Start with a gentle cleanser; avoid harsh sulfates that strip your scalp of its natural oils, instead choosing something with moisturizing ingredients such as shea butter or coconut oil.
Pros claim these ingredients help balance a dry scalp by increasing blood circulation, decreasing inflammation and alleviating itchy scalp conditions.
1. Act+Acre Cold Processed Balancing Shampoo
This nutrient-rich cleanser featuring 2% Apple Amino Acids gently removes build-up while replenishing vital nutrients to create an instantly healthier and shinier scalp. Incorporating baobab oil as a botanical emollient to support and balance the scalp microbiome as well as glycerin to hydrate hair strands for maximum hydration, this formula also features baobab oil which supports + balances the microbiome for better outcomes and glycerin to replenish hair strands hydration for enhanced results.
Clean beauty brand Lush uses a proprietary Cold Processed method to preserve essential vitamins and nutrients found in its seed oils while avoiding heat-based processes that may deplete potency. They utilize 90% less energy during production while offsetting every ton of carbon produced at their facility.
Similar to Gemmist, Act+Acre focuses on treating the root of your hair issues by offering an extensive selection of products designed to support both scalp and strand health. You can choose between their scalp detox formula, conditioner and co-wash as part of their subscription options that renew every 1, 2 or 4 months depending on which set or individual product or set is subscribed for.
2. Olaplex Clarifying Shampoo
Sulphate-free shampoo features a broad-spectrum clarifying system to effectively cleanse hair of impurities like excess oil, hard water minerals, chlorine, heavy metals and pollution, leaving hair soft, healthy and vibrant. In addition, this shampoo supports strong bonds by strengthening other Olaplex bond-building products while providing color clarity support while simultaneously nourishing strands for more soft volume and airiness.
Chie Sato recommends using a clarifying shampoo every other wash, especially during warmer weather when sweat and styling products like serums and hairspray can build up on the scalp and down through to your ends before rinsing and conditioning. Simply apply a coin-sized amount of this clarifying shampoo onto wet hair from roots to ends and focus on working it through from scalp. Finally rinse out and follow with regular conditioner.
3. Davines Nounou Shampoo
Shampoo specifically formulated to nourish chemically-treated hair that gently cleans and deeply nourishes with its unique citrus, spicy, and aromatic scent. Formulated with rice proteins to preserve color, weightless silicones to boost brightness in hair color and hydrocreatine to strengthen it further.
This award-winning shampoo is free from sulfates and parabens and features fair trade natural active ingredients sourced from Slow Food Presidia of Italy.
Nounou Conditioner features Fiaschetto Tomato Extract from Mr. Mario di Latte’s Calemone Farm located in Serranova di Carovigno, Brindisi to nourish and revitalize hair strands with antioxidants and Vitamin C that restore and revitalize them. Simply massage this rich blend into wet hair before rinsing. Afterward, Nounou Deep Conditioner for soft yet deeply nourished locks is recommended as an ultimate treatment solution.
4. Mizani Scalp Care Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
This shampoo with 1% Pyrithione Zinc gently cleanses hair and scalp by eliminating bacteria that causes flaking and scaling, leaving your scalp feeling fresh and revitalized. Perfect for curly or textured locks!
This shampoo contains a distinctive combination of ingredients designed to address the source of dandruff. Ketoconazole and ZPTO work to inhibit and kill off the fungi that cause it, stopping future outbreaks from reoccurring. In addition, cucumber extract reduces dryness while peppermint oil relieves itching for relief.
Apply this shampoo to wet hair and massage into a lather before rinsing thoroughly for best results. Use at least three times each week for maximum effectiveness, and pair this product with Scalp Care Conditioner and Calming Lotion to create an effective dandruff prevention regime.
5. Davines Nourishing Shampoo
Nourishing Shampoo from Davines Naturaltech’s professional beauty range was specially created for dry hair and scalps, providing gentle cleansing action without altering its structure, leaving hair deeply nourished. Formulated with rich creamy texture that creates full-bodied foam for full body coverage. Perfect for those seeking to maintain natural moisture balance of their scalps and locks. Carefully handcrafted in Parma Italy to B Corp standards using renewable energy resources as core business model components; 100% renewable energy consumption commitment at their facilities and production sites are just some of their commitments towards ethical sourcing & sustainability within their business models – perfect for those seeking moisture balance in their locks & scalps!
