Skin conditions and natural hair care
At Green People, many of our natural hair care products
are suitable for those who are prone to skin conditions. The mild, natural formulas
and lack of synthetic chemicals means that they may be more likely to be tolerated
by those who find that their scalp often reacts to mainstream shampoos and conditioners.
What can cause an itchy, flaky scalp?
There are many possible causes of an itchy scalp, but one of the more common reasons
is that there is a reaction to a chemical called Sodium lauryl sulphate (SLS). Some
people have a sensitivity to SLS which can cause an itchy, flaky scalp. People find
using our SLS-free natural hair care products can reduce their scalp irritation.
Read more about chemicals we avoid in
our hair care range.
Another relatively common cause of an itchy, flaky scalp is scalp psoriasis, a condition
which affects around 1 in 100 people. It can range from being very mild to severe,
and is characterised by red lesions which are covered with silvery scales.
How can our natural hair care help?
We are often asked which of our natural shampoos is best for combating these skin
conditions, and whilst we are not allowed make any medical claims, our customers
tell us that the Itch Away Shampoo
is particularly helpful. This is because it has anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties
which help to gently remove excess dead skin cells and dandruff.
We also recommend our Rosemary Shampoo
for those with skin conditions, as its stimulating action helps to keep the scalp
free from dandruff. Our natural hair care range also includes a matching conditioner,
the Rosemary Conditioner, which has
anti-bacterial properties and also aids scalp stimulation.
See a full list of our
natural hair care products.
Which chemicals do we avoid in our natural
hair care range?
Skin conditions and natural hair care
Why choose natural hair care?
How do our natural hair care products differ
from mainstream brands?
What are our most popular natural hair
care products?