IS A SENSITIVE SCALP HEREDITARY?

Whether you’re genetically predisposed to sensitive skin or not, your scalp can still become irritated.

Sensitive vs sensitized skin

True sensitive skin conditions are genetic – they’re usually a result of a defect in the skin’s outermost protective layer which allowsirritants and allergens to penetrate the skin more easily.

Sensitised skin on the other hand is a result of environmental factors, which damage the outer layer of the skin. These include:

• pollution

• heat and UV damage

• hormonal changes

• poor diet

Sensitised skin will often show the same symptoms as inherited sensitive skin, becoming easily irritated, inflamed, red and itchy.