OILY Dandruff vs. DRY Dandruff: Causes, Differences, Symptoms Photos, and Treatments

What is Dandruff?

Dandruff flakes are a result of the natural shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp. Excessive clumping and flaking happen when the scalp becomes either too dry or overly oily. The severity of dandruff increases with the rapidity of dead skin cell shedding.

 

There are 2 types of Dandruff: Dry dandruff and Oily dandruff

Dandruff, a widespread scalp condition, comes in two varieties: “OILY dandruff” and “DRY dandruff”. Without proper treatment, symptoms can worsen significantly. It’s imperative to tackle this issue with suitable methods.

 

Oily Dandruff: Overly Oily Scalp with Dandruff

Oily dandruff is mainly caused by an overgrowth of Malassezia due to excess oil secretion from the sebaceous glands, resulting in it can stimulate the scalp, leading to the occurrence of dandruff.
Note: Malassezia is a fungus that usually lives on healthy adult scalps without issues, but overgrowth can cause dandruff.

Oily Dandruff: Symptoms

• The scalp is oily and itchy
• The flakes are sticky
• The flakes are larger in size
• The flakes can be either yellow or white in color.

Oily Dandruff Scalp Care Routine

• Choose the shampoo marks with anti-bacterial and oil balance.
• Do not shampoo your scalp with any harsh chemicals. Such as Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS)
• Daily Care:
  Scalp deep cleansing: 1-2 times every week. ( Scalp deep cleanser: Purifying liquid shampoo )
  Scalp daily shampoo: once every day. (Oily dandruff daily shampoo )
  Oil Balancing scalp spray: twice every day. ( Oily dandruff herbal cooling scalp spray )
  3 Steps Scalp Routine ( 3 Steps Oily Dandruff Treatment)
  
• Daily Shampoo twice in every use:
  First wash: remove the dirt and oil.
  Second wash: massage your scalp.
• Ingredients for oily dandruff scalp care: Ginger tincture, 5α Avocuta, Juniperus communis, Glycyrrhetinic Acid Complex

• User Review: Oily Dandruff Solution: Before After Photos

 

 

Dry dandruff: Dehydrated & Dry Scalp with Dandruff

Dry dandruff occurs when the scalp lacks natural sebum protection, causing the moisture on the scalp to dry out, crack, and shed as tiny flakes. Regularly moisturizing the scalp is the most efficient solution for treating dry scalp.

Dry Dandruff: Symptoms

• Your scalp is dry and Itchy
• The flakes are dry
• The flakes are smaller in size
• The flakes are white in color
• Usually falls on the shoulder

Dry Dandruff Scalp Care Routine

• Choose the shampoo marks with mild clean and moisturize.
• Do not over-wash your scalp. 1-2 times per week or less.
• Do not shampoo with very hot water.
• Daily Care Routine:
  Scalp deep cleansing: Once times every 2 weeks. ( Scalp deep cleanser: Purifying liquid shampoo )
  Scalp daily shampoo: 1-2 times per week. ( Dry dandruff daily shampoo )
  Hydrating scalp spray: Twice every day. ( Dry dandruff herbal scalp spray )
  3 Steps Scalp Routine ( 3 Steps Dry Dandruff Treatment)
• Ingredients for dry dandruff scalp care: Commiphora Myrrha, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice(Aloe Vera), Vitamin B5(Panthenol), and Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide).

 

 

 

Quick reminder
Beware of products that claim to treat dandruff or control oil but contain Sodium lauryl sulfate (SLS), a surfactant that not only removes dirt but also strips away the natural moisturizers on your scalp. Consequently, your scalp may produce even more oil to protect itself, resulting in greasiness. Choose wisely to maintain a healthy balance.