Clears visible dandruff without leaving dry hair rough
Vichy Dercos Anti-Dandruff DS Shampoo for Dry Hair is an anti-dandruff shampoo for dry hair that works on one of the root causes of dandruff: an unbalanced scalp microbiome. Its two actives work together. Selenium DS (1% selenium sulfide) has antifungal properties and helps rebalance the scalp microbiome, acting on flakes, itching and discomfort at the same time, while 1% salicylic acid loosens and removes visible flakes. In clinical tests, visible dandruff flakes were eliminated from the first use, with an anti-recurrence effect lasting up to six weeks after a four-week treatment. The scalp feels soothed and clean. The hypoallergenic formula has been tested on sensitive scalps.
The texture
An orange, creamy shampoo that lathers generously and rinses out easily. It has a fresh, pleasant scent with a hint of menthol that leaves the scalp feeling cool. Conditioning agents and a ceramide help keep dry lengths soft and easier to comb after washing.
Who it suits
- Dry hair with visible dandruff
- Scalps that itch and feel tight or uncomfortable
- Dry, dull lengths that tangle after an anti-dandruff wash
- Anyone whose dandruff keeps coming back after a few weeks
- Men and women, and teenagers from age 12
Worth knowing before you buy: for best results, leave it on for two minutes before rinsing. Use it three times a week for four weeks, then once a week to keep dandruff away, with a gentle shampoo in between. It contains sulfates, fragrance and a yellow colorant. If your roots get greasy quickly, the DS for Normal to Oily Hair version is a better match.
How long one bottle lasts
At three washes a week, a 200ml bottle covers the four-week treatment phase for short to medium hair. Longer hair will need a little more product each wash. The 390ml bottle and refill cover the treatment and several months of weekly maintenance.
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- Texture: cream
- Hair type: dry hair
- Scalp concerns: dandruff, dry scalp, itching
- When to apply: 3 times a week for 4 weeks, then once a week
- Age: 12+
- Main benefits: rebalances the scalp microbiome, visibly removes flakes, anti-recurrence effect up to 6 weeks, soothes itching, hypoallergenic
- Formulated without: parabens
How to use
Apply a small amount to wet hair and scalp and massage into a lather. Leave on for 2 minutes, then rinse thoroughly. Use 3 times a week for 4 weeks, then once a week for maintenance.
Active ingredients
- Selenium DS (1% selenium sulfide): antifungal, helps rebalance the scalp microbiome and relieve itching
- Salicylic acid (1%): loosens and removes visible flakes
- Ceramide (2-oleamido-1,3-octadecanediol): helps protect the hair fibre
- Menthol: fresh, cooling feel on the scalp
Ingredients
AQUA / WATER · SODIUM LAURETH SULFATE · GLYCOL DISTEARATE · DIMETHICONE · COCO-BETAINE · GLYCERIN · CARBOMER · CI 19140 / YELLOW 5 · CITRIC ACID · MENTHOL · 2-OLEAMIDO-1,3-OCTADECANEDIOL · PPG-5-CETETH-20 · SALICYLIC ACID · SELENIUM SULFIDE · SODIUM BENZOATE · SODIUM CHLORIDE · SODIUM HYDROXIDE · TOCOPHERYL ACETATE · PARFUM / FRAGRANCE
Formulations are updated by the manufacturer from time to time. Always check the packaging you receive.
Manufacturer information
Brand: Vichy France (Cosmétique Active International / Cosmétique Active France)
Address: TSA 75000, 93584 Saint-Ouen Cedex, France
EAN: 200ml (6.76fl oz): 3337871330262 · 390ml (13.19fl oz): 3337875492799
