Scalp: How to prevent itching after the beach?

Sand and sea salt can also dry out and irritate the scalp, leading to itching. To reduce the risks, we recommend thoroughly rinsing your head and your hair when you return home after swimming in the sea. If you are on vacation and swimming every day, do not use shampoo every night. Indeed, this could strip the hydrolipidic film of the scalp and contribute to irritation. Shampooing every other day is sufficient. In the meantime, only a thorough rinse with clear water is necessary.

It is often recommended to tie up your hair before swimming to prevent it from tangling and becoming difficult to style afterward. However, we advise you to favor loose hairstyles, such as certain braids or low buns. Indeed, hairstyles that are too tight can cause tension on the scalp and irritate it, leading to itching.

Even when taking precautions, it's not uncommon to experience slight itching on the scalp after sun exposure. It's important to note that this could be due to simple irritations and not necessarily sunburn. Regardless, it's beneficial to soothe the scalp and replenish the skin's lipids after sunbathing. To do this, you can apply an after-sun care product to your scalp after showering. This type of treatment soothes the skin and is often based on moisturizing ingredients like thealoe vera, and nourishing ones like the shea butter or the avocado oil.