Can hormones cause dandruff? Yes, they play a role in triggering the production of sebum, which can lead to dandruff. Here’s how.
Hormones are involved in dandruff formation but don’t cause it directly.
Is dandruff hereditary?
The origin of dandruff
- A naturally occurring microbe on the scalp feeds on natural sebum.
- This process produces oleic acid.
- If you are sensitive to oleic acid, your body reacts by showing dandruff symptoms.
Your hormones control sebum production
Hormones play a key role in the production of sebum, which causes dandruff. Sebum is completely normal and essential for keeping your hair and scalp moisturized.
But if you are sensitive to oleic acid, sebum production can lead to dandruff. For some, dandruff can appear during periods of hormonal changes, particularly during puberty, when you start producing more sebum than usual.
But remember: dandruff is not only caused by hormones. You must still be sensitive to oleic acid, and there’s a good chance you are, like 50% of the world's population.
How to treat oleic acid sensitivity
If you are sensitive to oleic acid, you can treat your scalp and hair with our Classic Clean 2-in-1 shampoo.
Our tested and approved formula fights dandruff and all its symptoms, including:
- dry scalp
- itchy scalp
- redness and irritation
- flakes
Frequent use will leave your hair clean, beautiful, and free of visible flakes¹.
Learn more about dandruff and how it forms.
¹Visible flakes with regular use
