When it comes to one of the top scalp issues pimples on the head is one of the top issues and not just with teens going through puberty but also with adults including both men and women. Scalp Acne is caused by excess scalp oils and bacteria that combine in the skin pore or hair follicle. Most shampoos raise the ph of the scalp which is not what you are wanting. The higher the ph of the scalp the more susceptible it is to bacteria and fungus. When the ph is lower is acts as a barrier to the mites, yeast and also fungi. Finding a shampoo that deep cleanse the hair follicle and pore as well as break down sebum plugs and other hair product residue that can cause problems but also keep the scalp at its desired acidic ph level. This prevents breakdowns in the delicate skin on the scalp.
The most well known herbal complex for deep cleansing is Zincplex which includes the herbs: thymus vulgaris extract or thyme, sage – a deep cleanser and purifier, burdock, fenugreek which is a great micro blood vessel stimulant and ivy which is one of the main plant powers that is used to break down the sebum plugs and remove the toxins from the scalp. The final ingredient is a mineral called zinc pca which uses a sodium pca that will work wonders for pimples on the scalp, bumps, sores, scabs and much more. Zinc pca is known to reduce inflammation and restore balance of the sebum gland by not producing too much of the needed scalp oils.
Scalp Scrubs Or Exfoliators?
Most shampoos never open the clogged hair follicles. Many people are now trying scalp exfoliators and also scalp scrubs to open clogged scalp pores. And these do work well on the outside to remove the crusty or hardened sebum as well as the white and waxy buildup but they do not open do a good job of cleansing down inside the hair follicles where bacteria and fungus can reside and actually flourish.