The ‘skinification’ trend has well and truly taken over our feeds, ultimately transforming the way we view our hair and body care. The trend looks at how we care for our skin, not just on our face, but everywhere else.
For our hair, caring for our scalp as skin is key to seeing improvement, whether that be longer, stronger strands or if you’re looking to rid yourself of an oily, flaky scalp. Dr Leona Yip shares some of her insights into why ‘skinification’ is the trend worth adopting.
Why Should You ‘Skinify’ Your Scalp
Much like the rest of our face and bodies, our scalp is actually skin. Sure, it’s easy to forget our scalp’s needs when we’ve gotten so used to our simple shampoo and condition routines.
If healthy, shiny strands are at the forefront of your wishes, then start with your scalp. Properly looking after your scalp can encourage not only hair growth, but it can also work to improve your scalp health, which in turn addresses any scalp concerns you may be having.
Dermatologically Backed Haircare
Finding a haircare routine that’s backed by science and dermatologists alike is key to having the hair of your dreams. Much like you choose active ingredients for your face, it’s time to start incorporating them into your hair wash routine. Dr Yip tells marie claire “just like when you choose skincare products, it’s important to remember that active ingredients alone are not enough. You also need to consider product formulation and scientific innovations to determine whether the product will work well to target your scalp concerns.”
Look for ingredients such as salicylic acid and selenium disulphide to target the likes of buildup, oils and dandruff.
Salicylic Acid
Salicylic acid is a Beta-Hydroxy Acid (BHA) that works as a gentle exfoliant. For your scalp, that means banishing buildup and opening up your hair follicles to allow for healthy, clean growth. And, as Dr Yip tells us, “it’s safer to use a chemical exfoliant than to scrub your scalp. Salicylic acid can unclog the skin pores and remove skin cell debris.”
Selenium Disulphide
Found in many dandruff shampoos, this antifungal, antiseptic active targets the source of flaky concerns and works to rebalance your scalp’s bacterial properties.
This dermatologically recommended shampoo is here to disrupt the dandruff market. Clinically proven to treat dandruff at the core, the shampoo offers relief from itching and irritation while eliminating up to 100 per cent of visible dandruff from the first wash*.
The shampoo features a unique formula with dermatologically backed actives — selenium disulphide and salicylic acid — designed to ensure your scalp’s microbiome is balanced, without causing any additional irritation of its own. These ingredients have earned their spot in the formulation with their science-backed results.
Due to its balancing effects, the Dercos Anti-Dandruff DS Shampoo is suitable for daily use and is even gentle on sensitive skin. Plus, with a pleasant fragrance and easy-to-use texture, the formula will leave your strands looking refreshed. Unlike other dandruff shampoos, Dercos combines the worlds of cosmetics and dermatology to provide scalp-supporting products that are also going to keep your hair looking and feeling the absolute best.
Key features:
- Pleasant scent
- Dermatologically recommended
- Sensitive skin-friendly
- Non-irritant formula
- Visible results from first use
Available at:
$29.99 from Priceline
$29.99 from Chemist Warehouse
*Consumer test on 262 subjects after 2 weeks of regular use.
DERCOS was created in 1964 with the ambition to combine DERmatological skin expertise with a knowledge of hair COSmetics. DERCOS has been pioneering 50 years of innovations and research on the scalp, leading to important findings in the science of microbiome and its link with dandruff.
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