10 Best Shampoos For Dry Scalp To Soothe Irritation and Itchiness
If you’ve made it to this article, chances are you’re tired of scratching, patting, and picking at your dry, itchy scalp (which, fair). In that case, we’re here to tell you that soothing the discomfort that comes with a dry scalp starts in the shower with a solid shampoo. Not just any shampoo—but one made specifically with ingredients to treat dryness and itchiness.
The good news? You’ve got a lot of options. To help, we tested and rounded up the best shampoos for dry scalp and enlisted the help of trichologists for their tips on what to look for when shopping for a shampoo that’ll actually provide relief. First, you’ve got to know what to look for. “Be on the lookout for nourishing ingredients like baobab oil and glycerin, which hydrate, soothe, and balance the scalp,” says Helen Reavey, a board-certified trichologist and founder of Act+Acre. “Aloe vera, tea tree oil, and hyaluronic acid are also extremely hydrating and help the scalp balance and retain moisture. Chemical exfoliants, like salicylic acid, gently remove dead skin cells, preventing flakiness and irritation,” she adds. Ahead, find our favorite shampoos to soothe a dry, itchy scalp.
