What Make's Dandruff Shampoo Work?

Dandruff is a condition that affects a lots of people and there are a lot of choices out there to help clear up the problem but have you ever wondered what makes your anti dandruff shampoo work?




Pumpkin seeds contain Zinc

ITS THE ZINC IN YOUR SHAMPOO

 

Our scalps are constantly renews its skin cells so the old cells die and flake away. When you suffer from dandruff it takes days rather than months for your skin to shed. The faster rate of shedding skin cells is what causes these annoying white flakes.

 

 

 

Dandruff is a type fungus only found on the scalp everyone has this and it is a yeast called pityrosporum ovale. 

 

Zinc Pyrithione is the active ingredient in your your anti dandruff shampoo, this inhibits the fungal cells from dividing and causing you a flaky scalp. Zinc Pyrithione soothes the scalp helping slow down the fast turnover of cells.

 

 

 

IS YOUR DIET CAUSING YOU DANDRUFF?

 

Could be that you have a Zinc deficiency. As Zinc Pyrithione is the active ingredient in anti dandruff shampoo it will only soothe the scalp. If you suffer from a Zinc deficiency. 

 

Foods rich in Zinc are in Pork, Beef and Poultry ,chickpeas and peanuts to name a few. A healthy diet will promote a healthy scalp. If considering Zinc vitamins always consult your Doctor first.

 

 

 

OTHER CONSIDERATIONS

 

Your scalp could also be irritated by products that you use on your scalp from hairsprays to essential oils. Stress and yeast infections can also contribute to dandruff problems. If you are worried its best to contact your doctor. 

 

 

 

OTHER ACTIVE INGREDIENTS

Zinc Pyrithione is not only the active ingredient found in products, they work in the same way by slowing down the shedding skin cells;

• Coal Tar- shampoos with a coal tar base
• Selenium sulfide shampoos- this can discolour bleached blond or coloured hair
• Salicylic acid- this can cause a dry scalp and possibly make your dandruff worse.