BioScalp Dandruff Control Shampoo | For Flaky, Itchy & Oily Scalps

Who This Is For

The BioScalp Dandruff Control Shampoo is designed for anyone dealing with persistent or recurring dandruff, particularly where flaking is accompanied by itching, redness, oiliness, or general scalp discomfort. It is well suited to:

• Scalps with visible white or yellow flaking that returns quickly after washing
• Itchy, red, or irritated scalps that feel uncomfortable throughout the day
• Oily or sebum-prone scalps, where excess oil contributes to the buildup, dandruff thrives in
• Sensitive or acne-prone scalps that have found most anti-dandruff shampoos too harsh or drying
• Those who have used anti-dandruff shampoos before, with only temporary results
• All hair types, including colour-treated hair, seeking a gentle daily anti-dandruff cleanse

Why Most Anti-Dandruff Shampoos Only Work Temporarily

Dandruff is not a hygiene issue, and it is not caused by a dry scalp. It is primarily a microbiome and skin barrier issue, driven by the overgrowth of Malassezia globosa and compounded by excess sebum, scalp inflammation, and an impaired barrier that can't regulate itself effectively.

Most anti-dandruff shampoos address the result - visible flaking - without meaningfully reducing the microbial activity that causes it. They may use strong surfactants to strip oil and loosen flakes, which provides short-term clearance but can also damage the scalp barrier, trigger sebum overproduction, and make the underlying imbalance worse over time. Within days, the cycle begins again.

The BioScalp Dandruff Control Shampoo takes a different approach: targeting the microorganism, clearing the flakes gently, calming the inflammation, and protecting the scalp barrier, all within a formula gentle enough for daily use without stripping.

How It Works

• Piroctone Olamine: The antifungal active at the centre of this formula. Piroctone Olamine works by targeting Malassezia at the scalp surface, helping to reduce the overgrowth that drives flaking and irritation. It is widely used in professional dermatological formulations and is recognised for its strong efficacy at low concentrations, making it suitable for daily use on even reactive or sensitive scalps.
• Salicylic Acid: Gently exfoliates the scalp to clear residual flakes, loosen excess sebum, and keep follicles open, all without the dryness that stronger exfoliating actives can cause. Salicylic acid also helps prevent the buildup that dandruff-causing microorganisms thrive in.
• Tea Tree Oil (Melaleuca alternifolia): A complementary purifying active with natural antifungal and antibacterial properties that work alongside Piroctone Olamine to cleanse the scalp surface, dissolve excess oil, and cool irritation.
• Menthol: Delivers immediate cooling relief to an itchy, uncomfortable scalp - one of the most noticeable and appreciated sensory effects of this shampoo from the very first use.
• Black Oat Seed Extract (Avena strigosa): Rich in calming lipids and beta-glucan compounds, black oat extract soothes scalp inflammation and replenishes the moisture barrier during cleansing, preventing the tight, stripped feeling that many anti-dandruff shampoos leave behind.
• Vitamin E (Tocopheryl acetate): A powerful antioxidant that helps neutralise the oxidative stress and inflammation driving chronic scalp irritation. It also supports moisture retention, helping the scalp feel more comfortable and less reactive after washing.
• Pro-Vitamin B5 (Panthenol): Nourishes and conditions the hair alongside the scalp treatment, leaving strands softer, smoother, and more manageable rather than dry or rough after a treatment wash.
• Gentle coconut-derived surfactants: A mild cleansing base that effectively removes oil and flakes from the scalp without over-stripping - free from SLS and SLES.

Key Ingredients

• Piroctone Olamine: antifungal, targets Malassezia
• Salicylic Acid: scalp exfoliation, follicle clarity
• Tea Tree Oil: purifying and clarifying
• Menthol: immediate cooling comfort
• Black Oat Seed Extract: soothing moisture barrier support
• Vitamin E (Tocopheryl acetate): anti-inflammatory antioxidant
  
• Pro-Vitamin B5 (Panthenol): conditioning and nourishment
• Coconut-derived surfactants: gentle, effective cleansing

Free from SLS, SLES, and parabens. Microbiome-aligned. Suitable for daily use on sensitive, oily, acne-prone, and colour-treated scalps.

The BioScalp Routine

The Dandruff Control Shampoo delivers its best results as Step 2 in the complete BioScalp 3-step system. particularly for scalps dealing with stubborn or recurring dandruff where a more thorough approach is needed.

• Step 1 - Scalp Cleanser: Lifts away the layer of sebum, dead skin, and product residue that accumulates at the scalp between washes. This pre-shampoo detox clears the path so Piroctone Olamine and Salicylic Acid can reach the scalp surface unobstructed.
• Step 2 - Dandruff Control Shampoo (this product): Targets the microbial imbalance driving flaking, exfoliates residual flakes, and soothes the inflammation and discomfort that accompany an active dandruff scalp.
• Step 3 - Advanced Scalp Tonic: Applied as a leave-in after washing, the Tonic delivers Niacinamide, Zinc Gluconate, and Piroctone Olamine continuously throughout the day, maintaining the scalp balance that the shampoo establishes and preventing the microbiome from destabilising again between washes.

Want all three steps together? The BioScalp Dandruff Control Kit includes the Cleanser, this shampoo, and the Advanced Scalp Tonic - everything you need for the complete routine.

For best results, aim to complete the bottle within 30 days and use consistently as part of your daily wash routine.

How to Use

1. For best results, begin with the BioScalp Scalp Cleanser on a wet scalp, massage in and rinse.
2. Apply the Dandruff Control Shampoo directly to the scalp.
3. Massage gently in circular motions - a silicone scalp brush improves lather distribution and helps the actives reach the scalp more effectively.
4. Leave briefly to allow Piroctone Olamine and Salicylic Acid to work, then rinse thoroughly.
5. Apply conditioner to the lengths if needed.
6. Finish with the Advanced Scalp Tonic on a towel-dried scalp. Do not rinse.

Who May Need a Different Product

The Dandruff Control Shampoo is specifically formulated for flaking, scalp microbiome imbalance, and oily or irritated scalps. If your primary concern is:

• Hair thinning, increased hair fall, or a receding hairline: The BioScalp DHTI Control Shampoo featuring Capixyl™ is designed for that concern.
• Dry, tired, or stressed hair with no significant flaking: The BioScalp Energizing Shampoo may be the more appropriate choice.

Results may vary depending on scalp type, hair condition and consistency of use. This product is cosmetic and is not intended to diagnose, treat or cure medical scalp conditions. If you experience severe itching, redness, scaling, irritation or sudden hair loss, seek advice from a healthcare professional.