Dandruff (The Sunday Times, 16 April 2006)

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Q. I’m having a job interview after Easter and would like to wear a smart, dark-coloured suit that I’ve bought. However, I’m conscious that I have dandruff and would be mortified if it appeared on my shoulders. Can you recommend an anti-dandruff shampoo that will help?



A. Phythéol is a dandruff treatment that combats many scalp conditions. Phythéol Force 1 shampoo (£10 for 100ml; 020 7620 1771 for mail order) contains herbs such as willow extract to purify and exfoliate the scalp, and fenugreek, which has soothing and calming properties. This should be used initially as an intensive treatment two to three times a week for the first week, then once a week to maintain its long-term effectiveness.

After that, you can switch to Phythéol Force 2 anti-dandruff maintenance shampoo (£12.50 for 200ml), which has a base of castor and coconut oils to help maintain your scalp’s natural balance, while gently removing impurities.

As dandruff is often the result of a yeast problem, it would be worth drinking an anti-fungal tea such as pau d’arco (lapacho), which costs £2.30 for 50g (from Neal’s Yard, as before).





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