If you&rsquo;re diligent about cleansing and hydrating your skin, your scalp deserves the same love. This article explores why expert-recommended scalp care with Dove Dermacare is the next must-have ritual.

It&rsquo;s safe to say that we&rsquo;re no strangers to the world of skincare, and it is probably one of the few common denominators in all of our varying everyday routines. From clarifying cleansers and hydrating toners to powerful serums and nourishing moisturizers, you may have already done your research on which products best fit your skin&rsquo;s needs and have incorporated them into your day and night regimen. But beyond the many steps that you take to complete your skincare routine, you might just be missing one more important step&mdash;scalp care. L&rsquo;Officiel Philippines sits down with expert dermatologist Dr. Nina Monterola of The Skin Blvd PH to know more about the importance of incorporating scalp care into our routine.&nbsp;

One seemingly simple fact that&rsquo;s often overlooked by a lot of people is that the scalp is also part of our skin. Both have hair follicles, oil glands, and the same skin structure&mdash;the only difference is that the scalp is a lot thicker and produces more oil buildup and hair growth, making it prone to even more skin problems. And with the hot and humid Philippine weather, a lot of Filipinos are especially vulnerable to scalp problems such as dryness, oiliness, irritation, and hair breakage.

&ldquo;People often prioritize and overlook the scalp, but we have the scalp as an extension of the facial skin.&rdquo;

To help us easily navigate the dynamics of scalp care, Dr. Nina Monterola sheds light on why it&rsquo;s important to give our scalp the same attention and detailed care as our facial skin. She explains, &ldquo;People often overlook the scalp, but we have the scalp as an extension of the facial skin.&rdquo; She further highlights the complexities of the scalp as part of our skin. Dr. Nina adds, &ldquo;[The scalp] has a thick skin layer, but even though it&rsquo;s thick, it&rsquo;s more sensitive to friction like brushing the hair and tightened hairstyles. Second, it has a higher density of oil glands and hair follicles, making it more prone to clogging and overgrowth of microbiomes. And the third is that the shedding of dead skin cells is not as fast, so we&rsquo;re prone to flaking and dandruff. So neglecting it can lead to inflammation, hair loss, and also visible skin changes like flaking and redness that can extend to the forehead and the neck.&rdquo;&nbsp;

So just like our facial skin, our scalp also deserves some TLC. And the first important step that we should take, according to Dr. Nina, is to ditch products with very harsh ingredients and switch to those that offer personalized care for certain scalp concerns.&nbsp;
But what ingredients should we look for in a good shampoo for our scalp? Dr. Nina shares, &ldquo;You can look for, number one, Niacinamide for moisture balance. Second, Sunflower seed oil to promote hair shine. Third, Biotin for stronger hair. And fourth, you should look for Vitamin E for hair damage.&rdquo;

Luckily, Dove has mastered the art of scalp care with the Dermacare Scalp line. Formulated with skin-loving ingredients such as Sunflower seed oil, Niacinamide, Vitamin E, and Biotin, the Dermacare Scalp line is designed to keep the scalp and hair nourished and strong in a gentle manner. It is also infused with Piroctone Olamine, a compound ingredient that targets Malassezia&mdash;a dandruff-triggering microbe&mdash;offering a holistic scalp solution at a deep, cellular level to keep scalp problems such as hair fall, dryness, and dandruff at bay.
The Dove Dermacare Scalp line has two variants&mdash;Dove Dermacare Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Smoothing Moisture and Dove Dermacare Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Hairfall Recovery.&nbsp;
Designed for dry scalps, the Soothing Moisture variant is infused with Olacare Scalp Actives, Dove&rsquo;s scalp and skincare actives that provide the scap with 3x more hydration, to relieve and soothe itchiness while gently hydrating the scalp for visibly smooth, soft, and flake-free hair. But if you&rsquo;re more prone to hair fall and breakage, the Hairfall Recovery variant would be a more perfect match, as it is infused with Scalp Care Actives and Vitamin B3 Complex to allow the scalp to produce stronger hair against breakage and dandruff.

Ultimately, improving your scalp health leads to healthier, stronger hair. Dr. Nina highlights this by sharing, &ldquo;When you have a healthy scalp, you&rsquo;ll have less bad hair days, and you won&rsquo;t experience irritation, hair fall, and other scalp issues in the long run. A healthy scalp leads to healthy hair and healthy skin, and it&rsquo;s all interconnected.&rdquo;
Scalp care is skin care, don&rsquo;t skip it in your routine. Enjoy a free scalp analysis along with Dove Dermacare sample packs for any service availed at The Skin Blvd PH with Dr. Nina Monterola every Monday to Thursday all throughout April and May. Give your scalp the care it needs with Dove&rsquo;s Dermacare Scalp line, and your hair will thank you for it.
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You Wouldn’t Skip Skincare—So Why Are You Neglecting Your Scalp?

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