Editor’s tip: Since this scalp treatment also contains heavy moisturizers, it’s meant to be a post-shampoo treatment that substitutes your usual conditioner. Key ingredients: rice powder buffing beads, salicylic acid, papaya enzymes, pineapple enzymes, Kalahari melon oil, jojoba oil | Fragrance-free: no Best Multi-Use Formula: Ouai Scalp & Body Scrub Why it’s worth it: Dr. … Read more
Washing your hair might seem like a chore, but one doctor has warned against leaving it unwashed for more than a few days due to some rather unsavoury consequences. Board-certified dermatologist Dr Jenny Liu took to TikTok to warn that neglecting your scalp could be detrimental to your hair health. Her video’s caption stressed “scalp … Read more
Of course, there are ingredients you should avoid, too. Dr. Lolis urged Allure readers to avoid parabens, sulfates, formaldehyde, and synthetic dyes, which can be rough on the scalp. “You should also look for serums that are silicone-free,” Dr. Lolis explained. “While silicones such as dimethicone are great for creating lustrous locks, the residue left by silicone-based serums on the scalp … Read more
A beauty enthusiast heaping praises on a ‘hero’ scalp mask that rescued her sunburnt scalp. While it’s important to protect our skin against sun damage, it’s also crucial to do the same for our scalp. One popular haircare product works as both a pre-wash treatment and mask, plus it can also be used to help … Read more
Editor Tip: Since flake-minimizing shampoos tend to have intensive active ingredients in their formulas, we don’t recommend using them daily. Selsun Blue suggests washing your hair with this shampoos twice per week for optimal results. Key Ingredients: Selenium sulfide, menthol | Who It’s For: Anyone who wants an affordable flake-reducing shampoo. Best In-Shower Treatment: Nizoral … Read more
Similar to dandruff shampoos, clarifying options have a bad rep for stripping hair, because, well, they’re meant to be intensive. Cosmetic chemist Ginger King says that many clarifying shampoos use chelating agents like EDTA and tetrasodium EDTA, which latch on to metal ions that may be in your water. “[Their] function is to ‘chelate’ (form … Read more
Your hair hurts, your scalp hurts, and it’s not your imagination — hair pain is real, say doctors. Luckily, the pain is typically benign and easy to fix, but you’ll need to figure out what’s causing the ouch before you can banish it. Here, experts shed some light on why hair hurts, why scalps feel … Read more
If you’ve ever thought that the best scalp massager wasn’t for you, whether because of price or an assumption that they’re too bougie for your low-key hair-care routine, think again. “It is necessary to activate the scalp muscles and improve circulation as well as remove debris from the base of the hair follicle,” says Bridgette … Read more
Editor Tip: Like all Oribe products, you can expect to be enveloped in the brand’s signature scent, which is a blend of watermelon, edelweiss flower, and lychee. Heavenly. Key Ingredients: Argan oil, jasmine oil, shea butter, sandalwood extract | Who It’s Good For: Those with brittle, frizz-prone hair Best for Damaged Hair: Leonor Greyl L’Huile … Read more
Ultimately, this can lead to more scarring of the skin and hair loss. Moral of the story? Hands off. What can you do to treat scalp acne? Make your wash-day routine count by lathering up with medicated shampoos formulated with antibacterial ingredients, such as sulfur and salicylic acid. “I suggest washing every other day,” says … Read more
