We've Rounded Up Our Best Dandruff Treatments
Isobel is a skincare obsessed Piscean hailing from Byron Bay. She studied law and journalism in Brisbane before moving to Sydney where she’s now living by the beach in Bondi. She’s worked as a Beauty Writer for BEAUTYcrew, a Digital Content Editor for Marie Claire and InStyle, and her words have appeared in Vogue, Gritty Pretty, ELLE, Women’s Health - and of course here - at Adore Beauty.
If you’re battling dandruff, you’re not alone.
The condition is characterised by dry, flaky skin on the scalp that’s often accompanied by uncomfortable itching.
And dandruff is incredibly common.
In fact, itchy scalp flakes plague half of Australians, according to The Department of Health.
The good news is that plenty of effective fixes for dandruff are now available.
Most commonly, dandruff treatments take the form of shampoos, conditioners, and leave-in treatments.
The options can be kinda overwhelming, so we’ve done the legwork and rounded up some of our best dandruff treatment recommendations.
How Can You Treat Dandruff?
If you’re wondering how to treat dandruff, your best defence is knowledge.
A key trigger of dandruff is the presence of a yeast species on the scalp known as Malassezia.
Antifungal ingredients such as Ketoconazole, Zinc Pyrithione, and Selenium Sulphide inhibit the growth of Malassezia. Look for one of these when choosing your dandruff treatments.
Here Are 5 of Our Best Dandruff Treatments
A Balancing Shampoo With Antifungal Agents
With Piroctone Olamine and Climbazole, this anti dandruff treatment from Sachajuan can helps to reduce Malassezia. Salicylic Acid sweeps away surface debris, and Rosemary Oil calms inflammation. The minimalist packaging also looks incredibly elegant perched in your bathroom. Gone are the days of clinical-looking dandruff products uglying your shower shelf!
Oribe Serene Scalp Balancing Conditioner deeply hydrates with Shea Butter and Panthenol. At the same time, Biotin and Quinoa help fortify the hair to protect against damage. This conditioner also includes balancing Acacia Tree Extract to fight future flaking plus Hydrogenated Olive Oil to add shine. As you’d expect from an Oribe product, Serene Scalp Balancing Conditioner also smells divine and turns your shower routine into a self-care ritual. This dandruff treatment is vegan-friendly, cruelty-free, and contains no parabens, sulphates, or sodium chloride.
Goldwell Dualsenses Scalp Specialist Anti-Dandruff Shampoo provides a double-pronged approach in the fight against dandruff. Antifungal ingredients Zinc Pyrithione and Piroctone Olamine work to diminish Malassezia while the invigorating formula boosts circulation. The deep-cleansing formula is like hitting the refresh button for your scalp. When used continuously, Scalp Specialist shampoo helps reduce dandruff.
A Botanical Blend To Regulate Excessive Oil Production
This cruelty-free, natural dandruff treatment helps control excess sebum to refresh your scalp while working to reduce flaking. The tonic is supercharged with botanical extracts to promote blood flow to the scalp and support stronger hair growth. Dr. Hauschka Revitalising Hair & Scalp Tonic is perfect for those with fine, thinning, or oily hair and a flaky scalp. The product is free from synthetic fragrances, dyes, preservatives, mineral oil, parabens, silicone, and PEG.
If you’re after a ‘set-and-forget’ overnight dandruff treatment, this is a great option that couldn’t be more user-friendly. Before hitting your pillow each night, massage Oribe Serene Scalp Soothing Leave-On Treatment into a clean scalp. The treatment is formulated with calming Chamomile and soothing Peppermint Oil to comfort irritated skin. This overnight dandruff treatment is also vegan-friendly, cruelty-free, and dermatologist-tested. It contains no fragrance, parabens, or gluten.
That’s a wrap on our guide to the best dandruff treatments.
We hope you’ve found this article enlightening when it comes to how to treat dandruff.
If you’re hunting for more hair and scalp care products, check our recommendations in these guides...
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Shop Our Picks for the Best Dandruff Treatments Here
Dr Hauschka Hair Tonic 100ml$25.20 $42.00 - Currently not available
SACHAJUAN Scalp Shampoo 250mL$51.00 - Currently not available
Oribe Serene Scalp Balancing Conditioner$87.00
Oribe Serene Scalp Soothing Leave-On Treatment$75.00
Goldwell Dualsenses Scalp Specialist Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 250ml$35.00
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