Shereene IdrissBoard Certified Derm, Founder and Chief Nerd

Oily Hair Tip #shorts

7 Dec 2024 · 1 min

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A short instructional YouTube video by Shereene Idriss giving a hair-care tip for oily hair: use salicylic acid on the scalp (an oil-loving exfoliant) to help regulate sebum production. The speaker recommends applying it two to three times weekly about an hour before washing to reduce long-term oiliness and the need for frequent washes; closes by inviting questions or comments.

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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.