The end of summer doesn’t mean we’re safe from dandruff. With the rainy season’s unpredictable weather, there’s even more reason to take extra care of our scalp. On sunny days, all the warmth and sunshine can make it sweat more. On rainy ones, high humidity can increase moisture and oil on the scalp. Both can lead to the overgrowth of Malassezia globosa, a yeast-like fungus that thrives on scalp oils, causing the scalp to overreact and produce those white flakes.
It may be a common and manageable skin issue, but dandruff or those dreaded noticeable white and sometimes itchy flakes can be bothersome, and yes, even embarrassing at worst. The thing is, not a lot of people know the root causes of dandruff and the best ways to control it when things get – well – flaky. Selsun Blue, an expert in scalp health, is clearing up some myths and other things people get usually wrong about dandruff and sharing some tips to healthy, beautiful, flake-free hair.
