Coconut oil for dry scalp and against dandruff
In this article you will learn that while coconut oil is often used as a natural remedy for dandruff due to its moisturizing properties, it does not address the root cause of dandruff, which is the microbe Malassezia globosa. Coconut oil can help with scalp dryness but lacks ingredients to eliminate dandruff-causing microbes. For effective dandruff treatment, products containing Piroctone Olamine, like Head & Shoulders shampoo, are recommended, as they have been proven in clinical studies to combat dandruff.
Many people have tried to get rid of dandruff using coconut oil – but does it really work?
Proponents of coconut oil as a natural dandruff remedy claim that by moisturizing the scalp, it helps to restore scalp health and reduce flaking.
In fact, coconut oil is a good moisturizer and we even use it in some of our shampoos.
So, there’s certainly a benefit to using it on your hair – but will it get rid of dandruff? No.
Coconut oil may help to moisturize the hair and scalp and tackle dryness caused by dandruff, but it doesn’t tackle the root cause of dandruff.
Dandruff is caused by a microbe Malassezia globosa. So, any effective treatment for dandruff needs to treat the microbe that causes it.
And there’s no active ingredient in coconut oil that does that. Instead, try Head & Shoulders shampoo – it contains Piroctone Olamine, which has been proven in hundreds of clinical studies to get rid of dandruff.
Plus, our shampoos contain moisturizers, which will help with your dry scalp as well as leave your hair soft, smooth and beautiful-looking.
FAQ
No, coconut oil cannot effectively get rid of dandruff as it does not address the root cause, the microbe Malassezia globosa.
The primary cause of dandruff is the microbe Malassezia globosa, which requires specific treatment to be effectively managed.
Products containing Piroctone Olamine, such as Head & Shoulders shampoo, are recommended for effectively combating dandruff, as they target the microbe causing it.
