Sebamed’s Scalp Balancing Shampoo is clinically proven to reduce itching and irritation on the scalp, remove visible signs of dandruff after just 14 days and restore a healthy shine to hair. The clinically proven formula of this anti-dandruff shampoo also contains soothing ingredients such as panthenol (provitamin B5) and allantoin to care for your scalp. Each product has been specifically formulated to manage the most common symptoms of seborrhoeic dermatitis such as scaling/flaking, reddening, burning and pain in areas with a particularly high concentration of sebaceous glands such as the scalp, eyebrows, forehead, nasolabial folds and trunk, which can all be affected by the condition.

Lodén M , Wessman C. (2000) The antidandruff efficacy of a shampoo containing piroctone olamine and salicylic acid in comparison to that of a zinc pyrithione shampoo. While there are different solutions for dandruff, one of the most effective solutions is using piroctone olamine shampoos. For those who don’t know, Piroctone Olamine is a kind of therapeutic shampoo that is used for treating Seb derm and dry scalp. It also assists in minimizing hair shedding, improving the appearance of hair, and reducing dandruff. To top it off, Sebclair uses an ultra-mild, natural preservative system and contains no essential oils, no fragrance, no perfume, and no allergens. Nenoff P1, Haustein UF, Fiedler A. (1995) The antifungal activity of a coal tar gel on Malassezia furfur in vitro.Now onto the ingredients, do they work? Are they going to be effective for you? Should you be wary of any potential allergens, irritants or sensitizers?

This product is safe for color-treated or chemically processed hair as well as extensions, wigs, and weaves. The main ingredient, sodium chloride (salt), will strip out the keratin in your hair and give you a fresh start. An outstanding shampoo, formulated with precision and care, and the best dandruff shampoo we've seen this year. Runners Up Minji Park, Yong-Joon Cho, Yang Won Lee & Won Hee Jung (2018) Understanding the Mechanism of Action of the Anti-Dandruff Agent Zinc Pyrithione against Malassezia restricta Arriving in a medicinal looking box with clean and clear branding, the 100ml bottle of Sebclair shampoo is a neat size to keep in your everyday dandruff fighting arsenal. The flip top capped bottle is relatively easy to open, the formula has a low indistinctive scent and the shampoo’s easily dispensed with a soft squeeze. Branded with multi-lingual descriptions on the bottle, the inner leaflet gives clear usage instructions; The recognized ingredient Sebclair use is Piroctone Olamine an anti-fungal active with gentler properties than classical Ketoconazole or Selenium Sulfide. Studies show when Piroctone Olamine at 0.75% is combined with Salicylic Acid at 2%, the anti-dandruff effects are even greater than traditional shop bought dandruff formulas containing Zinc Pyrithione.Schmidt‐Rose, T., Braren, S., Fölster, H., Hillemann, T., Oltrogge, B., Philipp, P., & Fey, S. (2011). ‘Efficacy of a piroctone olamine/climbazol shampoo in comparison with a zinc pyrithione shampoo in subjects with moderate to severe dandruff.’ International journal of cosmetic science, 33(3), 276-282.