Ducray - Ducray Kelual DS Anti-Dandruff Treatment Shampoo - 100ml

Product Information

Ciclopirox Olamine – an anti-fungal active having a low MIC (minimum inhibitory concentration) against yeasts and bacteria involved in many types of skin upset. A 2002 study published in the Journal of Dermatological Treatment pitched ciclopirox (at 1.5%) against a highly effective anti-dandruff active known as ketoconazole (at 2%). Ciclopirox proved just as effective.

For simple to moderate dandruff conditions, i.e. mild desquamation with a little inflammation, treatment consists of using a suitable anti-dandruff shampoo, which must above all be used according to the instructions, i.e. applied correctly and regularly, and left on for the right amount of time. What we’re really interested in here is does it work. Does Kelual DS treatment shampoo successfully treat dandruff? To answer we must start at the beginning. Who makes Kelual DS treatment shampoo and can we trust them? Note – we also tested Kelual DS on arm skin which is where we so noticeably saw this marked hydrating effect. Lactamide MEA gets bonus points for being derived from lactic acid – a component of what’s called your skin’s natural moisturizing factors. Not only can it gently help slough away old, dead, flaky skin cells, it also helps hydrate skin. It’s winning in this formula. But what about deeper routed dandruff symptoms? Ones caused by the change in your skin’s microbiome balance – specifically the overgrowth of Malassezia yeasts associated with dandruff. Can Kelual DS treatment shampoo confront and balance these? The first thing which hits me is the scent. Yes, this is a medicinal-looking product but no it does not smell bad. There’s fragrance in this bottle – more about this soon.Let’s take a look. In this strange smelling formula there are a duo of active ingredients to balance your skin;

First up know this. Ducray performed their own clinical trial on the Kelual DS treatment shampoo. It’s a fair sample size of 62 participants – not large but still significant and industry standard. Results where; Fragrance – you don’t need it, it’s a nice to have and it can cause upset to allergy-prone skin types. The saving grace here is that it doesn’t contain known allergens. If you’re sensitive to fragrance however Kelual DS treatment shampoo is not for you. So yes, there are active ingredients here that can help confront the microbiome upset your skin is currently suffering from. Heal this and dandruff symptoms will subside long term.Whereas shampoo for dry dandruff will help fight dandruff while providing the hydration needed for a dry and irritated scalp. With a language barrier in place, we only have aesthetics here to judge. It feels and looks like a pharmacy brand. Medical, clean looking, no pictures of nature or women washing their hair in a rainforest. The hinged cap’s not the easiest to open but it does the job. So just how do you use Kelual DS treatment shampoo and will you notice a difference between it and a standard bottle of Pantene?