Haircare Myths & Facts

Skin Myths

Myth: “Anti-dandruff shampoos are harsh and damage hair with regular use”

Verdict: Myth (widely accepted trichological consensus).

The claim: Anti-dandruff shampoos are stronger, harsher formulas that shouldn’t be used long-term because they damage hair over time.

The fact: Anti-dandruff actives work by targeting the actual cause of dandruff — commonly an overgrowth of the scalp yeast Malassezia or scalp inflammation — rather than by being generically “stronger” cleansers. Used as directed, they’re formulated for regular, ongoing use, since dandruff is typically a recurring condition that needs consistent management rather than a one-time fix.

Why this myth persists: Dandruff shampoos are sometimes associated with a stronger medicinal scent or tingling sensation, which can read as “harsher” even though that sensation isn’t the same as damage.

What this means for your routine: Scalp Reset Shampoo is built for regular use as part of an ongoing scalp-health routine, not an occasional treatment to minimize. Consistency matters more than limiting how often you use it. Scalp Balance offers a clinical/microbiome-based route to the same outcome — two different approaches to dandruff, not one replacing the other.