Scalp care

Whether your scalp is dry, oily, irritated or sensitive, it needs to be pampered in the same way as your hair. A healthy, balanced scalp is a healthy one, which helps ensure that your hair is full of vitality and beauty. It is on this living surface that the hair follicles are embedded...

If you experience discomfort, it is important to treat the scalp and repair it with specific products, as part of a proper hair care routine.  When hair tends to lack strength, life and energy, it's time to tone and revitalise the scalp.

Build your care routine according to your scalp

If your head is itchy, tight or covered in white dandruff, then you’re likely to have a dry scalp. This type of problem is often associated with dull, rough or brittle hair.
But what causes it? Skin lacking in sebum. This substance, secreted by the sebaceous glands, is not produced in sufficient quantities to keep the scalp moisturised. The pores are then blocked and small scales of skin are shed. Dandruff is white flakes caused by dry skin. There are several solutions rich in natural oils and extracts to treat a dry scalp:
 

• Highly nourishing hair oils. These are applied in small quantities at the roots to gently moisturise the scalp.
• Water-based and anti-dandruff shampoos: they nourish the scalp with moisture to help it regain its softness.
• Hair masks: these highly moisturising products should be applied after shampooing and left on for a few minutes before rinsing.
• Serums: these scalp care products are ideal for completing a moisturising hair routine and protecting the scalp from external aggressions.

Care for irritated scalps

An itchy or scratchy head is the result of an irritated scalp. This reaction indicates that the sebaceous glands are not producing enough sebum. An irritated scalp can be identified by close observation: the appearance of redness shows there is irritation. The ultimate solution? Choose products made with plant extracts and natural essential oils designed for irritated scalps. René Furterer offers a number of complementary solutions:
 

• serums with cold essential oils, which have naturally soothing and cleansing properties
• gentle shampoos without preservatives
• masks and care products to soothe irritation over time These highly moisturising products restore the scalp to its former vitality and nourish the hair fibre.

Care for sensitive scalps

A sensitive scalp usually occurs because the scalp is over-loaded. Damaged by external aggressors, or by the regular use of unsuitable products and heated appliances (hairdryers, straightening irons, curling irons), the scalp shows it is in poor condition by sending you signals. This can be a feeling of tightness, burning, or discomfort of varying degrees of intensity.
Inflamed, the sensitive scalp should never be washed with overly aggressive products. René Furterer offers many gentle shampoos, enriched with nourishing agents, free from alcohol and silicone.
You should combine these products with soothing concentrates, conditioners, masks, and serums formulated with natural ingredients. Products enriched with natural extracts of asteraceae, eucalyptus or mint are all recommended.

Hair care for devitalised scalps 

The cause of an unhealthy scalp is lack of vascularization and nutrients. Hair lacks energy, is dull, tired and unhealthy. When hair tends to lack strength, vigor and energy, it needs a boost from the scalp. An invigorated scalp for stronger, thicker hair. Specific scalp treatments with dedicated active ingredients and stimulating essential oils can give the scalp the boost it needs to become< revitalized and ensure strong, healthy hair growth.

Care with natural active ingredients for oily scalps

The scalp becomes oily when the sebaceous glands produce excess sebum. The secret to drying out an oily scalp? Allowing it to breathe. Shampoo can be applied by gently massaging it into the scalp while showering. Cleansing care products and serums can also be used as a complement.
The aim is to aerate the scalp as much as possible to prevent the glands from becoming clogged and the hair from being suffocated.
René Furterer offers a range of skincare products that are rich in natural extracts, silicone-free and designed for oily scalps: Curbicia. Shampoos and skincare products contain rhassoul, a natural active ingredient that helps regulate sebum.