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After Hours Skin Clinic

What's Really In Your Shampoo?

April 30, 2026·29 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

In this episode of the After Hours Skin Clinic consultant dermatologists Dr Emma Craythorne and Dr Ellie Rashid tell us absolutely everything we need to know about shampoo what it is doing to our scalps. They answer all the most-asked questions when it comes to choosing the right shampoo and protecting the scalp. This includes: What is a shampoo and what is it made of? What are the main ingredients in shampoo?  Should you trust shampoos that contain ingredients like argan oil, naiacinimide, caffeine or hyaluronic acid?  Marketing tricks that shampoo manufacturers use  What the thickness of your shampoo actually means What you should know if you have a sensitive scalp (SLS warning, eczema and psoriasis) Pacifying agents…what are they and what do they do to your shampoo? How does the pearlesence, color and texture of your shampoo actually effect its effectiveness? Which medicated shampoos are best (Nizoral 2% Keotconical shampoo)? How to deal with dandruff scale and itch (amazing studies that show promising results Top tips for protecting your hair and scalp when using strong ingredients How the temperature of your shower affects your hair What everyone should know about ’No-Poo’ movement aka hair training    Products mentioned: Head & Shoulders Classic Clean Shampoo Nizoral Anti Dandruff Shampoo 2% Ketoconazole   Sam McKnight Shampoo  Pureology Hydrate Shampoo  Send in your questions! ahsc@raconteur.tv Watch us on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@AfterHoursSkinClinic Follow & Connect with us on socials ⬇️ Instagram: ⁠@afterhoursskinclinic⁠ Producer: Ella Blaxill Exec: Eve Streeter Music by Simon Elms. This is a Raconteur Studios Production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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