Which Neofollics shampoos help with oily hair?
When dealing with oily hair, it is important to address the scalp issue first. Only then does it make sense to consider any additional benefits a shampoo may offer. At Neofollics, we offer two shampoos, each developed with a different primary focus. Wondering which one is right for you? This is our advice.
First choice for oily hair: Scalp Therapy Exfoliating Shampoo
This shampoo is developed for people for whom oily hair is the main concern. The formula targets several processes that contribute to oily hair:
• regulation of excessive sebum production
• removal of built-up sebum and dead skin cells
• support of a healthy scalp balance
• soothing of redness, itching or irritation
Thanks to its exfoliating and balancing action, the scalp is cleansed thoroughly yet gently. This makes the shampoo the most suitable choice for persistent or pronounced oily hair. Choose this shampoo if your hair becomes oily quickly, feels heavy, or if washing only provides short-term relief.
For oily hair with thinning hair: Hair Growth Stimulating Shampoo
This shampoo is primarily developed to support existing hair growth, but it can also be suitable for people with oily hair. The formula:
• cleanses gently without harsh sulphates
• helps maintain a balanced scalp
• reduces the likelihood of hair becoming oily again quickly
This is a logical choice when oily hair is not the main concern, but occurs alongside thinning hair or early-stage hair loss. It is less focused on sebum regulation and exfoliation than the Scalp Therapy shampoo, but well suited to combined hair and scalp concerns.
How can you recognise a shampoo that is not suitable for oily hair?
A shampoo can actually make oily hair worse when it:
• cleanses the scalp too aggressively
• leaves the scalp feeling tight or dry
• causes the hair to become oily again within one to two days
In these cases, the scalp often responds by producing extra sebum. This so-called rebound effect is common with shampoos that disrupt the scalp’s natural balance.
Which ingredients in shampoos help with oily hair?
A shampoo for oily hair is effective when its formulation targets the scalp processes linked to sebum build-up, flaking and an imbalanced scalp. For this reason, Neofollics shampoos contain active ingredients that help address excess oil and build-up on the scalp while supporting a balanced scalp condition, based on research into scalp care.
Ingredients that help with sebum build-up and an unsettled scalp
The Scalp Therapy Exfoliating Shampoo in particular contains ingredients that focus on supporting a balanced scalp:
• Piroctone olamine: commonly used for flaky or oily scalps and helps support the scalp’s microbial balance
• Climbazole: contributes to regulating factors associated with an imbalanced scalp environment
• Witch hazel: known for its astringent properties and traditionally used for oil-prone skin
• Liquorice and horse chestnut: help soothe redness and irritation
• Ingredients with an exfoliating action: help remove excess sebum and dead skin cells from the scalp
Both Neofollics shampoos cleanse the scalp without aggressive degreasing:
• sulphate-free
• no harsh foaming agents that dry out the scalp
This mild cleansing approach helps prevent the scalp from reacting to over-cleansing by producing excess oil. As a result, the Hair Growth Stimulating Shampoo is suitable for light to moderate oily hair, especially when oily hair is not the primary concern.
Why this ingredient combination matters
Oily hair requires a balanced formulation that:
• helps reduce build-up on the scalp
• supports the scalp’s natural balance
• prevents over-cleansing and excessive oil stripping
