Scalp Care Shampoo

Scalp care shampoos focus cleansing on the scalp rather than only the hair lengths. The category may include gentle everyday shampoos, oil-balancing and clarifying formulas, sensitive-scalp products and anti-dandruff shampoos containing ingredients such as salicylic acid, selenium sulphide, ketoconazole or zinc pyrithione. Different scalp concerns require different products, and not every flaky scalp is caused by the same issue. Apply shampoo primarily to the scalp so it can remove excess oil, dead skin and product buildup without repeatedly drying the hair ends. Follow the contact time and frequency on targeted anti-dandruff products, because some need to remain on the scalp briefly before rinsing. Persistent redness, swelling, severe itching, sores or flakes that do not improve may require assessment by a dermatologist.