Contents
Do you also start every morning not with coffee, but with washing your hair? And it seems that the farther, the faster the hair becomes greasy and dirty? And even freshly washed ones already don’t look very good – brittle, lifeless, with split ends? We find out what is wrong with them – and choose the best shampoos for oily hair, according to our editors.
Features of shampoos for oily hair
“The production of sebum is stimulated by the male sex hormones androgens,” says medical expert of Vichy brand Ekaterina Turubara. – Why they are activated, you need to understand in each case separately. But, in addition to androgens, the work of the sebaceous glands is also activated by the hormone cortisol (which is why hair becomes greasy against the background of severe stress and worries), and simply the wrong care – thermal styling, non-compliance with the washing technique, the use of aggressive shampoos.
How not to make a mistake with the choice of shampoo? Find out by taking our quiz.
According to Ekaterina Turubara, a good shampoo for oily hair qualitatively cleanses the scalp and hair from excess sebum, but at the same time does not violate the hydrolipid layer, acts gently and gently. We’ll tell you how to pick it up.
How to choose a shampoo for oily hair
What shampoo to choose for oily hair, what should be included in its composition?
Substances that absorb excess sebum (coal, kaolin).
Seboregulating components (salicylic acid, sulfur).
Components with antifungal activity (selenium disulfide, piroctone olamine), since fungal microflora is activated against the background of increased sebum secretion.
Antioxidants (for example, spirulina algae extract, green tea) that prevent the oxidation of sebum.
Soothing and cooling natural or organic ingredients (phytocomplexes, menthol) – they reduce the sensation of itching, which owners of oily hair often suffer from, soothe the skin.
Look for silicone-free shampoos for oily hair that are suitable for daily use – they have milder formulas. And to reduce the frequency of washing, you can alternate the cleanser with dry shampoo – this is especially true for people with oily damaged hair.
You will have to look for the perfect shampoo, but then it will be good and comfortable!
Top 6 Best Shampoos for Oily Hair
Fat all over
This hair looks very untidy, they have to be washed every day, because otherwise they turn into “patls”, “lokhma”, “icicles” – in general, you won’t pick up a single decent word for them. “Anti-greasy hair shampoo” is the popular name for products that help cleanse hair well and prolong the feeling of cleanliness and freshness for at least a couple of days.
Shampoo “Cucumber freshness” for oily hair, Garnier
The product contains cucumber extract and vitamins B3 and B6. Shampoo strengthens hair and makes it stronger, perfectly cleanses, makes hair soft and shiny. With it, you can wash your hair less often!
Deep cleansing shampoo Detox for hair that needs frequent washing, Dercos Nutrients, Vichy
The product contains charcoal, which absorbs impurities, and spirulina extract, which is responsible for the detox effect. Shampoo intensively cleanses hair, provides lightness and freshness for a long time.
Oily at the roots and dry at the ends
Shampoo Elseve “3 valuable clays” for hair oily at the roots and dry at the ends, L’Oréal Paris
The formula with three types of clay (white, blue and green) is great for oily roots. The shampoo gently cleanses and moisturizes the hair without weighing it down. The head stays fresh up to 72 hours.
Oily hair with dandruff
Intensive shampoo-care “Anti-Dandruff DS” Dercos, Vichy
The formula with ceramide R, selenium disulfide and salicylic acid gently exfoliates dead skin cells, effectively fights dandruff and relieves itching.
Intensive anti-dandruff shampoo Kerium DS, La Roche-Posay
The formula containing lipohydroxy and salicylic acids has an exfoliating effect, relieves dandruff. The product is recommended to be used as follows: apply to damp hair, leave for 2 minutes and rinse.
Oily hair and itchy scalp
Often the head itches and itches precisely because it gets dirty. But the skin is also irritated by frequent washing (which is inevitable if the hair is very oily). What shampoo is needed in this case? Moisturizing for oily hair, which will also soothe the scalp.
Soothing intensive care shampoo for normal and oily hair Dercos, Vichy
Vitamin Cg, panthenol and Sensirine complex are the active ingredients in this shampoo that instantly soothes the scalp and reduces sensations of discomfort, leaving hair clean and stronger.
How to use shampoo for oily hair
It is important to know not only which shampoos help oily hair, but also how to use them correctly. Dermatologists and trichologists say that sometimes the problem of oiliness can be corrected simply by adjusting the care (and sometimes even by simply teaching the patient how to properly wash their hair). Here’s how to do it “scientifically”.
Squeeze a small amount of shampoo into the palm of your hand, lather well.
Gently distribute over the roots of the hair. It is necessary to lather not only the crown, but also the neck area, whiskey – for some reason they are often skipped. If the shampoo does not lather (this happens if the hair is very dirty), do not add more and more, but simply wash off the first portion and apply it again.
Massage the scalp well in a circular motion with your fingertips (not your nails!), without missing a single parting.
It is not necessary to apply shampoo to the hair along the entire length, the foam flowing from the head is enough for them.
Rinse thoroughly with water.
You need to wash your hair as it gets dirty, but try to do this not every day.