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Finding the solution to greasy hair

I have greasy hair, what can I do about it? Greasy hair doesn't mean your hair is dirty, the real cause is sebum production. Fortunately, nature has the solution.

How to recognise a greasy scalp

To know if you have an oily scalp, look in a mirror and run your hand through your hair. Is your hair oily, shiny, weighed down or difficult to style?

If so, you have an oily scalp. And because scalp issues affect the hair too, your hair is also oily. Oily scalps are caused by an overproduction of sebum. Although sebum is essential because it acts as a lubricant and protects the hair against external aggressions, in excess it can cause hair to look oily and/or greasy. This is sometimes accompanied by visible flakes. An oily scalp is more than just a "bad hair day", it can be a real source of discomfort.

What are the causes of an oily scalp?

There are different causes that can aggravate or accentuate excess sebum.

When sebaceous glands overreact they produce excess sebum that cannot be absorbed by the scalp, causing the roots to become greasy. It is therefore necessary to investigate the causes of this imbalance.

The main cause: hormonal imbalance (linked to puberty, stress or a pathology), which causes the sebaceous glands to overstimulate therefore producing too much sebum and perspiration.

Alternatively, it may be that aggressive agents are forcing the scalp to produce excess sebum to protect itself. So beware of pollution and excessive heat (from heat styling or the sun) that can dry the skin causing it to secrete more sebum. The use of aggressive products or chemical treatments (such as certain dyes) can also be the cause behind oily hair.

What is sebum?

Sebum is the hair’s protective layer, also known as the hydrolipidic film. This barrier is found on nearly every surface of our body. It serves to protect against external aggressions while also helping with water retention.

Sebum is responsible for giving hair its shine. But however, the scalp can sometimes produce an excess of sebum and when this occurs, the scalp becomes oily. Fortunately, there are solutions to combat this phenomenon.

Good habits

5 tips to say goodbye to greasy hair

  • By kind to your scalp: massage it with your fingertips and gently brush your hair to help activate microcirculation and bring sebum to the surface. 
  • Use dry shampoo between washes to avoid washing your hair too often.
  • Use a gentle, shampoo (which doesn't cause oiliness)
  • Let your hair dry naturally as much as possible
  • Avoid touching your hair. 

Hair care routine for oily hair

Plants carefully selected by Klorane to help oily hair

Quick routine for when you don’t have time

To give your hair a healthy appearance, use the Dry Shampoo with Nettle to keep your hair clean and lightweight while also avoiding over-washing it.

Shampoo with ORGANIC Nettle

Nettle Hair Shampoo with ORGANIC Nettle

Purifies - Reduces sebum - Cleans

Dry Shampoo with Nettle

Nettle Hair Dry Shampoo with Nettle

Cleans without water

The powers of nettle for oily hair

Klorane botanists have used organic nettle in a range of eco-responsible* haircare products that contain naturally-derived ingredients that lastingly cares for the scalp. Urtica dioica L. has been selected for its richness in active ingredients with oil reducing properties. Nettle extract thus helps diminish excess sebum, the cause of greasy roots.

*https://www.klorane.com/uk-en/our-values/we-are-committed

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