Quick Takeaways: Decoding Scalp Care at a Glance First five ingredients matter most—don’t fall for front-label hype. Dry, itchy, or flaky scalp? Look for ceramides, colloidal oatmeal, and fragrance-free formulas. Avoid irritants: Fragrance, harsh sulfates, certain preservatives, and denatured alcohol. Patch test every new product. Not all “natural” is safe, not all “synthetic” is bad—let’s…
