Medicinal plants in a seborrheic scalp care

Abstract

Seborrhea is a serious dermatological problem that concerns disturbances in the activity of the skin's sebaceous glands. It is based on the microbiota changes with fungal disorders. Genetic factors, hormonal diseases, improper diet, deficiencies of certain vitamins, and external factors, such as inadequate care treatments, play important role in seborrhea. The aim of the study was to analyze plant materials exhibiting high antiseborrhoeic potential and to review current studies of selected plant extracts with antiseborrheic activity and their possible therapeutic effects. In addition to personalized therapy that allows the normalization of the work of the sebaceous glands, cosmetic treatments and topical application of appropriate medicinal plantbased products are also important. Acquiring and planning a well-chosen composition of highly effective plant extracts allow creation a natural cosmetic that safely reduce seborrhea without any additional side effects.