Say stop to scalp itching!
Despite many tests of cosmetic products, do you continue to scratch your head frantically and are you tired of the discomfort this causes on a daily basis? We have gathered tips from our experts that will provide you with real relief.
Causes et symptômes
Pollution, dust, limescale, allergy, stress, hormonal imbalance, skin sensitivity, use of overly aggressive beauty products… The causes of scalp itching are multiple and can be both internal and external.
Concretely, itching may be accompanied by other related symptoms: dry dandruff, scabs, or even eczema. Although benign, these manifestations can prove to be very disabling and considerably alter the patient’s quality of life.
It all starts with shampoo
The majority of cases of mild to moderate scalp itching can be solved by a simple change of shampoo. Most shampoos found in supermarkets or pharmacies, including those formulated for sensitive scalps, in fact contain cleansing bases that are too harsh, which will dry out the delicate skin of the head and create a vicious circle. A good natural anti-itch shampoo is therefore a very gentle shampoo, which will clean the hair without attacking it. One must be particularly wary of Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), which is widely used in cosmetics because it is inexpensive, but is not suitable for this use because of its excessively strong cleansing power.
Among the Hairborist range, the Sensity organic anti-itch shampoo corresponds perfectly to the needs of sensitized scalps: it is developed from soap nuts, a 100% natural surfactant that respects the fragile balance of the scalp.
N.B: a natural shampoo not containing silicone must always be followed by a detangling balm in order to close and smooth the cuticle of the hair, otherwise your hair will appear dry and dull.
Opt for an ad-hoc treatment as a complement
Choosing a natural anti-itch shampoo is the first step of an effective routine for a sensitive scalp. To go further, Hairborist offers you a unique treatment, which draws its strength from an original method: to care for and treat the hair fiber durably, we apply a mixture of vegetable and essential oils on dry hair, before shampooing. Why? Because on wet hair, water acts as a barrier and makes it impossible for the active ingredients to penetrate inside the cuticle. On the other hand, when the hair is dry, it remains “bare”; the molecules and good ingredients that you provide are able to penetrate into the heart of the hair.
In the case of scalp itching, we recommend mixing Renovator oil (for normal to thick hair) or Repair oil (for oily or fine hair) with a few drops of Dermosweet essential oil synergy. This reparative and regulating complex for sensitized skin has incredible soothing properties and helps relieve cases of psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema, and all kinds of itching. For this, we rely in particular on 6 precious plants:
- Atlas cedar has long been recognized for its antifungal, anti-parasite and antiseptic properties,
- lavandin has relaxing and anti-inflammatory properties,
- patchouli helps healing, which is why it is, for example, used in cases of burns,
- cypress improves microcirculation of the scalp, an area of the body irrigated by many small vessels,
- lavender is characterized by an anti-infective action which makes it a valuable ally in the treatment of eczema,
- field mint (mentha arvensis) tones the scalp and limits irritation.
Each of these plants plays a role in the treatment and prevention of scalp itching. In addition, thanks to its vegetable oil base, our treatment will nourish and rebalance the skin; an itchy scalp is very often a dry scalp, so it is essential to provide it with good fatty acids, which will compensate for its lack of hydration.
Associated with your organic anti-itch shampoo, Dermosweet is THE treatment your sensitive scalp was waiting for.
Limit external aggressions
In general, a delicate scalp needs the maximum of gentleness. We therefore avoid bad habits, those little reflexes that seem harmless but weaken the skin in the long run: rubbing too vigorously with the towel to dry the hair, using the hair dryer too often and at too high a power… One must be particularly careful with heat sources because they dry out the skin and therefore tend to worsen itching. Also be careful with detangling: an unsuitable brush or comb could irritate your scalp. Favor wooden tools or the Tangle Teezer, for example; an innovative brush with double bristles, which detangles hair gently.
Plant-based coloring
Did you know that oxidation colorings, that is to say the vast majority of hair dyes found in supermarkets or at the hairdresser, are bad for the scalp? Most consumers use these products today without questioning them, so much have they been trivialized, but they remain chemical and aggressive for the fragile skin of the head. On the other hand, plant-based coloring is 100% natural: composed only of flowers, plants, spices and bark, to which hot water is added, it respects the skin balance and even has regulating and balancing properties.
In summary…
Choosing an organic anti-itch shampoo is a priority to get rid of scalp irritation. A complementary treatment formulated with vegetable and essential oils will treat the problem in depth and ensure unprecedented skin comfort. In parallel, make sure to adopt the right habits: handle your hair and scalp gently and switch to plant-based coloring, the only hair coloring that does not disrupt the skin’s balance.
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