Scalp type test · Result
Oily · Sensitive
Gets greasy fast, reacts easily
MY SCALP PLANT
🌿 Tea Tree
You need oil control without irritation — like tea tree, antibacterial yet calming.
What this looks like
· Roots get greasy within half a day
· But harsh cleansers sting or trigger breakouts
· You need oil control and mildness at the same time
The right pH
Recommended · Mildly acidic (pH 4.5–5.5)
Low irritation comes first. If cleansing feels weak, add an exfoliating active like salicylic acid rather than raising the pH.
· A healthy scalp sits around pH 4.5–5.5, but mildly acidic isn't automatically the best shampoo.
· Most products already fall between pH 4 and 7, which supports the scalp's natural acidity — not being 'pH-balanced' doesn't make a shampoo harsh, and being acidic doesn't make it gentler.
Checklist
✓ Get cleansing power from mild surfactants plus an exfoliating active
✓ Cooling (menthol) is a sensation, not oil control — and it irritates sensitive scalps
✓ Daily gentle washing beats harsh washing every other day
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※ Based on self-reported symptoms — not a medical diagnosis.