How to deal with oily scalp

Oily skin refers to the condition of the skin tissue due to excessive work of the sebaceous glands. The latter produce sebum - a natural lubricant. Normally, it protects the skin from loss of moisture and loss of elasticity, and even serves as a natural antiseptic, but with excess production the picture changes.

Description of the symptom

It is worth noting right away: all 4 types of skin that are distinguished today - oily, dry, normal and combination - are variants of the norm and cannot be considered as a disease. However, both oily and dry skin are formed due to improper functioning of the sebaceous glands, and it is precisely the lack of proper care that can lead to the appearance of ailments.

Read more about shampoos for oily hair here.

Oily skin is usually rough, quickly begins to shine due to excess sebum, and accumulates dirt faster. This process affects not only the skin itself, but also the hair. In the scalp, the sebaceous glands are directly adjacent to the hair follicles. Their “responsibilities” include secreting fat sufficient not only to lubricate the skin, but also for the hair. Sebum is also a protection here: it prevents moisture loss, mechanical damage, and protects against ultraviolet radiation. In addition, it performs cleaning functions: gradually frees the skin and hair from weakened horn cells.

However, when the sebaceous glands work excessively, too much of the substance is produced. This leads to the fact that the mechanism for bringing the lubricant out cannot cope. The fat clogs the duct, which immediately disrupts normal microcirculation and, of course, has a bad effect on the functioning of the hair follicles.

Natural lubricant normally has antiseptic properties and protects both skin and hair from a variety of fungi and bacteria. But when accumulated, sebum loses this wonderful quality and turns into an excellent breeding ground for bacteria.

As a result, the sebaceous ducts not only become clogged, but also become inflamed. And this becomes the cause of diseases inherent in oily skin and hair.

The main signs of oily hair are:

1. hair remains shiny and clean after washing for no more than a day. The very next day a characteristic greasy sheen appears;
2. hair roots remain clean for no more than 15 hours;
3. the ends do not split;
4. styling with a hairdryer does not have any effect on the hair, but it does not help either: it is very difficult to arrange oily strands in your hair, since they do not hold their shape;
5. the skin on the scalp is often itchy;
6. dandruff is often observed - large gray scales;
7. there is a tendency to inflammation and irritation of the skin.

The matter is further worsened by the fact that excessive work of the sebaceous glands does not in any way exclude dehydration of the skin, and in this case a very complex combination is obtained - dehydrated, but oily skin does not allow the introduction of moisture and moisture-retaining substances from the outside.

Possible diseases

A typical problem for oily scalp is seborrhea. There are 3 types of illness. 1 of them is caused by insufficient functioning of the glands, 2 others – by excess.

1. Oily seborrhea - excessive peeling is observed, horny particles flake off too quickly and in too large quantities and become noticeable. In this case, sebum is secreted in excessive quantities, but the ducts are not completely clogged with scales and the sebum forms a thick whitish substance - liquid dandruff. Individual scales may be present on the hair, but, as a rule, they are well retained by sebum.

Liquid seborrhea leads to inflammation to a lesser extent, but provides rapid clogging of the strands and itching, sometimes very severe. Attempts to wash your hair more often to get rid of it lead to dryness, but they practically do not affect the functioning of the sebaceous glands, and even stimulate them. Dry seborrhea is distinguished separately.

1. Thick oily seborrhea – in this case, dandruff forms large, clearly visible conglomerates that are retained both on the scalp and on the hair. Sebum is secreted thicker, which blocks the ducts and quickly loses its antiseptic properties. Against the background of blocked ducts and disturbances in blood microcirculation, inflammation is more than possible.

In addition, a lubricant that has lost its antiseptic properties no longer protects the skin from bacteria and fungi. As a result, a secondary infection or fungus easily joins the primary inflammation. With a thick form of seborrhea, itching and sebaceous strands are the least of the troubles. Inflammations easily turn into purulent crusts, then take a long time to heal, as they are not protected from bacteria. Scarring may form. Of course, hair growth slows down greatly and there is a tendency to early hair loss.

Thick, oily seborrhea with the addition of a fungus is a rather complex disease and does not require care, but special treatment.

1. Seborrheic eczema – develops against the background of seborrhea itself. Characterized by the appearance of large, greasy, flaky spots. The color is yellow-brown with the inclusion of small papules. The formations cause severe itching, and when scratched, ichor is released, the skin becomes inflamed and forms serous crusts.
2. Demodicosis – another common condition associated with oily scalp. This damage to the skin of the hair is caused by the reproduction and activity of a microscopic mite. Mites live in the ducts of the sebaceous gland and hair follicle, but they become active and multiply only against the background of excessive work of the glands. Demodicosis manifests itself as various kinds of rashes, against which conventional anti-acne or dandruff remedies are powerless. People with oily facial skin may develop demodicosis of the eyelids.
3. Alopecia – non-androgenic type. Associated with suppression of hair growth. In this case, the hair follicles do not die, but the hair itself grows poorly, falls out early, and the resting phase of the follicle turns out to be very long. As a result, the hair thins out until the appearance of bald spots and bald spots.

Treatment methods

The procedures recommended for oily scalp are most often not therapeutic, but are aimed at preventing possible diseases. But, in addition, one cannot ignore their purely aesthetic effect: greasy shine and dandruff disappear, itching decreases. curls become more manageable and soft.

Hair, or rather the skin of the scalp, needs treatment in cases where there are diseases.

Medications

Medications are used for thick, oily seborrhea, demodicosis and other diseases, as well as when fungi or secondary infections are attached. A course of therapy is also necessary in cases where the active work of the sebaceous glands is caused by some primary disease: problems with the gastrointestinal tract, hormonal imbalances, stress.

1. In case of disturbances in the functioning of the intestines, liver, or stomach, festal or pancreatin is prescribed. If the cause of seborrhea is nervous shock, then a number of sedatives are prescribed: sedavit, for example, novopassit. For infectious lesions, corticosteroid drugs can also be used.

This does not exclude the use of external products necessary to restore the fat and water balance of the skin. These include special ointments, medicated shampoos, masks, etc.

Pharmacy shampoos and ointments for the treatment of seborrhea and seborrheic dermatitis differ from ordinary ones in that they contain an active substance that suppresses the proliferation of fungi and destroys them. The shampoo performs the main functions: that is, it cleanses the strands of dirt and excess fat.

Read also about anti-dandruff shampoos here.

You cannot use medicated shampoos all the time. This composition is used in courses depending on the severity of the disease.

1. Shampoo with ketoconazole or erythromycin - Sebazol, Nizoral. These substances destroy the fungus and restore the normal pH of the skin in order to prevent relapse of the disease. In addition, the compositions provide a general antiseptic effect, preventing the occurrence of secondary infections and suppressing the activity of the sebaceous glands.

Read in more detail the instructions for using Sebazol shampoo in this material.

Use medicated shampoos at least 3 times a week. It is prohibited to use balms and conditioners after them. It is not advisable to use styling products during treatment.

In advanced forms of the disease, special ointments and solutions are used. The concentration of active substances in them is higher.

1. Ketoconazole – eliminates fungus, streptococci, staphylococci. The concentration of ketoconazole here is much higher than that of shampoo, so the effect occurs much faster. However, there is a high risk of irritation.

The course of treatment with ointments is no more than 4 weeks. The ointment is applied to the affected areas 2-3 times a day.

1. Sulfur-salicylic ointment - sulfur has a general antiparasitic and antifungal effect, and salicylic acid suppresses the work of the sebaceous glands, thereby depriving the fungus of a favorable environment.
2. Sulfur-tar ointment - in general, sulfur and tar are considered less effective than antimycotic drugs, but they never cause complications.

Ointments are applied 2-3 times a day to the damaged area. If possible, enhance the effect of the medicine by applying an occlusive dressing.

This form of care and treatment as a mask against seborrhea is not used.

Traditional methods

If there is no disease as such, then you can take care of oily scalp and hair using folk remedies. Their task is to reduce the activity of the sebaceous glands, improve flaking in order to get rid of some dandruff and remove excess fat. A home pharmacy can handle this quite well.

1. Tar soap is a more than affordable product with many advantages. Birch tar, and this is what is included in cosmetic products, is used for many skin diseases, since it has very good antiseptic and antibacterial effects. Tar slightly dries the skin and disinfects it, preventing inflammation or secondary infection.

Also, for oily seborrhea, it is recommended to use tar shampoo, which is described in the link.

You cannot use tar soap for a long time. Until the acute manifestations disappear - profuse dandruff, plaques, hair is washed every day or every other day. As soon as the condition improves, the number of procedures is reduced to 3, and then to 2 times a week. As a rule, a month's course is enough.

1. Burdock oil is used for mild seborrhea. Of course, it cannot cope with either fungi or the activity of the sebaceous glands, but it successfully relieves itching, soothes the skin and allows you to soak away the most painful crusts. Castor oil works in the same way.
2. Not only burdock oil is effective, but also a decoction of burdock root. To do this, leave 2 tablespoons of shavings in 1 glass of water for 15 minutes, and after cooling, rub the broth into the skin.

To prevent oily seborrhea or dermatitis from appearing, it is worth taking preventive measures. Of these, the most successful solution is masks for oily hair. Most of them are easy to prepare at home.

1. Masks with fermented milk products - kefir, fermented baked milk, matsoni, sour milk. Any fermented milk product successfully dissolves and removes fat and, by changing the pH of the skin, suppresses the activity of the sebaceous glands; this mask is kept on for about 30 minutes.
2. A combination of 1 tablespoon of nettle and crushed garlic clove is infused in 150 ml of boiled water and applied to the roots of the strands. Leave for 30 minutes, wash off with shampoo, otherwise the smell will remain.
3. A mixture of equal parts of onion juice and vodka effectively eliminates dandruff. It is rubbed into the scalp, left for half an hour and washed off with shampoo for the same reasons - otherwise you cannot get rid of the smell of onions.
4. A very effective remedy is a mask made from clay and henna. 20 g of colorless henna is poured with hot water for half an hour, and then mixed with 10 g of clay and 6 drops of aromatic oil - bergamot, lavender, to your taste. Leave the mask on for about an hour and wash off with water.

Folk remedies are suitable for caring for oily hair. But if a fungal disease appears, you need to use medicated shampoos.

Antifungal shampoo can also be made at home. Its main active ingredient is tansy - it contains alkaloids and soda. 1 tablespoon of tansy flowers is poured with boiling water and boiled in a water bath for 30–40 minutes. Then the strained solution is mixed with 1 tablespoon of soda and eucalyptus and tea tree oil - 3 drops each. The resulting composition is mixed with 4 tablespoons of baby or any other hypoallergenic shampoo and used to wash your hair.

Hardware cosmetology

You can cope with the symptoms of seborrhea, prevent its occurrence and even reduce the oiliness of your skin and hair to normal levels using special cosmetic procedures. It is recommended to resort to them after consultation with a dermatologist and trichologist, since hardware methods have their limitations.

1. Darsonvalization – the scalp is affected by high-frequency impulses. At the same time, microcirculation improves, the acid-base balance is normalized and the activity of the sebaceous glands decreases. This eliminates the factors that cause high oiliness in the skin.
2. Ozone therapy – is aimed not so much at combating oily hair, but at eliminating the consequences. Its essence boils down to the injection of ozone-oxygen preparations under the scalp with a syringe. At the same time, the hair follicles receive more oxygen and, accordingly, become more active.
3. Mesotherapy – also applies to injection methods. The composition, including essential vitamins and minerals, is injected under the skin, thereby ensuring normal nutrition of the hair follicles and rapid hair growth. Normalization of acidity and fat balance in this case acts as a kind of bonus.
4. Plasmolifting – the patient’s own plasma, including a large number of platelets, is injected deep into the dermis. It has been experimentally proven that shock doses of this substance stimulate the functioning of hair follicles to an extraordinary degree. This method is used in the treatment of seborrhea and alopecia.

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conclusions

There are many methods to combat oily scalp and diseases that are caused by excessive activity of the sebaceous glands. For severe seborrhea or dermatitis, medications are used; home remedies and hardware procedures are effective in caring for skin and hair.

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In the morning you washed your hair, and after a couple of hours the strands look dirty and untidy - terribly unpleasant, right? Those with oily scalp are well aware of this problem. Let's figure out how to reconcile oily roots and dry ends of hair.

1. Causes of oily scalp
2. Rules for caring for oily scalp
3. Special knowledge: cleansing hair for oily scalps
4. Tips for every day
5. Professional help

Causes of oily scalp

“The scalp can be naturally oily,” says Elena Eliseeva, medical expert at Vichy. - Most likely, such people also have oily facial skin. In this case, the cause of increased fat content, as a rule, is the sensitivity of the sebaceous glands to androgens, namely dehydrotestosterone, which is inherited genetically.”

One of the reasons for oily scalp is heredity © iStock

Errors in nutrition

Often, increased head fat is caused by a “special” diet, rich in fatty and fried foods, spicy foods, alcohol, and sugar.

Poor daily care

Too frequent washing or, conversely, rare use of exfoliants for the scalp, incorrectly selected shampoo - all this provokes the sebaceous glands to secrete more sebum.

Regular use of heat styling devices

Without a hair dryer, curling iron and hair straightener, it is difficult to imagine the beauty arsenal of a modern girl. But too hot air flow and high temperatures of styling gadgets do not have the best effect on the scalp.

Incorrect washing technique

Unfortunately, most people rub their hair along the entire length, when first of all it is necessary to thoroughly cleanse the scalp.

Oily hair is the most difficult to care for © iStock

Rules for caring for oily scalp

The most difficult hair to care for is hair that is prone to oiliness. “It’s quite simple to understand whether you have this hair type,” says Alla Mimikina, L’Oréal Paris brand expert. And lists its main features.

The need to wash your hair arises daily. After washing, the strands look clean, but by the evening they become greasy at the roots.

The ends of the hair do not split.

The strands are practically not electrified (or very rarely).

The hair is easy to style, however, the hairstyle quickly loses volume.

It is impossible to determine your scalp type once and for all. Her condition is constantly changing, because it is influenced by hormonal levels, the work of internal organs (liver, pancreas), environmental conditions, and lifestyle.

When washing, you should first cleanse your scalp, not your hair © iStock

Special knowledge: cleansing hair for oily scalps

Since oily hair quickly loses its fresh appearance, it is better to wash it daily. From time to time it is worth using shampoos for deep cleansing and those that say “to add volume.” Both categories of products contain active cleansing ingredients that dry out hair, so you should use them no more than once a week.

For daily care, look for shampoos with the following ingredients:

extracts of currant leaves, nettle, chamomile, birch, coltsfoot, horsetail, sage, willow bark;

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Oily hair – increased greasiness of the hair, caused by excessive activity of the glands of the scalp. Despite frequent shampooing, oily hair looks greasy, oily, untidy and even dirty; stick together into separate strands and do not hold the styling.

The problem of oily hair requires a professional approach to solution with the involvement of a trichologist, endocrinologist, and gastroenterologist. Comprehensive care for oily hair consists of the use of special shampoos and lotions, therapeutic measures (mesotherapy, darsonvalization, application of masks, serums, herbal preparations, etc. Read also: Daily proper care for long hair.

Oily hair is a problem for more than 40% of our planet's population. Because of this problem, people feel insecure, because just a few hours after washing their hair and styling their hair begins to become dirty, and its appearance becomes unaesthetic. However, oily scalp is not a death sentence. Correctly selected treatment and proper care will quickly solve this problem.

Why does the scalp become oily?

1. difficulties in the functioning of the thyroid gland;
2. body contaminated with waste and toxins;
3. disorders of the psycho-emotional environment;
4. gastrointestinal ailments;
5. unbalanced diet;
6. excessive sebum production;
7. hormonal imbalances;
8. lack of basic scalp and hair care;
9. high air humidity, hot weather;
10. seborrhea;
11. use of low-quality cosmetics;
12. constant exposure to stress;
13. lack of sleep and frequent anxiety.

Oily scalp: treatment and care

Treatment for oily scalp should begin with a visit to the doctor. He will examine you, collect the necessary tests, make a diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment. If you have a disease that requires serious treatment, most likely your doctor will suggest you go to the hospital. And if you don’t have any diseases leading to a malfunction of the sebaceous glands, then he will probably prescribe a course of medications for you to drink and give recommendations for caring for your scalp and hair, which will certainly include homemade masks made from natural ingredients that will help normalize the work sebaceous glands.

Oily hair is a problem comparable only to dandruff: like dandruff, this unpleasant little thing can cause a lot of trouble. Due to the fact that already on the second or third day after a shower, your hair looks unkempt and dirty, you have to wash your hair every day. The styling does not last longer than a few hours. It is impossible to engage in active sports, go hiking and travel out of town: the hairstyle immediately loses its shape and does not look aesthetically pleasing. And yet, oily scalp is not a death sentence! Proper care and treatment will definitely give a positive result. You just need to regularly take time for yourself and deal with the symptoms.

What is happening to our body?

In happy owners of normal skin type, the sebaceous glands, which produce sebum, work moderately actively. An invisible protective film forms on the surface of the head, maintaining the balance necessary for cell life. But with the oily type, the sebaceous glands secrete too much sebum. If your scalp is also flaky and itchy, and your hair is falling out a lot, there are symptoms of a real skin disease. It's called oily seborrhea.

Ways to solve oily hair problems

If you decide to tidy up your oily scalp, treating the root causes is the best solution. Consult a dermatologist or trichologist: hormonal imbalances, unbalanced nutrition or stress may be to blame. If you haven't had an oily scalp problem before, check to see if your usual hair care products are causing irritation to the sebaceous glands. To avoid stimulating the formation of oil, wash your hair with lukewarm water. Avoid touching your skin when combing. Don't massage your head. Apply shampoo two to three times to the hair roots and only once to the middle and ends: as a rule, they are much oilier at the roots. If you wash your hair equally thoroughly along the entire length, you can dry out the ends.

Has your doctor diagnosed you with a disease and prescribed treatment for oily seborrhea of ​​the scalp? In parallel with the course of tablets, we recommend making masks and rinses: after washing your hair, rinse your hair with boiled water and lemon juice (1 lemon per two liters) or chamomile decoction (pour a handful of flowers with two liters of boiling water, let it brew, strain).

It is advisable to choose a gentle shampoo for oily scalp. The packaging must have a special inscription: “suitable for frequent use.” Try liquids with various herbal additives: juniper, burdock, algae. Balms and conditioners, as a rule, only aggravate the problem. But regular homemade masks for oily scalp give good results, especially in the initial stages. We offer several folk recipes. Please note: masks should be applied directly to the skin, not the hair, otherwise it will become dry and dull.

1. Made from mustard and onion juice. Dilute two teaspoons of mustard powder in hot water until sour cream thickens. Add fresh juice of one onion, 1 tbsp. spoon of aloe juice, 1 yolk, tbsp. a spoonful of honey. You can also add liquid vitamins B1 and B6 (one ampoule each). Apply the mask, put on a plastic cap on top and wrap with a towel. After an hour, wash off with shampoo. Make a mask once every 7-10 days for at least a month.
2. Made from lemon and vodka. Mix fresh juice of one lemon with 200 grams of vodka. Apply a small amount of liquid daily to the skin and hair roots, do not rinse.
3. From bread and eggs. A good treatment for oily seborrhea of ​​the scalp at the initial stage. Grind the rye bread and dissolve it in hot water until it becomes a thick paste. Beat and add one egg, a few cloves of chopped garlic. The resulting mixture should be gently rubbed into the scalp, left for 20 minutes, then rinsed with shampoo.

Treatment for oily scalp

To cope with oily seborrhea, you can resort to a number of traditional methods. It is allowed to take any action only after agreement with a specialist.

1. The main task remains the adjustment and preparation of proper nutrition. Include more dairy products, fruits, vegetables, eggs and cereals in your daily diet.
2. To get rid of the problem, it is recommended to limit your intake of sweet, salty and spicy foods.
3. If your skin is oily, you need to take zinc complexes. Moreover, consumption must be systematic. Vitamins B, D, tocopherol, and retinol will also help.
4. In frequent cases, seborrhea occurs due to hormonal problems. Get tested. If necessary, carry out complex treatment.
5. It is important to identify the presence of possible ailments with the gastrointestinal tract. Cure diseases if present. Seborrhea can occur against this background.
6. You can combat fatness with the help of targeted medical products. Most often these are all kinds of sprays, ointments, lotions, gels and serums.
7. In special cases, with an advanced disease, a specialist may prescribe antifungal medications. Physiotherapeutic procedures also help prevent seborrhea.
8. More often these include sedative technology, mesotherapy, bactericidal technique, immunocorrective procedure and ozone therapy.

Why does hair get oily quickly?

Rapid hair contamination occurs due to excessive work of the sebaceous glands, which produce large quantities of sebum. For some, they work normally, but for others, on the contrary, the sebaceous glands do not cope with their work for some reason and their hair becomes dry and brittle.

Oily scalp only indicates that there is a malfunction of the sebaceous glands and urgent treatment is necessary. And before treating and normalizing sebum production, it is necessary to establish the cause that led to this problem. And for this you need to visit a doctor and undergo a full examination. Perhaps the cause of the malfunction of the sebaceous glands is some disease that may be asymptomatic, and you may not even be aware of its presence.

It is necessary to treat the scalp, because if you start this process, there is a high probability of the formation of oily seborrhea, in which not only rapid greasy hair is observed, but also hair loss, peeling of the skin, accompanied by severe itching. And all this destroys the protective film on the scalp, which allows the infection to easily penetrate it and begin to develop.

Oily skin and hormonal levels

Oily skin is characterized by increased activity of the sebaceous glands, which is largely regulated by sex hormones. This is due to the fact that in youth, during the period of highest levels of sex hormones, the skin is oilier. As you age, both hormone levels and skin oiliness decrease. The sebaceous glands react to changes in hormonal levels in all people, but the degree of their sensitivity varies from person to person and is determined genetically. Therefore, with the same level of hormones, different people will have different skin oiliness.

Women may experience pronounced changes in skin oiliness depending on the phase of the menstrual cycle during pregnancy.

Oily skin: homemade masks

Treatment must be comprehensive, and masks must be done regularly. They will cleanse the skin of sebaceous deposits and provide the hair with all the necessary minerals and vitamins that it does not receive.

In order for masks to be beneficial and not harmful, they should be rubbed into the scalp and not applied over the entire length of the hair, as they can dry it out.

1. Mustard mask

A very good remedy, not only helps fight increased sebum production, but also allows you to speed up metabolic processes in cells, improving blood circulation. And since it has a warming effect, dormant follicles are awakened, due to which the hair becomes thicker and begins to grow better. It is not recommended to make such a mask more than once a week. The course of treatment is 2 months.

To prepare a mustard mask you will need:

1. mustard powder – 2 tsp;
2. juice of one medium-sized onion;
3. aloe juice – 1 tbsp. l.;
4. honey - 1 tbsp. l.;
5. egg yolk – 1 pc.

Mustard powder should be diluted with warm water until a thick mass is formed, which is similar in consistency to sour cream. Next, you need to mix the resulting mixture with the rest of the ingredients and apply it to the scalp. We warn you right away, the mustard mask “bake” very strongly, so do not overexpose it, otherwise you risk getting burned. It should be kept for no more than 15 minutes. Then you need to rinse your hair with plenty of warm water and shampoo. Balms and conditioners cannot be used, as they only aggravate the current situation.

1. Lemon mask

This mask is also very effective. To prepare it, you need to mix 200 g of vodka with the juice of one lemon. And the resulting liquid should be rubbed into the scalp daily. You cannot wash off the mask. The remaining liquid can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours. This mask must be made for 1 month.

1. Bread mask

Treatment of the scalp can also be done with a bread mask; it is also very effective and gives good results with regular use. It must be done in courses: 2 times a week for 3 months.

To prepare it, you will need to beat one egg with a mixer, add rye bread, previously diluted in water until a paste forms, and a couple of cloves of chopped garlic. The mixture is rubbed into the scalp and left for 20 minutes. Then wash off with warm water using shampoo.

Eliminating oily scalp is not so difficult, and in order for the treatment to be effective, you must follow all the doctor’s recommendations.

Recommendations for caring for oily scalp

1. do not dry the mop with a hairdryer;
2. wash your hair with cool filtered water;
3. exclude any exposure to high temperatures on the dermis;
4. wear a hat (not synthetic) in summer and winter;
5. exclude tight hairstyles and complex styling;
6. stop using stylers;
7. cut your hair if it is long during the period of oiliness treatment;
8. do not use hot curlers, Velcro, straighteners, or curling irons;
9. give up addictions;
10. Do not massage your head during therapy;
11. exclude sweets, fatty and salty foods from your diet;
12. do not dye your hair roots;
13. do not perm;
14. choose cosmetics taking into account the problem (oily content, dandruff);
15. do not comb your hair too often;
16. drink more water, eat nuts and berries;
17. do not allow the comb to come into contact with the scalp while combing;
18. Don't wear metal hair accessories.

Care products for oily scalp

To solve the problem, you need to pay attention to basic cosmetics for scalp and hair care.

Shampoo

1. If possible, buy shampoo at a pharmacy. Choose a mild detergent without sulfates, silicone, parabens and other aggressive ingredients. Give preference to shampoos with a transparent texture.
2. Choose professional series cosmetics. As a rule, conscientious manufacturers value their reputation and try to produce as many natural shampoos as possible.
3. Before purchasing, carefully read the “Ingredients” section. It should not contain prohibited ingredients. You can supplement store-bought shampoo with essential oil (5 drops per 100 ml).
4. Buy shampoo based on your scalp type. Do not buy a product for dry strands because it has the ability to weigh down your hair.
5. If oily skin is accompanied by dandruff, use medicinal shampoos from the pharmacy. Take a course of multivitamins for hair to approach the problem in a comprehensive manner.
6. Contrary to popular belief, shampoo does not need to be changed every 2 weeks. One type of product is used for at least 2 months.

Dry shampoo

1. Dry powder shampoo is a great find for those with oily scalps. There is no need to wash your hair if only the dermis is dirty. Dry shampoo is an emergency product.
2. The product is available in spray form and is a powder composition. After being distributed onto the scalp, small particles absorb sebum, as a result of which the hairstyle looks neat and not “sleek.”
3. The cosmetics market is overflowing with a variety of dry shampoo options. It all depends on the size of the wallet. However, you can use a more affordable product - fragrance-free talc.
4. An alternative is considered to be first grade wheat flour or corn/potato starch. The method of use is simple - apply to the scalp, rub in, comb out with a comb or blow out with a hairdryer.
5. It is important to understand that dry shampoo is not a replacement for regular washing. It should only be used rarely. The composition has a white tint and can be noticeable on the hair.

Balm

1. The use of air conditioners must be strictly dosed. Do not distribute the balm over the scalp; step back from the root zone by 2 fingers. Apply only to hair if it is dry and difficult to comb.
2. Never use 2-in-1 products, they are less effective. Such products consist of sulfates, parabens and silicone. All components have a detrimental effect on hair health.
3. If you use shampoo and conditioner separately, you will increase the effectiveness by 150-200%. At the same time, you can use leave-in conditioners.

Washing head

1. There are a lot of misconceptions and myths associated with washing oily scalp and hair in particular. Some people believe that frequent procedures will help get rid of greasiness. Others, on the contrary, wash their hair rarely, trying to “knock out a wedge with a wedge.”
2. Both actions are extremely wrong. It is necessary to wash your hair as it gets dirty. Moreover, the main thing here is regularity, not daily occurrence.
3. With frequent washing, the sebaceous glands begin to work harder. The situation is aggravated by hard running water and low-quality hair cosmetics.
4. With infrequent and insufficient washing, the skin pores become clogged and oil cannot come to the surface. Again, this makes it difficult for the dermis to cleanse itself naturally.
5. The ideal solution is to wash your hair after getting dirty in the morning, when the sebaceous glands work slowly. Eliminate daily washing completely. Determine the frequency of the procedure empirically.

Folk remedies for oily scalp

In addition to expensive medications and all kinds of procedures, seborrhea can be treated with proven folk remedies.

Oak bark and honey

1. Take 100 gr. oak bark, turn the raw material into powder in any available way. At the same time, boil 0.5 l. water. Combine the ingredients and boil for 40 minutes.
2. Strain the product after cooking so that no sediment remains. Add 35 g to the finished broth. honey. Mix thoroughly and rub into scalp. Grab your forehead. Rinse off the composition after 20 minutes.

Burdock root and St. John's wort

1. An effective herbal decoction will help you in the fight against seborrhea. The product is prepared from equal parts of calendula, burdock root, immortelle, corn silk and St. John's wort. At 60 gr. you need to take 250 ml of raw materials. purified water.
2. Boil the components in a water bath for about half an hour. Let the product cool naturally until it cools completely. Strain the broth and carry out the procedures every day until the symptoms disappear.

Onion peel

1. To cope with scalp problems, prepare onion broth. Take a handful of washed husks and pour in the same amount of water.
2. Boil the mixture over low heat for 25 minutes. Strain and wait until it cools. The procedure is recommended to be carried out daily. The decoction is distributed over dry and clean hair, rub into the skin with massaging movements. Read also: Oily hair: causes, treatment, masks, shampoos.

Lemon juice and yolk

1. Homemade ointment is no less effective. The composition is easy to prepare yourself from available products.
2. Squeeze lemon juice from half the fruit, mix with 2 yolks. Add 4 drops of burdock oil. Mix the ingredients well. The product is applied with massaging movements 25-35 minutes before washing your hair.

Aloe vera and sour cream

1. Another equally effective remedy is a home remedy. To prepare it, take equal proportions of fresh honey, aloe juice, sour cream, lemon juice and castor oil.
2. Add 3 cloves of garlic pulp into the prepared grounds. The product is used as a mask. Distribute it over the root zone 1 hour before washing your hair.

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