Do you think you might have a sensitive scalp? If so, here are the 3 factors you should consider.
1. Redness Part your hair in a different place than usual and look at your scalp in the mirror. If it appears red, it could be a sign of irritation.
Then, think about what you've been using on your hair and scalp. Have you changed styling products, increased water temperature, or switched shampoos?
You can be sensitive to many things, so you might need to play detective to establish what's causing the redness.
Monitor it and check it regularly to identify times when it's at its worst.
2. Inflammation Inflammation is part of the body's immune response to irritation and is how your scalp tries to protect itself from whatever is irritating it.
It can be acute, meaning short-term, and typically will subside after a few days or sometimes sooner.
Or, it can be chronic if you've had sustained or long-term exposure to the irritant.
3. Itchiness Whatever is irritating your scalp, your body will send signals to your immune system and brain to try and eliminate it.
Part of this includes an itchy response, which leads you to want to remove the irritant by scratching.
But be careful. By scratching, you can damage the top layer of skin cells on your scalp, causing further damage and making the immune response start all over again.
Do you recognize the signs? Look for a shampoo for sensitive scalp. Just as you would choose products designed for sensitive skin in areas like your hands or face, choose a shampoo that is designed to be gentle on sensitive scalps.
Our Purely Gentle sensitive scalp shampoo is ideal. The fragrance-free, pH-balanced formula is perfect for daily use and has been designed to combat dandruff-causing irritants without worsening sensitive scalp issues.
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