Dull, lackluster, and seemingly unkempt hair, even when washed just a couple of hours ago: oily hair is a common condition. Excess sebum produced by the follicles is the main culprit. It covers both the scalp and the hair shaft. However, solving the problem is possible, and the first step is understanding what causes seborrhea.
Hormonal imbalances, digestive issues, stress, and nervous factors can all contribute to this, as well as excessive sweating on the scalp. A condition known as scalp hyperhidrosis or using overly harsh shampoos for oily hair. These products can actually worsen the issue because, paradoxically, they may trigger an excessive sebum production response (the so-called “rebound effect”).
Here’s What to Do
To resolve the problem, the strategy is simple: increase the frequency of washes to allow the scalp to breathe, avoiding using a blow-dryer close to the scalp (it thins the sebum, increasing its production). It is essential to use gentle shampoos with balancing properties that cleanse the skin but avoid stripping too much sebum from the scalp (which is a necessary protective barrier).
The Best Shampoos
Not sure which product is right for you? In selecting of the best shampoos for oily hair to try, we’ve got you covered for that!
Klorane BIO Nettle Shampoo
Its purifying and reducing properties come from white nettle, a plant with roots rich in seborrheic-reducing plant ingredients. After use, the scalp is perfectly cleansed, and the hair remains light and voluminous for longer. Over time, fewer washes are needed.
L’Oréal Professionnel Paris Soothing Shampoo for Oily Scalp
This soothing shampoo provides a deep purification of the scalp and promotes cellular regeneration. Thanks to its 3% AHA formula, it frees the follicles from sweat and sebum, giving a feeling of lightness and freshness even to the oiliest hair.
Redken Peppermint Shampoo
This peppermint-based shampoo cleanses and purifies oily hair, eliminating residue. It balances the pH of the hair without weighing it down, providing the necessary hydration for fresh, light, and purified hair.
Sunsilk Green Tea and Lemon Detox Shampoo
Green tea is formulated with this production which is antioxidant and has strengthening properties. Known for its refreshing and purifying benefits lemon is also one of the key ingredients.
L’Angelica Sebum-Regulating Shampoo with Nettle and Myrtle
Effective in treating oily hair and scalp. This product benefits from the properties of myrtle and nettle extracts, which have an astringent and purifying effect.
Kerastase Specifique Bain Divalent Shampoo
This product’s two key ingredients are glycine, which nourishes sensitized areas of the hair, and vitamin B6, which slows down the production of excess sebum.
Diego Dalla Palma Charcoal Detox Anti-Smog Shampoo
Thanks to the BIO-CARBON ACTIVE SYSTEM, derived from bamboo, this shampoo works against urban pollution and oily hair, removing smog residues and impurities.
Biopoint Purify Dermo-Purifying Shampoo
It purifies the scalp with ingredients like rosemary extract. This normalizes sebum production in synergy with sage extract, which tones and strengthens the hair root. Finally, the presence of a neuro-peptide with a soothing action helps alleviate irritation and itching.
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This article first appeared on Grazia.it – Author: Michela Marra
