Anti-dandruff shampoo reviews on Nykaa range from under 600 to over 200,000 for the five options below. That number reflects how many people bought and rated a product. It does not tell you whether an active ingredient suits your scalp. All five shampoos compared here are sold on Nykaa.
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For background on what causes dandruff and how anti-dandruff actives target it, see Anti-Dandruff Shampoos: What Zinc Pyrithione and Ketoconazole Actually Do.
- Bare Anatomy Anti-Dandruff Shampoo with Salicylic Acid, Piroctone: This shampoo names two active ingredients, salicylic acid and Piroctone Olamine. Salicylic acid is a BHA that helps loosen built-up dead skin on the scalp. Piroctone Olamine is an antifungal ingredient that works against the Malassezia yeast linked to dandruff. It has 24,852 reviews.
- Be Bodywise 1% Ketoconazole Anti Dandruff Shampoo For Women: This shampoo is built around 1% ketoconazole, an antifungal that blocks fungal cell membrane synthesis. It has 8,880 reviews.
- Head & Shoulders Silky Black Anti-Dandruff Shampoo: This is the Silky Black line from Head & Shoulders, an internationally established anti-dandruff shampoo brand. It has 7,264 reviews.
- Nykaa Naturals Anti-Dandruff Sulphate-Free Shampoo With Apple: This shampoo is sulphate-free and lists apple extract on its label. Sulphate-free formulas skip surfactants like SLS and SLES for a milder wash. Apple extract here is included mainly for antioxidant content and fragrance, not as the core anti-dandruff active. It has 201,007 reviews, the highest count in this comparison.
- The Derma Co Triple Actives Anti-Dandruff Shampoo: This shampoo is called Triple Actives, from a dermatology-positioned skincare and haircare brand. It has 585 reviews, the lowest count in this comparison.
If you want a scalp exfoliant paired with an antifungal, pick Bare Anatomy.
If you want a shampoo built around ketoconazole, pick Be Bodywise.
If you prefer a shampoo from an established international brand, pick Head & Shoulders.
If you want the most-reviewed shampoo here, pick Nykaa Naturals.
If you prefer a dermatology-positioned brand, pick The Derma Co.