Anti-seborrheic

Ingredients with the function of an antiseborrheic agent are used in cosmetics for the scalp, face and body when it is necessary to reduce the manifestations of excessive sebum production. In the CosIng database of the European Commission, this function is described as helping to combat seborrhea, a condition associated with increased greasiness of the skin and hair. Such components do not just "dry out", but help to make the skin surface less greasy, visually reduce greasy shine, maintain a feeling of freshness and a neat appearance of the hair at the roots. Therefore, they are especially often included in shampoos, lotions for the scalp, products for oily and problematic skin, as well as in cleansing and balancing formulas. (single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu)

In the finished product, such substances work primarily to normalize the skin condition: they reduce the feeling of greasiness, can indirectly reduce the risk of comedones and help the care look more "mattifying". For hair, this means a lighter, less quickly polluted root area; for facial skin, it means a drier to the touch and a less shiny finish. At the same time, it is important to understand that cosmetic ingredients do not cure the disease, but rather maintain a more comfortable skin condition and improve appearance. The American Academy of Dermatology notes that excess sebum affects the feeling of oily skin, and regular care helps to remove excess sebum and impurities. (aad.org)

Typical examples of such components are Salicylic Acid and Zinc PCA. Salicylic acid is known for helping to cleanse the skin and scalp of excess sebum and keratinized cells; in the materials of the European Commission, it is mentioned among the ingredients used, among others, as an anti-sebum and anti-dandruff/anti-seborrheic agent. Zinc PCA is popular in cosmetics for oily skin as a seborrheic component: it helps reduce shine and makes formulas more suitable for oily skin. As a result, products with this function are usually perceived as more "balancing", refreshing and convenient for regular care. (single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu)