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17 August 2022

Why do I have oily hair?

The infernal spiral of oily hair... A real headache. The more you wash them, the faster they regrease!


For many, this vicious circle is a real daily problem: shiny, dull and flat hair the day after shampooing. Having oily hair is especially unsightly, even worse when it is accompanied by dandruff and discomfort on the scalp.


To get rid of excess sebum, it is first important to know the cause of the problem, different for each person.


Discover everything you need to know about oily hair and our natural tips for regaining a healthy scalp.



Sebum is the sap of our hair


And yes, sebum is not our enemy. Basically it's quite the opposite: it is the sap of our hair. Sebum is an oily substance secreted by the sebaceous glands which are attached to hair follicles.


It serves to :

- Protect the scalp from external aggressions 

- Maintain hydration scalp and hair lubrication

- Maintain balance bacterial flora 


The problem ?

The scalp has a sensitivity equivalent to baby's skin. The slightest external aggression can irritate him and cause cascading reactions leading to overproduction of sebum.



What is an oily scalp?


Hair roots are said to be “oily” when natural sebum production is excessive. = hyper seborrhea. 


Excessive production is generally linked to disruption of the sebaceous glands, then secreting too much sebum. The latter covers the scalp and spreads along the hair shafts.

 

Oily scalp


Visually, oily hair is recognizable by its wet and shiny appearance, whose color is duller and darker, and whose strands are heavier and less voluminous because the hair sticks to each other.


In addition to its unsightly appearance, oily scalp can often cause itching and redness, promoting the appearance of dandruff.



What causes an oily scalp?


Having hair that quickly becomes greasy is one of the most common hair problems.

Different causes can be the origin:

1. A hormonal problem, which may be linked to taking certain medications (treatments, contraception, etc.).

2. Stress or a significant emotional shock, causing the sebaceous glands to be upset. 

3. A diet that is too fatty and sweet, increasing the quota of carbohydrates and lipids absorbed by the blood vessels irrigating the scalp.

4. Too frequent washing or too aggressive (sulfates, silicones), encouraging the scalp to produce more sebum to protect and hydrate itself.

5. Atmospheric conditions of the air conditioning and pollution type, drying and suffocating the scalp.

6. Using the hair dryer Too much heat can damage your scalp.

7. An unsuitable or dirty brush.

BUT BEWARE, it is also important to know that the so-called "oily" scalp type can simply be hereditary and that people with thin hair are more likely to have hair that becomes greasy quickly.



How to fight oily hair?


Here are our hair routine tips and our natural solutions to treat oily hair.

 

1. A balanced diet

If your oily hair is also accompanied by oily, acne-prone skin, one of the solutions is probably on your plate.


Limit fatty and sugary foods, prefer fruits, vegetables, fish and lean meats.


There are many vegetables rich in vitamin B, also called "hair vitamin" because it contributes to the suppleness and shine of hair, such as: mushrooms, cabbage, black radishes, avocados, spinach, tomatoes and asparagus.


Also favor dried fruits: nuts, almonds, hazelnuts... (without salt!) rich in omega-3, essential for good lipid metabolism.



2. Space out shampoos and use gentle care

The scalp is the breeding ground for our hair: respecting your scalp to keep it healthy is the key to any hair problem.


So to fight against an oily scalp, you must first let it breathe and do not attack it with chemical substances.


Spacing out your shampoos is a real challenge when your hair gets greasy quickly... But you have to stick to it! The use of dry shampoo can be very useful, without overdoing it so as not to suffocate the scalp (Our article to help you space out your shampoos >)


But what you should especially do on a daily basis: adopt a healthy hair routine with scalp-friendly products.

So throw away your conventional supermarket shampoos!

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And adopt a Shampoo without silicone or sulfate, ingredients that are too aggressive and stripping for the hair.

 

3. Make masks with regulating plants

Treating oily hair from the roots is the most effective solution.

And what could be better than enjoying the natural benefits of plants by returning to grandmother's recipes?


There are many plants that help absorb sebum: corn starch, arrow root, nettle and even clay...

But to permanently treat an oily scalp, it is important to find a 2-in-1 recipe which will allow regulate sebum production while keeps the scalp hydrated ! Because by simply fading the excess fat, the problem will come rushing back...

 

• Stinging Nettle:

Stinging nettle powder to combat oily hair

Among the sebum-regulating plants, Stinging Nettle is at the head of the podium. In powder form and mixed with a little water, We then obtain a very effective scalp mask to detoxify the roots.


Thanks to shas composition in mineral salts, trace elements and vitamins, Stinging Nettle powder has many benefits for hair:

- It regulates sebum production

- It purifies the scalp and treats dandruff conditions

- It soothes irritations and itching

- It strengthens and strengthens the hair from the roots

- It stimulates growth and reduces hair loss

 

• The aloe vera

Miracle and essential ingredient in hair care, la powder Aloe Vera is also ideal.

She permits to hydrate the scalp without greasing it thanks to its exceptional moisturizing, soothing, protective and regenerating properties.

 

 

• Vegetable and essential oils

Misconception #1: Vegetable oils are not compatible with oily hair.

It's wrong, some have the power to rebalance sebum production like Jojoba or Nigella oil.

These dry oils have the particularity of nourishing deeply without leaving a greasy film. Ideal for regulating and balancing quickly regreased scalps.

In synergy with essential oils, we then obtain a perfect mask to purify the scalp.

Our selection of regulating essential oils: a few drops of Sage, Thyme or Cedar and voila !

 

Misconception #2: Wait until you have very oily hair to treat it...

 

The best way to fight against a scalp that quickly re-greases is to adopt a healthy hair routine, complemented by detoxifying scalp masks every week. Keyword: REGULARITY!

 

Our DETOX treatment special for oily scalp allows you to replenish 1 treatment per week for 1 month.

It consists of pre-dosed sachets for a fresh mask, ready in 30 seconds, to apply directly to the roots.

 


makemymask detox mask

This cure contains 4 ingredients:

- Of the Stinging Nettle powder, detoxifying

- Of the Aloe Vera powder, moisturizing

- From Jojoba oil, regulator

- From Clary Sage essential oil, purifying

Find it here! 

 

The Detox Kit - Oily Hair contains our essentials to help you space out your shampoos and eradicate greasy hair:

 

- The Detox mask to detoxify and treat the problem at the root

- The Gentle shampoo to wash gently and not irritate the scalp

- The dry shampoo to camouflage oily roots and help reduce the frequency of shampooing.

 

oily hair detox kit

To obtain a tailor-made mask

MakeMyMask listens to you and offers you care adapted to the needs of your hair
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