Many people tell us that their dandruff seems to get worse in the winter months. Winter itself doesn't cause dandruff.
But there are other factors common in the winter months that can make an existing case of dandruff seem worse. For example:
- Wearing a hat: the microbes that cause dandruff thrive in warmth. When you put on a woolly hat, the temperature of your scalp is raised and you’re more at risk of dandruff. In fact, our studies have shown that the ideal temperature for dandruff-causing microbes to thrive in is very easily reached.
- Dry air: central heating in homes and offices heats and dries out the air around you. If you’re prone to a dry, flaky scalp, this can make the problem worse.
What you can do to protect your scalp
If you're exposed to winter environmental factors, you can take a few simple steps to protect your hair and scalp.
Use a Head & Shoulders anti-dandruff shampoo regularly. Its invisible barrier technology not only helps get rid of dandruff – it also protects you against everyday factors that can make it worse.
Use it regularly to keep your protection level at its peak and keep dandruff at bay.
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