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Sun Dec 10, 2006 7:35 pm |
My scalp is feeling really oily and is developing pimples here and there, I'm also finding its kinda itchy again lately, would my conditioner be the culprit? How do you keep your hair conditioned without getting an oily scalp? |
_________________ PROUD FTM @ 40 TO CARTER-BORN APRIL 12, 2006...Sensitive dry skintype...prone to excema |
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Sun Dec 10, 2006 7:38 pm |
I never condition my scalp.
I just put the conditioner on the ends of my hair up to about where it would come together in a ponytail. I learned that from Frederick Fekkai Not personally of course, but ya know...
If I did put conditioner on my scalp...I'd be oily has heck... |
_________________ 32, Fair Skin, combo/break-out prone. Simple routine of REN No. 1 Purity Cleansing Balm and Argan oil as a moisturizer; Clarisonic when needed. That's it! |
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Sun Dec 10, 2006 7:50 pm |
like Paris, i never condition my scalp either. i don't think you're supposed to.
I would do an apple cider vinegar/water rinse after you condition then towel dry. be careful not to get it in your eyes. i think that should help. |
_________________ about to hit my 40s, retin-a user, differin, LRP |
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Mon Dec 11, 2006 4:34 am |
Moosette,
Neutrogena sells a pump that contains salycic acid and works as an overnight scalp treatment that will probably help you clear up your problem since salycic works great for acne.
Here it is:
http://www.neutrogena.com/ProductsDetails_154.asp
I know it is marketed for dandruff, but I think it might help.
Take care.
Bosoxy. |
_________________ *****My 5 Star Rave***** Just loving everything about ICE ELEMENTS!!! You HAVE to try the 2 minute miracle exfoliating gel... It is to die for! |
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Mon Dec 11, 2006 4:44 am |
Ohh can I echo the recommendation of the ACV rinse? I do it a little bit strong, enough to feel the sting ( ). It helps to control the oil and it greatly helped in stopping an itchy scalp.
Less itchiness means less rubbing and scratching of scalp, which in turn helps in preventing pimple development. |
_________________ Mid-20s Asian female (since I am not mature enough to be called a woman ). Skin is combination with tendency to dryness around the cheeks and prone to blemishes. Naturally coarse black hair . Lastly but most importantly, you need something purchased in Australia I will be happy to CP :. |
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Mon Dec 11, 2006 6:31 am |
Ingredients in your shampoo OR conditioner can cause scalp acne. (depending on which contact the scalp)
Anything you may be sensitive to. Acne is not just from clogged pores.
Irritation can also cause breakouts.
Common things to look at :
Botanical or plant extracts. (essential oils, herbals etc)
Detergents,- some people are sensitive to Sodium Laureth Sulfate, or Sodium Lauryl Sulfate, which are common in most shampoos.
As noted above, keep conditioners off of the scalp. One only needs to condition from the ears down to condition hair length. Scalp generally has enough oils.
Conceder a light spray on conditioner that will not rest on the scalp.
If scalp is dry and flaky, suspect dandruff, dermatitis, seborrhea, or psoriasis. Which are treated differently and with medicated products, not extra conditioner. |
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Mon Dec 11, 2006 7:13 am |
My scalp breaks out when I use mousse or gels too close to my hairline. When I stop it, after a week or so they are gone. I found that the ACV rinse works as well. My derm recommended the salycic acid wash as well, but to rinse very well as it is harsh and just on the hairline areas. He also said that acne toners or witchhazel can be used for a few days and dab it on the areas. |
_________________ Joined the 50 club several years back, blonde w/ fair/sensitive skin, Texas humidity and prone to rosacea, light breakouts and sunburns, combo skin type, starting to see sundamage and fine lines |
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Mon Dec 11, 2006 7:36 am |
Thanks everyone! Well I have been using a new conditioner, so that may be the problem..I've been putting some conditioner on my shorter layers near the sides of my head because they are so dry, is there a way to moisturize the shorter layers without getting it on the scalp?
And how do you do the acv rinse? Do you dilute the acv with water than pour it on your head, or do you use it full strength? I'm too lazy to search on how to do it. Thanks! |
_________________ PROUD FTM @ 40 TO CARTER-BORN APRIL 12, 2006...Sensitive dry skintype...prone to excema |
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Mon Dec 11, 2006 7:52 am |
moosette wrote: |
Thanks everyone! Well I have been using a new conditioner, so that may be the problem..I've been putting some conditioner on my shorter layers near the sides of my head because they are so dry, is there a way to moisturize the shorter layers without getting it on the scalp?
And how do you do the acv rinse? Do you dilute the acv with water than pour it on your head, or do you use it full strength? I'm too lazy to search on how to do it. Thanks! |
Hey Moosette!
You should let me know in a PM how Carter is doing! I bet he has just sprouted lately! Lucas is so high energy and has now started to "cruise", poor ol' Mom is so tired! I admire ladies like Ellyp who have many small kids, she needs a trophy or something!
Ok to the point, you may want to try a light spray (leave on) conditioner for the hair around your face, spray it onto your hands before you dry your hair to apply it. You may want to consider a getting your hair "dusted". All that means is a hairdresser will trim the ends enough to remove splitends and dryness. I do it about every three weeks to keep my hair in good shape. If you need to deep condition, just be careful not to get any heavy conditioner on your scalp...
ACV rinse: Some do it before washing some after conditioner. I guess it really depends on what you are trying to do. If you want to deep clean I would do it before shampooing, if your scalp is itchy I might try it after using a conditioner. My ratio is 5 cups of warm water and maybe a little less than 1/4 cup of ACV. Rinse it through hair and style as usual. Try doing it at least once a week.
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_________________ 27~Texas~Oily~ fair~ breakout prone~ easily congested~Cysts caused by emotional stress~ Using Ayurvedic skin care and philosophy~ Dry brushing body and face~ On strict less is more routine~ We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars~ Oscar Wilde |
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Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:08 am |
Had this problem in my 20's the only thing that sorted it out was using Dead Sea mineral products and washing soaking my scalp in water with Dead Sea salt disolved in it, kind of drys out the hair tho. But then continued after irritation and spots had gone with Dead Sea shampoo and the the Dead Sea Mud Conditioner, which really balanced everything...I think before I was using products that were too harsh and making my scalp produce more and more oil... |
_________________ 42, British |
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Mon Dec 11, 2006 8:43 pm |
I started using sulfate free shampoos and my scalp acne has just about disappeared. I get the occassional one but nothing like before.
SLS also makes me itchy as hell....it only started a couple of years ago, I'm not sure what happened to make my skin ultra sensitive |
_________________ Combination - dehyrdated, acne, sensitive, late 20's. |
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Tue Dec 12, 2006 6:24 am |
What SLS-free shampoos are you using lianne? Can you get them to foam?
I have tried one SLS-free shampoo - by Alchemy but it didn't foam enough so it was hard to spread around the scalp. Does this make sense? |
_________________ Mid-20s Asian female (since I am not mature enough to be called a woman ). Skin is combination with tendency to dryness around the cheeks and prone to blemishes. Naturally coarse black hair . Lastly but most importantly, you need something purchased in Australia I will be happy to CP :. |
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Tue Dec 12, 2006 8:02 am |
The way I use ACV is to mix it with some shampoo. Like two parts shampoo, one part ACV. Could it be the cold weather affecting your scalp? I find mine gets dry just like the rest of my skin. I would think maybe a head oil would help condition your scalp. Sometimes I rub my DHC cleansing oil around my hairline when I notice I'm getting pimples there. |
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Tue Dec 12, 2006 8:20 am |
cuppre wrote: |
What SLS-free shampoos are you using lianne? Can you get them to foam?
I have tried one SLS-free shampoo - by Alchemy but it didn't foam enough so it was hard to spread around the scalp. Does this make sense? |
Maybe I can answer your question, SLS is a foaming (and cleaning) agent, thats what causes shampoo to foam, giving you that squeaky clean feeling...its also what strips your natural oils and causes your hair to dry out, thus ruining your color (if you have color). SLS free shampoos dont lather as much so alot of people think that their hair is not getting clean, it is though! I use Paves SLS free shampoo, its low-lathering so in order to spread it around I just keep adding small amounts of water to my hair when Im washing it, by doing this you will get a small amount of lather and be able to "move" the shampoo around your scalp. |
_________________ 27~Texas~Oily~ fair~ breakout prone~ easily congested~Cysts caused by emotional stress~ Using Ayurvedic skin care and philosophy~ Dry brushing body and face~ On strict less is more routine~ We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars~ Oscar Wilde |
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Tue Dec 12, 2006 11:56 am |
trader joe's also carries a few SLS free shampoos that lather okay--i never get as much lather from SLS shampoos except for desert essence organics shampoos--i love those. |
_________________ about to hit my 40s, retin-a user, differin, LRP |
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Tue Dec 12, 2006 11:59 am |
I had same situation several years ago. If I stop using the conditioner, My hair will get too dry, if I use the conditioner my scalp will be oily and get pimple sometimes.
I finally tried Tee Tree Oil Shampoo by Paul Mitchelle, it did help me with the oily scalp. It also reduced pimple too. I also love the minty tingling sensation when I wash my hair. |
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Tue Dec 12, 2006 5:57 pm |
i had the same problem as you except my scalp was also very flaky and dry. i had some type of dermatitis/eczema on my scalp only, so i bought neutrogena t-gel and used it everyday until it went away, then i decreased it to every other day and then kept decreasing its use until i didn't need it anymore!! the point is to leave the t-gel in your hair for at least 5-10 minutes (i used it in the beginning of my shower and left it on for the duration of the shower and rinsed it off well before i stepped out). t-gel has coal tar in it and it's supposed to aggravate acne, but in my case, because my dry flaky scalp was actually causing the acne, it actually worked. so you may want to just buy the neutrogena shampoo that only has the salicylic acid inside since your scalp is very oily. |
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Tue Dec 12, 2006 6:09 pm |
cuppre wrote: |
What SLS-free shampoos are you using lianne? Can you get them to foam?
I have tried one SLS-free shampoo - by Alchemy but it didn't foam enough so it was hard to spread around the scalp. Does this make sense? |
I tried the Paves SLS free shampoos but didn't like the smell all that much. Then I tried the Pureology line which I love. It foams more than the Paves and smells great. It is a bit expensive though. I've tried the clarifying shampoo as well as the volumizing shampoo and voluizing conditioner...I like them all. I don't condition the scalp daily, only every second day and the tips of the hair daily. I've also tried the volumizing aplifier which is amazing for adding volume for days when I spend a little more time on my hair. |
_________________ Combination - dehyrdated, acne, sensitive, late 20's. |
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Tue Dec 12, 2006 6:35 pm |
I have been trying the John Masters Organics Zinc & Sage Shampoo and the Citrus & Neroli Detangler. It seems to have cleared my scalp and made big difference in how my hair looks and feels probably due to the absence of sodium lauryl sulfate, chlorides and artificial colours. Both products smell great! |
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