4 of the Best Dandruff Shampoos for a Clean Scalp

We are no strangers to the ugly side of beauty. Dandruff is one common beauty ailment. Having white flakes fall on your black turtleneck has been portrayed in beauty campaigns and commercials as embarrassing.

Dandruff comes from sebum, a natural oil produced by the body that makes the hair and skin supple and creates a protective barrier around your 'dermis. When overproduced, sebum can create issues including acne and dandruff. According to Stephen Pullan, a trichologist at the Philip Kingsley Trichological Clinic in New York, dandruff can be thought of as dead skin cells shedding off the top layer of the scalp that happens all over the body.

Here are our recommendations for a cleaner scalp:

1. Head & Shoulders (Click the link to check the price)

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According to Debra Jaliman, M.D., a dermatologist in New York City, the ingredient zinc pyrithione in Head & Shoulders has been found to help kill fungus and bacteria on the scalp.

Procedure: use the anti-dandruff shampoo daily at first to combat flakes, then gradually re-introduce your regular shampoo when symptoms subside.

This beauty product is excellent at deep cleaning without stripping, makes your scalp feel fresh, and has a really pleasant, not-too-flowery scent that is suitable for ladies and gentlemen.

2. Nizoral A-D Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (Click the link to check the price)

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The ingredient 1% Ketoconazole in Nizoral A-D, an antifungal medication, controls irritation on the scalp that can cause flaking and itching. The shampoo is very strong that you will only have to use it twice a week to see results.

According to the instructions, the shampoo should be used every 3-4 days for up to 8 weeks. Apply the shampoo on your scalp, rinse and then repeat.

Significant and dramatic improvements will show in 30 days.

3. SACHAJUAN Scalp Shampoo (Click the link to check the price)

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Anti-dandruff shampoos have a reputation for leaving your hair incredibly dry, so this product uses salicylic acid to gently remove flakes while rosemary oil and ginger extract soothe your scalp and hydrate roots.

It contains a very effective (new-age) combination of anti-dandruff actives. Piroctone Olamine and climbazole are ready to defeat dandruff-causing Malassezia yeast and salicylic and lactic acid are ready to eliminate existing flakes.

The product uses ocean silk technology that is a combination of algae and other tailor-made ingredients that offer a healing effect on the hair.

4. Dove Dermacare Scalp (Click the link to check the price)

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The Dove Dermacare line utilizes the ingredient pyrithione zinc, which works to reduce the inflammation-causing yeast on your scalp, a driving force behind flakes.

Hydrating ingredients are present, like shea butter, which many anti-dandruff products lack. The series is designed to not only banish dandruff flakes but also helps recover scalp and hair's natural moisture.

An ingredient is an active pyrithione zinc that effectively treats dandruff in a formula to renew the scalps moisture balance.

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