Oily scalp is a common issue characterized by excessive sebum secretion from the sebaceous glands in the scalp. Although sebum can cause problems, it plays a crucial role in protecting the skin from environmental damage and maintaining natural skin hydration.

Excessive sebum secretion often results from a disrupted skin barrier, leading to reduced moisture retention in the skin. This leads to a vicious cycle of excessive hair washing, as the scalp, dried out by excessive washing, produces even more sebum to compensate for lost lipids.

With proper care, such as using our Néa Maliá Scalp Nourishing Oil, you can provide the scalp with the necessary nutrients and moisture to help restore skin balance.

Some causes of faster hair greasiness include:

• Frequent touching of hair,,
• use of dirty hair brushes, which accumulate dust and residues from hair styling products.

Additionally, other factors can contribute to excessive sebum secretion, such as:

• Excessive daily hair washing, which removes natural oils and stimulates sebum production,
• washing hair with hot water, which removes natural skin lipids,
• exposure to harmful environmental factors, such as pollution, sunlight, and extreme weather conditions,
• stress, which can affect the skin and stimulate sebum production,
• use of aggressive hair care products, which can dry out the scalp and cause excessive sebum secretion.

Seborrhea is a condition of excessive sebum secretion, which often manifests on the face, ears, scalp, and upper chest. Conversely, sebostasis refers to reduced sebum secretion, which can cause dry and itchy skin.