Free & Clear Shampoo, 12 oz (Pack of 3)

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But, if you're going to spend the money and time perfecting your hue, you need to get the aftercare down. That could mean switching to a sulphate-free shampoo, to protect both your strands and your shade. A more hardcore cleanse can cause your hair colour to fade at a more rapid rate too, and while there's no shampoo that is 100% guaranteed to keep your shade intact, a sulphate-free option is going to be gentler and less stripping. Dr. Matthew Zirwas, a board-certified dermatologist and founder of Bexley Dermatology in Bexley, Ohio recommended trying a shampoo for, “at least a month because if your old shampoo had ingredients that were causing a dandruff-like rash of their own, it will take 4-8 weeks for that ingredient to work its way out of your body after you start the new stuff.” In our Free & Clear Hair Shampoo review, we have found that while the shampoo is indeed fragrance-free (and free of most harmful substances), it lands in the “is just not very good” category. It’s decent, sure, but not great. Launching with well-recognized label Vanicream, Pharmaceutical Specialities INC. (PSI) are also the proud founder of haircare brand Free & Clear sulfate-free, betaine-free and gluten-free solutions.

European Commission: Scientific Committee on Consumer Safety. (2014). Opinion On: Zinc pyrithione. [Accessed: 6/3/17] www.ec.europa.eu Shin, H., Kwon, O. S., Won, C. H., Kim, B. J., Lee, Y. W., Choe, Y. B., …& Eun, H. C. (2009). Clinical efficacies of topical agents for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp: a comparative study. The Journal of Dermatology, 36(3), 131-137.To see how effectively each one cleansed, we also added artificial skin oils to fake hair switches and measured how much each shampoo removed, using a Sebumeter machine. For some further clarity, Dr. Ben Barankin, told us, “For mild-moderate dandruff, I recommend daily shampooing, and ideally alternating 3 shampoos, each with active anti-dandruff ingredients.” Free & Clear’s lotion-like consistency allows good spreadability with a well-designed foaming action allowing for easy rinsing.

PSI’s solo active formula helpfully tells us the exact percent of zinc pyrithione in use – 2%. A high-strength dose.While Free & Clear contains no extracts and has a very simple ingredients list, there are 2 extras worth noting; Lin TK, Zhong L, Santiago JL. Anti-Inflammatory and Skin Barrier Repair Effects of Topical Application of Some Plant Oils. Int J Mol Sci. 2017;19(1):70. doi:10.3390/ijms19010070 Allergen info: Cocamidopropyl betaine-free. Sulfate-free. Phosphate-free. Protein-free. Gluten-free.Fragrance-free. Perfume-free. The difference between a sulphate shampoo and a sulphate-free shampoo lies in the foam. All shampoos contain some sort of cleansing agent to remove dirt, oils and build-up of old product. The foam created by sulphate shampoos is certainly richer and longer lasting, but this doesn’t mean they are better at cleansing the hair. zinc pyrithione has comparable anti-fungal activity against Malassezia yeast as 1% selenium sulfide formulas. However, zinc pyrithione is not matched to ketoconazole formulas. Free & Clear is best for mild to moderate cases of seb derm and dandruff.

To use a dandruff shampoo, or any shampoo for that matter, shampoo, you should always follow the instructions on the label.

In the USA it’s approved by the USFDA for the treatment of seborrheic dermatitis in 1.8 to 3 percent concentrations. Pierard-Franchimont, C., Goffin, V., Decroix, J., & Piérard, G. E. (2002). A multicenter randomized trial of ketoconazole 2% and zinc pyrithione 1% shampoos in severe dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. Skin Pharmacology and Physiology, 15(6), 434-441.