Not all dandruff is the same. While many of us think of dandruff as just white flakes, there’s another type of dandruff that is often misunderstood - oily sticky dandruff. Unlike dry dandruff, it behaves differently, feels heavier and needs a more targeted approach. Treating dandruff the wrong way can make the problem worse. Here’s how to tell them apart and choose the right approach for your scalp.


Difference between Dry Dandruff and Oily Sticky Dandruff

Dry dandruff usually appears as small, white, powdery flakes. This is the recognized form of dandruff we usually correlate with flakes on the shoulders. There are solutions available to manage this type of dandruff.

Oily Sticky Dandruff behaves differently. Our scalp naturally produces oil (sebum). When it produces excess oil, and this combines with dandruff caused by dry dandruff triggering germs called Malassezia Globosa, it leads to Oily Sticky dandruff. The excess sebum traps dead skin cells, build-up, and dirt, creating a stubborn sticky layer that clings to the scalp. Unlike regular dry flakes, this build-up feels greasy, causes itching, and is often harder to wash away.

Dry dandruff is flaky, whereas Oily Sticky dandruff creates a feeling of weight on the scalp, it clumps on the scalp and sticks to your nails. Because of this, treating them requires very different approaches.


How to treat your scalp effectively

While dry dandruff has established solutions available to manage it effectively. Oily Sticky Dandruff requires a targeting solution. Dealing with this scalp concern requires more than a quick wash.

Relief comes from the use of specific ingredients that tackle oily sticky dandruff at the source to keep your scalp feeling fresh. Two key ingredients that deliver results are Oxygenated Charcoal and Piroctone Olamine. Piroctone Olamine penetrates deep into the scalp to address the germs that trigger dandruff, while Oxygenated Charcoal absorbs excess oil, dirt, and buildup without stripping the scalp of its natural moisture.

A product that contains the power of both these ingredients is the Head & Shoulders Deep Cleanse Anti-Dandruff Shampoo. Formulated with Oxygenated Charcoal and the anti-dandruff active Piroctone Olamine, it goes 5 layers deep to fight dandruff-causing germs at the source. The shampoo offers up to 100% protection from oily sticky dandruff* and helps prevent it from coming back with regular use. It leaves your scalp feeling refreshed with a cooling sensation and an energizing scent that revitalizes your hair care routine. As Dermatologists No.1 choice**, the Shampoo is designed to suit all hair types and for everyone seeking a clean healthy scalp.

While dry dandruff has established solutions to manage flakes on the shoulders, oily sticky dandruff needs a specific approach. With the right shampoo and consistent care, you can keep your scalp fresh, balanced, and flake-free, so your hair feels light, clean, and ready every single day.

As Dermatologists’ No.1 choice**, the Head & Shoulders Deep Cleanse Anti-Dandruff Shampoo with Oxygenated Charcoal is designed to tackle dandruff at its source while keeping your scalp fresh,clean, and comfortable.

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* Only visible flakes. With regular use of at least 3 times a week.

** As surveyed with Dermatologists aware of Head & Shoulders at the 2023 World Congress of Dermatology, Singapore.

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