Washing your hair is important to keep hair healthy, but does it make it more oily? Discover how to wash your hair affects the fat.
When your hair looks greasy, your natural reaction is to wash your hair to remove fat.
Washing your hair is important to remove excess grease, dirt and accumulation of products.
Hot water helps soften fat but does not eliminate it. You need to use shampoo to properly wash your hair and scalp.
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The oils in your hair and scalp are hydrophobic, which means they "fear water" - the job of a shampoo is to emulsify the oils - it helps to mix them with the water and then to rinse them.
Natural oils are necessary to keep your hair and scalp hydrated and healthy.
So even if you want to eliminate the excess of accumulated products to avoid hair with greasy appearance and it is important not to eliminate all natural oils.
The body produces oils constantly - no matter how often you use your shampoo.
This means that washing more hair can lead to dry hair and scalp and your body can not compensate by producing extra oils.
Be careful with the conditioner.
Make sure you rinse the conditioner well since the buildup of it on the roots can make your hair look greasy.
All the world is different. If you are prone to having oily hair, washing it daily could be the best solution, look for a shampoo that is delicate for daily use.
Depending on the type of hair and lifestyle you may need to wash your hair more or less - our surveys people around the world tell us that people wash their hair an average of 3 times a week, but the habits are very varied. Just do what works best in your hair.
Our Instant Fat Control Shampoo has been proven to give your hair and scalp a deep cleansing, attacking dandruff and keeping excess oil under control.
Its formula with balanced pH is delicate in the hair and suitable for daily use.
Your hair will have a clean look that you will notice from the first wash.