Propaira Exfoliating Shampoo – 100ml
Exfoliating Shampoo for scaly or flaky scalp
Propaira Exfoliating Shampoo is designed to remove dead skin cells from the scalp and reduce ongoing irritation using Salicylic Acid and Lactic Acid, as well as Selenium Sulphide for its anti-fungal action used to treat dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and tinea capitis.
- Sulphate free
- Fragrance free
- No added colours (The colour of Selenium Sulfide is orange, which colours the shampoo)
Directions for use
Lather by gently massaging of wet scalp and affected areas. Leave on for 2-3 minutes and rinse.
Repeat step 1 for further exfoliation and cleansing if required.
To finish: rinse thoroughly and dry gently.
Repeat once to three times a week or as directed by your healthcare professional
Key Ingredients
Selenium Sulfide – antifungal
2% Salicylic Acid – exfoliant
2% Lactic Acid – exfoliant
Targets
- Anti fungal
- Antibacterial
- Keratolytic
- Photo-damaged skin
- Keratosis pilaris (chicken skin)
- Smooth textured skin
- Scaly or Crusty skin
- Cracked or dry heels (feet) and knees
- Psoriasis, when used correctly
- Corns and calluses
- Reduces inflammation
- Pore unclogging
- Exfoliation
- Moisturises by helping to retain water
- Best for mature skin
- Best for sensitive/ reactive skins
Selenium Sulfide appears to have a cytostatic activity on the epidermis and follicular epithelium that reduces corneocyte production and subsequent flaking.
The anti-mitotic action of topical selenium sulfide leads to a decrease in the turnover of epidermal cells. It also possesses antibacterial and anti-seborrheic properties that potentially augment efficacy.
Salicylic acid is a beta-hydroxy acid (BHA), an oil-soluble and keratolytic agent that allows it to exfoliate the skin by breaking down the bonds between dead skin cells. This process helps remove the top layer of the skin, revealing a smoother, brighter complexion underneath. The regular use of salicylic acid can improve skin texture and reduce the appearance of dullness. Its anti-inflammatory properties help calm irritated and inflamed skin, making it a beneficial ingredient for individuals with acne, as it can reduce redness and swelling associated with pimples.
By soothing the skin, salicylic acid aids in the faster healing of acne lesions. Another benefit of salicylic acid (just like urea and lactic acid in higher percentages) is that it helps smooth keratosis pilaris, commonly known as “chicken skin,” which typically presents on the arms and thighs. Salicylic acid smooths these bumps by exfoliating the dead skin cells and unclogging the hair follicles, leading to a smoother and more even skin appearance.
Lactic acid is an alpha-hydroxy acid that comes from the fermentation of lactose. Lactic acid, which occurs naturally in the body, exfoliates the skin by breaking down the bonds between dead skin cells, promoting the growth of new, healthy skin. Lactic acid is one of the least irritating AHAs as it doesn’t penetrate deeply into the skin because the molecule is larger than glycolic acid.
Ingredients
Water, Sodium Laurylglucosides Hydroxypropylsulfonate, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Glycerin, Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Seed Oil, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, PEG-150 Pentaerythrityl Tetrastearate, Niacinamide, Salicylic Acid, Lactic Acid, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Coco-Glucoside, Selenium Sulfide, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Panthenol, Glycol Distearate, Tocotrienols, Xanthan Gum, Behenyl Alcohol, Disodium Lauryl Sulfosuccinate, Menthol, Polyquaternium-7, Etidronic Acid, Cocamidopropyl Betaine, Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Cocamide Methyl MEA, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium Hydroxide.
