Nobody wants to deal with the hassle and embarrassment of dandruff, especially for those who already struggle with dry hair. Dandruff is usually caused by several factors, such as irritated and oily skin, dry skin, and, most commonly, a yeast-like fungus called Malassezia that feeds on oils on the scalp. Scalp health expert Selsun Blue shares that there are many ways to fight dandruff and keep locks soft and healthy, even for those with dry hair.
One way to do this is to include more zinc in your diet with meat, dairy, seeds, nuts, and eggs. Zinc plays a crucial role in promoting hair tissue growth and repair. It regulates the growth of bacteria on your scalp and reduces the oil bacteria feed on. As a result, it effectively alleviates dryness and itchiness of the scalp.
Modifying your shower routine can also have a significant impact. People with dandruff, for example, should avoid hot showers. Hot water on your scalp can lead to inflammation, resulting in dandruff, itchiness, and hair loss, as hot water damages hair follicles and disrupts the scalp’s natural balance.
Even massaging your scalp using a circular motion helps reduce dandruff. Shampooing with a circular scalp massage distributes shampoo evenly across the scalp, ensuring a thorough cleanse. The gentle circular motion helps exfoliate the scalp, removing dead skin cells and any dirt and oil buildup.
However, many dandruff shampoos just leave your hair looking dry and lifeless, especially if it’s coloured or chemically treated. It’s best to find a shampoo that is also kind to your hair—and Selsun Blue has the answer with its Selsun Blue Pro Extra Moisturizing Anti-Dandruff Shampoo. Best used at least twice a week, this Selsun Blue offering is specially formulated to eliminate dandruff while protecting and retaining the moisture in the scalp and the hair for clean, soft, and revitalized locks.
Selsun Blue Pro Extra Moisturizing’s secret is its active ingredients. First is 1% Selenium Sulfide, a US FDA-approved anti-infective and anti-fungal agent used to address the root cause of dandruff. It reduces scalp itching, irritation, and redness by inhibiting the growth of the yeast responsible for the infection.
There’s also Honey Extract, which moisturizes hair follicles, smoothing the hair shaft and bringing back shine and luster to dry and dull hair. Its natural humectant nature locks in moisture, preventing future moisture loss. The shampoo also includes other ingredients, such as Arginine HCL and Lysine HCL, which add to its conditioning properties and leave hair clean and conditioned.
Selsun Blue Pro Extra Moisturizing Anti-Dandruff Shampoo is now available in 120mL bottles and 6mL sachets at Watsons and Mercury Drug branches and online through the Mentholatum store on Lazada and Shopee.
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