How to fix your itchy scalp: the REAL science
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I’m Michelle, a science educator and chemistry PhD from Sydney, Australia. I’m here to help you work out which beauty products are worth buying and which aren’t, using science! I started Lab Muffin because I was frustrated that there weren't enough easy-to-understand explanations of the science behind beauty products. I firmly believe that anyone can understand the science behind skincare and beauty. For business/PR enquiries: [email protected] DISCLAIMER: I am not a medical doctor. Care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of the information here, but it is provided for education and research purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. Always seek the advice of a qualified health provider regarding any medical conditions. No liability is accepted for any injury, loss or damage incurred by use of or reliance on the information provided by me.
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Your scalp's itchy and inflamed, and no products seem to be helping. Here's the science behind what's really going on and how to fix it. MY BOOK 📖 The Science of Beauty: https://labmuffin.com/sob Shop more of my favourite products here: https://shopmy.us/labmuffin Subscribe for videos every fortnight: http://bit.ly/labmuffinyt 0:00 Causes of itchy scalp 0:39 Microbes (important even if you don't have dandruff) 2:02 "Dry" scalp 3:29 Why it's so confusing 5:09 Common allergens 7:51 Active ingredients 10:26 Common mistakes 11:36 Moisture 12:11 Fixing "dry" scalp 13:02 Antioxidants 13:48 Water quality 14:20 Products that didn't work Powered By Chemicals Mugs: https://labmuffin.com/shop/ Article version with full references: coming soon 🙋🏻 I'm Michelle, a chemistry PhD, cosmetic chemist and science educator, here to explain how beauty products work, debunk myths, and help you make smarter decisions about your skincare, hair and makeup! Website https://labmuffin.com Instagram https://instagram.com/labmuffinbeautyscience TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@labmuffinbeautyscience Shop my favourite products: https://shopmy.us/labmuffin ✨ Want smooth, glowing skin? Grab a copy of my FREE Essential Guide to Exfoliation! https://labmuffin.com/exfol 🧴 PRODUCTS (affiliate links - some were also part of past sponsorships or were free samples) NOTE: I tried to link to products with specific actives, but these get reformulated all the time and I can't control redirects - check the ingredients before buying!! All recommended products linked here: https://shopmy.us/collections/1875065 DERCOS | Anti-Dandruff Shampoo for Normal to Oily Hair (Selenium Sulfide): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486236 DERCOS | Anti-Dandruff Serum 10 (PO): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486279 HEAD & SHOULDERS | Bare Soothing Hydration Shampoo (PO): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486383 ESSANO | Scalp Refresh Balancing Shampoo (PO): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486380 DOVE | Dryness & Itch Relief Anti-Dandruff Shampoo (ZP): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486570 HEAD AND SHOULDERS | Classic Clean Shampoo (ZP): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486343 HEAD & SHOULDERS | Bare Anti Dandruff Shampoo (ZP): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486356 HEAD & SHOULDERS | Royal Oils Scalp Elixir (ZP): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486386 HEAD & SHOULDERS | Royal Oils Scalp Cream (ZP): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486440 NIOXIN | Scalp Recovery Soothing Serum (ZP): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486444 DERMAL THERAPY | Scalp Relief Shampoo & Conditioner (PO): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486621 NIZORAL | Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Ketoconazole 1%: https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486487 SELSUN | Blue Anti Dandruff Shampoo (SS): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486507 HEAD & SHOULDERS | Professional Leave-In Spray (PO): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486522 THANKS TO NATURE | Anti Dandruff Shampoo (PO): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486543 TREE TO TUB | Instant Calm Dry Scalp Solution (PO): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486611 VANICREAM | Dandruff Shampoo (ZP): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486641 CP-1 | Ginger Purifying Shampoo (PO): https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486664 PACIFICA | Scalp Brush: https://go.shopmy.us/p-20486729 Shop more of my favourite products here: https://shopmy.us/labmuffin Powered By Chemicals Mugs: https://labmuffin.com/shop/ 📺 RELATED POSTS AND VIDEOS Free exfoliation guide https://labmuffin.com/exfol Is hydration destroying your hair? The REAL science https://youtu.be/khNaXP11zc8 Rosemary oil for hair growth? How to spot bad science https://youtu.be/SW2NCv_vF2Q Debunking the worst haircare misinformation on TikTok https://youtu.be/gLttCDPCADY Stop drying your hair wrong https://youtu.be/1Oo1syciUQ4 The worst TikTok haircare advice https://youtu.be/NErfR6OW7m8 This ingredient saved my hair https://youtu.be/Rmc3iZgoseg Is synthetic braiding hair toxic? Consumer Reports' dodgy science https://youtu.be/ptEvFyTBYxc Debunking the heat protectant test almost broke me https://youtu.be/ZYCMXY_MUIQ Scientist explains: Every reason your hair products stopped working https://youtu.be/-7Wj956V1g4 🧴 SKINCARE GUIDE 🧴 Find out more: https://labmuffin.com/skin
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