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Ayumi Ayurvedic Care for Oily Scalp
If your roots look greasy a day after washing, or your fringe goes flat by lunchtime, you probably have an oily scalp. Some people simply make more oil than others, and build-up from styling products or conditioner can make it look worse. Our oily scalp range keeps things simple. Our Clarifying Anti-Dandruff Shampoo is a greasy hair shampoo with neem, tea tree, moringa and nettle that deep-cleans oily roots and lifts away build-up. Our Anti-Dandruff Scalp Conditioner is a lightweight oily hair conditioner that softens the lengths without weighing hair down. Both are lab tested, and both contain menthol for a cool, fresh feel.
Oily Scalp Causes: Why Is My Scalp Oily?
There are a few common oily scalp causes, and it helps to know which ones apply to you. If you've been wondering why is my scalp oily, it's usually one or two of these.
- Your genes. Some people naturally make more scalp oil than others, and an oily scalp often runs in families.
- Hormones. Oil production tends to rise during puberty, at certain points in the menstrual cycle and in pregnancy, which can leave you with an oily scalp for a while.
- Product build-up. Dry shampoo, styling products and conditioner that aren't fully rinsed out sit on the scalp and make greasy hair look worse than it is.
- Conditioner at the roots. Conditioner belongs on the lengths. Applied near the scalp, it weighs the roots down and makes them look oily faster.
- Heat and sweat. Warm weather, exercise and hats all make a greasy scalp feel worse.
- Scalp yeast. Malassezia, a yeast that lives on everyone's scalp, feeds on oil. That is why an oily scalp sometimes flakes or itches too. If it does, see our dandruff products and itchy scalp products.
- When to see your GP. If your scalp is red, sore or scaly and doesn't settle, see your GP or a trichologist.
Ayurvedic Herbs for an Oily Scalp
| Ingredient | Traditionally Used For | Where You Will Find It |
|---|---|---|
| Neem | A classic Ayurvedic herb, traditionally used to keep an oily scalp clean and fresh. | Shampoo and conditioner |
| Tea tree oil | An essential oil used to keep the scalp clean, which is why people often look for tea tree oil for oily scalp care. | Shampoo and conditioner |
| Shikakai and aritha | Traditional Ayurvedic hair cleansers, both naturally rich in saponins, which foam lightly and suit an oily scalp. | Shampoo and conditioner |
| Moringa and nettle | Moringa seed oil conditions, and nettle is a traditional herb for hair and scalp care. | Shampoo and conditioner |
| Amla and bhringraj | Two classic Ayurvedic hair herbs, traditionally used to strengthen hair and add shine. | Shampoo and conditioner |
| Argan and pumpkin seed oils | Both are rich in fatty acids. Argan for hair is a popular choice for softening the lengths. | Shampoo and conditioner |
Our Oily Scalp Shampoo and Conditioner
| Product | Made For | How to Use |
|---|---|---|
| Clarifying Anti-Dandruff Shampoo for Itchy, Flaky Scalp (250ml) | An oily scalp shampoo for oily roots, flakes and build-up. Lab tested: in an independent test it reduced Malassezia furfur, a yeast linked to dandruff, by 69.7% in vitro within five minutes. | Massage into the scalp with your fingertips for a full minute, then rinse. Use twice a week. |
| Anti-Dandruff Scalp Conditioner for Oily Hair (250ml) | A lightweight, silicone-free oily scalp conditioner for greasy hair, light enough for fine hair and suited to curly and textured hair too. Lab tested against Malassezia furfur. | Apply from the mid-lengths to the ends, avoiding the roots. Leave for 2–5 minutes and rinse with cool or lukewarm water. Use twice a week with the shampoo. |
| Anti-Dandruff Shampoo & Conditioner Set | The shampoo and conditioner together, 250ml each. | Use as above. |
Why Choose Our Oily Scalp Products
- Made for an oily scalp. Our oily hair shampoo deep-cleans the roots and lifts away build-up, and the conditioner is light enough for greasy hair.
- Ayurvedic herbs. Neem, tea tree, shikakai, aritha, amla and bhringraj are in both products.
- Conditioner you can actually use. The conditioner goes on the lengths only and is light enough for fine hair, so an oily scalp stays fresh at the roots.
- Lab tested. Our oily hair shampoo and conditioner were both tested in a lab against Malassezia furfur, a yeast linked to dandruff.
- PETA certified, vegan and cruelty-free. Both products are PETA certified, vegan, cruelty-free and made in the UK.
How to Reduce Oily Scalp Grease Day to Day
These habits are simple greasy hair remedies and easy home remedies. Oily scalp care doesn't need to cost much, and most of these are free.
- Keep conditioner off the roots. Apply it from the mid-lengths to the ends only.
- Wash with lukewarm water. It rinses oil away well and is kinder to an oily scalp than very hot water.
- Massage, don't scrub. Work shampoo into the scalp with your fingertips, not your nails, so you clean the roots without irritating the skin.
- Go easy on dry shampoo. It soaks up oil for a day, but it also builds up on an oily scalp. Wash it out properly at your next wash.
- Keep your hands off. Touching your hair through the day spreads oil from your fingers to your roots.
- Wash after exercise. Sweat and oil together make an oily scalp look greasy quickly.
Building an Oily Scalp Routine
| Step | How Often | Why |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Wash with our greasy hair shampoo (Clarifying Anti-Dandruff Shampoo) | Twice a week | Massage into the scalp for a full minute, focusing on the roots, then rinse thoroughly. |
| 2. Condition the lengths with our oily scalp conditioner | Twice a week, after the shampoo | Mid-lengths to ends only, for 2–5 minutes. Rinse with cool or lukewarm water. |
| 3. In between, if you need to | As your roots need it | If your oily scalp needs washing between clarifying washes, use a lighter shampoo such as our Volume & Shine Shampoo, which helps remove excess oil and build-up. |
| 4. Keep going | Several weeks | Give your oily scalp treatment routine a few weeks before you judge the results. |
What to Look for in an Oily Scalp Shampoo
- A shampoo made for an oily scalp. A good greasy hair shampoo should lift oil and build-up from the scalp. Massage it into the roots rather than the lengths.
- A conditioner that stays light. Look for an oily hair conditioner you can use on the lengths without it reaching the roots.
- Herbs with a long history. Neem, tea tree, shikakai and aritha have long been used to keep the scalp clean.
- A simple routine. An oily hair treatment doesn't need to be complicated. A shampoo and conditioner made for oily roots, used regularly, is a good oily scalp treatment to start with.
- Realistic claims. No shampoo can change how much oil an oily scalp makes. What it can do is clean the roots well and keep build-up away.
Oily Scalp Care for UK Conditions
- Summer and humid days. Warm, humid weather and sweaty commutes make an oily scalp worse. Rinse after exercise and keep to your routine.
- Hard water. In hard-water areas, rinse thoroughly so no shampoo or conditioner is left on an oily scalp.
- Hats and scarves. Wash winter hats and scarves regularly, as they collect oil and sweat against an oily scalp.
Shop our oily scalp products above, or browse our shampoo and conditioner collections.
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