Every one’s scalp has oil helps to protect it and support healthy hair. But an increase in the oil secretion that makes your hair greasy and dirty may lead to itching and dandruff.
Here in this article we will discuss about the cause of oiliness in the scalp and symptoms of it. and also discuss how to treat your oily scalp easily at home.
How to identify an oily scalp
After washing your hair, if excess sebum forms on your scalp within 2–3 days, it seems to be your oily scalp.
Causes of an oily scalp
There are many factors influencing an oily scalp, including:
- Overwashing your hair
- Chemically enriched hair products
- Genetics
- Weather
- Any underlying skin condition
How to get rid of an oily scalp
- Your scalp should not wash so frequently so that to maintain the oil balance sebum will produce may be little more leads to oily scalp.
- During the selection of any products for your hair, find out the target area or condition, like a scalp oil-balanced shampoo or conditioner with moisturising effects. And your hair ends may need nourishment, including shiny and moisturising ones.
- Combing is necessary for every day as it helps to distribute oils from the root to the length of the hair.
- Avoid touching your hair, as while touching frequently you may transfer dust and other unwanted things that lock up with sebum and make it more oily and greasy.
- Avoid the use of heating and styling tools because they may melt the oils and spread them easily throughout the hair.
This is the video on how to treat an oily scalp.
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Resources:
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