Does SMP Reduce Shine?

Posted by Mary Shoufield on

Scalp shine is not uncommon, especially among those with a bald head. While SMP does help reduce shine significantly as the dots cover up the bald patches to mimic the appearance of hair follicles, it does not remove shine completely. Shine is a normal occurrence, and you might feel a bit conscious as the shine draws more attention to your bald head. So how can you take care of head shine?

Why Does Scalp Shine?

A shining scalp is primarily due to the mirror effect produced by a smooth surface. In this case, your scalp is that surface that produces a glowing effect. A person with SMP can better maintain the treatment result with regular shaving. The goal is to ensure that the surrounding hair do not outgrow the pigmented surface. If that does happen, it might not look real and unnecessarily draw attention to the scalp. So regular shaving is one of the best ways to maximize treatment effects. When you shave, it is impossible to prevent a shiny scalp as there is no hair to absorb light.

Scalp micropigmentation may not fully get rid of scalp shine, though it might mitigate the effect slightly.

How To Prevent Shiny Head?

If you have slight stubble, it is recommended not to shave too close. This will help the light absorbing effects of the stubble. For those who prefer to shave with clippers, it is okay to shave close.

Keeping the scalp clean is a great way to reduce shine.

Can an Oily Scalp Cause Head Shine?

Yes, an oily scalp shines more. But there are ways to reduce that glare. No doubt, regular washing becomes an essential part of your shine care regime after SMP. Use a gentle soap and exfoliator to remove dead skin cells and regulate sebum production. A set of alcohol-free wet wipes comes in handy when you are away from home. Wipe clean the scalp at frequent intervals so the strips can absorb excess oil. Avoid using any products that has an overly drying effect. Anything that dries up your scalp might have a counterproductive reaction from the skin, which may start producing extra oil to counter dryness.

How to Matte Your Scalp and Counter A Shiny Head?

After washing the scalp, you want to use a light, quick absorbing moisturizer. Use a natural, quick absorbing moisturizer. You may want to get your hands on a quality mattifying product that work as moisturizers and sun blocks as well. They provide a matte look to take care of scalp shine and also protect your skin from sunburn.

The best quality sunblock mattifying solution is available at DermMicro. Zero Shine, as its name suggests, provides both mattifying effect and sun protections at the same time. You need a pint size of the anti-shine solution to mattify your scalp and keep it shine-free and oil-free for almost 12-24 hours. No other product comes close to keeping the scalp mattified for so long.

Order the best anti-shine solution on DM website today.

 

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