The Best Dry-Scalp Products to Fix Itchiness and Flakes Fast

Scalp scrubs are among the few fun things you can do when you're dealing with an angry scalp. It's like self-care, but for your scalp. This scrub is formulated with an AHA/BHA acid blend that helps dissolve dead skin cells that may be clogging your scalp, allowing full, healthy hair to grow.

Oftentimes the cause of an itchy, red scalp is an unbalance of pH levels. This tonic gets everything back in order by rebalancing the scalp, and hydrates to prevent the onset of dandruff. Additionally, it promotes hair growth if you're manifesting longer locks for your future. 

As much as you might want to scratch your scalp, stop right there—this shampoo will do a much better job that your fingers. It exfoliates your scalp to free it from build-up, strengthens weak spots, and smells like sweet apples. What more could you want?

Charcoal is a natural detoxifier and tea tree is a natural healer. Together, these hero ingredients dissolve dead skin cells and soothe itchy, dry patches. This treatment will prime your scalp for optimal hair health.

I'm just going to come out and say it: This shampoo is like kryptonite for scalp eczema and dandruff. Pyrithione zinc, amino acids, and tea tree all work together so that your scalp feels soothed as soon as you step out of the shower. Plus, the calming eucalyptus scent will make you forget for a moment that you're dealing with dandruff. 

This scalp treatment uses a trio of oils to rehydrate and balance an unhealthy, sad scalp. Argan oil, geranium oil, and lavender oils all help soothe and moisturize your scalp, so you can wave goodbye to your woes. 

This scalp rinse is full of ingredients that protect your hair and scalp against free radicals that can be harmful to your scalp's health. It reduces the remnants of dandruff, while as well as moisturizes and soothes irritation. Plus, it doubles as an anti-frizz shampoo so your scalp and your strands will thank you.

Dry? Itchy? Irritated? Not anymore. This is the chic girl's answer to an anti-dandruff shampoo. Using the healing powers of salicylic acid and caffeine, your scalp will feel exfoliated and invigorated after experiencing this shampoo. 

Even though you may think you wash out all your hair products every time, chances are, there's microscopic residue build-up that has the potential to clog your pores. This scalp scrub gives your scalp a deep-clean so that your hair can truly breathe. Plus, for those who worry about getting oily, this scrub works to rebalance your natural oil levels.

This leave-in tonic helps nourish your scalp and your hair strands with feel-good ingredients like antioxidants and essential oils that promote hair growth and prevent breakage. It works for both dry and oily scalps. 

This shampoo utilizes salicylic acid to shed dead skin cells that are clogging scalp's pores while causing dryness and discomfort. Additional ingredients help rehydrate dry patches and soothe irritation. Plus, it's worth noting the sleek bottle will look beautiful in your shower.

Just like P50 Lotion works wonder for your face, this version does the same for your scalp. It exfoliates like no other, getting rid of flakiness and promotes a healthy base for your hair to grow.

This dermatologist-approved shampoo is perfect to relieve the discomfort from itchy, uncomfortable scalps. It's also formulated for psoriosis and eczema, as well as cases of dandruff and redness. Combining a blend of acids and essential oils this scalp-soother is safe enough for daily use. 

Not only does this hair toner help de-clog your scalp from excess oils, it's also anti-bacterial and anti-fungal for those with long-standing scalp issues. Witch hazel helps relieve itchiness and menthol stimulates the scalp and cools irritation.

What this product lacks in packaging pizazz, it makes up for with an incredibly powerful flake-killing formula. I mean, 3,000 five-star reviews on Amazon don’t lie: This shampoo really works. It’s filled with 1 percent ketoconazole (the other holy grail in seb derm and dandruff treatments) to cut itching and flaking after just a few uses. 

This scalp serum can be applied on dry or wet hair, and no rinse is necessary. It immediately soothes dryness and inflammation and improves the health of your scalp after each use. Also, hair health isn't excluded from this fortifying serum's benefits—so mermaid hair, here you come. Not to mention, it smells like an absolute dream.

Yeah, yeah, there’s nothing sexy about dandruff shampoo, but who the hell cares if it stops your scalp itch and flakes fast? This drugstore favorite uses a high dose of pyrithione zinc (one of the best over-the-counter treatments for both dandruff and seb derm) to kill the fungus—sounds gross, but it’s just an overgrowth of yeast that we all have—without stripping your hair.

If your scalp is plain ol’ dry and itchy (with absolutely zero redness or flakes), try a calming spray, like this floral-scented formula from Klorane. It’s infused with peony extract (a natural anti-irritant) to calm irritation, plus menthol to temporarily neutralize itching, and, most importantly, a mix of glycerin and castor oil to hydrate your dry scalp and keep the moisture in.

This liquid-like gel uses hyaluronic acid that seeps over your scalp like a patch, trapping in moisture and releasing balancing and calming vitamin B3 throughout the day. In small-scale clinical studies, 92 percent of participants said the gel instantly soothed their scalps, which is a major win for anyone dealing with incessant itching.

This French shampoo strips away impurities that may be messing with your scalp's natural balance. Garlic bulb (yes, garlic!!) increases blood-flow to your scalp which helps keep you hydrated while healing any irritated patches.

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