CeraVe Hydrating Anti Dandruff Shampoo 1 Pyrithione Zinc Dandruff Treatment With Ceramides Niacinamide Hyaluronic Acid Helps Eliminate Flakes

I’ve been using this anti-dandruff shampoo for a few weeks and the results are noticeable. From the first washes, it helped reduce flakes and itchiness, leaving my scalp feeling clean and refreshed. It lathers well, rinses easily, and doesn’t dry out my hair. With continued use, my scalp feels healthier and my hair looks softer and more manageable. It has a pleasant, mild scent and works well for regular use. I’m very happy with this purchase and would definitely buy it again. Read more

Very good shampoo for getting rid of dandruff and dry scalp . Works in about 3 days and gets rid of itchy scalp . Would recommend! Read more

I bought this CeraVe Hydrating Anti Dandruff Shampoo for my mother who has suddenly began getting white flakes in her hair, which were significantly more noticeable after washing. We had tried the more popular Head & Shoulders brand, but it didn't seem to have any effect on getting rid of the flakes. So, once the bottle was just about empty, I decided to search for a gentleman, yet (hopefully) effective different brand of anti-dandruff shampoo. That's when I came across the CeraVe brand. I've always had great results with their skincare products, the price was great, and it got really positive reviews. I also liked that it was paraben, phalate, and fragrance free. So, I helped her wash her hair a few days ago and those itchy flakes just disappeared like magic!! I'm pretty sure that both shampoos have the same active ingredient, however the H&D was full of fragrance and could have been contributing to the irritation of her scalp. This shampoo was creamy, easy to get into a nice sudsy (but not too sudsy) lather and it rinsed completely out of her hair. There was no flaking noticeable afterwards and her naturally soft, curls were beautiful. Thank you, CeraVe for an affordable and effective product to take care of a mild to moderate case of dandruff. Will definitely be repurchasing. Read more

Calms itchy scalp very well, you have to follow directions and let it sit a bit ,it tingles, leaves hair soft and shiny. Only need to use it once a week really Read more

Cerave is my go to brand of shampoo because I like a lot that they don’t put all the extra bs in it, the ingredient list is long but free of the worst of the worst chemicals like sulfates, parabens, and other bad harmful oils, they make lots of different variants based on your needs which I like but all do a good job. I previously ordered the regular gentle hydration, and this time I ordered this one with zinc pyrith and it’s definitely even better! I don’t struggle bad at all with dander (especially visible) but we all have some natural flaking point being it’s nice to known I’m using something that is actively inhibiting the growth of fungus ( the cause of dander) as well as restoring scalp and hair protective barriers, and working as anti inflammatory and anti itch to our scalp. Most of my itch comes from dryness not dander because of the ridiculous weather changes drying my scalp the hell out and this shampoo helps effectively hydrate and Remoisturize which helps keep me from itching. I use this with rosemary mint hair oil and the two have done me wonders for a VARIETY of things. 10/10 would recommend this product. Read more

Best shampoo out there! Softness, scalp feels clean. I let it sit at least five minutes. Flakes are clearing but oh my gosh the condition of my hair is amazing. I also use this with the conditioner. Fragrance free and sulfate free is awesome! 10/10 Read more

IMPORTANT: The main ingredient is zinc pyrithione (ZPT). It disrupts Malassezia’s cell membrane and energy production, making it hard for the yeast to grow and divide. This is not instant. You will only see results around week 4 or 5. Why does it take time? Unlike ketoconazole, which rinses away more completely, zinc pyrithione (ZPT) partially deposits on the scalp and hair shafts. This residue creates a reservoir effect, meaning antifungal activity continues between washes. Why consistency matters: Each wash leaves a bit more ZPT on the scalp surface. With regular daily use, the residue reaches a stable level after about 4 weeks. At that point, yeast levels are suppressed enough for flakes and itching to noticeably improve. MY EXPERIENCE: I’ve had dandruff for over 10 years and have tried many products (e.g., Head & Shoulders, Nizoral [ketoconazole], Selsun Blue, Neutrogena T/Gel). None of them really worked for me. Maybe I wasn’t using them properly, thoroughly, or consistently. I often gave up after just one week or didn’t leave the product on my scalp for at least 5 minutes before rinsing. What I’ve learned is that there’s a process to follow. If you give up too early, you won’t see results. WHAT I DID: I used the CeraVe 1% zinc pyrithione shampoo and the CeraVe anti-dandruff conditioner. Do not use a “2-in-1” product because it is not as effective as having a separate shampoo and conditioner. The anti-dandruff conditioner also contains zinc pyrithione, and letting the product stay on the hair and scalp gives the antifungal ingredient more time to work. I used the shampoo first, then the conditioner every day except Wednesday and Saturday, because on those days I used a ketoconazole 2% shampoo. Ketoconazole is more potent but drying. It is very effective for major flare-ups but not ideal for daily use. I followed this routine for 4 weeks. It is very important to stick with the process. This is how the product does its job, so you must stay consistent before the results show up. I also started using moisturizer in week 3, but only occasionally. I used “Minimalist 10% Vitamin B5 Face Moisturizer.” It is made for the face, but you can also use it on the scalp if you want. The important thing is that it does not contain any ingredients that feed Malassezia yeast, which is what causes dandruff. “Biossance 100% Squalane Oil” is also good, as it is sugarcane-derived squalane. Do not use squalane derived from olive oil, as it may worsen dandruff. If you want to add extra products, make sure it does not have any ingredient that feeds the Malassezia yeast. I also used artificial intelligence (AI) to help build a daily regimen and to check for the ingredients. Like how each ingredient affects my skin, does it worsen my condition etc.. I used ChatGPT.com, but other AI tools would work well too. They can provide more details, steps, and information. Results: Week 3: some small improvement Week 4: about 90% cleared Week 5: about 97% cleared, with only small patches (I treated these areas with a topical antifungal) Week 6: completely cleared Now I’m happy to say I have been dandruff-free for more than 1 month. For maintenance/ prevent it from coming back: I use the cerave zinc pyrithione anti dandruff shampoo 2x a week and then 1x a week a ketoconazole shampoo. Adjust accordingly, you can reduce to 1x a week if it works well for you. In the future, if you are having a stressful week, then use the shampoo more frequently for prevention. Stress hormones increase oil production When you’re stressed, your body releases cortisol and other stress hormones. These stimulate sebaceous glands in the scalp to produce more sebum (oil). Malassezia feeds on sebum, especially its fatty acids. This irritates the scalp and causes dandruff. Overall it did its job, I highly recommend it. Read more

5 star for the product. 1 star for the prep in packaging and shipping. Could have done better, simple piece of box tape would have sufficed. Instead about 1/8” of the product was squirted out into the packaging. Buyer beware. Read more