If you are experiencing itchiness on your scalp with small, dry, occasional flakes, you likely have dry skin that lacks moisture. With lasting dryness, the skin on your scalp can get irritated a...
If you are experiencing itchiness on your scalp with small, dry, occasional flakes, you likely have dry skin that lacks moisture. With lasting dryness, the skin on your scalp can get irritated and itchy. Causes for dryness can be over-washing, aggressive detergents, environmental factors, lifestyle habits, aging or genetics. Dryness is different from dandruff which causes an “oily” skin cell build up that eventually sheds off as scales. Dandruff is caused by abnormal peeling of the scalp's epidermal cells and promoted by factors such as stress, hormonal imbalances, excessive sweating, etc. and enhanced by the presence of the Malassezia fungi that causes inflammation. Dandruff “flakes” are bigger than "dry scalp" flakes and look oily while flakes from a dry scalp look smaller and are dry.
If you are experiencing a dry, itchy, and flaky scalp, use our “blue” shampoo bar for flakes and itches until the itchiness and flakes subside. Pair the shampoo with the conditioner that is right for your overall hair needs. Since conditioner bars should not be applied directly onto your scalp, the right choice depends on other factors such as how dry, fine, oily, color-treated, etc. your hair is. If you are experiencing lasting discomfort, redness or irritation on your scalp, make sure to consult your health care professional.
