Yes, Sea salt spray can cause Dandruff but not for all, it depends on the hair type, scalp condition, Cold, dry weather, certain, products, stress, and Medical conditions like seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis.
it is very common for every person and appears as white particles on the hair, and scalp, and sometimes it falls on the shoulder, ear, and neck. These flakes can be oily or dry and may cause itching, discomfort, and dirt.
in this blog post, we understand Dandruff, how sea salt helps to form it, and what essential steps can be taken to prevent Dandruff after using sea salt spray.
Understand the Dandruff Formation
Dandruff is a common issue for everyone, most of the time, it appears in the winter season because of dry weather. These are dead cells and the overproduction of Sebum oil. Sebum oil generally keeps the scalp hydrated. The combination of dead, dust and excess sebum oil forms flakes, which we call dandroff.
A fungus, called Malassezia also plays a very important role in the formation of dandruff. it does not cause any harm to humans and animals. They survive very comfortably on oily skin and prefer to eat triglycerides which are produced by sebaceous glands.
They are responsible for forming more and more skin cells.
Some certain types of sea salt spray contain fatty acids like organ oil which help the Malassezia to grow better.
Why Does Sea Salt Spray Cause Dandruff?
Sea salt spray does not cause dandruff directly but there are a couple of reasons seems to form dandruff in the hair by sea salt spray.
Drying effect:
sea salt is known for drying hair and providing natural beachy waves but sometimes, it dries the scalp also, as a result, it leads to generates extra cells that are useless and Come together on the scalp’s surface.
Sensitive skin:
These kinds of skin react instantly when coming in contact with different kinds of products including sea salt spray. we find Weakened Barriers, excess oil production, Redness,: Itching, stinging, burning, and many more. These are all Excessive things like Skin cells, hair serum, and Sweat that help to Createdandruff.
Scalp Barrier Disruption:
Certain kinds of sea salt spray can disrupt the scale barrier because of Harsh sea salt spray, Excessive washing, Hot water, Sun exposure, and Chemicals. Scalp barrier disruption weakens the scalp’s outermost layer, it protects the scalp from the environment, regulates the moisture levels, and maintains a balanced scalp microbiome.
it can lead to a number of problems like Dryness, flakiness, Itching, irritation, Dandruff, and seborrheic dermatitis
Product build-up:
Overuse of sea salt can cause product build-up on the scalp. This build-up closes pores and disrupts the layer of the skin cells. It can lead to dandruff-like flaking.
Frequency of use:
Do not use the sea salt spray more than 2-3 times a day, it will lead to dryness and promote dandruff.
Dry Weather:
Winter season or dry weather causes dandruff, if you use dandruff in dry weather, it helps to lead to more dandruff. So, sea salt spray is not recommended for these kinds of weather, you can use an alternative of sea salt spray to make your hairstyle. such as sugar spray.
Stress :
Stress does not cause dandruff directly But the stress releases hormones that help to produce more oil on the scalp. This oil is a good food for Malassezia (fungus ) and allows their member’s growth.
Chronic Stress can weaken your immune system, and your body cannot control the growth of the Malassezia fungus.
Stress also increases itchiness all over the scalp and causes dandruff
What Kinds of Scalps Do Not Form Dandruff Even After Using Sea Salt Spray?
Most often dandruff occurs in dry skin, if the skin is oily and less sensitive, and people who massage their scalp properly do not get dandruff. we can also say that It directly depends on the scalp condition. Let’s understand more about scalp types and how it prevent dandruff.
Oily Scalp: This kind of skin generally produces more sebum than normal and dry skin. The sebum keeps the skin hydrated. so we do not get flakes on the scalp.
Less Sensitive Scalp: This kind of skin does not react with the sea salt spray and other chemicals included in the solution. The skin does not get irritation and itchiness. As a result, there is no irritation or itching in the skin. As a result, no build-up forms in the scalp.
How to Prevent Dandruff Even After Using Sea Salt Spray?
Reduce usage: Need to limit your amount of sea salt spray and apply as per the hair quantity. Do an experiment and how much spray is enough to fulfill your desired effect.
Target application: Be careful when using the sea salt spray and avoid applying it directly on the scalp. Focus on the mid-lengths and ends of hair.
Moisturizing: if you think you apply too much sea salt spray then you can use hair power and essential oil to reduce the dryness to maintain and balance the moisture.
Scalp exfoliation: You can Exfoliate your scalp once or twice a week with a mild scrub To reduce the dead skin and, cell buildup and prevent the pores from closing. you can use a pre-made scrub or make your own DIY scrub with oatmeal, brown sugar, and olive oil. This process minimizes your dandruff formation.
Healthy Diet: Nutrients also play a crucial role in dandruff reduction. Zinc helps regulate oil production and fight fungi. Biotin helps you to make your hair and scalp healthy, and omega-3 keeps your hair hydrated.
if you have been suffering from dandruff for a long period of time , the Doctor generally recommends you eat fatty fish (salmon, tuna), eggs, nuts (almonds, peanuts), whole grains, and leafy greens.
Drinking plenty of water is a good habit to keep your skin and scalp hydrated that help you to reduce flaking.
Additional Tips:
Alternative Product: There are different kinds of texturing products available in the market which does not contain sea salt spray. it may not provide a similar effect but useful for styling your hair. for example sugar salt spray, and hair gel mousses.
Hair styling tools: Some hair styling tools also help you to create beachy natural waves instead of using sea salt spray. For example, Crimpers, Diffusers, Hair rollers, Hot air brushes, Hair curlers, Hair straighteners, and Hair dryers are the most common hair styling tools.
Reduce inflammation: You should limit your sugary and processed foods like packaged snacks, frozen dinners, and instant noodles. These foods worsen inflammation and promote dandruff.
Manage stress: You can do yoga, exercise, and spend time with your loved one to reduce your stress Level. You can also use anti-dandruff shampoo which contains ingredients like zinc pyrithione or selenium sulfide. These ingredients are good for killing the Malassezia fungus.
Observe your scalp: Whenever you apply sea salt spray to your hair, pay attention to your scalp and observe how it affects your hair and scalp skin, if it makes you flake, avoid using that product.
Conclusion
Dandruff is a common issue in all kinds of hair types but it mostly appears in the winter season. Sea salt spray may also cause dandruff because it contains sea salt which leads to dry your hair as well as your scalp.Dryness causes flakiiing and form dandruff.
To remove the and balance the skin flaking, you need to use a recommended and personalised sea salt sptray.Do a research and gather information according to your hair types. such as oily scalp and normal scalp can allow all kind of sea salt spray.
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