminate dead cells and rebalance the production of sebum, today theSalicylic acid is also used on the hairto take care of the scalp.
Salicylic acid for hair and scalp: how to use it?
L’salicylic acid is an exfoliating chemical ingredient (BHA or beta-hydroxy acid) which is usually used in face and body skincare. Recently, however, thanks to its purifying benefits, its use has also been extended to products for scalp care, proving to be a precious ally for those with oily, irritated or with dandruff.
Easy to use like pre-shampoo treatment or as a main ingredient in hair formulationsthis ingredient allows to solve some problems of oily hair, ensuring thorough cleaning and great brightness.
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For which hair types it is suitable
Although there are many types of hair that can benefit from salicylic acid, it is good to make some clarifications. As in the case of the sensitive skin, even the scalp with this characteristic must pay more attention to the use of this purifying ingredient. Used incorrectly, it could increase the sensation of irritation and the consequent hyper-sensitivity.
The same principle applies to i dry hair, that they can dare salicylic acid only in case of dandruff or itching. To be used as a treatment 1 or 2 times a month, being very careful not to dry out the hair even more and, therefore, combining it with highly moisturizing products, only for short periods.
They are therefore i oily and oily hair to benefit more from this specific treatment. However, it is not necessary to exceed in daily washes that could stress the hair. The ideal routine should indeed include one gentle scrub (to be performed weekly), one salicylic acid shampoo or serum it’s a conditioner light to be applied only on the tips.
The three benefits of salicylic acid for hair
The salicylic acid shampoo promises a deeper cleansing than normal cleansers, while revitalizing the skin. For those who need to act more energetically on the scalp, it is also possible to use detox scrub, specially formulated for reactivate microcirculation.
1) Reduces the formation of dandruff
Keeping in mind that the use of salicylic acid treatments in case of cuts or bruises on the head, there are many trichologists who recommend integrating this ingredient into the haircare routine for oily hair. Salicylic acid does indeed manage to effectively remove peeling skin from the scalp, breaking down cell-cell adhesion and consequently dandruff.
2) Soothes itching and irritation
By acting on the impurities of the scalp, salicylic acid also manages to reduce the itching sensation and irritations. In fact, when the hair is not in a normal health condition it can happen to perceive a widespread tingling all over the head. This hydroxy acid ensures a feeling of deep clean. The result? Lighter and shinier hair.
3) Regulates the production of sebum
Another benefit of salicylic acid is that, when used as a trichological treatment, it allows rebalance the correct production of sebum of the scalp.
Its main function is in fact that of naturally remove the outermost layer of the epidermis, allowing the tissues to “breathe” correctly for perfect oxygenation.
By acting delicately, through ad hoc treatments, it is also possible to positively influence the hair growth and counteract its fall. In fact, it has been proven that one of the triggering reasons for hair loss is the occlusion of the bulbs by the sebum.
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