Once in a while, or more frequently if you need it, everyone should give their scalp a deep, thorough clean. All you need is one of the the best exfoliating shampoos, which — similar to exfoliating face washes — help remove dead skin cells, excess oil, and product buildup in one of two ways: manually or chemically. Manual (or physical) exfoliating shampoos usually have a gritty texture, and scalp scrubs fall into this category. The other option is a shampoo that uses chemical exfoliants, like salicylic acid, to effectively deep clean your scalp.
Though there's certainly overlap between clarifying shampoos and exfoliating shampoos, clarifying shampoos are designed to deep clean your hair, while exfoliating shampoos are usually intended to deep clean your scalp. That said, some shampoos provide both clarifying and exfoliating benefits, and you'll find a couple of those below.
To keep your scalp comfortable and balanced, pick up one of the best exfoliating shampoos from the list ahead.
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