Effective Scalp Shampoo

The skin is the largest organ on our body.  We often think of it as protection for the rest on our body.  Actually the pores on our skin are constantly absorbing things in our environment, like soaps, lotions and shampoos.  The skin on the scalp and the underarms absorbs more than other areas of the skin.  This makes it important to be careful what you put on your scalp. 

Good hair care should actually start with taking care of the scalp.  Problems occur on the scalp when it is either too dry or too oily such as scalp acne or scalp pimples.  Scalp health depends on a proper balance.  An overly oily scalp will cause problems such as scalp acne and seborrhea, while an overly dry scalp may create seborrheic dermatitis, dandruff, or folliculitis.  These conditions are uncomfortable and often very itchy. 

The best way to take care of the scalp is to be aware of what is in the products that you use.  A good scalp shampoo should not be full of chemicals.  Many shampoos touted to be designed for the scalp actually have many harsh chemicals.  These chemicals will dry out the scalp and make many problems worse. 

There are all natural scalp shampoos that can both clean the scalp and give it the proper nourishment that it needs.  Some ingredients that are especially good for scalp healthy are zinc pca, jojoba oil, emu oil, thyme, and sage.  Zinc deep cleans the scalp and regulates the sebum gland creating the correct balance of oil.  Thyme and sage detoxify the scalp.  Jojoba oil and emu oil have natural moisturizing qualities for both scalp and hair.