Philip Kingsley Scalp Toner Flaky/Itchy Scalps (75ml, £6.05, link)
Most of the year, my scalp is pretty sensitive and dry, but when winter kicks it, it gets really dry and itchy and flaky and yeah...you get the picture. It's basically not happy, and when my scalp isn't happy, I'm not happy either. It's improved a great deal this year due to me switching to SLS-free shampoos (which would be the first step I'd recommend to anyone who has the same problem), but I'm always on a quest to find a way to keep it happy and not irritated.
Cue Philip Kingsley's Scalp Toner for Flaky/Itchy Scalps, - the name doesn't beat about the bush does it?! This is a leave-in solution that has an anti-microbial and anti-flaking formula. It contains two active ingredients; camphor which soothes and cools the scalp, and Piroctone Olamine Benzalkonium Chloride which basically stops the flaking.
You apply a small amount to freshly shampooed and lightly towel dried hair and the itchiness, flakiness/dryness is reduced. I didn't find it to be a miracle product (and it took a few uses to kick in), but it does help, so it might be worth trying out the smaller 75ml size if you have the same problem. I bought mine from Feel Unique who currently have 15% off Philip Kingsley products.
Have you tried this?
Does it work for you?
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I might recommend this to my Dad as he suffers with itchy scalp. i've switched to non sls shampoo recently and it's made such a difference.
ReplyDeleteI think it definitely helps - I find SLS so drying x
DeleteOoooh! I need this! My scalp is so sensitive and itches easily too!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely one to give a go!
DeleteWill you do a post on what products you actually use to control it? And maybe some budget ones? I've got the exact same problems and I get really conscious because you can actually see it in my hair and I don't ever want to wear my hair out etc because of it and I would do anything to get rid of it but I can't really spend too much money on products for it. Thanks xx
ReplyDeleteHi Kaya, the only thing I've done to control it is switch to shampoos that don't contains SLS (sodium lauryl sulfate) because this is a very common chemical ingredient which causes drying of the skin/scalp/irritation in some people. This helped a lot so I'd try that first for a few months to see if it helps you.
DeleteI currently use Louise Galvin's Nourishing Shampoo & Conditioner which is SLS free. Other than that, I just try to avoid washing my hair everyday (so that the natural oils aren't stripped away) and I'm using this scalp toner with every second wash. Hope that helps! xx
i've not tried this but i do like the brand xx
ReplyDeleteMy sister's a big fan of the brand too :) xx
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