Itchy scalp
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Not only in winter is a problem - especially in the summer, when you sweat, the scalp sometimes itches quite nicely. We talked to an expert about itchy scalp in the summer.
Dr. Steve Siehl is a scientific expert in the shampoo brand Head & Shoulders. He knows the problem of the itchy scalp. The change from winter to summer temperatures is sometimes very difficult for the skin on the head to cope with:
Care should be taken when switching from winter to summer: In summer, your scalp needs a lot of moisture, because the increased sunshine and heavy sweating can lead to an exciting and irritated scalp, and you should try to get too hot and avoid long blow-drying to avoid the additional drying out of the scalp and hair, otherwise a dry, itchy or exciting scalp could be the result. "
In summer you wash your hair much more often than in winter. How to properly care for the scalp in summer
"Increased exposure to the sun, as well as air conditioning systems, can dry out and strain the scalp, which is why dry scalp care should be based on gentle, moisturizing care products."
What to do if the scalp acutely itches and sweats in summer?
"The increased temperatures in the summer cause the scalp to sweat and get irritated - it starts to itch, but especially caring products have a soothing and cooling refreshing effect." Here, for example, helps a Tonic (eg Soothing Scalp Care Tonic, Head & Shoulders, 6.99 euros or mint shampoo, Clearly Naked, Herbal Essences, about 2.50 euros) against itchy scalp.
How do you best prevent burning and itching scalp in summer?
"Sun, salt and chlorine water as well as increased sunshine as well as increased sweating may promote irritation or a feeling of tightness of the scalp." Therefore, make sure that your head is protected from the sun and that you do not dive underwater while swimming. This already helps to prevent an itchy scalp.
This care also helps to make your hair more beautiful:
