So apparently eyebrow dandruff is a thing, here's how to banish it
Much like pesky ingrown hairs and fungal toe infections (ew), dandruff is one of those much-loathed beauty blunders many of us are ungratefully #blessed with.
Between product build-up (day two three dry shampoo, anyone?), UV damage and the stratospheric rise in pollution levels, our scalps are in a very sorry state.
And if dry, itchy, flaky scalps weren't the least of our worries, it seems dandruff has found itself a new home on our bodies: in our eyebrows.
According to Women's Health, eyebrow dandruff is now officially a thing and we're really not OK with it.
“The presence of Malassezia globose [a fungus] on the skin, a genetic predisposition to dandruff, or the presence of sebum,” can cause eyebrow dandruff, Ilyse Lefkowicz, MD, Head & Shoulders dermatologist, told the magazine.
Ilyse suggests using an anti-dandruff shampoo to tackle the awkward issue, as well as steering clear of substances like glycolic acid, benzoyl peroxide, acne treatments, or anti-ageing creams, which will only cause further irritation.
If you're suffering from this little-known condition, you can read about all the surprising reasons you might be encountering it, and scroll down for the best anti-dandruff shampoos you can use to cure it...
Best treatment for dandruff
Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt, £40, Space NK
Part shampoo, part mask, this sea salt hair scrub is the perfect weekly treat for distressed scalps to detox all impurities, as well as provide a splash of hydration.
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Best cleanser for dandruff
IGK Hair Low Key Cleansing Walnut Scalp Scrub, £26.87, Amazon
Think of this mask as a superfood salad for your scalp, providing all the essential nutrients necessary for it to thrive. Apple cider vinegar helps to seal the hair cuticles and walnut shell powder helps to remove impurities from the skin's surface.
Best treatment for dandruff
Kerastase Cure Apaisante 4-Week Treatment, £40.20, Look Fantastic
Apply this cutting-edge, intensive four-week treatment three times per week for long-term relief of itchy and sensitive scalps.
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Best toner for dandruff
Philip Kingsley Flaky Itchy Scalp Toner, £20.25, Feel Unique
The fact that this intelligent scalp treatment was designed by one of the world's leading trichologists shows that it means serious business. Its anti-microbial and anti-flaking formula provides both instant and lasting relief.
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Best cleanser for dandruff
Bumble + Bumble Bb. Scalp Detox, £26, Look Fantastic
Not only is this fizzing, foam treatment super fun to use, it also uses micellar water technology to thoroughly yet gently cleanse the scalp as well, as salicylic acid to remove dead skin and impurities.
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Best exfoliator for dandruff
Ameliorate Clarifying Scalp Exfoliant, £20, Cult Beauty
Known for transforming our dry and scaly skin (including stubborn areas of Keratosis), Ameliorate recently branched out into haircare and our scalps couldn't be happier. Combining lactic acid to buff away dead skin with a soothing and hydrating blend of ingredients, this treatment is clinically proven to relief symptoms of a dry and irritated scalp.
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Best scrub for dandruff
Oribe Serene Scalp Exfoliating Scrub, £46.50, Space NK
A powerful scrub with exfoliating beads to buff away dry, flaking skin as well as alpha hydroxy acids to deeply clean the scalp and regulate oil production.
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Best shampoo for dandruff
Philip BAnti-Flake Relief Shampoo, £38, Space NK
This luxurious shampoo boasts a blend of zinc omadine and coal tar, which work in tandem to deeply soothe and calm an itchy and dry scalp. As if that wasn't good enough, aloe vera, tea tree oil, sage, juniper berry and chamomile collaborate to prevent the growth scalp-irritating organisms.
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