ow clean is your scalp, really? It’s probably a
lot less squeaky than you think—and the rea-
son why is counterintuitive. Instead of leav-
ing you with a fresh slate, many shampoos
contain ingredients like silicones and petro-
latum that can cling to the scalp, and even
your face and upper back, after the rinse-off
process. A recent case study from TRI Princ-
eton found that two hours after stepping out
of the shower, one subject still had shampoo
residue on her scalp, upper back, forehead,
and cheek. And dermatologists say those
remnants can lead to limp hair, clogged
pores, and breakouts. But this isn’t just about rinsing more thoroughly: Get
a thorough clean with a formula that contains pore-clearing salicylic acid
to remove build-up and clear away dead scalp skin, says Francesco Fusco,
a dermatologist in New York City. (We like Biolage R.A.W. Salicylic Acid
Shampoo.) If you’ve noticed breakouts on the sides of your face and upper
back, target them directly with a salicylic-acid-containing skin-care prod-
uct, like CeraVe Renewing SA Cleanser or Neutrogena Body Clear Body
Wash. Then continue to choose shampoos free of petrolatum and sili-
cones. Try Seen Shampoo (which commissioned the case study from TRI
Princeton) , Garnier Fructis Pure Clean Shampoo, and Harklinikken Balanc-
ing Shampoo. —COTTON CODINHA
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Sol de Janeiro’s classic
Brazilian Bum Bum Cream
with cupuaçu butter is
both richly emollient and
nongreasy. Though that’s
a feat in itself, the main
attraction is its scent. It’s
sugary, buttery, and beachy,
like the fresh coconuts
and sweet popcorn sold
on many of Rio’s beaches.
The aroma is so magnetic
that more than one friend
has asked to use it...and keep
it...and proceeded to buy
more. You’ll get your very
own in the October Allure
Beauty Box.* —JESSICA CHIA
beauty box spoiler alert
*Sol de Janeiro Brazilian Bum Bum
Cream is available, along with five other
products, in the October Allure Beauty
Box ($10 for the first month, then $15;
allure.com/beautyreporter).
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