5 things to see while purchasing the anti-dandruff shampoo

 

Dandruff is a condition that causes the hair and the scalp to get itchy and flaky. This condition can be genetic as well as it can be caused by environmental changes also. Change in the environment and temperature can cause damage to the scalp as it can cause dryness, changes in the diet can also cause dandruff, and stress is another factor that is involved in causing dandruff. The finest practice to treat the dandruff is to clean the scalp and clear the dead skin flakes.

There are lots of best Indian shampoos for dandruff available in the market that can be used for different types of dandruff. There are four types of dandruff that an individual can have that are as follows:

·         Dandruff on the dry scalp: Dandruff can occur when the scalp is dry. It mostly occurs in the winter season as the scalp gets deprived of the moisture.

·         Dandruff on the oily scalp: Not only dry scalp causes dandruff, but oily scalp also produces dandruff when excess oil combines with the dead skin on the scalp as well as the dirt.

·         Dandruff caused by fungus: Dandruff can also be caused by a fungal infection on the scalp. The most common fungus that causes dandruff is Malassezia globosa fungus. It is contagious, that is if the comb used by the person having fungal dandruff is used by another person then he can also get dandruff caused by the fungus.

Following given are some of the ingredients that need to be checked before buying the best medicated shampoo for dandruff:

·    Ketoconazole: It is one of the most effective ingredients with the properties of anti-fungal. It is also considered very powerful to treat dandruff. Ketoconazole works in those scenarios as well when the other products are not able to cure dandruff. It combines with the protein of the scalp and fights with dandruff even after washing off the shampoo.

·       Oil from a tea tree: Tea tree oil is yet another essential ingredient that helps to cure dandruff. Tea tree oil has also anti-microbial properties that help to overpower bacterial and fungal growth. People can add tea tree oil to their shampoo as direct contact with tea tree oil on the scalp can cause irritation and itchiness on the scalp.

·   Salicylic Acid: Salicylic acid also helps to reduce dandruff. It is a scrubbing agent that helps to rejuvenate the skin and also helps to prevent flaking. It can sometimes cause dryness of the skin so, it will be beneficial to use it with the shampoo along with moisturizing conditioner. 

·      Coal Tar: Coal tar helps with the oily scalp. It is an anti-fungal agent that is found naturally but, it should not be used on colored hair.

·        Selenium Sulphide: This ingredient helps to treat fungus and also helps to overpower the oils that are produced by the glands on the scalp. It also helps to soothe the scalp. However, it should not be used by the individuals that have hair that is treated with color.

In the nutshell, various ingredients can be used to treat dandruff. Just the individual has to choose the ingredient that best suits the hair of the individual. Then everyone will be able to have healthy and smooth hair.