If you are dealing with flakes, itchiness, or tightness on your scalp, dandruff is often the visible sign of something deeper going on.

Dandruff is not just a cosmetic issue. It is your scalp reacting to imbalance, buildup, or irritation. Understanding what causes it is the first step toward calming it.

What Causes Dandruff

A healthy scalp relies on balance. When that balance is disrupted, flakes can appear.

Common contributors include excess oil, product buildup, dryness, or an overgrowth of yeast that naturally lives on the scalp. Harsh shampoos, infrequent washing, and heavy styling products can all make the issue worse by clogging follicles and irritating the skin.

Stress, weather changes, and even how often you cleanse can also play a role.

The Effects of Buildup on the Scalp

When buildup accumulates, it traps oil and dead skin cells on the scalp. This can lead to flaking, itchiness, and inflammation. Over time, buildup can interfere with healthy hair growth and leave hair feeling dull or weighed down.

A clean, balanced scalp creates the foundation for healthier hair and long term comfort.

Why Gentle Scalp Care Matters

Treating dandruff is not about scrubbing harder or stripping the scalp. Over-cleansing can worsen dryness and irritation, causing the scalp to produce even more oil in response.

What the scalp needs is gentle cleansing paired with soothing, nourishing ingredients that restore balance without disruption.

A Targeted Solution for Scalp Health

If dandruff or irritation has been an ongoing issue, using products designed specifically for scalp care can make a noticeable difference.

Griffin Remedy Scalp Therapy Shampoo is formulated to gently cleanse while helping calm irritation and reduce flakes without harsh ingredients.

Paired with it, Griffin Remedy Scalp Therapy Conditioner helps soothe the scalp while hydrating hair, leaving it soft, balanced, and refreshed.

When the scalp is cared for properly, flakes lessen, irritation eases, and hair has the chance to thrive.

Healthy hair always starts at the scalp.

Mike LaBuda