Five anti-dandruff shampoos on Nykaa differ in how much their titles reveal. All five are sold on Nykaa. Review counts are each listing’s totals. This comparison uses public listing data, and we have not tested these products.
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- Nykaa Naturals: The title states a sulphate-free formula and names apple as an ingredient. Sulphate-free shampoos omit SLS and SLES, which are strong cleansers. The title does not give apple’s concentration or function. It has 201,007 reviews.
- Bare Anatomy: The title names salicylic acid and piroctone as its anti-dandruff ingredients. Salicylic acid is a beta hydroxy acid that helps loosen dead skin cells and scale. Piroctone is an antifungal used against Malassezia, a yeast linked to dandruff. It has 24,852 reviews.
- Be Bodywise: The title specifies a 1% ketoconazole concentration and is labelled for women. Ketoconazole is an azole antifungal. It works by inhibiting ergosterol synthesis, a key component of fungal cell membranes. It has 8,880 reviews.
- Head & Shoulders: The title names the Silky Black variant. No active ingredient is named in the title. It has 7,264 reviews.
- The Derma Co: The title says Triple Actives but does not name the three actives. It has 585 reviews.
For a closer look at ketoconazole and salicylic acid, read Ketoconazole vs Salicylic Acid vs Natural.
Which one fits you
If you want the active names stated in the title, pick Bare Anatomy.
If you want a stated ketoconazole concentration, pick Be Bodywise.
If you want the Silky Black variant, pick Head & Shoulders.
If you want a sulphate-free formula, pick Nykaa Naturals.
If you want a triple-active formula, pick The Derma Co.