Nizoral Scalp Itch Relief for oily skin
Hydrocortisone
Aloe Barbadensis
Menthol
Caution
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- RiskySafety
A poor match for oily skin; the products alongside fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily skin: shine, enlarged pores, blackheads, and blemishes. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate soothing itch relief for your oily skin due to hydrocortisone and aloe barbadensis, which provide mild anti-inflammatory effects, but hydrocortisone may exacerbate oiliness.
- Hyaluronic acid offers hydration without sufficient oil control, making the product moderately suitable for oily skin.
Questions and answers
Why does Lovi advise caution with Nizoral Scalp Itch Relief for oily skin?
Hydrocortisone and aloe barbadensis help calm itchy skin, but hydrocortisone may make oily skin even oilier. Hyaluronic acid adds hydration without controlling excess oil. For oily skin, a product of this type needs balancing ingredients that control oil and target blemishes without heavy or pore-clogging components, along with exfoliating agents and soothing botanicals or purifying extracts.
Which ingredients make this cream a poor fit for oily skin?
Hydrocortisone and hyaluronic acid make this cream a poor fit for oily skin because they provide extra moisture without oil control and may make oiliness worse. A hair scalp treatment for oily skin needs ingredients that provide oil control, purifying properties, or exfoliating agents with soothing botanicals to target blemishes while maintaining skin health.
What does Hydrocortisone do for oily skin?
Hydrocortisone is unlikely to help oily skin and may cause unwanted effects with long-term use. A product of this type needs ingredients that safely balance oil and shine without harshness.
What does Aloe Vera do for oily skin?
Aloe vera helps calm oily skin while keeping it comfortable and protected. It is unlikely to feel heavy, and it provides soothing and skin-protective properties that support a clear, smooth look.
Where does this cream go in a skincare routine for oily skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and before moisturizing, though hydrocortisone may make oily skin feel even oilier. Oily skin types need lightweight, balancing ingredients that control excess oil and clear pores without heavy oils.
Can I use it with salicylic acid, and in what order?
You should use caution combining this product with salicylic acid on oily skin because hydrocortisone may worsen your oiliness. To use them safely, apply your salicylic acid product first to help clear pores, and use this treatment sparingly afterward only when needed for itch relief.
How often should I use this cream?
You should use this treatment in your evening routine, applying it once a week to start. Oily skin needs a product of this type that also provides oil-controlling and pore-refining ingredients.
Can this cream clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily skin?
This scalp treatment contains ingredients that are not directly known to clog pores, but hydrocortisone and hyaluronic acid may increase oiliness or lack oil control on oily skin, which can lead to breakouts. Oily skin needs a product of this type with lightweight, oil-balancing ingredients and clear pores control.
What the research says
Topical preservative-free hydrocortisone 0.335% twice daily for 2 weeks significantly improves clinical signs and symptoms in patients with mild to moderate dry eye disease without affecting intraocular pressure or causing adverse events.
Clinical Ophthalmology, 2020A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018Topical aloe vera gel significantly accelerated split-thickness skin graft donor-site healing compared to placebo in 12 patients, but showed no significant difference in pain relief.
Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 2018Topical application of Aloe vera cream reduced postoperative pain at rest and during defecation, accelerated wound healing at two weeks, and decreased analgesic requirements in patients after open hemorrhoidectomy compared to placebo.
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, 2010Coadministration of 40% topical L-menthol with 10% trans-cinnamaldehyde reduced spontaneous pain intensity, neurogenic inflammation, primary and secondary mechanical hyperalgesia, and heat hyperalgesia, but not cold hyperalgesia, in 14 healthy volunteers.
The Journal of Pain, 2016Topical application of menthol-based cooling gel decreased intramuscular temperature by 1.9 掳C and increased cutaneous blood flow by 0.3 ml/min in healthy males compared to placebo gel.
International Journal of Sports Physical Therapy, 2018Cooling skin temperature or applying topical menthol reduced histamine-induced itch intensity and flare diameters in healthy male volunteers.
Neuroscience Letters, 1995
Ingredients
Hydrocortisone, Aloe Barbadensis, Menthol, Hyaluronic Acid
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