Selsun Blue Itchy Dry Scalp Antidandruff Shampoo, 300 mL
A gentle, sulfate-free pyrithione zinc shampoo without the sulfur smell, with a soft lather.
The short version
- People with dandruff who also deal with a dry, itchy scalp and want a moisturizing formula
- Anyone who disliked the smell of selenium sulfide shampoos
- You want a rich, foamy lather
- You want a fragrance-free or dye-free shampoo
What owners like
- No sulfur or medicinal smell, unlike selenium sulfide shampoos
- Sulfate-free cleansers in a medicated shampoo
- Does not discolor grey, blonde or color-treated hair the way some medicated formulas can
Common complaints
- Soft lather that some read as not cleaning well
- Still contains fragrance and blue dye
- No conditioning agent, so many will want a separate conditioner
Based on Selsun Blue Canada's product page, the Amazon.ca and Johnstone IDA Pharmacy listings, and a formula review at DermApproved (written about the US version, which has the same active ingredient).
Research scores
Scored from the maker's specs and what owners report. Drew's own notes and photos will refine these.
Ownership
- Mar 2026
First bought.
Drew's hands-on notes for this product are on the way. Long-term updates will be added to this timeline.
What it does
A medicated anti-dandruff shampoo with 1% pyrithione zinc and added moisturizers, sold in Canada in a 300 mL bottle.
- Label states it helps prevent dandruff and relieves itching, irritation, redness, flaking and scaling due to dandruff
- Six added moisturizers according to the Amazon.ca listing
- Described by the maker as gentle enough for daily use
- Suitable for all hair types according to the listing
A fit for people who want a label-approved dandruff shampoo that is gentle enough for daily use and lacks the sulfur smell of selenium sulfide formulas. The trade-off is a soft, low lather that can feel less effective to people used to sulfate shampoos, and the label asks for several minutes of contact time.
How it compares
Specs
- Medicinal ingredient
- Pyrithione zinc 1%
- Size
- 300 mL
- Moisturizers
- Includes aloe leaf juice, niacinamide and tocopheryl acetate (vitamin E)
- Free of
- Parabens, SLS, phthalates and phosphates (maker claim)
- Use
- At least twice a week, or as directed by a doctor
- Maker
- Opella Canada
Worth knowing
- For external use only.
- Avoid contact with the eyes. If contact occurs, rinse eyes thoroughly with water.
- Stop use and ask a doctor if the condition worsens or does not improve after regular use.
- Ask a doctor before use on children under 2 (per the Amazon.ca listing).
- Keep out of reach of children. If swallowed, get medical help or contact Poison Control.
Questions
What is the active ingredient in Selsun Blue Itchy Dry Scalp?
Pyrithione zinc at 1%. Some other Selsun Blue shampoos use selenium sulfide instead.
Can Selsun Blue Itchy Dry Scalp be used every day?
The maker describes it as gentle enough for daily use. The label directs use at least twice a week, or as a doctor directs.
How do you use Selsun Blue Itchy Dry Scalp?
The label says to shake well, apply to the scalp, lather, leave on for several minutes, rinse thoroughly and repeat.
Is Selsun Blue Itchy Dry Scalp sulfate-free?
The maker lists it as SLS-free, along with paraben, phthalate and phosphate free.
Sources
- Selsun Blue Canada: Itchy Dry Scalp Antidandruff Shampoo
- Amazon.ca: Selsun Blue Itchy Dry Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo, 300mL
- Johnstone IDA Pharmacy: Selsun Blue Itchy Dry Scalp Anti-Dandruff Shampoo 300 ml
- DermApproved: Selsun Blue Itchy Dry Scalp Antidandruff Shampoo Review
- Head & Shoulders: Dry Scalp Care Dandruff Shampoo
- Selsun Blue Canada: Normal-Oily Hair Antidandruff Shampoo
- Costco: Nizoral Anti-Dandruff Shampoo with 1% Ketoconazole
Researched 2026-10-01. We bought this product; our page is built from the maker's details and what owners report across reviews and forums. We never copy Amazon customer reviews.