Normally, our main concern when treating our hair is based on having it hydrated, shiny and with a healthy appearance, nothing rough or mistreated... But in most cases, we ignore the fact that we have scalp, a skin that also needs specific care to keep it in perfect condition.
In one of today's articles that we dedicate to beauty, I talk about this and how to keep your scalp in perfect condition. We are going to make a comparison that surely helps to understand what we are going to see next... The scalp for hair is like the foundation of a house that supports all the weight of its facade and roof. If the scalp is not healthy, it will hardly be able to give healthy hair.
the scalp
The skin of the scalp is much more sensitive to external agents such as UVA rays, cold and heat than many of us think. In addition, every time we apply a dye or any other treatment in a beauty salon (bleaching, highlights, etc.), those aggressive chemicals they also damage the skin of our head, just like they do with the cuticle of our hair. Excessive exposure to these factors can lead to changes in the scalp that also affect the hair, even reaching cause your loss.
A scalp will be healthy if there is no signs of irritation, dandruff and/or oiliness, three of the most frequent dysfunctions. According to a study, 44% of Spaniards You have suffered at some point in your life from dandruff and fat dysfunctions. And 30% declare that they suffer from sensitivity, which leads to itching and flaking of the scalp. They are problems with aesthetic consequences but they also affect personal well-being due to the daily discomfort they entail. Before choosing the most appropriate treatment it is important to have a diagnosis of the problem. But, who should we go to? On the one hand, our usual hairdresser or hairdresser has knowledge especially at the capillary level and when the cases are not too severe they can help us by recommending products that can work for us. However, if our scalp problem is quite advanced and after trying some treatments we are still the same, we should go to a dermatologist. No one better than him or her to prescribe an effective treatment for our problem.
Products that go well according to the problem
Next we are going to indicate a series of products that go quite well depending on the hair problem we have:
For sensitive scalp
- 'Sensinol', of the cosmetic brand ducray: It is a soothing, physioprotective intensive care serum without rinsing, with a non-greasy texture, it immediately relieves very sensitive scalp with intense itching. Its formula provides fast, persistent relief for up to a week after application. Also, respect the hair color. You can find this product both on its website and in pharmacies and parapharmacies.
- 'Eucerin DermoCapillaire pH5 Mild Shampoo' de Eucerin: He healthy skin pH is understood y entre 4,5 5,5, with which it is slightly acidic. This natural acidity protects your skin against harmful bacteria and other substances, so when this balance is disturbed, for example due to heat, cold, illness, cosmetics or stress, it can lead to a sensitive scalp. . Eucerin DermoCapillaire pH5 Mild Shampoo It is specifically designed to maintain your skin's natural pH and effectively cleanse your scalp and hair to prevent dryness and irritation. It removes dirt, pollen and allergens, giving your hair a healthy shine and a feeling of softness and suppleness.
For oily scalp
- 'BC Scalp Therapy Deep Cleansing Shampoo', Of the brand Schwarzkopf Professional: This shampoo deeply cleanses and purifies all hair types from excess oil and residue while nourishing the scalp. Nourishes the scalp and enhances the beauty of the hair from within.
For scalp with dry dandruff
- 'Kerium Oily Dandruff', of the cosmetic brand La Roche Posay: Eliminates oily dandruff precisely, visibly and quickly. Restores the physiological balance of the scalp. The scalp is purified to prevent dandruff from reappearing. Sales in pharmacies and on their website.
- Eucerin DermoCapillaire Anti-Dandruff Shampoo', from the Eucerin brand: 'Eucerin DermoCapillaire Anti-Dandruff Shampoo' It is specifically designed for oily dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. Gently cleanses your scalp and hair by removing yellow and sticky flakes while effectively reducing oily dandruff and keeping it under control. Its gentle formula soothes the scalp and reduces itching from the first wash, while its special conditioning agents give hair a healthy shine and a soft feel.
Self-massage on the scalp
We must not ignore the importance of performing an intense self-massage on our scalp every time we wash our hair. Self-massage stimulates our skin activating blood circulation and stimulating nerve endings.
An easy way to do this is by placing your hands close to the sides of your head (above your ears). With slight movements up and down for 30 seconds and in the same way with the fingers towards the forehead and towards the nape of the neck.
This self-massage, when you apply any of the previous treatments, will not only help the treatment itself to penetrate better and therefore be more effective, but it will relax you and remove daily stress if you have it.