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This shampoo also contains almond oil, which helps to moisturize the scalp to offset dryness.
And, for added moisture, this formula is also spiked with coconut and shea butters.
This ingredient also has anti-inflammatory properties to ease any itchiness or sensitivity felt on your scalp.
Like dryness anywhere else on your skin, a dry scalp is simply skin thats lacking moisture.
Meanwhile, dandruff is brought on by fungal overgrowth, according to Dr. Murphy-Rose.
Which skin-care ingredients help minimize scalp dryness?
Salicylic acid exfoliates the scalp to help shed the outer layer of dead skin cells, she says.
Ketoconazole is another antifungal that targets scalp conditions like seborrheic dermatitis and dandruff, relieving irritation, she says.
These ingredients can be incorporated into a regular scalp care routine to improve scalp health.
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