Benefits And Tips For Using Salicylic Acid For Hair, Effectively Eliminate Dandruff

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JAKARTA - After washing your hair, your hair will feel fresh and clean. Dirt, dust, and sweat disappear immediately after cleaning with shampoo. Even so you still have to pay attention to the content in the shampoo.

There are shampoos that contain skin-clogging ingredients, such as silicone and sulfates, which can trigger a number of hair problems. For example, leaving a residue that limits blood circulation to the hair follicles to prevent the growth of healthy and strong hair.

You can choose a shampoo that contains salicylic acid. The content that is powerful against acne is also good for the health of your hair. Salicylic acid is a type of chemical exfoliant called beta-hydroxy acid (BHA) that helps remove excess oil and dead cells from the skin's surface.

BHA is oil soluble. That means BHA can remove any surface oil even deep down in the pores. For this reason, salicylic acid is the top choice for fighting acne and excess oil on the skin. And because the scalp has the same properties as the facial skin. So salicylic acid can be used on the scalp, especially for those who are prone to dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and excess oil.

Hair treatment with salicylic acid shampoo is the same as using other conventional shampoos, depending on your preferences and needs. For scalp disorders such as seborrheic dermatitis and psoriasis, it is recommended to use a salicylic acid based shampoo and topical serum. Use one to three times a week, depending on your scalp problem and how often you wash your hair.

In addition, also use a special scrub for the scalp. Unlike facial scrubs, scalp scrubs are formulated with a finer texture so they are suitable for use on the scalp. Finally, after using the scrub, apply the scalp with a special serum liquid that functions to improve scalp health and overcome scalp problems as experienced.