If your hair is oily in nature or has become oily due to an imbalance, know that it is absolutely possible to rebalance the scalp. But how ? Clearly, it’s not washing them more that they’ll get greasy less quickly and you’ll surely know this. In this case, this seemingly life-saving gesture will tend to make the scalp more sensitive (due to water, shampoo and hair dryer). But then, what is the solution? Content creator @bambidoesbeauty seems to have found it. He posts it on his TikTok account with over 218,000 subscribers and his video has already amassed more than 3.3 million views.
Salicylic acid: the reference active ingredient for rebalancing sebum production
@bambidoesbeauty’s idea is brilliant: to rebalance the production of sebum in the scalp by purifying this sometimes difficult to treat area, use salicylic acid as one application per week, directly to the roots. Once you’ve penetrated the treatment and left it on properly, simply wash your hair, air dry it in warm air, and see the results.
Volume of the roots, rebalancing of sebum production, disappearance of the itching sensation… This active ingredient is very effective in responding to the problems encountered by the oily scalp. reducing the proliferation of bacteria and softening the stratum corneum of the epidermis. And dermatologist Sonia Khorana seems to be of the same opinion since the latter has not hesitated to validate this method on her Instagram account.
Salicylic acid and its controversies
Whether you are passionate skin care or not, you’re probably no stranger to salicylic acid controversies. According to the website Inci beauty, it is one of the goods classified as CMR category 2 (CLP regulations, ECHA), i.e. there are strong doubts about its toxicity for reproduction, its mutagenic and carcinogenic nature. At the moment, these facts are not confirmed and salicylic acid should be limited to 3% in hair rinse products.
Why does hair sometimes get greasy?
There are several reasons that can cause your scalp to become oily faster. Some are oily in nature and in this case it is a type and not a condition of the hair. It’s very simple to find out: your hair has always worked like this since you were little, it hasn’t changed over time. If this is not the case, it is either a sign that too abrasive treatments have denatured the scalp by attacking its skin barrier, or that you are washing your hair too often, or that you are drying it at too high a temperature. In any case, washing them more will not change anything. Only adequate and rebalancing care will allow you to rediscover an optimal washing rhythm (2 to 3 times a week). It just takes a little patience to get there. Courage!
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Source: Madmoizelle
Mary Crossley is an author at “The Fashion Vibes”. She is a seasoned journalist who is dedicated to delivering the latest news to her readers. With a keen sense of what’s important, Mary covers a wide range of topics, from politics to lifestyle and everything in between.
