Too many shampoo-free days

The Problem: 

So you don't need to wash you hair daily, but when hair is super fine or your scalp’s skin is overly-oily, shampooing every one to two days will help keep your sebum levels in check. And even with thick, coarse stands that can handle the hiatus, remember that greasy hair holds onto dirt, sweat and debris.

The Fix: 

To further keep your scalp and sebum levels in check, incorporate using our The Australian Organic Hair Mask into hair care routine. Our mask is great at absorbing any unwanted odors.

Overwashing

The Problem:

Just like not shampooing enough can be problematic, so can washing too much with the wrong products. Regular use of shampoos with heavy detergent loads will lead to over-stripping of strands. And while squeaky-clean hair may be the goal, ironically, the scalp compensates by amping up oil production.

The Fix: 

Be sure to use a sulfate, sodium and paraben -free shampoo. All our The Australian Organic products are sulfate, sodium and paraben-free which means they avoid harsh chemical cleansing agents called surfactants. Surfactants are listed on labels as sodium lauryl sulfate and sodium laureth sulfate, and while they give cleansers their dense lather, they can be particularly sensitizing to scalps and drying to strands.

Hormonal imbalances and stress

The Problem:

Anxiety and stress both interfere with hormonal function and can result in additional oil production and irritation on the scalp.

The Fix: 

Incorporate scalp-soothing ingredients into your hair care routine. All our The Australian Organic products are organic products free of harsh chemical which will help combat redness and instantly calm angry skin.

Wearing a hat

The Problem: 

Consider this simple fact: hair keeps your scalp warm. Add a hat to the mix and the temperature climbs, allowing bacteria to benefit from the sweaty situation.

The Fix: 

Be sure to wash your hats and scarves often in order to avoid any unwanted bacteria from making a home on your head.

Your diet

The Problem:

It’s no surprise that particular foods don’t mix well with skin. Foods with strong odors like onion, garlic, curry and cumin contain oils that can be excreted through skin, including the skin on your scalp.

The Fix:

Consider applying The Australian Organic Hair Treatment Serum as a treatment while you cook! The serum may help block any cooking smells from penetrating your scalp.