How do you get an oily scalp?
Scalp sebum production is regulated by hormones. This sebum is produced by sebaceous glands in the scalp and 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 buildup 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
If you suffer from oily scalp, you can try to reduce or avoid the above factors to improve the condition of your scalp. This can be done, for example, by reducing stress and adjusting your diet. If you continue to suffer from oily scalp, it may be advisable to start treatment to get rid of the problem.
Mediceuticals is a popular brand of shampoos and conditioners specially formulated to address various scalp problems. For example, they also have a treatment kit of a shampoo, conditioner and lotion that battles oily scalp. For mild complaints, it is a treatment that can resolve your oily scalp in 3 weeks to a month or for severe complaints can be used as a long-term treatment.
Mediceuticals Scalp Treatment Kit for an oily scalp
Mediceuticals Therarx Treatment
The Mediceuticals Therarx Treatment is and purifying treatment for the (scalp) skin. It helps treat flaking, irritations, excessive sebum production, redness, a sensitive scalp or pimples.
- Soothes and calms the scalp
- Does not dry out (scalp) skin
- Helps slow excessive sebum production
- Helps fight harmful bacteria
Mediceuticals Solv-X Shampoo
The shampoo addresses your oily scalp, oily hair, excessive sebum production or pimples by:
- reducing (excessive) sebum production without removing essential fatty acids.
- balancing the acidity (pH value) of the scalp, allowing it to function optimally.
- inhibit inflammation and by the antibacterial properties of the ingredients.
Mediceuticals Therapeutic conditioner
The conditioner helps with oily scalp as follows:
- Helps treat a sensitive, dry or tight scalp.
- Keeps flaking on the scalp under control.
- Soothes and soothes the scalp.
- Gently detangles and conditions hair.
- Promotes proper acidity (pH level) of the scalp.
- Restores the natural moisture balance of the scalp.
