Few skin maladies are more irritating than itchy skin, and it can strike anywhere--even on your head. Over time, an irritated scalp, whether it's caused by a skin condition such as dandruff or an allergic reaction, often takes on a dry, flaky appearance. Treat your scalp skin with a specialized shampoo formulated specifically for an itchy head to restore your scalp's natural health and reduce the distracting skin flakes that may be scattered throughout your hair.
Sachajuan Scalp Shampoo
After testing and reviewing almost 200 different shampoo products, the beauty editors of Real Simple magazine chose Sachajuan's herbal shampoo as the best one for itchy scalps. They liked its use of herbal extracts such as rosemary oil, which helps to simultaneously moisturize your dry scalp while soothing inflammation and irritation. The manufacturer also adds salicylic acid, which helps to get rid of dead skin cells and flakes often associated with a dry scalp.
Neutrogena T-Gel
Neutrogena's T-Gel "calms an itchy...scalp," according to InStyle magazine. The magazine named Neutrogena's product as the best dandruff shampoo, saying it gently and thoroughly helped resolve the skin condition, irritation and flakes thanks to its salicylic acid. Several versions of the shampoo are available, including one for stubborn itches and another made without dyes, preservatives or fragrances, which can help with itching that's due to an allergic reaction to an ingredient in a shampoo.
ProActiv Soothing Scalp Treatment Antidandruff Therapy
ProActiv, most known for its anti-acne products, offers one of the best shampoos for itchy scalps and dandruff, according to the editors of Women's Health magazine. It uses herbal extracts such as echinacea, chamomile and watercress to help soothe your sensitive scalp skin and combat itching and flaking. It's active ingredient, zinc pyrithion, can help to control the bacteria that may contribute to dandruff.
DHS Clear
An itchy, irritated scalp that isn't accompanied by dandruff may be caused by an allergic reaction, reports Women's Health magazine. In such cases, the magazine recommends a sensitive scalp shampoo such as DHS Clear. DHS makes its hair wash without irritating detergents, fragrances or dyes in a pH-balanced water base, so you can cleanse your scalp and hair without causing irritation.
References
- "Don't Go Shopping for Hair-Care Products Without Me"; Paula Begoun; 2004
- InStyle Magazine: Neutrogena T-Gel
- Women's Health Magazine: The Best Shampoos
- Women's Health Magazine: Itchy Scalp
- Real Simple Magazine: The Best Shampoos
