Scalp Care

Scalp care: scalp serums, scrubs, scalp shampoos and oils for dry, flaky or oily scalps, from Davines, Dermazen and natural brands.

Building a scalp routine

Healthy-feeling hair starts at the scalp. This collection gathers scalp scrubs and scrubbers, leave-on scalp serums, scalp oils and treatment shampoos, so you can put together a simple routine for the scalp you actually have.

Pick by scalp type

  • Oily scalp: Davines Rebalancing Sebum Balancing Treatment and the matching Rebalancing shampoo are made for a scalp that gets greasy fast. A weekly clarifying shampoo helps too.
  • Flaky scalp: Davines Purifying Shampoo and Purifying Scalp Care Gel are formulated for flaking. Dermazen's Scalp Therapy Shampoo and Scalp Relief System are built for people who deal with flakes and itch tied to malassezia, a yeast that normally lives on skin.
  • Dry or tight-feeling scalp: a light scalp oil, such as Dermazen MCT Scalp Moisturizer, the Herbal Hair & Scalp Oil, or Katari Beauty's Henna Oil, adds moisture between washes.
  • Sensitive scalp: Davines Scalp Serum is a calming leave-on formula for a scalp that reacts easily.
  • Congested scalp: a scalp scrub, like the Davines Detoxifying Scrub Shampoo or the Wake-Up Circle mask, or a Dermazen Silicone Scalp Scrubber used in the shower, lifts build-up around the roots.

How to use a scalp scrub and serum

  • Scrub no more than once or twice a week, on wet hair, with light circular pressure. Scalp skin is delicate.
  • Apply serums and oils to a clean scalp, parting the hair in sections, then massage in with fingertips.
  • Keep the rest of your routine gentle: a sulfate-free shampoo and a conditioner kept to the lengths.

When to see a professional

Ongoing flaking, redness, itching, sores or sudden hair shedding should be looked at by a dermatologist. The products here are cosmetic care and do not replace a diagnosis or medicated treatment.

Questions

How often should I use a scalp scrub?

Once or twice a week is enough for most people. Scrubbing more often can irritate the scalp, especially if it is sensitive.

What does a scalp serum do?

A scalp serum is a leave-on treatment applied directly to the scalp. Depending on the formula it may be designed to calm, balance oil, or support the look of fuller hair at the roots. Check each product page for its intended use.

What shampoo is best for an oily scalp?

Look for a balancing or purifying formula, such as Davines Rebalancing, and add a clarifying shampoo every week or two to remove build-up.

What is malassezia, and why do some products mention it?

Malassezia is a yeast that lives on everyone's skin. In some people it is linked to flaking and itch on the scalp and face. Dermazen formulates its range for people managing that kind of skin. A dermatologist can confirm what is behind your symptoms.

Can I use a scalp oil if my hair gets greasy?

Yes, but use a small amount, apply it before washing as a pre-shampoo treatment, and wash it out. Oily scalps usually do better with a lightweight serum than with an oil left in.