Shampoo For Oily Scalp

Chronic oily scalp and oily hair are most often the result of over-active sebaceous glands. Combined with dirt, bacteria accumulation and hair product build-up, oily scalp can lead to itchiness, flaking, and in some cases, scalp psoriasis or dermatitis.

Sebaceous glands are co-located and found with follicle pores. Their function is to produce and secrete hair oil (sebum) for the follicle shaft, root, and cuticle. Hair oil coats the shaft and provides nourishment and flexibility. It can also provide shine and control if your hair is dry or dull.

If your glands are over-active, excess oil can be produced and can accumulate on the scalp, hair and can clog follicle pores. Excess oil can trap dirt and combine with yeast to create bacteria, irritation and inflammation.

Shampoo for Oily Scalp and Hair

Many of our customers contact us for what is the best shampoo for oily scalp. Our experience and feedback from customers leads us to recommend shampoo formulated specifically for oil scalp and hair - specifically products that include either Zinc PCA or Peppermint, Spearmint, or Menthol in their formulations.

Zinc PCA helps regulate the sebaceous glands and slows oil production. Used in shampoos (and some conditioners), Zinc PCA is highly effective both for deep cleaning - as in a "clarifying" shampoo - and for washing away oil, dirt and grease found on the scalp or in the hair. Zinc PCA also has other benefits related to hair loss. DHT is the leading cause of hair loss in men. DHT is created by a conversion of enzymes and restricts blood flow, nutrients and growth of new hair. Zinc PCA helps block this conversion and is a frequent active ingredient in hair loss shampoos. Back to oily scalp, however.

An effective alternative to Zinc PCA is Menthol. Menthol is derived form the "mints" - Peppermint and Spearmint, in particular. Menthol has many of the same properties of Zinc PCA with several added benefits. One, it smells great - refreshing and stimulating. Not a bad trait for a shampoo used first thing in the morning. Secondly, it makes your scalp "feel" clean. As popular advertising goes "the tingle tells you its working".

The best shampoos for oily scalp also have other ingredients we recommend. Sodium Laureth Sulfate as a surfactant. Surfactants produce the foaming action. Sodium Laureth Sulfate is gentle on the scalp and help reduce inflammation, itching and the risk of allergies. Jojoba Oil is also helpful. Jojoba Oil mimics sebum yet is super-effective for deep cleaning and irrigating follicle pores of trapped dirt and oil.

For a shampoo that gives the best results for oily scalp, look for products that contain Zinc PCA or Menthol. Both are proven effective at controlling oil while gently cleaning and nourishing you scalp and hair.
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