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Best products for oily scalp & limp hair

Cleanse sebum without triggering rebound oil. Selenssa has done the research — here are the only three products we recommend, ranked by the Selenssa Score.

Three products. One decision.

The Selenssa 3

Entry · Best Overall · Luxury

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Entry

80
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Aveeno Clarifying Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo

Aveeno

Clarifying Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo

£7.99

4.5 (1,850 reviews)

Provisional Selenssa Score 80/100 · A strong affordable option

Clarifies excess sebum and daily product build-up using gentle surfactants and apple cider vinegar to balance scalp pH without stripping the skin barrier.

Key actives

Apple Cider Vinegar, Colloidal Oat Extract

  • Sulphate-free surfactants
  • Dye-free
  • pH-balanced formulation
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Best Overall

72
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Kérastase

Specifique Bain Divalente Balancing Shampoo

£25.50

4.5 (1,420 reviews)

Provisional Selenssa Score 72/100 · The strongest balance of formula, performance and value

Specially formulated for oily roots and limp lengths, it uses amino acids and vitamin B6 to regulate sebum production while preserving scalp moisture balance.

Key actives

Glycine (Amino Acid), Vitamin B6, Salicylic Acid

  • Silicone-free
  • Dermatologically tested
  • Non-stripping surfactant system

Luxury

78
Caution
Oribe Serene Scalp Oil Control Shampoo

Oribe

Serene Scalp Oil Control Shampoo

£48.00

4.6 (280 reviews)

Provisional Selenssa Score 78/100 · A premium option where the extra spend may be justified

Combines rosebay extract and green tea to actively regulate sebum synthesis, calm micro-inflammation, and extend the time between washes while keeping hair weightless.

Key actives

Rosebay Extract, Green Tea Extract, Salicylic Acid

  • Sulphate-free (SLS & SLES)
  • Formulated without parabens
  • Colour and keratin-treatment safe

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