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.