Do you have oily hair and have already tried everything? Actually, it's not because of your hair, but it's due to your scalp, which needs care and pampering. In this article, we will recommend you some remedies for oily hair with dandruff and explain the right (and wrong!) steps to follow to finally have light and healthy hair!

Just like facial skin, which can be oily or combination, the scalp too can have this problem, often due to increased sebum production. But what is sebum? Sebum is a natural oily substance produced at the hair follicles' level, and it serves to keep the skin soft and hydrated, and it protects it from dust, pollutants, wind, and sunlight.

It's when sebum production becomes excessive that the skin becomes oily, and hair is significantly affected by this condition. 

Sebum accumulates at the hair's base, making it perpetually greasy, itchy, and unattractive.

An oily scalp can also have greasy dandruff, a discomfort that appears as whitish flaking on the scalp caused by increased cell turnover of the skin. Greasy dandruff is characterized by large and thick flakes that are difficult to remove with hair movement and shampoo, causing more or less bothersome itching and a significant aesthetic issue. But let's proceed step by step. Here's what you'll find in this article:

What are the causes of oily hair?

What to do and what not to do if you have oily hair and dandruff

The beauty routine for oily hair with dandruff

Pre-treatment for an oily scalp with dandruff
Specific cleansing for oily hair with dandruff
Specific treatments for oily hair with dandruff
Styling for oily hair with dandruff
The complete package for oily hair with dandruff

What are the causes of oily hair?

The first step to take care of oily hair that tends to produce dandruff is to understand what the casues are. Here there are the mainly ones:

Excessive sebum production: due to hormonal imbalances, it may happen that the scalps produces excessive sebum. This condition is often temporary and may appear during puberty and end spontaneously; however, there are cases in which a specialist intervention.
Oily skin may cause oily dandruff: if you have oily skin with imperfections, it is more likely that your scalp suffers from the very same condition thus producing oily dandruff.
Unhealthy diet: what we eat has an impact both on our skin and our hair. To eat healthy is to help our skin and scalp to be so.
Stress: going through a stressful period can lead to the release of cortisol and other hormones that can worsen inflammatory conditions and oily, impure skin.
Washing your hair too frequently with aggressive products: if you don't use specific products, dandruff may get worse thus causing an even more excessive sebum production.
Using irritating and oily products for styling such as gel, hairspray, or mousse and so on that are often hel respnsible for causing irritations and increasing sebum production.
Dysbiosis of the scalp microbiota, whose irritation can also lead to dermatitis and intense inflammatory conditions.

What to do and what not to do if you have oily hair and dandruff

Hair health is closely related to the skin health and to the balance of the microorganisms that inhabit it. Just like the skin that covers all of our body, the scalp too has its own microflora, which is composed of beneficial bacteria that, when in balance, keep our skin healthy and beautiful. However, when external or internal factors change their composition or disrupt their state, our skin begins to develop issues such as the excessive sebum production we have just dealth with.

Therefore, it is essential to adopt solutions that do not either alterate or irritate the skin, but, on the contrary, that provide it with everything that it needs! 

When dealing with oily hair with dandruff, it is often simple and natural remedies, together with good habits, that help the most to significantly improve the issue!

Do not use shampoos that are not specifically formulated for your needs, in particular if you suffer from dandruff! Try gentle products instead of aggressive ones!
Dedicate daily some time to take care of your hair and skin. Use pre-treatments with purifying and soothing lotions, and gentle scrubs that clean your skin from dead cells without removing its natural oiliness.
Do not neglect psoriasis, dermatitis, or other issues.
Gently massage the scalp during shampoo (but don't overdo it!). You will stimulate the microcirculation, providing more nourishment to your hair follicles, which will thank you by giving you shiny hair!
Do not use irritating or oily products for your styling.
Follow a balanced and healthy diet. 
Try to avoid stress and worries that can massively impact the hair health.
Do not approach the hair dryer to the scalp while drying your hair. Try to keep it at distance so that you do not irritate the scalp and  to ensure that the excess heat does not further liquefy the sebum, making the hair even greasier.

The beauty routine for oily hair with dandruff

To deal with oliy hair is not that easy, but to follow a specific beauty routine is the right answer to rebalance the scalp and to take care of the hair from roots to tips!

If you have oily hair it is essential to use specific products that can provide your hair with proper nutrients, without making it heavier. Here there are a few tips you can follow to take care of oily hair with dandruff:

• it is better to always use specific shampoos and conditioners to achieve light and longer clean hair!
• Do a hair mask at least once a week to purify the scalp.
• Use specific treatments that do not make hair heavier, like Vegetable Keratin that gives structure or Fruits Acid AHA to avoid frizzy hair.

A complete beauty routine for oily hair, either with dandruff or not, not only focuses on hair care, but it also has an impact on the health of the scalp, which is essential to have healthy and brautiful hair.

The first step to follow is to do pre-treatment for the scalp that cleanses and soothes it; then, pre-treatment for the hair, specific cleansing, hair treatment and specific styling will follow. All these steps are aimed at improving both the strenght and tthe integrity of your hair, which will eventually be ready to glow!

Pre-treatment for the scalp for oily hair with dandruff

Detox and anti-dandruff scalp lotion

Skin health is closely related to the balance of the microorganisms that inhabit it. Our Detox and anti-dandruff scalp lotion contains achicory prebiotics that strenghtens the natural microbiota of our skin and that plays a major role in regulating sebum production. It restores the balance of the scalp, which when is compromised, can lead to itching and dandruff.

The natural hydrosaccharides contribute to moisturize, strengthen, and restore the integrity of the skin and hair. The lotion's effect is enhanced by zinc lactate, which helps reduce sebum production, and by the extracts of sage and rosemary, with their intense purifying action.

Put the whole bottle directly onto the scalp, massage it with your fingertips, and let it rest for at least 20 minutes. If needed, wash your hair. Do the treatment twice a week for at least one month.

Specific cleansing for oily hair with dandruff

Purezza Solid Shampoo - purifying and anti-dandruff

Dealing with remedies for oily hair with dandruff, choosing the right shampoo is crucial! Our Purezza Solid Shampoo - purifying and anti-dandruff is good to us and to the environment. It deeply moisturizes and strenghtens the hair thanks to the beet and linseed aminoacids, whereas burdock and chicory prebiotics stregnthen the skin's natural microbiota thus restoring its balance, regulating sebum production, and counteracting dandruff. Its formula also includes spirulina, rich in vitamins and minerals, as well as Tea Tree, Sage, Mint and Lavender to add freshness and deep cleansing, leaving hair clean and shiny.

Choosing a solid shampoo instead of a traditional shampoo allow you to have a small and compact but highly concentrated product that does good to you and to the environment! 50gr of Purezza Solid Shampoo are equal to 300ml of a traditional liquid prodoct, which makes it perfect to travel with you in your hand luggage! Moreover, the packaging is minimal and 100% recyclable (the paper can be recycled and the film is biodegradable).

How to apply it: out the shampoo on wet hair and scalp. You may want to massage it with your hands before applying it to make it foamy, then rinse. 

Balancing shampoo

Sage and Lemon shampoo is rich in vegetable extracts of sage, lemon, and nettle, with astringent and normalising actions. The formula contains also gentle surfactants deriving from sunflower and coconut, and it cleanses gently without drying the ends and without stimulating even more the production of sebum, as it may occur with aggressive shampoos.

Dilute a small amount of product with water or hydrolate (1 part of shampoo and 3 parts of water), massage it onto the scalp, and gently rinse. 

Powdered sebum-regulating shampoo with Tea Tree and Chicory Prebiotics

If you love liquid texture but you want to cut off disposable bottles, you can opt for our Powdered sebum-regulating shampoo to rehydrate, which is enriched with Tea Tree and Chicory Prebiotics. Thanks to the sebum-regulating action of this shampoo, your hair will be light and glowing. It is ideal for those who have hair that get dirty rapidly, and it is the right ally to counteract the presence of dandruff. Chicory prebiotics restore the scalp microbiota, whereas tea tree, peppermint, and zinc lactate purify the roots thus making the scalp cleaner. The shampoo contains also lemon and lavander to gently cleanse and make the lenghts glow.

How to apply it: pour the crystal in a bottle to get rid of plastic and to make your hair glow!

Specific treatments for oily hair with dandruff

Volumizing Conditioner

Our Organic Volumizing Conditioner  is a lightweight conditioner for a nourishing and detangling treatment. It contains Hyaluronic Acid, which binds to the hair shaft cells, providing hydration and making the hair more nourished, soft, and elastic, thus less prone to breakage. Organic Lemon has antioxidant properties, and with its characteristic citrus fragrance, it refreshes, tones, and adds shine to the hair.

It also contains organic Flaxseed and Aloe to pamper hair from roots to ends, as well as purifying organic Burdock and Moringa. This conditioner is perfect for all hair types, including hair that tends to become heavy and oily quickly.

How to use it: apply this conditioner onto wet hair after the shampoo, let it rest for a few minutes and then rinse. Dry your hair and... be ready to shine!

Anti-Frizz Hair Mask

We know what you're thinking: "Hair masks aren’t for me since I have oily hair!" Here’s the exception that proves the rule! The Anti-Frizz Hair Mask is a refreshing, lightweight mask designed for hair seeking energy and volume, while staying clean longer.

Hyaluronic Acid hydrates hair from roots to ends, keeping it flexible and plump. Organic Aloe quenches dry hair, making it soft and detangled. These two ingredients, together with organic Carrot, organic Sunflower, and Saccharide Isomerate, provide an extra-hydrating boost that revitalizes dry, lifeless hair.

The slightly acidic pH of this mask keeps hair cuticles sealed, leaving hair more manageable, smooth, and healthier. The formula is enriched with Italian fruit acids (AHAs) that, with anti-lime and anti-salt action, help control frizz, eliminate dullness, and prevent loss of shine!

How to use: Apply to hair after shampooing to envelop it in precious natural ingredients. Leave on for 5 minutes, then rinse. You can also use it as a pre-shampoo treatment, leaving it on for 30 minutes.

Fruit Acids (AHAs)

Thanks to the anti-lime and anti-salt properties of AHAs and its slightly acidic pH, which seals hair cuticles, this anti-frizz hair spray leaves hair silky and smooth. With a fresh orange blossom scent, it’s enriched with nettle and plant-based proteins for a strengthening effect.
It's ideal for those with oily hair, as it adds shine without weighing hair down.

AHAs play a crucial role in combating lime and salt deposits, essential for maintaining hair that’s shiny and silky. Calcium and lime deposits can dull color, while sea salt dehydrates the hair shaft, making it dry and fragile. Effectively removing lime and salt is a fundamental step to keep hair healthy and beautiful without frizz, especially during and after the summer.

Styling for oily hair with dandruff

Plant Crystals

Plant Crystals are an actual elixir to moisturize, protect, and discipline the hair. We created it by mixing amazing ingredients, among which you will find organic oils of coconut, flasxseed, and hemp, as well as argan oil, which is produced by a women's cooperative in Morocco, that moisturizes the hair without making the mane heavy.

You can apply plant crystals after shampoo on damp hair to make it softer and easier to tangle, or you can apply it on dry hair to fix the styling, dominate frizz, and make the mane glossy.

The complete package for oily hair with dandruff

A complete hair care routine can be found in the Detox Hair Routine Kit: a product bundle with a 15% discount.
Here you can find everything you need to take care of your hair from the scalp to the tips, perfect for those looking for shiny and clean hair for a long time!

The beauty routine can be structured following these steps:

Step 1 - Prepare with the Detox Scalp Scrub, which purifies without irritating and should be used once a month before shampooing. Also, use the Detox and Anti-Dandruff Scalp Lotion, a real prebiotic-based treatment to restore scalp balance and ensure cleaner hair for a long time.

Step 2 - Purify with the Balancing Shampoo, with Organic Lemon and Hyaluronic Acid, capable of giving shine and luster to the hair.

Step 3: Nourish with the Organic Conditioner Organic Lemon and Hyaluronic Acid, it adds shine to the hair without weighing it down.

Step 4: Add volume with the Anti-frizz Mask, to be applied once a week instead of the conditioner to give the hair shaft more volume and shine.

Step 5: After washing, apply Fruit Acids (AHAs) to combat frizz and make hair shinier—a perfect invigorating acidic rinse that removes salt and lime buildup from the hair.

👉 You can find the Detox Hair Routine Kit here 👈