Rausch Coltsfoot vs. Willow Bark: Anti-Dandruff Shampoos

These two legendary Swiss botanical shampoos treat the two entirely different types of dandruff. Rausch Coltsfoot is formulated for 'Dry Dandruff'; it uses mild mucilage extracts and Piroctone Olamine to gently soothe an itchy, flaking, dry scalp. Rausch Willow Bark is a heavy-duty treatment for 'Oily Dandruff'; it uses natural Salicylic Acid (from Willow Bark) to aggressively dissolve severe, stubborn, yellowish crusts and regulate extreme sebum production.

Coltsfoot focuses on soothing and rebalancing. It uses traditional botanical extracts rich in natural mucilage to physically coat and calm the irritated scalp, while Piroctone Olamine gently neutralizes the yeast causing the dry flakes. **Willow Bark is a botanical exfoliator.** Willow Bark is nature's original source of Salicylic Acid. This acid is lipophilic (oil-loving), meaning it dives deep into the oily crusts on the scalp, physically dissolving the biological glue holding the severe dandruff together, while Thyme extract provides an intense, clarifying refreshment.

This is a strictly diagnostic choice based on your shoulders. If your dandruff looks like fine, dry white snow that falls easily onto your black shirt, your scalp is dry and irritated; the Rausch Coltsfoot shampoo will gently calm and clear it. If your dandruff consists of thick, greasy, yellow clumps that stick to your hair roots and your scalp feels incredibly oily, you must use the exfoliating power of Rausch Willow Bark.