What should I do if my scalp is particularly oily?

Both men and women have oily skin and scalp. Some people have oily skin, and because of the hot weather, the scalp will also sweat. Especially for many women with long hair, their scalp is sweaty and greasy. They have to wash their hair every day, and there is a lot of dandruff, which brings great trouble to daily life. It is common to have an oily scalp, which is mostly due to the disorder of oil secretion in the cerebral cortex. So what should we do!

What we can touch with our hands is the cortex part of the scalp, which is also the part that most scalp care products can protect. The outermost layer of the scalp has a natural defense system formed by the sebum membrane and normal beneficial bacteria to resist the invasion of foreign bodies.

The color of a healthy scalp is slightly flesh-pink.

A healthy scalp is slightly flesh-pink in color, with numerous sebaceous glands, sweat glands and tens of thousands of hair follicles gathered under the skin. The number and density of hair follicles are determined at birth, and each follicle can grow about 20 hairs during a person's lifetime. Therefore, the number of scalp hair follicles does not increase after adulthood, but instead gradually decreases. The normal scalp metabolism takes 16-25 days, and the amount of hair loss per day is 40-100 strands. If you want to know the condition of your scalp more clearly, you can use a scalp detection machine to make a more detailed analysis, so that you can find the appropriate scalp conditioning and hair care products.

Experts answer 6 common questions about hair

1. Anti-dandruff conditioner should be applied on the scalp

Conditioners without anti-dandruff function have no effect on the scalp, so there is no need to apply them on the scalp deliberately. However, conditioners with anti-dandruff functions must come into contact with the scalp to exert their anti-dandruff effects, so they should be applied on the scalp.

2. Oily scalp is mostly caused by hormone disorder in the body

How much sebum the sebaceous glands can produce is mainly determined by genetic genes and varies with the level of androgen in the body, which is manifested in a decrease in oil production with age. In addition, good rest and eating habits can also help reduce greasy conditions.

3. Scalp itching is not only caused by scalp diseases, but also by the seasons.

Scalp itching may still occur even with normal shampooing frequency. In this case, this is an irritation reaction caused by fungi rather than insufficient cleaning, and you should consider using an anti-dandruff shampoo. If seasonal itching occurs, it may also be a problem of individual susceptibility. You should pay attention to relieving anxiety and keeping your mood relaxed.

4. Do not use your nails to scratch your hair when washing it

Scratching with your nails can cause damage to your scalp, which can lead to infection, worsen scalp problems, and may cause your hair to fall out due to pulling. When using anti-dandruff shampoo products, the correct way to wash your hair is: first rub rich shampoo foam in the palm of your hand, and then use your fingertips to massage your scalp moderately to achieve sufficient cleansing and dandruff removal effects.

5. The scalp is the second thinnest skin on the body

The thickness of the scalp is only 1/50 of the skin on the soles of the feet, making it the second thinnest skin on the body, second only to the skin around the eyes. Therefore, like the skin around the eyes, the scalp needs more careful care than the skin on the face.

What should I do if my scalp is particularly oily? First of all, we must protect our cerebral cortex. The scalp is the thinnest layer of skin in the whole body. If the scalp produces a lot of oil, it will cause dandruff and itching. Excessive scratching of the hands will cause infection by scratching the scalp. Consider using some stronger dandruff removers when washing your hair. Don't eat spicy and greasy foods.