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Sensitive Scalp Care: When to Choose Non-Medicated or OTC Active Shampoos

Discover how to choose between gentle, non-medicated scalp routines and OTC active shampoos. Learn when to use each for sensitive, flaky, or irritated scalps, how to transition safely between them,...

Better Scalp vs. Vanicream: How Salon-Quality Sensitivity Care Transforms Scalp Health

Discover how Better Scalp Company’s salon-quality Sensitive Scalp Shampoo compares with Vanicream’s Free & Clear and Medicated Anti-Dandruff options. This dermatologist-informed guide explains ingredient differences, ideal use cases, and practical...

The Better Scalp Company: How to Stay Stocked and Save on Care

Discover how The Better Scalp Company makes scalp care simple, transparent, and reliable. Learn about shipping, reordering, returns, and refunds, plus how to stay consistent with dermatologist-approved products for lasting...

Sensitive Scalp Wash Frequency: How to Protect Balance and Comfort

Discover your scalp’s ideal washing rhythm with The Better Scalp Company’s Sensitive-Scalp Cadence Planner. Learn how hair length, activity, and environment shape your wash frequency and how gentle, fragrance-free care...

Dye Free, Sulfate Smart: Understanding Cleansers for Sensitive Skin

Discover how to select a cleanser that supports sensitive scalps and skin by avoiding dyes, fragrances and harsh sulfates. Learn how surfactant types vary in irritation risk, what to look...

Essential-Oil-Free Hair Care and Scalp Health: A Dermatologist’s Guide to Sensitivity Relief

Many assume natural ingredients are safest for sensitive scalps, but essential oils and botanicals often worsen irritation. This in-depth guide reveals the science behind fragrance sensitivity, offers label-reading tips, and...

Fragrance-Free Hair Care: How to Calm and Protect Sensitive Scalps

This expanded guide explains how fragrance-free hair care protects sensitive scalps from inflammation and irritation. Learn what fragrance-free really means, why sensitivity develops, and how to create customized routines using...

Seborrheic Dermatitis and Reactive Skin: Calming Flare-Ups with Gentle Barrier Care

Learn how to manage seborrheic dermatitis when your skin or scalp is reactive. This dermatologist-guided article explains gentle, non-medicated care, when to use antifungals, and how to calm inflammation without...

Protect Your Scalp: Contact Dermatitis-Safe Hair Care Ingredient Checklist

Sensitive scalps deserve care that soothes, not stings. This dermatologist-backed checklist explains which ingredients to avoid, such as fragrances, essential oils, and dyes, and how to read labels confidently. Learn...

Sensitive Scalp Care Routine: Restore Hydration and Comfort Without Irritation

Discover a dermatologist-informed, fragrance-free care routine designed for sensitive scalps. Learn how hydration restores comfort, reduces flakes, and strengthens your skin’s natural barrier using The Better Scalp Company’s Sensitive Scalp...

Fragrance Free Scalp Routine That Calms Itch and Restores Barrier Health

A fragrance free hair care routine can relieve itchy, sensitive scalps by reducing chemical and environmental triggers and supporting the scalp barrier. Choose mild, fragrance free shampoos and conditioners, limit...

How to Identify Common Scalp Disease Patterns and What They Mean

Learn to identify scalp disease patterns through detailed observation and science-backed care. This guide from The Better Scalp Company explains how to distinguish symptoms, understand inflammation, and adopt supportive at-home...