5 tips for a healthier scalp

A healthy scalp makes all the difference

Without a healthy scalp, there can be no healthy hair. Every shampoo, every lotion, every treatment, even before acting on the hair, affects the scalp. Without paying proper attention to it, in fact, you could easily incur in unpleasant conditions such as irritation, itching, dandruff, dermatitis and peeling, that in turn, can hinder the normal and proper hair regrowth, instead stimulating hair thinning and even leading to an abundant hair loss.

Similar symptoms for different pathologies

The scalp is an area of ​​proven delicacy and altering its balance is more frequent than one might think. When this happens, there are signs that it is difficult to ignore. Common symptoms include redness, burning, flaking and itching. Identifying the triggering origin of this imbalance is the first step in restoring the health of your scalp. For example, treating a case of psoriasis or seborrheic dermatitis as if it were dandruff will not lead to a definitive improvement in your condition.

Psoriasis of the scalp

Reddish patches and whitish scales are the symptoms that distinguish this skin disease. Psoriasis, in fact, is a scalp disorder due to the unregulated growth of the epidermis. In a scalp affected by psoriasis, the hair appears thinner, the cuticle is damaged and, often, premature hair loss occurs.

Dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis

 On the other hand, dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis have in common the damage to the outer cuticle of the hair shafts. This makes them more dull and brittle. While an anti-fungal shampoo might be enough to treat dandruff, treating seborrheic dermatitis is much more complex. In fact, it depends on both genetic and hormonal factors and, for this reason, it is more common in the male gender. While dandruff is characterized by whitish scales, dermatitis manifests itself with small erythematous lesions, that are areas particularly reddened and with greasy-looking scales.

Remedies for a healthier scalp

Psoriasis, dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis are three of the most common disorders of the scalp. Although each of them requires specific treatment, there are some precautions that, if implemented correctly and consistently, could prove to be helpful in both preventing and treating these pathologies. Here, then, are the five tips from our team of Kmax experts to learn how to take care of the scalp.

1. Gentle and specific cleansing

Choosing a shampoo that is too aggressive or excessively degreasing risks leaving the skin dry, thus causing the onset of dandruff, irritation and itching. It is important to pay attention to the type of cleanser you decide to use in your routine. A good habit is to select ultra-delicate shampoos and, above all, free of SLS, SLES, parabens and silicones like all the shampoos of the Kmax lines.

The presence of non-valuable surfactants and chemical agents, over time, can break the delicate balance of the scalp causing skin irritation. In addition, before buying a shampoo it is good to know what your hair's main need is: excess sebum and oily skin, brittle ends and damaged hair, brittle and thinning hair require different treatments.

2. Stop excess sebum

Sebum is an essential substance for the health of our scalp: it carries out a protective and restorative action from external agents. However, the hypersecretion of sebum, or its excessive production, is considered a scalp disorder as it can cause irritation, redness, oily dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. When you suffer from seborrhea, the most instinctive action is to wash your hair every day with the aim of removing excess fat. This does nothing but activate the sebaceous glands again which, in order to defend themselves from aggressive and constant detergents, produce even more sebum.

So what to do? To reduce sebum production, it is recommended to choose sebum-normalizing shampoos, conditioners and hair masks. In addition, a healthy diet and the right food supplementation can make a difference. Among the natural active ingredients known for their sebum-regulating and purifying properties, there are burdock, flue and calendula.

3. Massage the scalp

Massaging the scalp is a good habit to stimulate the health and well-being of the hair. In fact, the massage improves the microcirculation of the scalp by promoting the correct flow of blood to the skull. This guarantees the right nutritional supply to the hair follicles, which will be healthier and more resistant. Furthermore, the scalp massage is useful in case of dry skin, as thanks to this movement the sebaceous glands are stimulated to produce the right amount of sebum to prevent the hair from becoming dry and dull, thus also reducing the risk of flaking.

4. Follicle Spray for healthy scalp

To quickly restore the optimal conditions of the scalp and promote the right level of hydration to the epidermis, the ideal product to include in your daily routine is Kmax Stimulating Hair Follicle Spray. Its formulation revolves around a key ingredient: copper-peptides. Patented by Dr. Pickart, the copper-peptides have shown great anti-inflammatory and soothing power on the scalp. They are the ones who make Kmax spray lotion the perfect ally for preventing and treating red and irritated scalp, thus also reducing the risk of dandruff and flaking.

5. Watch out for external agents

Smog, pollution and climate change are all external agents that can jeopardize the health of the cuticle. In fact, they can’t only make the hair drier and brittle, but also facilitate the accumulation of dirt. As a result, both the hair and the scalp will be more oily and there will be a need for more frequent washing. Especially if you live in the city, where the pollution rate is higher, it is advisable to cleanse your hair whenever you feel the need. Also in this case, carefully choosing a delicate and chemical-free shampoo allows you to cleanse thoroughly without incurring the risk of irritation, redness and flaking.

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