Does your scalp feel itchy, oily, or gritty? Well, sometimes shampoo by itself just doesn’t cut it. Dirt, dryness, greasiness, and product build-up on your scalp can cause scalp concerns like dandruff and hair fall. Sulphate-free shampoos that are low on lather sure are gentle on your hair and it is a very good haircare habit, but you could use some extra help with a scalp exfoliating scrub every once in a while to ensure your scalp is clear of dead skin cells and flakiness in one wash. Plus, it will boost your scalp health by refreshing it so that your hair grows thicker with lesser hair fall to worry about. If you love the idea, then these DIY scalp scrubs are worth trying out.
DIY Scalp Scrubs To Reinvigorate Your Scalp
Grease Be Gone
For those of you with oily scalp conditions, a homemade scalp scrub with salt is a good way to combat greasy scalp and roots. Combined with the right balancing ingredients you will get rid of bad oil build-up and replace it with the right kind of moisture. Rose water in this recipe balances the scalps pH levels while coconut oil nourishes the roots. Rosemary essential oil is the best to invigorate the scalp and prevent hair fall.
What You Need
- Himalayan Rock Salt
- Coconut Oil
- Rose Water
- Rosemary Essential Oil
How To Use It
- Add three tablespoons of pink Himalayan rock salt to a bowl and combine it with one tablespoon of coconut oil.
- Stir in two teaspoons of rose water and add three drops of rosemary essential oil.
- Dampen your hair and massage this scrub onto your scalp.
- Rinse it out and proceed to shampoo and condition your hair.
Moisturising Cleanse
If you have a dry scalp condition, a sugar-based scalp scrub is highly compatible with your scalp health. Pair it with a nourishing hair oil and lemon juice and you’ve got an anti-dandruff solution right there.
Ingredients
- Brown Sugar
- One Small Lemon
- Jojoba Oil
- Tea Tree Essential Oil
How To Use It
- Add three tablespoons of brown sugar to a bowl.
- Squeeze out the juice of one lemon and mix it with the sugar.
- Combine one teaspoon of jojoba oil with three drops of tea tree essential oil and stir it into the sugar and lemon juice mixture.
- Apply this scrub to your dampened scalp and massage.
- Rinse it out with water and proceed to shampoo and condition your hair.
Dandruff Fighter
Looking to clear up dandruff on an otherwise healthy scalp? Try this nourishing scalp scrub using oatmeal, honey and apple cider vinegar. Oatmeal offers a medium-coarse exfoliating effect to gently scrub away dirt and flakiness while honey hydrates your scalp and the ACV kills bacteria, adds shine and promotes hair growth.
What You Need
- Oatmeal
- Honey
- Apple Cider Vinegar
- Rose Water
How To Use It
- Combine three tablespoons of oatmeal with one tablespoon of honey.
- Stir in a tablespoon of ACV and a splash of rose water.
- Massage the scrub onto your damp scalp.
- Rinse with warm water and proceed to wash with shampoo and conditioner.
Make sure to use the right shampoo and conditioner to rinse off these scalp scrubs for best results. We recommend:
Use one of these scalp scrubs once a week whenever you find your scalp needs some exfoliating action.
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