Beauty
My curls are bouncy again.
This is the least sexy thing I have ever put into words but…I have dandruff.
Dealing with flakes on my scalp just doesnt fit into the picture.
My hair is curly, so that means the visible manifestations of my druff are at least partially disguised.
That changed when I reached for the First Aid anti-dandruff formula read on for how its saved my curls.
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First Up: The Basics
I am a devotee of First Aid Beauty skin care products.
The dandruff-quashing within the shampoo iszinc pyrithione, a common ingredient that has fungus and bacteria-fighting properties.
The formula also containscalendula, a plant extract that has a soothing and calming effect on the skin.
The product is safe for dyed and chemically-treated hair and purportedly effective for all hair types.
My hair instantly feels clean afterward, but not overly so or stripped of its natural luster and silkiness.
I hadnt realized it before, but the dandruff was literally weighing downmy hair at the scalp.
Now, my curls are bouncy, soft, and clean without losing any of their texture.
After two washes with the shampoo, Ive noticed that the flakes have become smaller and less noticeable.
Its made my hair clean on a level I have never experienced.
So not only is it my favorite anti-dandruff shampoo, but its become my favorite shampoo… period.
Studies referenced:
Barak-Shinar, D. Scalp Seborrheic Dermatitis and Dandruff Therapy Using a Herbal and Zinc Pyrithione-Based Therapy of Shampoo and Scalp Lotion.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5788265/
Gama, R. (2018).
Protective effect of conditioner agents on hair treated with oxidative hair dye.
J Cosmet Dermatol.https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29316174/
