Scalp scrub can be prepared on one’s own. Preparation takes a few minutes only and the list of advantages that such a homemade product offers is incredibly and surprisingly long. What are the effects of scalp scrub treatment and how to create the cosmetic? Here are recipes for moisturising, exfoliating and cleansing scalp scrubs.
Scalp scrub – Effects
Dirt, sebum and hair styling product residues clog follicles. This encourages itchiness and irritations. Regularly performed scalp scrub removes impurities, unclogs follicles and facilitates healthy growth of hair.
Scalp scrub should be carried out no often than twice a week. In the case of itchy scalp and lifeless, flat hair, it’s better to give a go to a gentle scalp scrubs. It’s worth realizing that scalp massage performed on a regular basis stimulates blood flow and removal of dead epidermal cells makes it easier for hair to grow faster and leaves skin clean and moisturized. Moreover, scalp scrub is recommended in the case of small pus that happens to appear on this skin areas – they can also be a sign of clogged follicles and dirt that has accumulated on scalp.
As mentioned above, scalp scrub should be performed no more than twice a week because if too frequent and too intensive, it will irritate scalp. Cuts or any disturbing skin lesions should be perceived as contraindications to applying scrub to your scalp.
How to apply scrub to scalp?
Begin with making your hair wet using lukewarm water. Then, collect the product into your hands and spread it over your scalp. Use circular motions to massage the skin thoroughly. Rinse the scrub with lukewarm water after a few minutes. To do it the right way, you can bow over a shower base and slowly move a shower head so as to distribute the water all over your head and hair evenly. Finally, you can shampoo the hair and apply a light conditioner.
Recipe for moisturising scalp scrub
Ingredients:
- 1/4 glass olive oil
- 1/4 glass brown sugar
Combine the ingredients in a bowl and apply to damp scalp. Keep massaging with circular motions for a several minutes and rinse using lukewarm water. At the end, wash the hair with a shampoo and apply a conditioner.
Recipe for exfoliating scalp scrub
Ingredients:
- 6-8 aspirin pills
- 4 tbsp. warm water
Dissolve aspirin in water and apply to scalp using a toothbrush. Separate damp hair with a comb and massage the scalp with the toothbrush. Aspirin contains salicylic acid which cleanses deeply and exfoliates skin. It also positively influences acne skin type. Rinse the exfoliating scalp scrub after a few minutes and wash your hair as regular.
Recipe for cleansing scalp scrub
Ingredients:
- 1 tbsp. baking soda
- 1 tbsp. shampoo
- a few drops of tea tree oil
Combine all ingredients and apply to scalp. Keep massaging for a few minutes to remove impurities and dead skin cells. At the end, wash scalp and hair using a shampoo and lukewarm water. Optionally, you can follow with a light conditioner. This type of scalp scrub isn’t recommended to dyed hair, yet is serves well greasy scalp because tea tree oil displays antiseptic properties and baking soda absorbs the excess of sebum.
