With January off to a cold and breezy start, your skin might be showing signs of living in a winter environment. Many say that health starts with your skin, the largest organ in/on your body. Hands, feet, and head are undeniably important to overall health and can be so irritating when they react poorly to the conditions around you.
Your scalp is one of the easiest things to neglect because it’s not always at the top of your mind. You want to color, cut, and care for your hair, but what happens when the base is dry, flaky, and a mess? Scalp treatments have burst into the mainstream, showing people how to properly care for their scalp, and help them maintain healthy skin and hair year-round. Check out our list below for the best scalp treatments and when and why to use them.
There are various kinds of scalp treatments for different ailments, but most treatments are applied and work similarly. According to self.com, “These products come in a variety of formulations, from salt scrubs to lightweight serums and toners. Some you can massage into your scalp, let sit for a few minutes, then rinse out, while others are meant to be left on your scalp, no rinsing required. The longer they’re left on your scalp, the more effective they’ll be […]”.
Suppose you’re dealing with a variety of different skin conditions. In that case, some treatments are made for many different conditions and uses—exfoliating your scalp, even when not too dry or flaky, can be helpful for dead skin removal and moisture absorption. “If you’re dealing with recurring flakiness, oiliness, or dryness, you may want to give a scalp-specific product a try as part of your wellness routine. Your other options include clarifying shampoos and anti-dandruff shampoos, which can help alleviate buildup and flakes, respectively. If you aren’t sure what product is right for you, or what the root cause of your scalp issues is, get in touch with your dermatologist […]”.
Reverie Suna Exfoliating Shampoo
Allure.com rates this the best exfoliating shampoo on the market. At the more expensive end of things, Reverie is a luxury shampoo for luxurious hair. “Exfoliating shampoos work wonders for clogged scalps. Reverie’s 2022 Best of Beauty Award-winning Suna Exfoliating Shampoo uses rhassoul clay to cleanse the scalp and eliminate excess sebum and dry flakes that weigh hair down. This formula also targets the scalp’s barrier function, leaving you with a happy, hydrated, and gunk-free scalp.
Moroccanoil Dry Scalp Treatment
Everyone in the hair world has heard of Moroccan oil treatments, as it is widely used in many aspects of hair care, including shampoos, conditioners, and oils. Highly rated, anywhere you scour on the internet, you will find this brand coming up in the best products. Allure.com’s in-house dermatologist recommends this product for dry scalps, saying “that her favorite ingredients for nourishing a dry scalp are argan oil and other antioxidants like vitamin E and fatty acids. “They repair the scalp barrier while hydrating simultaneously,” she explains. Moroccanoil Dry Scalp Treatment happens to be loaded with all of the above and also contains salicylic acid to slough away irritation-causing buildup.”
Nioxin Treatment
If you’re looking for something a little more heavy-duty with loads of awesome additions for a healthy scalp, including medicated serums and products, Nioxin is for you. This product is highly rated by their customers, even the amazon reviews are through the roof with one saying “I have a very itchy scalp that gets sores. I’ve been to two dermatologists; they prescribed topical medications that did minimal good. I’ve tried many other OTC treatments but avoided Nioxin Scalp Recovery Anti-Dandruff Soothing Serum because of the cost. Some of the other products helped, but none really did the trick. I finally broke down & got the Nioxin. I’ve been using it for less than a week, and my scalp is healed! I wish I had bought this long ago” Their scalp recovery and soother serum is a must-have for dry and flaky scalps.
Christophe Robin Purifying Scalp Scrub with Sea Salt
This scrub is infused with natural sea salt and is a favorite scalp scrub for those looking. Townandcountrymag.com leaves a rave review, saying, “ this deep-cleansing treatment helps slough away dead skin cells and product residue while calming any itchiness and irritation. Use once a week to reap the benefits of an utterly reinvigorated and squeaky-clean scalp. “Not only does this take care of any flakiness or dry irritated scalp, but I also love using this occasionally for invigoration,” raves a reviewer. “It’s cooling and soothing on your scalp. Helps detox or purify the scalp and hair when needed.””.
Whatever method you choose to treat your scalp or help boost it to its original moist status, talking to your hair stylist and dermatologist about flaky, dry scalps can help point you in the right direction. Here’s to your best scalp and hair in 2023!
