Strive for balance<\/h2>
According to Alan J. Bauman, M.D., a Boca Raton dermatologist and hair-restoration specialist, scalp skin<\/a> typically becomes inflamed when it has too much\u2014or too little\u2014of something. \u201cAn itchy scalp can be caused by an imbalance of skin hydration, oil production, microorganism colonies and\/or scalp pH levels,\u201d he explains. The causes of imbalances vary: shampooing too much or too infrequently; coloring, chemical straightening or other professional treatments that dry out the scalp<\/a>; UV exposure; or even a hair product that contains an ingredient to which you\u2019re (unknowingly) allergic. Identifying the root cause (pun intended) of your imbalance is an important step\u2014and a dermatologist like Dr. Bauman or a Prose-trained stylist can help you do this. Then, they can also help you devise a treatment to even the scales. For instance, a topical prebiotic, like Prose\u2019s new prebiotic derived from non-GMO corn, can help support the \u201cgood\u201d bacteria on the scalp and temper the negative effects of \u201cbad\u201d bacteria. Or, using a hair care product with some UV protection, such as Prose\u2019s coconut<\/a> and karanji oils<\/a>,\u00a0will minimize irritation caused by the sun.<\/p> Finding the culprit of your scalp\u2019s irritation is obviously key to curing it. But figuring out the cause\u2014and then waiting for your scalp skin to heal\u2014does take some time. To get immediate relief, as well as accelerate recovery, it is prudent to also use hair care products that boast anti-inflammatory properties. Prose recently introduced a new inflammation-quelling ingredient, coined CBD<\/a> (short for Cannabidiol), made from organic hemp grown in Germany. CBD has been shown to almost-instantly calm angry skin. At Prose, to maximize its impact, we combine this active with nourishing provitamin B5<\/a> (aka panthenol) and licorice extract,\u00a0which helps soothe skin.<\/p>\n\nAddress redness asap<\/h2>
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