Does your hair get oily easily? Do you feel the need to wash your hair daily? Well, in that case, we have news for you! Your hair gets oily because you have an oily scalp. But not all oil your hair produces is bad. For instance, human bodies have sebaceous glands. These glands produce a waxy substance which is often referred to as ‘oil’. The main purpose of this substance is to keep your skin and scalp moisturized. This substance is called ‘sebum’.
But when this substance is produced out of a certain limit, then that’s a problem!
To discuss some remedies to treat oily scalp we talked with an expert from Maria Basit Malik. Maria Basit Malik is a top Pakistani luxury pret brand. Recently, they launched an amazing luxury pret collection 2021.
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What Causes an Oily Scalp?
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While there are many reasons for an oily scalp, the most popular ones are explained here:
- Certain skin conditions cause an oily scalp. For example, eczema and psoriasis can be one of those conditions. Due to these conditions, your skin can develop scaly and red patches. You suffer from these conditions because of disorders related to immune dysfunction.
- Seborrheic dermatitis is one of the most common causes of an oily scalp. Under this condition, your skin gets inflamed easily and faces an extreme level of irritation. Due to this, in different areas on your skin and scalp, you develop patches. These patches are red and scaly in nature, with a lot of oily glands. We also refer to these dry patches as ‘dandruff’. While it is not a very serious disease, it can be a major reason for an oily scalp.
- Your genes can be a major reason for how much oil your glands produce. Your parents may have oily As you inherit your parents’ genes, they might be responsible for your oily skin too.
- If you have forehead acne, you can develop oily skin and scalp. In forehead acne, the sebum that your skin makes gets trapped inside your pores. This can lead to your skin locking in a lot of oil.
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What Are Causes For an Oily Scape Even When I Have Dry Hair?
Some people have dry hair, yet their scalp is very oily. Dermatologists believe that the following can be the possible reasons:
- Over-washing your hair
- Various skin conditions
- Genetics
- Shampoos or hair products that have damaging effects or harmful chemicals.
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Why is an Oily Scalp Always Itchy?
People that have oily skin tend to complain that their heads itch a lot. This is mainly because of dandruff that is produced.
Dandruff is associated with dry patches on the skin and scalp. Yet, dandruff has an oily nature and thus, can cause your head to itch.
At MBM, we once received a customer who wanted to buy Pakistani luxury pret. She was anxious that her oily scalp might get worse by her wedding date.
We talked to our experts about it. And they said that trying out new products isn’t the solution. When you have an oily scalp, you need to consult a dermatologist. They can understand your skin type and thus, recommend products that suit it.
It is important advice because treating your hair with more chemicals can make it worse. This is why you need to take every step carefully.
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5 Remedies to Treat an Oily Scalp
To treat an oily scalp, there’s plenty that you can do. Here are a few that we found after talking to skin and scalp experts:
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Aloe Vera
Aloe vera has certain properties that help control inflammation. Dandruff can cause an oily scalp. Due to dandruff, the scalp becomes itchy, which is why you feel inflammation.
Since aloe vera can help with inflammation, it can also get rid of dandruff. Research shows that it has worked in controlling oily scalp.
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Probiotics
Many people go for probiotics to treat an oily scalp. Don’t know what probiotics are? That’s okay!
Probiotics are experts at creating a balance in your health. So, if your body
Probiotics are referred to as live microorganisms. They are consumed through fermented supplements or foods.
To know whether probiotics will work for you or not, you should consult your doctor. They will instruct you according to your skin type.
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Fish Oil
As crazy as it might sound, fish oil can be a solution to the dry patches on your head. That’s right! Fish oil is usually sold as an oral dietary supplement. Many use it for physical health purposes, but you can use it to get rid of that dandruff.
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Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil has an antiseptic nature. Fungal and bacterial buildups can be very common on your skin. This leads to the production of oily substances. The right use of tea tree oil can help you control this oil production.
To use tea tree oil in the right way, you should mix it a bit with a carrier oil. A carrier oil can be olive oil or coconut oil. After mixing, you can put a few drops in the affected area.
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Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar is believed to help stop inflammation in your scalp due to dandruff. This inflammation is also caused by certain skin conditions.
However, before using this as a solution, you need to consult a doctor. Why? Because there are specific skin conditions that cause further irritation. Especially, when you use Apple Cider Vinegar. For this reason, you need to be careful with what you put on your skin.
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What Ingredients to Look For in an Oily Scalp Shampoo
Here are some ingredients that can help you control oil production in your scalp:
- selenium sulfide
- sodium sulfacetamide
- benzoyl peroxide
- sodium lauryl sulfate
- ketoconazole
In case nothing works for you, you should consider going to a doctor and seeking help from there.
