Are Herbal Shampoos Better and Safer Than Medicated Shampoos in the Treatment of Dandruff?
The anti-yeast properties of herbal shampoos are not proven. Whether herbal or medicated, all shampoos are made up of the cleansing agent (detergents), with other substances like foaming agents, thickeners, softeners or conditioners, coloring agents, preservatives, fragrances, opacifiers etc. Only the active ingredients differ. Hence being herbal does not guarantee more effectiveness or safety than the medicated shampoos. In fact it could even be the opposite, as herbal shampoos contain unproven or untested ingredients, medicated and proven shampoos may be more effective than the former.
