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The Best Scalp Scrubs to Eliminate Product Buildup

The Best Scalp Scrubs To Eliminate Product Buildup
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By Bella Gerard · Updated October 26, 2020

This article originally appeared on Health. 

01
Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub With Sea Salt

To buy: $53; amazon.com

“This scrub is ideal for removing product or oily build-up. As you lather, the salt gradually dissolves and rinses out cleanly, leaving a clean scalp.”
—William Kwan, MD, a San Francisco-based dermatologist

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02
L’Oreal Everfresh Micro-Exfoliating Scrub

To buy: $9; target.com

“This product uses ground apricot seed to help with the manual exfoliation prior to shampooing. It is sulfate-free, so it has limited potential for irritation. I recommend this as a safe, gentle scalp scrub.”
—Dr. Lain

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03
Madam C.J. Walker Dream Come True Wonderful Scalp Exfoliator

To buy: $32; sephora.com

“I recommend this product because it’s supposed to be detoxifying and good for all hair types. Apply it gently and use light pressure to lift the scale and the product buildup off of your scalp. Always rinse thoroughly, and I recommend a deep penetrating protein conditioner afterwards.”
—Dr. Downie

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04
Kiehl’s Deep Micro-Exfoliating Scalp Treatment

To buy: $20; bloomingdales.com

“This product contains apricot and argan exfoliators, which work work well for dandruff control. Argan is naturally anti-inflammatory and helps treat the causes of dandruff, such as dry skin.”
—Dr. Kwan

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05
IGK Low Key Cleansing Walnut Scalp Scrub

To buy: $36; sephora.com

“This scrub contains apple cider vinegar, which is an alpha hydroxy acid, so it helps to exfoliate the skin. It also helps to maintain the skin’s pH balance, leading to a healthier scalp. The scrub has antibacterial and antifungal properties as well, which can help with dandruff. Additionally, since its pH is similar to the skin’s own, it can further help prevent dandruff and hair loss.”
—Dr. Jaliman

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06
Philip Kingsley Exfoliating Scalp Mask

To buy: $13; skinstore.com

“I recommend this product for those with buildup and scaling. It contains exfoliating ingredients to remove the buildup, and zinc to limit growth of yeast (the cause of dandruff) and control sebum production.”
—Dr. Lain

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