It’s all about the moisture.
This is the result of adry scalp.
Thankfully, though, there are many ways to treat a dry scalp once you pinpoint the root cause.
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What Causes a Dry Scalp?
Environmental aggressors also play a role in your scalp’s health.
Simply put, a dry scalp is due to alack of moisture.
Fortunately, there’s a simple solution: hydration.
By keeping your scalp moisturized, it’s possible for you to often avoid dryness.
As such, they require their own set of treatments.
And we’re not referring to forgoing that glass of wine with dinner.
We’re talking about avoiding alcohol in your hair care products.
“Alcohol will dry the scalp a lot,” says Friese.
Mousse, in particular, is often a sneaky culprit, she adds.
Other ingredients that can be irritating to the scalp include sulfate, menthol, and eucalyptus.
“They can also be drying and cause animbalance in the pHof the scalp,” she notes.
“confirm not to use too much product when styling the hair.
Product buildup can cause the scalp to become oily.”
This can actually create an environment conducive to the growth of fungi and dandruff.
Is your dry scalp something more serious?
