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Maintaining Oily Hair #shorts

12 Jan 2024 · 1 min

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This content was created by Shereene Idriss. This content was uploaded by Shereene Idriss. This is a YouTube Shorts clip titled "Maintaining Oily Hair #shorts" (created 2024-01-12) featuring a single creator offering haircare advice on managing oily scalp. The speaker recommends using salicylic acid (an oil‑loving exfoliant) two to three times weekly about an hour before washing to help regulate sebum production and reduce the need to wash hair frequently, notes that glycolic acid is not the recommended ingredient, and invites viewers to leave questions or comments.

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Salicylic acid (not glycolic acid).

Two to three times a week.

About one hour before washing.

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If you have oily hair and you're constantly washing it in order to maintain the oil from building up and you don't know how to chase it because there's no end in sight, you might want to incorporate one of the most underrated ingredients out there for your hair. And no, it's not glycolic acid like TikTok wants you to believe it's salicylic acid. Salicylic acid is an exfoliating acid that is oil loving and that helps to regulate sebum production in the long run. So if you use it two or three times a week, an hour or so before you wash your hair, their scalp can get regulated and you might end up producing less oil over time, requiring you to wash your hair less. And that sounds like a dream. If you have any questions or comments, let me know below.