A DANDRUFFLESS woman shared the $9 product that removed her flakes.
After trying almost “everything,” she said it was the only beauty product that worked.
Editor Enigmatic shared her hair care recommendation in a viral post.
“[I] I tried everything from prescription shampoos to massaging my scalp with coconut oil,” she said.
To his disappointment, nothing seemed to work.
“After trying so many products, the only thing that worked for me (at least drastically minimized flakes) was glycolic acid,” she said.
Fortunately, your favorite version of glycolic acid, The Regular’s $9 Glycolic AcidIt is also affordable and economical.
“I got a bottle of The Ordinary brand,” she said.
“After washing my hair with normal shampoo, I apply a little of the liquid to the scalp, turn my hair and massage [it] for a while.”
The $9 toner also worked wonders as a body exfoliant.
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“Glycolic acid also got rid of the dark spots on my legs caused by shaving,” she added.
“I read it’s called strawberry legs. I put some on a cotton pad and rubbed it.”
Former dandruff sufferers have rallied behind The Ordinary toner.
“It worked wonderfully. I put it on my scalp and washed my face. After that, I shower and wash my hair twice,” said one commenter.
“When I bought the toner, I used it every time I washed my hair. Now I only need to use it every now and then. Buy the toner! You won’t regret it.”
The commentator added that in conjunction with treatment, double washing has proven to be a critical step.
“Make sure you wash your hair twice. The first round will help get rid of waste”, they explained.
“Be sure to massage the shampoo into your scalp for a reasonable amount of time to help remove toner and residue.
“Then rinse. Shampoo again and you’re good.
“For me, I noticed a slight difference upon first use, but I had to use it two or three times in a row before I got to where the dandruff was visible.
Skincare enthusiasts have warned those using the product to be aware of one caveat: its increased susceptibility to scalp burns.
“Be careful with acids and exposure to the sun. They cause increased sensitivity to the sun,” said one commenter.
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