Scalp exfoliation: MUST DOs for healthy hair. | Dr Dray
Summary
TLDRIn this video, the host discusses the importance of scalp care for healthy hair growth, addressing conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis that can affect hair density. Sponsored by Function of Beauty, the video covers sun protection, regular cleansing, and the use of customized shampoos and conditioners. It also touches on the benefits of exfoliating the scalp with products like salicylic acid for those who don't shampoo frequently, and the use of oils for dry scalps, while cautioning against oils in cases of dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis.
Takeaways
- 🌱 The scalp is the foundation for healthy hair growth, and conditions like seborrhoeic dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis can affect hair density and growth through chronic inflammation.
- ☀️ Protecting the scalp from the sun is crucial, and using sunscreen or wearing a hat can provide necessary protection against sun damage.
- 🧴 Cleansing the scalp is vital for its health, as oils can lead to a buildup that may cause inflammation and dandruff, which can contribute to hair loss.
- 🚿 The frequency of shampooing should be based on the individual's scalp oiliness, activity level, and hair type, with the focus on the scalp rather than the hair shafts.
- 💆♀️ Massaging the scalp gently during shampooing can help lift built-up skin cells, contributing to a reduction in inflammation.
- 🚫 Avoid using shampoos with sulfates like sodium lauryl sulfate for those with sensitive or dry scalps, as they can cause irritation and discomfort.
- 🌿 Choosing fragrance-free and dye-free shampoos and conditioners can be beneficial, especially for individuals with sensitive scalps to prevent irritation and allergic reactions.
- 🎨 Function of Beauty offers customizable shampoo and conditioner options that are free of common allergens and irritants, catering to individual hair type and preferences.
- 🍋 For those with oily scalps, using a chemical exfoliant with salicylic acid can help remove build-up and reduce oil, contributing to scalp health.
- 🌾 For dry scalps, using oils like coconut, argan, or jojoba can provide hydration and have anti-inflammatory properties beneficial for scalp health.
- 🚫 Individuals with psoriasis or eczema should avoid scalp scrubs, as they can exacerbate these conditions due to the friction and potential for further skin barrier damage.
Q & A
Why is it important to exfoliate the scalp?
-Exfoliating the scalp can help remove product buildup, dead skin cells, and excess oil, which can prevent irritation and contribute to a healthier scalp environment for hair growth.
What conditions can affect hair density and growth on the scalp?
-Inflammatory diseases of the scalp such as seborrhoeic dermatitis, eczema, and psoriasis can affect hair density and growth by causing chronic inflammation, hair breakage, and thinning.
How does the health of the scalp influence hair transplant outcomes?
-The health of the scalp is crucial for the success of hair transplants. If the scalp has too much sun damage or inflammation, the transplanted follicles may not take as well and the hair may not grow as thick or healthy.
What is the recommended method to protect the scalp from the sun?
-Wearing a hat outdoors is the easiest and most effective way to protect the scalp from the sun. For those with less hair, using regular face and body sunscreens can also be an option.
Why is cleansing the scalp important for scalp health?
-Cleansing the scalp is important because oils can build up and create an environment for yeast to thrive, which can drive inflammation and lead to conditions like dandruff and potentially hair loss.
How often should one shampoo their hair?
-The frequency of shampooing depends on the individual's scalp oiliness, activity level, and hair type. It's important to direct the shampoo lather to the scalp rather than the hair shaft.
What is the purpose of using a conditioner after shampooing?
-Conditioners help reduce static and frizz, making the hair more manageable. They can also be applied to the scalp for those with particularly dry scalps to provide additional moisture.
Why should one avoid using shampoos and conditioners with fragrances and dyes for sensitive scalps?
-Fragrances and dyes can be irritating to sensitive scalps and may be associated with the development of allergic contact dermatitis, so it's better to choose products free of these ingredients.
What does Function of Beauty offer in terms of hair care customization?
-Function of Beauty allows customers to customize their shampoo and conditioner based on their hair type, hair goals, and personal preferences, including options to avoid dyes and fragrances for sensitive scalps.
What is the role of salicylic acid in scalp care products?
-Salicylic acid is an effective ingredient for scalp care as it helps remove built-up skin cells, reduces product buildup, and has anti-inflammatory properties that can help manage oil production.
Who should avoid using scalp scrubs and why?
-People with psoriasis or eczema should avoid scalp scrubs as the friction can exacerbate these conditions. Psoriasis can be triggered by the isomorphic response, and eczema is due to an impaired skin barrier which scrubbing can further damage.
What are some good ingredients for dry scalps?
-For dry scalps, ingredients like coconut oil, argan oil, and jojoba oil can be beneficial due to their moisturizing and anti-inflammatory properties, helping to hydrate the scalp and hair.
How can one use oils for scalp care?
-Oils can be massaged into the scalp and/or hair before showering as a pre-conditioning treatment. This can help protect the scalp from the drying effects of hot water.
Outlines
🌱 Scalp Care and Exfoliation Essentials
The video emphasizes the importance of scalp health for hair growth, noting how conditions like seborrhoeic dermatitis and psoriasis can impact hair density. It discusses the significance of scalp protection from the sun, suggesting hats or specific scalp sunscreens. The role of cleansing in managing oil build-up and yeast, which can cause inflammation and dandruff, is highlighted. The video advises on proper shampooing techniques, focusing on the scalp rather than the hair shaft, and the use of conditioner to prevent dryness. It also touches on the benefits of using fragrance and dye-free hair products, particularly from the sponsor, Function of Beauty, which offers customizable shampoo and conditioner that are vegan, cruelty-free, and free from common irritants.
🧼 Tailored Hair Care for Scalp Health
This paragraph delves into the benefits of consistent shampooing to prevent dandruff, clarifying that it's an oily skin condition, not a dry one. It introduces the concept of scalp exfoliation, suitable for those who don't shampoo frequently or use many styling products. However, it warns against scalp scrubs for individuals with psoriasis or eczema, as they can exacerbate these conditions. Instead, chemical exfoliants with salicylic acid are recommended for their anti-inflammatory and oil-reducing properties. The paragraph also covers the use of clays for oily scalps and the benefits of oils like coconut, argan, and jojoba for dry scalps, noting that oils can be a double-edged sword in the presence of dandruff or seborrheic dermatitis.
🛁 Final Thoughts on Scalp Care Routine
The final paragraph wraps up the video with a summary of scalp care tips, stressing the importance of a tailored routine that addresses individual needs. It reiterates the benefits of proper scalp care for overall comfort and long-term hair health, including the prevention of issues that can hinder hair growth. The video concludes by thanking Function of Beauty for their sponsorship and encouraging viewers to take advantage of the discount offer, while reminding everyone of the importance of sunscreen and subscribing for more content.
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Keywords
💡Exfoliating
💡Scalp
💡Inflammatory diseases
💡Sun damage
💡Shampoo
💡Conditioner
💡Dandruff
💡Sulfates
💡Function of Beauty
💡Salicylic acid
💡Oils
Highlights
Scalp health is crucial for hair growth, with inflammatory diseases affecting hair density and growth.
Scalp inflammation can lead to hair breakage and thinning, impacting hair transplant outcomes.
Protecting the scalp from the sun is essential, with hair providing some protection but hats recommended for outdoor activities.
Using sunscreen on the scalp can prevent sun damage, with products designed for the scalp available.
Cleansing the scalp is vital for reducing oil buildup and yeast, which can cause inflammation and dandruff.
Shampooing frequency depends on oiliness, activity level, and hair type, with focus on the scalp rather than hair shafts.
Conditioner should be used on the latter third of hair strands to reduce static and frizz, improving manageability.
Fragrance-free and dye-free shampoos and conditioners are recommended for sensitive scalps to avoid irritation.
Sulfates in shampoos can be drying for sensitive or dry scalps, with sulfate-free options suggested for these cases.
Function of Beauty offers customizable shampoo and conditioner, free of common allergens and irritants.
Consistent shampooing routine prevents dandruff, which is an oily skin condition, not a dry one.
Scalp exfoliation can benefit some people by removing product and dead skin cell buildup, but not suitable for all.
People with psoriasis should avoid scalp scrubs due to the potential to exacerbate the condition.
Chemical exfoliants with salicylic acid are recommended for oily scalps to reduce inflammation and oil.
Clays like bentonite can absorb excess oil for those with oily scalps, while oils like coconut and argan are beneficial for dry scalps.
Oils should be avoided in cases of dandruff or seborrhoeic dermatitis as they can worsen the condition.
Building a scalp care routine can improve overall comfort and contribute to long-term hair health and growth.
Function of Beauty provides a 20% discount for new customers, offering personalized, allergen-free hair care.
Transcripts
well hey guys in today's video I'm gonna
be talking all about exfoliating your
scalp and how to take care of the skin
on your scalp a portion of today's video
is sponsored by function of beauty so
thank you function of beauty you can
think of your scalp as the topsoil when
it comes to healthy hair growth
we know that inflammatory diseases of
the scalp like seborrhoeic dermatitis
eczema psoriasis these can all actually
end up affecting the hair density and
hair growth through chronic inflammation
they can lead to both hair breakage as
well as hair thinning if you talk to a
hair transplant surgeon they will tell
you that when it comes to transplanting
hairs into the scalp the outcome of the
procedure is highly dependent on the
health of the scalp if a surgeon tries
to transplant follicles to an area of
the scalp where there is a lot of sun
damage where there's a lot of
inflammation the follicles of the
grafted hairs they don't take as well
and they're not as they don't grow as
thick or as healthy so that's very
telling I cannot emphasize enough how
important it is to protect the skin of
your scalp from the Sun now your hair
definitely affords you some sun
protection the easiest and probably best
thing is to wear a hat while you're
outdoors depending on how much hair loss
you have you can get away with using
ordinary regular everyday face and body
sunscreens to your scalp you may find
not these sunscreens get stuck on the
hair and there are a variety of products
sold on the market that are intended for
sunscreen for the scalp so list them
down below cleansing the scalp is very
important to scalp health the reason for
this is that oils on the scalp they
contribute to a buildup there's a little
yeast that lives on our scalp that
thrives in that oily surface and that
yeast can drive inflammation in the skin
when it gets too comfortable and that
inflammation causes the chronic skin
condition dandruff and it also can
contribute to hair loss and another way
to reduce that inflammation is
consistent cleansing of the scalp
through shampoo
how often should we be shampooing that's
going to be dependent on how oily your
scalp is how active you are and your
hair type when you shampoo regardless of
how frequent you do it you want to
direct the lather to your scalp don't
focus it on the hair shaft this is a
common mistake that a lot of people make
and it's really not necessary some of
that shampoo lather is inevitably going
to get on the hair you don't need to a
lather up the hair just waste the
shampoo and dries out your hair direct
it to your scalp that's really where the
cleansing needs to go massaging it in
and gentle and a gentle circular fashion
really will help lift up some built-up
skin cells that can contribute to
inflammation so and you probably already
have a good sense of how frequently your
hair can tolerate shampooing and of
course I encourage you to use a
conditioner to at least the latter third
of your hair strands the reason for this
is that just shampooing can be very hard
on the hair itself and the conditioner
kind of helps and reduces static and
frizz and will help your hair be more
manageable also you could choose to
lather a little bit of the conditioner
to the scalp if you have a particularly
dry scalp this can help consider
choosing a shampoo and conditioner that
are free of fragrance the reason for
this is that fragrance especially if you
have a sensitive scalp can be irritating
and it also can be associated with the
later development of allergic contact
dermatitis choose shampoos and
conditioners that are free of dyes these
two can be irritating on the scalp now I
have a video that goes into detail about
sulfates in shampoos they are not the
devil however sodium lauryl sulfate and
to a certain extent sodium laureth
sulfate can be very drying on the scalp
for people with scalp sensitive scalps
or dry scalp or eczema on the scalp this
can cause more itching and discomfort
and in those cases it's definitely a
good idea to consider a sulfate free
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important to stick to some sort of
consistent routine with shampooing is
that if you don't if you neglect
shampooing the scalp that can and does
contribute to dandruff a lot of people
think that dandruff is a dry skin
condition it's actually an oily skin
condition that the skin responds to you
by making those flakes but at its root
it's it quite literally
it's an oily oily skin condition now
what about exfoliating the scalp is this
good is it something that we should be
doing it's not gonna be right for
everybody but I will tell you that some
people definitely benefit from using a
scalp scrub people who don't shampoo
more than once or twice a week and you
know that's about all their hair can
handle and and also use a lot of
products like dry shampoos and mousses
gels they certainly can
from using a scalp scrub to remove
product buildup as well as buildup of
dead skin cells and some of that oil the
combination of the dead skin cells the
excess oil and the products can be
really irritating on the scalp lead to
itch discomfort but scrubs are not going
to be good for everybody people who
should avoid scalp scrubs are people
with a condition called psoriasis so any
kind of frictional force on the skin can
actually elicit more psoriasis it's
called the isomorphic response that
psoriasis exhibits so you should avoid
scrubbing the scalp if you have a
diagnosis of psoriasis and it's tricky
because psoriasis can look like
seborrhoeic dermatitis aka dandruff but
they're not the same thing
psoriasis is much different and you'll
actually get more psoriasis if you pick
out or attempt to remove that scaly
stuff if you have eczema it's not a good
idea either eczema is due to an impaired
skin barrier so scrubbing away the
barrier there is not going to help
eczema and the scalp those conditions
that sign what options do you have you
can choose a physical exfoliant these
tend to have small particles that will
help to abrade and remove built-up skin
cells they can be more irritating
instead I would encourage you to select
a chemical exfoliant specifically with
the active ingredient salicylic acid
this is a phenomenal ingredient for
caring for the health of your scalp it
helps you remove those built-up skin
cells and it will help remove product
build-up and it also is
anti-inflammatory and it cuts down on
oil so if you've got a greasy scalp that
you're not able to shampoo frequently
maybe because your hair itself doesn't
tolerate it you've got thin hair and a
greasy scalp using a salicylic acid
exfoliating product to the scalp can
definitely help now if you have an oily
scalp and thin hair I mentioned that and
you're you're looking for one of these
products another
set of ingredients that you might want
to look out for within the scallop scrub
our clays specifically bentonite clay
kaylynn the reason for this as these
clays can help absorb some of that
excess oil what about for people who
have really dry scalps what are good
ingredients for those conditions
actually in this this situation if you
don't have dandruff or seborrheic
dermatitis you just have a dry scalp and
maybe dry hair as well consider using an
oil to either the scalp and/or the hair
and specifically coconut oil can help
keep the hair shops hydrated and for
people with ex mahse actually been shown
to have some anti-inflammatory
properties that help the eczema so
coconut oil is a good ingredient if you
have scalp eczema and or maybe some dry
hair
another oil that's great for but the
scalp and the hair is argan oil as well
as jojoba oil while oils can be useful
to these people with dry scalps and or
eczema or dry hair brittle hair be aware
that if you do have dandruff or
seborrhoeic dermatitis oils or something
not you want to avoid on the scalp they
can worsen the dandruff but if you don't
have that if you have a dry scalp that
is definitely worth trying and very
inexpensive something you can just
massage into the scalp
I actually recommend massaging these
into the scalp and/or hair before you
get into the shower kind of as a
precondition and being in the hot steamy
shower it can dry out your scalp more
and having that oil on there before you
step in kind of helps buffer against
some of that some of that irritation
from the hot water yeah those are my
tips for scalp care you guys I hope this
video was helpful you know if you're
really mindful of what it is both your
hair and scalp kind of need and you
build a simple set of steps into your
bathing routine to address your scalp
it's going to pay off quite a bit
not only for your overall comfort level
in terms of scalp dryness irritation
but it's also gonna help in the long run
with the health of your hair and hair
growth by reducing build-up and
inflammation in the scalp that actually
can contribute to hair growth and lack
thereof hair growth so I hope these tips
were helpful thank you function of
beauty for sponsoring a portion of
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