If you suffer from an oily scalp, you know how annoying it can be. Your hair can quickly feel oily and frizzy, and it can be difficult to style it properly. There are worse things on earth, but that doesn't lessen the discomfort. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to treat and prevent oily scalp. But what are its causes and how does such a treatment work? We take a closer look at these causes and provide tools to successfully address your problem. In the hope that this information can help you make your scalp healthier and less oily, so you can head out the door again with confidence and beautiful hair.
If you suffer from an oily scalp, you know how annoying it can be. Your hair can quickly feel oily and frizzy, and it can be difficult to style it properly. There are worse things on earth, but that doesn't lessen the discomfort. Fortunately, there are a number of ways to treat and prevent oily scalp. But what are its causes and how does such a treatment work? We take a closer look at these causes and provide tools to successfully address your problem. In the hope that this information can help you make your scalp healthier and less oily, so you can head out the door again with confidence and beautiful hair.
Scalp sebum production is regulated by hormones. This sebum is produced by sebaceous glands in the scalp. Its purpose is to protect the hair and scalp from external influences and to moisturise it. Normally, the scalp produces a certain amount of sebum that is needed to keep the hair and scalp healthy. But if too much sebum is produced, it can lead to hair that becomes oily quickly. Some people naturally produce more sebum than others. Some certain androgenic hormones, such as testosterone, can affect sebum production. These androgenic hormones can increase sebum production in the scalp to cause an oily scalp.
Another way hormones can affect sebum production is polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS). In such cases, medications or other treatments may be needed to balance hormones and regulate sebum production. It is important to remember that everyone's hormones work differently, so what works for one person may not necessarily work for another.
There are several other factors, besides hormones, that can contribute to oily scalp:
Insufficient shampoo: Not using enough shampoo can lead to a build-up of sebum on your scalp.
Clogged pores: If the pores on your scalp become clogged, this can lead to an oily scalp.
Stress: This can increase sebum production on your scalp.
Nutrition: Some foods can affect sebum production on your scalp.
Heredity: Some people naturally have oily scalps.
Some hair care products can also lead to oily scalp, especially if they are not rinsed out properly.
Advice for oily scalp
Klorane is a popular brand of shampoos and conditioners specially formulated to address various hair and scalp problems. For example, the Klorane Nettle shampoo battles an oily scalp. For mild complaints, it is a treatment that can reduce greasiness on your scalp in 3 weeks to a month, or for severe complaints can be used as a long-term treatment.
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Klorane's sebum-reducing shampoo with BIO Nettle Extract is specially formulated for oily hair. The cleansing base respects the scalp's natural balance, effectively cleansing while reducing sebum production. The formula with White Nettle has an 'absorbent' effect, providing purifying properties. After use, the scalp is purified and the hair feels more airy, gradually reducing the need for washing.
Enriched with organic nettle extract for oily hair
Maintains the natural balance of the scalp
Reduces sebum production for a clean scalp and lighter hair
Discover the Klorane's Citrus Shampoo Bar, specially developed for the simple care of normal to oily hair. The vegan, sulphate-free formula removes excess sebum thanks to the extract of cedar apple, a citrus fruit with exceptional invigorating and purifying properties.
Specifically formulated for normal to oily hair
Vegan formula without sulphates
Creates a rich lather for easy and effective cleansing
This dry shampoo with nettle from Klorane is ideal for cleansing oily hair or hair that gets oily quickly, without making it wet. This dry shampoo purifies the scalp and absorbs excess sebum, leaving hair clean and cared for a long time. The natural sebum-regulating active ingredients delay normal washings and keep sebum levels under control for 48 hours. The mild formula with nettle extract leaves previously oily hair feeling fresh and soft, and adds volume.
Ideal for oily hair or hair that gets oily quickly
Alternatively, tackle your oily scalp and your hair loss with Scandinavian Biolabs Bio-pilixin shampoo. This shampoo is made with natural ingredients for high-quality, gentle cleansing. It fights excessive sebum to prevent oily hair, delivers vital vitamins and nutrients to nourish a healthy scalp, and strengthens the strength of the hair so it looks and feels healthy and vibrant.
Frequently asked questions about other scalp problems
You may also have other scalp problems that are related to oily scalp or hair, but are not quite the same problem. We have advice and treatments for those too. Check out the following pages to see if your problem might be a better fit here.
Itchy skin can have several causes. The main causes are dry scalp, allergic reactions, scalp conditions such as eczema, inflammation and environmental factors. Read more about what you can do about it here.
The most obvious explanation is dandruff. This is basically nothing more than dead skin cells accumulating and becoming visible as small, often white or grey flakes in your hair. But it could also be something else, such as psoriasis or head fungus. Read more about what you can do about it here.
Possible culprits of dry scalp are skin conditions, nutritional deficiencies and harsh hair products. Read more about what you can do about it here.
