Aveda Scalp Benefits Anti-Dandruff Shampoo Review

Anti dandruff shampoos started off with such horrible scents.  Why would one want to treat their scalp if it meant smelling like tar or some other awful chemical?  It’s really a good thing cosmetics labs have come a long way since then.  Now, people can avail of the scalp care benefits that shampoos like Aveda can offer, while smelling like roses at the same time.   Ok, the Scalp Benefits Shampoo of Aveda doesn’t smell like roses, it’s more of an earthy aroma.  Still, it’s quite pleasant, something that can also be said about its overall performance.

First of all, Aveda Scalp Benefits is not touting or representing itself merely as an anti dandruff shampoo, but as an overall scalp care solution.  By going with the holistic route, they not only make sure your scalp is well taken care of, but it also does this the all natural way.  There are no harmful chemicals present in Aveda’s offering.  This is something a lot of people can be happy about, especially with rising evidence that many chemicals present in popular shampoo brands are possibly carcinogenic.  These natural ingredients are also the reason for its nice scent and effectiveness in preventing scruff.

These ingredients are present in many home remedies, a reason Aveda decided to use them in this formula.  One of them is burdock root, a traditional herb used for fighting hair loss, making hair look good, and healing scalp conditions like dandruff.  The extract is rich in essential oils and phytosterols, nutrients crucial for a healthy head of hair.  Another ingredient is Echinacea extract, derived from the beautiful garden plant called the coneflower.  It’s more popular as a supplement for your immune system, but its anti fungal properties also make it helpful in fighting the malassezia fungus.  Speaking anti fungal, a popular kitchen herb is also present in the Scalp Benefits formula.  Sage has been used for ages for several medicinal purposes.  Not only does it effectively treat coughing and swelling however, its antifungal and antibacterial properties make it a suitable dandruff remedy as well. 

Many people have professed to the effectiveness of this product.  It is mild enough that sensitive scalps will find little to complain about.  Its natural ingredients are also so effective together, that all hair types can benefit from the shampoo.  Dry scalps end up well hydrated, and beautiful curls stay that way.  People that have complained of itchy scalps their whole lives find themselves more comfortable with Aveda’s shampoo.  One testimonial tells a story of a scalp ravaged by cancer, but a few weeks with the Scalp Benefits formula and the crustiness slowly went away.  Some also say that it doesn’t do anything to ruin color treated hair.  If your scalp ends up a little too dry, Aveda also has a conditioner that supplements this Shampoo very well.  The only downside is the price, as an 8 oz bottle can set you back 14 dollars.  That aside, the Aveda Scalp Benefits Shampoo works well in naturally cleansing your scalp and cleansing your hair.

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