Most of the cheap shampoos advertised as a dandruff remedy have only a temporary effect because they simply wash off dandruff. If you want to get rid of dandruff once and for all, you need to buy anti-dandruff shampoo that eliminates the fungi associated with dandruff. For example, Ukrainian brand Sulsena produces anti-dandruff shampoos with selenium disulphide that have a proven long-lasting effect.
Dandruff isn’t just a cosmetic problem. It’s a skin condition that affects the scalp and can result in self-esteem and social problems. The common signs and symptoms of dandruff include itchy scalp, flakiness, and dry or greasy patches of skin. A more severe form of dandruff, which is accompanied by inflammation of the skin, is known as seborrheic dermatitis.
The dandruff is caused by a number of genetic and environmental factors. Contrary to a popular misconception, it is not caused by poor hygiene (in fact, shampooing too often is more likely to cause dandruff than not shampooing often enough). Common causes of dandruff include dry skin, sensitivity to hair care products, skin conditions (such as eczema and psoriasis), and a yeast-like fungus.
Dandruff is most commonly associated with Pityrosporum ovale, also known as Malassezia furfur. It is a species of yeast-like fungus that is naturally found on the skin surface. Its activity sometimes leads to the overgrowth of skin cells and the resulting shedding of dead skin sells in large clumps.
As we’ve already mentioned above, low-quality anti-dandruff shampoos simply wash these clumps off but they don’t affect the fungus that causes dandruff. Good dandruff treatments are formulated with antifungal agents that kill the fungus and prevent its recurrence. Widely used antifungal agents include ketoconazole, selenium disulphide and zinc pyrithione.
Ukrainian brand Sulsena presents anti-dandruff shampoos with selenium disulphide. This substance has been used to treat dandruff and some other skin conditions since the 1950s. It can be found on the WHO’s List of Essential Medicines, which comprises the safest and most effective medicines needed in a health care system. In most countries, dandruff treatments formulated with selenium disulphide are available over the counter.
Alongside selenium disulphide as their key dermatological component, Sulsena shampoos contain other ingredients designed to take care of your hair. They strengthen hair roots, make the hair softer, improve its elasticity and flexibility, help to prevent tangling, and soothe irritated scalp.
Sulsena offers three types of anti-dandruff shampoo: regular anti-dandruff shampoo, anti-dandruff peeling shampoo, and anti-dandruff shampooing paste. The brand’s peeling shampoo contains tiny polyethylene granules that help to remove greasy dandruff and excess sebum more effectively, as well as massage the scalp and stimulate microcirculation in the epidermis.
Anti-dandruff peeling shampoo is suitable for regular use, but you shouldn’t use it more often than three times a week. People with increased skin sensitivity must use the product with care and test it before use to prevent allergic reactions.
Sulsena’s anti-dandruff shampooing paste is an alternative to the brand’s Anti-Dandruff Treatment & Prophylatic Paste 2% that can’t be imported to some countries due to pharmaceutical regulations. This is a 2-in-1 product that effectively cleans the hair and scalp, as well as helps to get rid of dandruff by eliminating the dandruff-causing fungus. Note that this shampoo should be left on the scalp for 10–15 minutes before rinsing. It is suitable for frequent use.
Dandruff is not a problem if you know how to get rid of it. Sulsena anti-dandruff shampoos with selenium disulphide will help you to forget about dandruff once and for all. You can buy Sulsena anti-dandruff products (shampoos, pastes, hair cream and vitaminized hair oil) in our online shop Organic Store. We offer a good selection of natural and organic cosmetics, affordable prices, convenient payment methods, and international delivery.