Common hair and scalp problems often begin with clogged follicle pores or inflammation caused by product residue. That's where clarifying shampoos come in!
Shampoos, gels, mousse and hairsprays can leave a coating on the hair and scalp that clogs pores restricting normal aspiration of the scalp. This restriction can reduce normal and natural oils from being produced - leading to increased dryness and brittleness.
For sensitive scalps, the accumulation of residue and build-up can also mean inflammation, tenderness, flaking and itching. The result can be chronic itchiness, unhealthy looking hair, and at the extreme, scalp sores and scalp pimples.
How does a clarifying shampoo help?
The primary purpose is to wash-away product build-up to periodically gently cleanse the follicle shaft, irrigate the pores for improved blood flow and oil production, and to purify the scalp of chemicals that may be causing irritation.
Generally, clarifying shampoos should be used every 2-3 days or weekly. Most contain natural ingredients such as sage and fenugreek because these herbal extracts have been shown to not only deep clean dirt and oil, but they have been shown to have a healing benefit for scalp tissue.
Many also contain Zinc or Zinc PCA. Zinc is well known for helping breakdown oils as well as control oil secretions. For hair on the oily side, this can be very helpful because oil tends to coagulate styling aid residue increasing the risk pores become clogged.
While most "clarifiers" don't win awards for improving body or volume, some formulated with panthenol, for instance, aid in moisturizing and adding pliability (flexibility) to the sheath and shaft.
The important note is that clarifying shampoos help "reset" the health of the scalp and hair. Think of it as periodically getting your car detailed. While a good washing by the kids and an occasional polishing or wax job works wonders, the spit and polish of a detailing rejuvenates the shine and allows the cars shine and protection to last longer.
To maintain scalp health and keep your hair shiny, full of body and volume and to improve manageability, periodically use a clarifying shampoo - you'll be glad you did!
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