Comments on: How To Tell If A Dandruff Shampoo Will Really Work http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/01/10/how-to-tell-if-a-dandruff-shampoo-will-really-work/ Cosmetic chemists answer your beauty product questions! We are a group of cosmetic scientists who understand what the chemicals used in cosmetics really do, how products are tested, and what all the advertising means. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 03:42:30 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v= By: A Common Household Product That Cures Ear Itchiness http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/01/10/how-to-tell-if-a-dandruff-shampoo-will-really-work/comment-page-1/#comment-74966 A Common Household Product That Cures Ear Itchiness Sat, 17 Sep 2011 06:04:27 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/01/10/how-to-tell-if-a-dandruff-shampoo-will-really-work/#comment-74966 [...] (If want to learn more, go read our post on what to look for in a dandruff shampoo.) [...] [...] (If want to learn more, go read our post on what to look for in a dandruff shampoo.) [...]

]]> By: Sarah http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/01/10/how-to-tell-if-a-dandruff-shampoo-will-really-work/comment-page-1/#comment-55636 Sarah Tue, 29 Jun 2010 03:09:31 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/01/10/how-to-tell-if-a-dandruff-shampoo-will-really-work/#comment-55636 If it works, here's why: willowbark extract - contains salicylic acid burdock root extract - contains selenium tea tree oil - antifungal http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7604759 http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19115137 If it works, here’s why:
willowbark extract – contains salicylic acid
burdock root extract – contains selenium
tea tree oil – antifungal

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/7604759
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/19115137

]]> By: Wren http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/01/10/how-to-tell-if-a-dandruff-shampoo-will-really-work/comment-page-1/#comment-51083 Wren Tue, 16 Mar 2010 23:25:39 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/01/10/how-to-tell-if-a-dandruff-shampoo-will-really-work/#comment-51083 (to the person below) My ex- stepfather told me the same thing, and he was a hairdresser, too. I guess there must be SOME science behind it... (to the person below)
My ex- stepfather told me the same thing, and he was a hairdresser, too. I guess there must be SOME science behind it…

]]> By: Toe http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/01/10/how-to-tell-if-a-dandruff-shampoo-will-really-work/comment-page-1/#comment-48702 Toe Thu, 11 Feb 2010 10:10:32 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/01/10/how-to-tell-if-a-dandruff-shampoo-will-really-work/#comment-48702 I think there's one thing that's worth pointing out, here: itchy or flaky scalp is *not* necessarily dandruff. Although the word 'dandruff' is commonly applied to any disorder with those sort of symptoms, in a more proper definition, dandruff is caused by a fungal infection of the scalp. (Sort of like athlete's foot.) However, a lot of things can cause itchy, flaky scalp. It could be psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, 'ordinary' dry or sensitive skin, or even an allergic reaction to anti-dandruff shampoo! As Left Brain noted, those of you seeing relief from Burt's Bees somethingsomething shampoo probably have sensitive scalps that just need a good, mild shampoo. I think there’s one thing that’s worth pointing out, here: itchy or flaky scalp is *not* necessarily dandruff. Although the word ‘dandruff’ is commonly applied to any disorder with those sort of symptoms, in a more proper definition, dandruff is caused by a fungal infection of the scalp. (Sort of like athlete’s foot.) However, a lot of things can cause itchy, flaky scalp. It could be psoriasis, seborrhoeic dermatitis, ‘ordinary’ dry or sensitive skin, or even an allergic reaction to anti-dandruff shampoo!

As Left Brain noted, those of you seeing relief from Burt’s Bees somethingsomething shampoo probably have sensitive scalps that just need a good, mild shampoo.

]]> By: shaz http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/01/10/how-to-tell-if-a-dandruff-shampoo-will-really-work/comment-page-1/#comment-47661 shaz Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:17:15 +0000 http://thebeautybrains.com/2007/01/10/how-to-tell-if-a-dandruff-shampoo-will-really-work/#comment-47661 Hmm. I know it's been a while since this conversation began but I'm interested. Burt's Bees Herbal Treatment Shampoo is the only shampoo that ever worked for my scalp. I've tried them all, all of my life, and I'm over 30. I have both dandruff AND sensitive skin. I see so many comments that agree with mine. And I have seen websites for mothers with kids who have psoriasis where many comments have been made that ever since the shampoo was discontinued they can find nothing that was as effective at relieving their child's scalp condition. I think there may have been lower sales because the treatment is specific to people with sensitive skin AND scalp issues. I found this discussion while looking for the recipe for the shampoo in hopes of finding a way to make it. Looks pretty involved. We may be a smaller group of customers, but when you have a group of people who find relief from harsh shampoo chemicals only in ONE shampoo, you've got a LOYAL customer base. I mean, I am still searching for something and would absolutely be a customer for life if they put it back on the shelves. Anyone know how to make this stuff, or how to talk to Clorox (since they bought Burt's Bees)? It may not work for the majority but this stuff WORKS. Hmm. I know it’s been a while since this conversation began but I’m interested. Burt’s Bees Herbal Treatment Shampoo is the only shampoo that ever worked for my scalp. I’ve tried them all, all of my life, and I’m over 30. I have both dandruff AND sensitive skin. I see so many comments that agree with mine. And I have seen websites for mothers with kids who have psoriasis where many comments have been made that ever since the shampoo was discontinued they can find nothing that was as effective at relieving their child’s scalp condition. I think there may have been lower sales because the treatment is specific to people with sensitive skin AND scalp issues. I found this discussion while looking for the recipe for the shampoo in hopes of finding a way to make it. Looks pretty involved. We may be a smaller group of customers, but when you have a group of people who find relief from harsh shampoo chemicals only in ONE shampoo, you’ve got a LOYAL customer base. I mean, I am still searching for something and would absolutely be a customer for life if they put it back on the shelves. Anyone know how to make this stuff, or how to talk to Clorox (since they bought Burt’s Bees)?
It may not work for the majority but this stuff WORKS.

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