The INKEY List 2% Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Treatment to Reduce Flakes Itchiness and Control Oiliness 150ml

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A gentle exfoliating scrub formulated with both chemical and physical exfoliators to help remove product build up and dead cells. This will leave your hair looking fresh and healthy. This unique formulation also helps to protect and balance the scalp’s microbiome and keep the hair follicles clean. Scalp exfoliation is vital to remove dead skin and product build up, giving your roots the chance to thrive and lift versus being weighed down. Arif T. (2015). Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive review. Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dermatology, 8, 455–461. https://doi.org/10.2147/CCID.S84765

Leyden, JJ. (1987). Effects of sulfur and salicylic acid in a shampoo base in the treatment of dandruff: a double-blind study using corneocyte counts and clinical grading. Cutis. 1987 Jun;39(6):557-61. PMID: 3301220. There are two different kinds of exfoliants: chemical and physical. Physical exfoliants include things like scrubs that physically remove dead skin cells, dirt, and other impurities; chemical exfoliants, on the other hand, dissolve the bonds between skin cells, helping to reveal newer, smoother skin cells underneath, as SELF previously reported. Rinse and apply shampoo. Massage it in to cleanse your scalp of dirt, product build-up and pollution For a dry, flaky scalp, try using an exfoliator every third time you shampoo your hair to keep your scalp healthy. It’s best to get into a routine.”It works by reducing inflammation, removing dead skin cells from the scalp, and regulating oil production. When Should You Not Use Salicylic Acid on Your Scalp? Works well with: Follow up with moisturizing and hydrating products that feature ingredients like glycerin to help soothe any potential irritation. Product buildup. If you use a lot of hair styling products, you may find that they cling to your hair and scalp. The residue can cause your hair to look dull, greasy, or limp and weighted down. Buildup on your scalp may accumulate on your skin and appear as flakes or grease. In some cases, it can affect hair growth. The buildup of products can trap dirt and oil to make your scalp feel itchy or irritated. Just like a cleanser for your skin, The INKEY List offer pre-shampoo treatments. Our Salicylic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Treatment exfoliates the scalp and helps to reduce flakes, itchiness, redness and to control oil production. Our Glycolic Acid Exfoliating Scalp Scrub removes product build up, leaving your hair looking clean and healthy. How often can you use it: Williams says salicylic acid shouldn’t be used more than twice a week to avoid scalp aggravation and irritation.

Adam points out that scalp care is key since the hair and scalp are so intrinsically linked. “As soon as you start looking after your scalp, you’ll start to see the difference in your hair health,” he says. There are several ways the scalp can indicate that something is out of balance. Here are some of the most common concerns we hear at askINKEY: DRY/FLAKY/ITCHY SCALP

It all depends on your hair and scalp type, as well the product you’re using. “In general, I’d suggest one to two times a week before shampooing,” says Angela. Apply leave-in conditioner. This is great if your strands have been feeling the effects of too much sun or heat Excess of buildup can disrupt the healthy function of the hair follicle and removing that buildup can encourage normal growth and roots to lift up. If you are only applying once a day rather than twice daily as I recommend here, then it might take longer for salicylic acid to work its way through all of those strands of fiber-filled fiber on top of your head! Do You Really Need to Scrub Your Scalp While Using Salicylic Acid Shampoo? Dandruff . Doctors don't know precisely what causes the white flake of dandruff, but it's a common scalp condition. People with dandruff notice a dry, itchy sensation on their head as well as white flakes on their hair, clothing, or pillowcase.

Off the top of your head, you might not know why exfoliating your scalp could be beneficial for hair health. But as online searches for ‘scalp' have grown by over 11% and 'scalp exfoliation' by 27% over the past year, it seems under-hair skincare is coming to the fore. Water (Aqua /Eau), Propanediol, Salicylic Acid, Betaine, Panthenol, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Polyquaternium-37, Hexylene Glycol, Capryloyl Glycine, Citronellyl Methylcrotonate, Sodium Hydroxide, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xylitylglucoside, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate. Known for its exfoliating properties, Salicylic Acid helps to slough off dead skin cells, reduce oil levels and remove impurities from the surface of the scalp. The addition of FLUIDIPURE™ 8G and PANTHENOL delivers extra hydration and moisturization benefits to help soothe and calm while visibly reducing the appearance of redness on the scalp.​ Just like skincare, you can make scalp exfoliation part of your hair care regime,” says Angela. “Follow up by rinsing away any residue. Use a conditioner to add moisture to the hair and scalp to prevent further flaking.”

You may know about the importance of skincare and hair care, but do you know about scalp care? The skin under your hair plays a critical role in how your hair looks. Keeping the scalp's skin healthy and free of buildup from styling products can make your hair look great and your scalp feel clean. ‌