Buying hair care products and, first of all, shampoo, you need to focus on your hair type and scalp condition. Quite a common problem - sensitive scalp, brings a lot of trouble.
Signs of sensitive scalp
As experts believe, sensitive skin can be for any type of hair. Increased sensitivity is caused by a number of reasons:
- hormonal changes;
- chemical;
- thermal and mechanical damage;
- beriberi ;
- a sharp change in climate;
- stresses and so forth.
Depletion of lipid-fat layer leads to rapid evaporation of moisture, and the skin becomes vulnerable to external influences. The result is inflammation, peeling, reddening of the scalp. Itching, stiffness, burning sensation. Hair lose elasticity, shine, become dry and brittle.
Choice of shampoo for sensitive skin
If the problems of sensitive skin are familiar to you not by hearsay, we advise you to buy shampoos labeled "for sensitive scalp", giving preference to medical and professional means. The concentration of active substances in their composition is rather low, and the PH level is the same as in shampoos for children. There are practically no flavors and colorants that cause allergic manifestations. Typically, the products for sensitive scalp contain the following substances:
- Vegetable components are surficants, removing contaminants and promoting the cleansing of hair and scalp, the most common of which is coconut extract.
- Panthenol restoring the moisture balance.
- Oil calophyllum, which removes inflammation and redness of the skin.
- Pyroctane olamine is a component that helps exfoliate dead skin scales of the epidermis and restore blood flow to the skin.
- Ps21 - a substance that eliminates spasms of blood vessels.
- Peppermint extract. Included in the composition of menthol soothing effect on the skin, eliminates the feeling of discomfort.
- Lavender extract also removes skin irritation.
- Aloe vera and shea butter , jojoba and macadamia - create a protective film and soften the skin.
One of the highly effective means for the care of sensitive scalp is shampoos of the brand Wella. Shampoos of this series are produced specifically for women and men, and also have a universal purpose. Wella has a soft effect on skin epidermis and is characterized by an optimal PH-factor for the skin.