Causes of dry scalp can be both internal and external. However, dryness of the scalp is most commonly affected by washing products and washing frequency. Sometimes the effect can be during the season, such as dry indoor air in winter or bathing and sun in summer. Symptoms may include dryness, flaking, itching, and tightness.
– Scaly scalp and visible dandruff are usually the first signs of scalp symptoms.
If flaking and itching cause a person to scratch their scalp, inflammatory conditions and bloody wounds may form.
– All of this may cause hair loss later on. When the hair shrinks, its oxygen uptake is depleted, followed by hair breakage and dripping, says the eco-hairdresser Aila Soliman From the Eco Beauty Wellness salon.
– Dandruff is oily or dry, the latter arising more from a dry skin cell that crumbles away. The latter is more affected by the seasons, such as the dry and cold winter climate we have in the Nordic countries for most of the year. In addition, modern medicines also affect the condition of the scalp, Soliman continues.
According to Soliman’s experience, scalp ailments are much more common today than before. One reason he thinks is that the amount of cosmetics being put into his hair has increased.
– The lists of raw materials for hair care products are not always from the most gentle end, Soliman estimates.
As an eco-hairdresser, she recommends natural cosmetics, which often have fewer ingredients than other products.
Eco hairdresser Aila Soliman’s six instructions for home care for dry scalp:
1. Think about what kind of hair care products you use at home: avoid sulphate in raw materials, which is highly washable and can therefore dry out as well as paraben, which can irritate sensitive skin.
2. The scalp may be lightly peeled according to individual needs, for example as a cure: the appropriate interval is exfoliation once a week or twice a month
3. Nourishing oil treatments for hair and scalp help to: work on both oily and dry dandruff
4. Treatment products and serums left on the scalp relieve itching: however, pay attention again to the raw materials, some may have a beneficial skin pH-lowering or antiseptic effect.
5. Hair mask to help: hair and scalp gentle masks provide some effective relief
6. Choose the right type of brush: pay attention to what kind of brush or comb you have in use, i recommend brushes with natural bristles
Hairdressers now also offer special professional treatments for the scalp. These can be used to remove waste products and metal residues from the hair and scalp. The recommended treatment interval for such is six months.
With the help of a microcamera analysis in hairdressers, the condition of the scalp can be examined and an individual treatment plan can be tailored based on it.
– Nutrition also gives you internal help for scalp problems. You can help get iron by eating green vegetables like spinach and broccoli. Iron deficiency can cause hair loss. In addition, zinc and keratin supplements provide help specifically for hair problems, says Soliman.
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Scalp care ingredients
Clay: for oily scalp as it contains minerals that balance the pH of the scalp.
Peat: help with hair loss as it stimulates blood circulation.
Seaweed: effectively moisturizes the scalp, in addition to removing metal residues
These products help dry scalp:
Exfoliation helps cleanse the scalp by removing dirt, sweat, impurities and product residue, allowing other care and washing products to make a better impact and do their job. Kevin Murphy Scalp Spa Scrub Scouring Cream contains volcanic natural stone perlite that exfoliates gently. This product cleansed the delicate and dry scalp when tested, but it is also suitable for all hair types and colors. 33.90 e, Finnish Shampoo Store.
The curative treatment set provides relief for delicate, dry and itchy scalp. The Nioxin Scalp Relief Kit is a three-stage hair care set with shampoo, conditioner and leave-in conditioner. Colorless and sulfan-free products contain aloe vera. In the test, the products soothed the scalp for the first time. It is recommended to use as a course for four weeks. 65.90 e, Cocopanda.
The scalp treatment serum effectively nourishes the scalp, making it feel healthier. Vegan, ginger-containing scalp serum also promises to balance scalp oiliness and sebum production. This oil-free product helped soothe dry and flaky scalp between washes. 19.90 e, The Body Shop.
The scaly scalp requires a shampoo that works for it. Domic Probic8 balancing and deep cleansing shampoo is intended for oily or scaly scalp. The shampoo contains clay, which gently cleanses the scalp. The refreshing peppermint-scented washing experience left the hair feeling clean and milled. 19.90 e, University’s pharmacy.
Domestic XZ Dew Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizing Conditioner effectively moisturizes hair after washing. The product’s hyaluronic acid and betaine from domestic sugar beet help maintain the hair’s moisture balance, strengthen the hair and give it shine. The product was pleasant to use and left a soft feeling in the hair. 3.90 e, Sokos.
Mineral mud is an excellent ingredient to restore the natural balance of the scalp. The combination of the two products in Authentic Beauty Concept mixes a paste with water that gently cleanses the scalp and revitalizes its blood circulation. The user experience was pleasant, albeit a bit messy. Balancing Potion 24.95 e and Detoxifying Scalp Mud 35 e, Authentic Beauty Concept.
Treatment masks soothe and nourish the scalp. The Finnish BTB13 brand Soothing Scalp & Hair Mask effectively relieves itchy, dry and irritated scalp. The patented BTB13 compound of the vegan product is promised to strengthen the scalp, normalize its function, stimulate cell regeneration in the hair follicle, which promotes hair growth and good condition. The pleasant mask helped to moisturize the dry scalp. 29.90 e, Ewa Si.
Scalp oils are an effective treatment aid for symptomatic scalp. The effect of the Finnish Frantsila Nokkonen-Turve treatment oil is based on soothing, antimicrobial herbal and peat extracts as well as essential oils. Use by applying 4 pipettes of treatment oil evenly, around the scalp, then leave on for at least 30 minutes before washing. The scalp treatment oil felt caring and revitalized the dry, itchy and scaly scalp in the winter. If you use the product overnight or in a sauna: first protect your head with a towel turban. Suitable for use either as a cure or to maintain the condition of the scalp. 24.55 e, Frantsila.
The lightly exfoliating treatment mask cleanses, refreshes and nourishes the scalp. The product helped remove dead skin cells, leaving a soft feeling on the scalp. Cutrin BIO + Detox Scalp Treatment contains plant-based moisturizing active ingredients such as celery seed extract and pyroctonol olamine, which support the well-being of the scalp. 19.90 e, Piece of Hair.
The sparse, rubber scalp brush used in the shower is a handy aid for stimulating the scalp and enhancing shampoo washing. Apply shampoo to the Kevin Murphy scalp brush and rub into the scalp, making it easier to emulsify the shampoos and stimulate blood flow to the scalp. 28.10 e, Nice Beauty.
Hair lotion is a light and quick precision aid for a firming scalp. Whamisa Vegan Hair Scalp Tonic treats dry scalp and stimulates hair roots with 16 fermented plant extracts that moisturize, prevent dandruff and activate hair growth. This product was truly pleasant to use! 39.95 e, Grass root.
Leave-in care products soothe, care for and moisturize sensitive scalp skin. Domestic Ekopharman Herukka Scalp Serum is a leave-in gel that contains moisturizing hyaluronic acid, sedative licorice root and prebiotics. The fragrance-free product, made in Finland, is well suited for atopies suffering from dry scalp. The product did not leave hair sticky, so it could also be used during the day. 17.90 e, Hill trade.
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