Dandruff and an oily scalp/hair?
We reveal why and the
solution you need
If dandruff flakes have got you down, know that you’re not alone. Here we reveal the no-nonsense guide you need to treat your dandruff and prevent unwanted flare-ups.
Dandruff is one of the most common scalp concerns with 2 billion women experiencing unwanted dandruff flakes—that’s half the women in the world. Here we reveal what causes dandruff, as well as the lifestyle factors that trigger flare-ups, plus how to treat dandruff in the short- and long-term with our effective new Symbiose range. Especially created for those who are dealing with dandruff, Symbiose’s indulgent formulas mean you don’t have to compromise on your luxury in-shower experience when you want to wave bye bye to dandruff flakes.
Why dandruff and an oily scalp?
1) Malassezia restricta
One of the biggest causes of dandruff is a microorganism called malassezia restricta. The excess sebum found on an oily scalp is a nutrition source for this microorganism. Once consumed, the malassezia restricta produces oleic acid. This acid can be irritating to the scalp triggering a rapid production of skin cells that leads to dandruff flakes, irritation and redness.2) A lack of humidity
In winter, there tends to be less moisture in the air that can dehydrate the skin and cause a surge in sebum production*. Since the malassezia restricta lives off sebum this can cause your dandruff to worsen.Dandruff and an oily scalp: An endless cycle
Squalene (that makes up the sebum on our scalp alongside triglycerides, wax esters and free fatty acids) can peroxidise when we have dandruff**. What does that mean? Well, the process of peroxidisation occurs when free radicals “steal” electrons from the squalene. This leads to inflammation, barrier alteration and our skin cells to go into overdrive, causing - you guessed it - more dandruff.
In another study, dandruff was linked to unwanted bacteria colonizing the scalp*** so the key to tackling dandruff in oily scalps is to manually remove the unwanted flakes from the scalp, feed the good bacteria and soothe the scalp. Enter Kerastase’s new range, Symbiose’s
The Symbiose range includes four products that are ideal for oily scalps with dandruff. With Symbiose you can enjoy instant benefits and long-term efficacy allied with luxurious care.
Symbiose works immediately and long-term in oily hair to reduce the irritation, remove the unwanted flakes and keep unwanted dandruff and oil at bay.
A hero for you will the be the Micro-Peeling Cellulaire. An exfoliator, it boasts salicylic acid and plant-based beads made from apricot and argan seed shells. Together they loosen and slough away the unwanted flakes.
The Bain Purete Anti-Pelliculaire shampoo is formulated for oily scalps and contains both salicylic acid to further tackle those unwanted flakes and piroctone olamine to tackle the malassezia restricta to prevent further dandruff production.
Often when skin is dehydrated it products more oil, so keeping scalp and hair nourished will actually help to limit that sebum production. The Fondant Apaisant Essentiel is a conditioner that contains lipids, vegetal oils and glycerin to comfort an irritated scalp, whilst also leaving hair soft and shiny. Its formula also contains bifidus to support a healthy scalp ecosystem.
How Can I Know If My Scalp Is Healthy?
If you want an expert opinion on your scalp, head to your nearest Kérastase salon. Our in-salon teams are expertly equipped to diagnose your scalp concerns and help advise you on the best products and in-salon treatments.
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