Beauty
I no longer have flakes in my hair.
Ill put this right up top:Scalp productsare the least enjoyable part of my hair routine.
A few products have worked, but theyve all required way more effort than I want to put in.
Read on for how its changed my hair care game.
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How It Works
The true perks of the treatment come from its star ingredient, salicylic acid.
SAs mode of action is the same on the hair as it is on the skin.
It was all the more reason I wanted to get this problem in check.
How To Use
Its as basic as any scalp product can get.
Ideally, this is a once-a-week treatment for people with mild dandruff or buildup.
After the flaking has reduced, you might dial back usage and use it less frequently.
First Impression
This was the easiest to apply of all scalp products Ive ever used.
I left it on for the prescribed 10 minutes, and then shampooed and conditioned as per usual.
The Results
My scalp feels and looks clearer, and I can feel no rough spots.
Its eliminated minor flaking and even banished one recurring flaky spot that I had near my hairline.
You could say my scalp is finally in its Goldilocks era.
Studies referenced:
Arif T. (2015).
1987 Jun;39(6):557-61.
Trueb, R. (2018).
Scalp Condition Impacts Hair Growth and Retention via Oxidative Stress.
International Journal of Trichology.https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6369642/
Vasconcelos, R.M.
Synthesis, acute toxicity and anti-inflammatory effect of bornyl salicylate, a salicylic acid derivative.
Experts:
Shab Reslan, a trichologist based in New York City
Lalita Iyer, cosmetic chemist
