Does dry shampoo give you dandruff?

Has your trusty bottle of dry shampoo got you scratching your head?

It’s the staple of gym-goers, festival fans and travellers – but as our marketing manager Nicola discovered, dry shampoo can really upset sensitive scalps!

According to Yale School of Medicine dermatologist Mona Gohara, MD, too much can aggravate and dry out the skin.

Something particularly worth noting if you’re prone to eczema, seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis.

My general rule of thumb is two times a week max for any leave-in product that doesn’t involve washing the hair, unless it’s a hydrating oil,” says Dr. Gohara.

For some, [dry shampoo] can create irritation, or inflammation of the hair follicles. Most of the time, the scalp is un-fazed by dry shampoo, but when irritation does set in, it’s not fun.”

The scalp can become itchy, flaky – and it can even result in hair loss if product begins to block the follicle.

The pros recommend using dry shampoo no more than two days in a row – and make sure you’re spraying onto the hair (rather than onto your scalp) and just on the areas where you really need it!

As with skincare, alcohol can dry and dehydrate, so skip formulas that list it within the first few ingredients. We also prefer formulas that are free from talc and fragrance.