Skin exfoliation is a very common thing. But scalp exfoliation is a very new concept for many of us. Dirt and pollution can cause the accumulation of a lot of dead-cell and excess oil on skin. This causes the skin pores to get clogged. In the same way for excess oil and dirt the pores on your scalp gets clogged as well. That’s why your scalp needs regular exfoliation as well. Other than that scalp exfoliation has many benefits. Let’s find out about some of these.
Scalp exfoliation benefit
Everyday dirt pollution, sweat these accumulate on our scalp. And those who regularly wear helmet or hijab their scalp tends to get sweatier. Accumulation of dirt, sweat can cause dandruff, itchy scalp or many other scalp problems. These problems can cause your hair root to become weaker and eventually result in hair fall. Beside shampooing you should regularly exfoliate scalp to keep the scalp healthy and dandruff free. It also helps to improve blood circulation, making the hair root stronger.
Scalp exfoliation process
Scalp exfoliation is a very easy process. You should always do it while the hair is wet. So first clean your hair with shampoo. Now apply the scrub, then massage for 1-2 minutes with your finger around the root of your hair. Then wash with water. You can exfoliate the scalp like this for 1-2 days every week.
Make the exfoliator yourself
Well you already know what is exfoliation, why is it needed and how to do it. Now you must be thinking “where can I find exfoliator?” you can make it yourself at home. Let’s find out how to make homemade exfoliator!
Oil-sugar exfoliator to nourish your scalp
This exfoliator works really well to nourish your scalp
Things you need
- 2/3 spoon jojoba oil
- 1 spoon of sugar
- 1 spoon of salt
- 3-4 drops of lemon juice
Mix all these ingredients together to prepare the scrub. Apply it on your scalp and gently massage for 2-3 minutes, then wash it.
Oil-honey scrub for hair growth
This exfoliator removes excess oil, nourishes the scalp and helps with hair growth.
Things you need
- Apple cider vinegar 1 table spoon
- Coconut oil 1 table spoon
- Honey 1 tea spoon
- Salt half cup
Mix all the ingredients to make the scrub. Now apply on the scalp and gently massage for a while. After 10 minutes shampoo your hair.
Sugar-oatmeal scrub to keep scalp moisturized
This scrub works really well to reduce the dryness of scalp and contain the moisture. So those who are struggling with dry scalp can use it!
Things you need
- Brown sugar 2 table spoon
- Oatmeal 2 table spoon
- Hair conditioner 2 table spoon
Mix these three ingredients in a bowl. First shampoo your hair to clean it. Now massage the scrub gently on scalp and then wash with water.
Oil-lemon scrub to reduce dandruff
This scrub is great to reduce dandruff.
Things you need
- Sea salt 2 tea spoon
- Olive oil 2 tea spoon
- Lemon juice 1 tea spoon
Mix all the ingredients. Now apply on scalp and massage for few minutes. Then shampoo and wash your hair.
I guess now we all know that it’s necessary to exfoliate not just your face but your scalp as well. So try these homemade scrubs to get healthy hair and scalp.
