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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.