We add sodium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid to get the pH balance right, but they aren’t actually in the final product.

Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances. Selenium sulfide is our most powerful and fast-acting active ingredient that we use to fight severe dandruff. Wet the bar with warm water, massage gently onto wet scalp and work the lather through your hair, rinse with warm water and hang the bar with the rope to dry. Thanks to our purifying ingredients, you don’t have to scrub hard or work shampoo into your hair for too long, meaning that you can achieve thoroughly clean hair without irritating or drying your scalp or hair.Both pyrithione zinc (sometimes known as zinc pyrithione) and selenium sulfide are anti-fungal ingredients found in many over-the-counter dandruff shampoos. Credit pyrithione zinc and selenium sulfide, two of the active ingredients most commonly found in dandruff shampoo. Zeichner says fungal acne usually manifests as pus-filled pimples and red bumps, which, confusingly, are the same symptoms as typical bacteria-induced acne, meaning it can be difficult to self-diagnose.

This mighty shampoo bar’s special shape is designed to gently massage your scalp while its formula cleanses away dandruff, oil and impurities, leaving your hair beautifully soft and clean. We want to make sure your hair feels and smells great long after the shower, which is why our shampoos are enriched with a blend of fragrances. Silicones also help to balance moisture, so you’ll end up with hair that’s less dry at the ends with regular use.The 103 third parties who use cookies on this service do so for their purposes of displaying and measuring personalized ads, generating audience insights, and developing and improving products. Our 1% selenium sulphide shampoo is both fast-acting and effective, starting to work from the first wash and keeping away serious scalp issues for up to seven days. We know dandruff can be a chore, so we’ve worked hard to come up with solutions that are efficacious while being pleasant to use.