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Oily scalp during Indian monsoon season - causes, sebum build-up, and anti-dandruff hair care routine with tea tree oil

Why Your Scalp Gets Oilier in Monsoon (And How to Fix It)

Scalp oiliness peaks across India during the July-September monsoon as heat and humidity drive excess sebum production, creating ideal conditions for Malassezia, the fungus behind dandruff. Managin...
Close-up of flaky scalp with dandruff in monsoon season, treated with Pilgrim Australian Tea Tree Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

Why Does Dandruff Get Worse in Monsoon? (And What Helps)

Dandruff flare-ups are common across India during the July to September monsoon season. The cause is Malassezia, a scalp fungus that overgrows in the warm, humid, sebum-rich conditions the monsoon ...
Best shampoo for dandruff in India: Australian Tea Tree anti-dandruff shampoo with ketoconazole and salicylic acid actives

Which Shampoo Is Best for Dandruff? The Honest Guide 2026

Dandruff is not a cleanliness problem. It is a fungal one. The shampoo that works targets Malassezia, the yeast at the root of it. Here's which active ingredients actually do that, and which ones a...