Hair Care News

Shampoo for Dandruff and Oily Hair

Posted on June 15, 2011 with No Comments

Dandruff is a very common ailment and usually goes hand in hand with oily hair and scalp. Most shampoos will wash away the oils but they build back up quickly and the flakes will come back immediately. Some dandruff shampoos use harsh chemicals like coal tar. Stay away from these shampoos they can do more damage than good. The best dandruff shampoo should get rid of the flakes naturally without the use of harmful chemicals.

A good shampoo for oily hair or dandruff is going to contain zinc pca. This is because zinc naturally balances the oil glands in your scalp so that they will not over produce oils. This in turn dries the scalp out helping reduce dandruff. It is also, helps with dht, dermatitis and psoriasis. A good dandruff and oily hair shampoo should be a daily use shampoo.

Be sure to leave it on your scalp for a few minutes allowing the active ingredients to absorb into your scalp, for the best results. Zinc has been proven to control dandruff. Glycerin helps lock in moisture. Both of these ingredients are carried deep into the scalp for maximum effects. A good dandruff and oily shampoo will also help deep cleanse your scalp as well.

Shampoos with zinc for dandruff and oily hair have a very a high success rate because they take care of the problem by solving it, not just washing it away. Look for a natural shampoo, this will guarantee you are not putting harsh chemicals on your scalp which can lead to long term health problems. Some oily hair shampoo have even been able to help get rid of eczema.

Eczema is like a thick chunky dandruff that peels off in big chunks and is more stubborn and harder to solve. In closing finding a good shampoo for dandruff is an easy way to get this embarrassing problem under control. Just remember oily hair and dandruff usually go hand in hand so if you fix one the other will most likely go away by itself.

Sfree® announces sulfate-free and paraben-free hair products

Posted on February 2, 2010 with No Comments

February 2, 2010 – Atlanta, GA – Today Sfree® hair products announces its new line of sulfate-free and paraben-free hair products.

After extensive research and evaluation, Sfree® announced today it has launched its new line of color-safe products developed specifically for improved hair and scalp health.

Sfree Sulfate-Free Hair Products

The products are headlined by a solution for maintaining and improving moisture, a gentle deep-cleaning clarifying shampoo, and a light-weight conditioner.

Sulfates (SLS) and paraben preservatives have long been considered by styling and salon professionals as sources for hair and scalp damage.  SLS, most commonly used as a surfactant in OTC , chain, and large discount retailer hair products help save costs, but does little for genuinely improving health.

To the contrary, SLS and parabens are thought to be responsible for many problems women, men and children have with hair growth, scalp diseases, breakage and acute damage.  Common problems such as scalp psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff and scalp inflammation are also thought to be triggered in large part by the chemicals found in many store-bought products.

Sfree® new sulfate-free products have natural and organic-based ingredients developed specifically for providing necessary cleansing, protection and conditioning.  The use of 20+ botanical extracts help nourish the scalp and hair for improved circulatory delivery of nutrients while helping build volume and protecting from heat and chemical treatment damage.

Sfree®’s three new products – Sfree® MOISTURE Hydrating Shampoo, Sfree® CLARIFY Clarifying Shampoo, and Sfree® LITE CONDITION conditioner are all color-safe and are recommended for use to extend color life and add brilliance.

Looking for the Best Anti Dandruff Shampoo?

Posted on June 14, 2009 with No Comments

For several years I had a fairly oily scalp and began to get some flakes.  I began looking for the best anti dandruff shampoo I could find.

I tried mosy of the name brands – Head & Shoulders included.  Nothing really worked for me until I began using a shampoo (Follicleanse) that had Zinc in it.

I wrote a post a few weeks ago about Zincadone.  Its also known as Zinc PCA and is a very effective ingredient used in anti dandruff shampoos.  As a note, within a few days my hair scalp wasn’t so oily and in a week or two the few flakes I had were gone too.

I generally don’t plug a product, but Follicleanse is know my favorite.  I use it 2-3 times a week, alternating with an un-named product I like as well.  Here is a snippit I found related to the Zinc and dandruff.

What Causes Dandruff?

Flakes and itching usually caused by oil, toxins, pollutants and harsh hair care products that have been deposited on the scalp over a period of time. Malfunctioning sebaceous glands too sometimes produce an excess of oil which result in dry, flaking, itchy scalp and greasiness.

The Ideal Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

The most effective shampoo has the ability to eliminate pollutants and reduce flaky scalp and white flakes. It should be able to break down the presence of bad oils in the scalp without stripping your hair of its natural oils. The presence of Zinc PCA, which is a naturally derived compound used for the regulation of oil production by the sebaceous glands is highly beneficial and breaks down cholesterol that often leads to flaky scalp.

The Best Anti Dandruff Shampoo for Flakes and Itching

Anyway, I have several friends who have the same flaking problems – I told them my favorite anti dandruff shampoo and am now telling you.  Good luck and let me know what you think.