Selenium sulfide for dandruff: How it works to calm your scalp

Selenium sulfide benefits you by addressing everything from fungal growth to seborrhoea. It’s a powerful antifungal that can treat infections simultaneously. It’s topical and can be applied as both a selenium sulfide lotion or shampoo. It offers:

• Antifungal action by disrupting the cell division of fungus.
• A reduction in visible flakes by addressing the cause of dandruff rather than just its symptoms.
• A cytostatic effect by stopping or slowing down the growth of skin cells. This action provides oil production regulation by controlling seborrheic dermatitis.
• A soothing solution to scalp irritation caused by challenging diagnoses like seborrheic dermatitis, flakes, oiliness, and inflammation.

Your anti-dandruff shampoo for dry scalp conditions should be applied to a wet scalp with warm water. Every product is different, so check the package for the correct dose. Leave the lather to work its magic for two or three minutes before rinsing. You can boost your results by adding selenium-rich foods like Brazil nuts, poultry, and fish to your diet.

Vichy’s new, dermatologically proven Dercos anti-dandruff shampoo finally offers a dandruff treatment that works. It’s already become the number one anti-dandruff brand recommended by dermatologists, and we understand why. Its Selenium Clinical™ formula breaks the dandruff cycle from the first use. It addresses itchy scalp problems while eliminating flakes. Beauty matters, so we’ll take care of your tresses with two products tailored to your hair type:

•      Dercos Anti dandruff Shampoo for normal to oily hair
•      Dercos Anti dandruff Shampoo for dry hair

Both products count on a triple-action formula that peels, treats, and soothes. “The Power of Orange” video explains the science through its three ingredients:

1)  Salicylic acid to exfoliate flakes.

2)  Selenium sulfide to rebalance scalp’s microbiome.

3)  And Vitamin E to hydrate.

Dercos Anti-Dandruff Shampoo for Oily Scalp is different. Its long-lasting anti-relapse effect provides 10 weeks of dandruff prevention. It’s clinically tested and has widespread dermatologist approval, even during severe flareups. Dercos Anti-Dandruff Shampoo for Dry Scalp can put an end to the dandruff cycle and the oily scalp irritation that comes with it.

Dermatologists’ recommended protocol for selenium sulfide shampoo includes three stages:

1)  Apply your product to a wet scalp. This is the perfect time for a scalp massage, so read our editorial, "Scalp Massage & Dandruff: How gentle pressure can support a healthier scalp.” You can improve your massage technique with the help of our feature, "Scalp massage tips to improve circulation and support hair growth".

2)  Leave your product to work its magic for two minutes.

3)  Massage and rinse. For more tips on getting the best out of your products, read our editorial, "How to properly wash your hair?"

If you’re in the middle of a severe flareup, use your shampoo three times a week for four weeks. Once your symptoms have improved, you can move onto the maintenance phase by using your product once a week to keep relapses at bay. In between, use Dercos Soft and Fortifying Shampoo to strengthen your hair fibers. It’s gentle enough for daily use and neutral enough to combine with aggressive shampoos.

There’s a reason Dercos Anti-Dandruff Shampoos are trusted by dermatologists. They work right from the first wash. The selenium sulfide in Vichy’s antidandruff products offer potent, rapid, lasting results. The formula addresses all three aspects of care. That’s the power of orange. Now that you know how to treat dandruff, you can haul that little black dress out of the closet.