The Best Products For A Dry Scalp During Winter, According To A Dermatologist
Huff PostWith cold winter temperatures comes dry skin, prompting us to stock up on body creams, butters and moisturizers. I reached out to New York City-based dermatologist Elyse Love, who pointed out that skin, including the skin on the scalp, has a harder time holding on to moisture in winter compared to summer. Learning that my beloved hot showers may be the culprit behind why my skin refuses to cooperate with me in the winter was humbling, but Love also said seborrheic dermatitis is more common than a truly dry scalp. A dry scalp is caused by decreased oil production on the scalp and typically occurs in people who also have dry skin elsewhere on the body,” Love said. “Dandruff, or seborrheic dermatitis, is caused by overproduction of oil on the scalp and is more common in the winter and during times of high stress.” Fortunately, there are skin and haircare products that can help treat both a dry scalp and more chronic skin conditions.