Does your hair get greasy again too quickly? Is it uncomfortable? Discover how to regulate sebum production to get pure and light hair right from the root.
Why does my hair get greasy so quickly?
We usually talk about greasy hair rather than pointing the finger at the real culprit, the scalp. This is where sebum is secreted, a natural lubricant that also serves to protect the hair from external aggressors.
While sebum secretion is natural and essential to the scalp’s balance, things become difficult when it becomes out of balance. Excess sebum production, also called hyperseborrhea, will suffocate the skin on your scalp and the hair at its root. This usually leads to an imbalance in the scalp and the spread of bacteria that can weaken the skin, resulting in itching and greasy dandruff.
Sebum: your best friend or your enemy?
Sebum acts like a shield for our hair. It forms part of the hydrolipidic film. Once spread across the scalp’s surface and the roots, it contributes to the skin’s barrier function to protect against external aggressors, and helps to retain water and keep the scalp hydrated. By spreading over the hair fiber, it creates a shield and protects it from external aggressors and dehydration. As long as the natural sebum secretion mechanism is functioning normally, sebum will be your best friend to give you supple and shiny hair!
What are the causes?
There are various factors and causes of a greasy scalp and hair:
• Hormonal imbalance (puberty, stress, etc.)
• A hereditary factor
• Emotional trauma
• Taking certain medications
• Stress or anxiety
• Pollution (tobacco, microparticles, etc.)
• An excessive heat source
• A diet too rich in fats and sugars
Our experts’ advice
The key to preventing hair that becomes greasy quickly is to avoid over-handling or weighing down your hair. Air dry your hair whenever possible. And avoid blow-drying and styling products that are too nourishing, which can cause your hair to become greasy more quickly.
The right steps to take to refresh your hair
To rid the scalp of excess sebum and impurities and restore your hair’s lightness and shine, it is essential to adopt a specific and complete care routine.
- EXFOLIATE AND PURIFY
If you have normal to greasy hair, we advise using a pre-shampoo treatment.
A scrub will allow you to gentle exfoliate the area in order to eliminate impurities and have fresh and light hair from the roots. While a Purifying Mask will help you absorb excess sebum and purify your scalp. - GENTLY WASH
For greasy scalps, we recommending using a gentle shampoo that is sulfate-free, as it gently washes, respects the balance of all scalps and preserves the fiber’s hydrolipidic film.
Be careful not to rub the scalp too hard when shampooing. Instead, massage gently to avoid stimulating the sebaceous glands.
- TAKE CARE OF YOUR HAIR
While the source of the problem is found at the scalp, you should not forget to take care of the rest of your hair when in the shower, to ensure it stays light. As well as your shampoo, it is highly recommended to apply a rinse-off treatment during your routine. A conditioner to detangle, nourish and restore your hair’s radiance without weighing it down.
Or even a detoxifying rinsing lotion. This light liquid will help your hair restore its suppleness and shine.
- PROLONG THE FRESHNESS
Do you use a dry shampoo? If not, you need to get your hands on one as soon as possible.
It is THE SOS step for greasy scalps to prolong their freshness and space out how often you wash your hair. Choose a dry shampoo with a purifying active ingredient.
Fine hair that gets greasy is known to retain odors. There are more and more fragrances and refreshing mists that can instantly and durably rid your hair of unpleasant odors.
Your new best friend to stay fresh at any time of the day.
The purifying power of Organic Ocean Algae
Thanks to their unique knowledge of the plant world, our Botanical Beauty® Researchers have selected a PURIFYING ORGANIC ALGAE FROM BRITTANY. It is also known as Neptune's Harpoon because of the hooks on its spiny branches, which allow it to cling to the hulls of boats. This unique characteristic has allowed it to travel across oceans and our researchers have found it off the coast of Brittany, not far from the island if Ushant in the Iroise Sea.
Its effectiveness in reducing sebum production gives it a purifying action. Once rid of excess sebum and impurities, the scalp is purified and hair is light and shiny.
The PURE DETOX routine, the secret to purifying your scalp
Rich in Organic Algae and inspired by the ocean, the PURE DETOX range purifies and detoxifies the scalp and hair day after day. This way, hair gets greasy less quickly and stays clean for 48 hours**.
A range of purifying products: shampoo, conditioner, exfoliating mask, rinsing vinegar, detoxifying mist and dry shampoo.
*Instrumental test
**Result obtained on the shampoo, objective clinical test on 14 volunteers