Chlorine and minerals present in the water you use to wash your hair may cause your scalp to become dry. Other factors such as chemicals used in hair dyes and peroxide bleach also cause dry scalp. To treat your dry scalp you can apply natural oils such as coconut, jojoba, olive or avocado oil and use specially designed dry scalp shampoos until your scalp regains its balance and feels healthy. If you leave your dry scalp untreated it may cause dandruff and other ailments such as eczema en psoriasis. Consult your doctor if your dry scalp is causing eruptions or infection.
Primrose & Lavender Scalp-Soothing Shampoo
Primrose & Lavender Scalp-Soothing Shampoo by Aubrey Organics is a gentle formula intended for sensitive scalps. It is made with organic evening primrose oil, which is high in fatty acids that help moisturize your scalp. This shampoo also contains organic lavender oil that has antiseptic properties, according to acupuncturist David Crow in his book "The Pharmacy of Flowers," and helps tone your scalp. Other herbs that are beneficial to your dry scalp present in this shampoo are yarrow and aloe vera, both of which help fight infection and are soothing. Primrose & Lavender Scalp-Soothing Shampoo is vegan, meaning it contains no ingredients of animal origin and is not tested on animals. It comes in 16 oz., 11 0z. and 2 oz. bottles.
Triple Moisture Dry Scalp Soothing Shampoo
Triple Moisture Dry Scalp Soothing Shampoo by Neutrogena has moisturizing properties that help relieve itchiness due to dryness in your scalp and also make your hair smooth and soft. This shampoo has mint as one of its main ingredients to help cool inflammation in the scalp and Pyrithione Zinc, which eliminates flaking and itching. Triple Moisture Dry Scalp Soothing Shampoo also contains apricot and sweet almond extracts, which help nourish and moisturize your dry scalp and also work to prevent future dryness. It is designed to work with color treated hair and is gentle enough to be used daily. This shampoo comes in 8 oz. bottles.
Head and Shoulders Dry Scalp Care Shampoo
Head and Shoulders is one of the leading brands in scalp health and treatment and its Dry Scalp Care Shampoo contains moisturizing ingredients that help relieve dry scalp and itch. It also gets rid of flakes and eliminates up to 50 percent of frizziness in your hair. Head and Shoulders Dry Scalp Care Shampoo will leave your hair cleansed and soft while preventing further dryness and dandruff.
References
- Aubrey Organics: Primrose & Lavender Scalp-Soothing Shampoo
- Neutrogena: Triple Moisture Dry Scalp Soothing Shampoo
- Head and Shoulders: Dry Scalp Care Shampoo
- "The Pharmacy of Flowers"; David Crow; 2005
