Yes it can be very annoying and embarrassing having a scalp health like dandruff, eczema, scalp infections or a nasty itchy red rash on your scalp.
If you are suffering from:
itchy scalp, sore scalp or do you have a flaky dry scalp with flush and rashes that drive you crazy?
scalp picking - do you enduringly find yourself picking at & scratching?
oily scalp and limp hair leaving you feeling less than your best
embarrassing dandruff falling on your clothes
or even a fungal infection of your scalp...that can lead to lesions or scalp sores.
Hair falling out & patches on your scalp
Your instinct might be to pick up a goods from the store shelf or your doctor. Most of these scalp treatments that promise relief from dry scalp conditions sound very sharp until you start reading the fine print.
Sodium Laureth/Lauryl Sulphate (Sls)? What's that? Why do you have to call a Poison operate town if you accidentally swallow shampoo? And what are those warning labels on the back all about? What does it do to your head if it's that toxic?
Stop! What you must know is that any chemicals, especially Sls, strip the natural oils from the skin and even corrode it, along with your eye membranes. Have you also noticed that your hair has been thinning? Well hair follicle damage is another dinky known but very base indication of illness of these chemicals.
Actually, most industrial shampoos & scalp treatments are designed to meet people's "sensory" expectations...offering instant gratification and the illusion that they are doing their job. So therein lies the problem. For example adding silicone to conditioner induces an artificial shine but in truth can originate problems long term together with sensitivities.
Most citizen expect a shampoo to:
Foam up nicely
Smell good
Take all the so-called "nasty" oiliness out of their hair
Make their hair feel squeaky-clean
And that's a inexpensive ask - think about it...if your shampoo didn't foam up, smell good, or leave your hair feeling squeaky-clean, would you trust it? Well, here's the thing: 90% of industrial shampoos accomplish the foaming supervene using the equivalent of engine degreasers to strip off not only dirt and grime but also valuable natural oils that your scalp needs.
Yes --your scalp needs natural oils. Without them, your body has no natural defence - those oils are there for a reason! Your scalp needs to contend a natural Ph equilibrium that if disturbed - can make into a dry, itchy angry scalp. The good news is that there are many natural remedies you can use with moisturising oils and natural grand alternatives to heal & reverse any scalp question by restoring equilibrium safely. You can beyond doubt mend follicle and damage - even boost hair growth and use your own home remedy for scalp cell regeneration. There are also the artificial aromas that are added - its alarming the huge percentage of citizen who are mildly to severely averse or allergic to artificial scents - resulting in itchy scalp, skin rashes etc and we don't even know it.
So what non toxic itchy scalp treatments and natural remedies can help? Well there are many non toxic shampoos which are nourishing and conditioning while still giving you're the "foam effect", they smell devine with the addition of the natural oils they contain. So you do have a option and it does Not have to cost you more - in fact most of them are less - you just have to know what to look for.
So lets have a look at natural oils for treating your scalp...
Here are some of my favorite natural oils you can use for hair & scalp treatments.
Zinc Pyrithione: extraordinary stuff for dandruff & itchy scalp conditions. First synthesized in the 1930's, this is the most widely used active ingredient from a natural source. It's used to treat dandruff, seborrheic dermatitus, psoriasis, eczema and numerous other skin and scalp disorders. It has strong anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties.
Jojoba: Is excellent as a scalp moisturiser and helps to rebalance sebum.
Tea Tree: Oily hair ... Treatment for dry scalp, dandruff, lice, and underactive sebaceous glands, enlivens the scalp and brings the cells & follicles to attention
Basil: Oily hair ... Promotes growth
Chamomile: Fine to general hair ... Gives golden highlights
Clary sage: All types of hair ... Dandruff treatment
Lavender: general hair ... Scalp Treatment for itchiness, dandruff, and even lice!
Lemon: Oily hair ... Gives golden highlights; Treatment for dry scalp, dandruff, lice, and underactive sebaceous glands
Myrrh: Dry hair ... Treatment for dry scalp, dandruff, lice, and underactive sebaceous glands
Patchouli: Oily hair ... Dandruff treatment
Peppermint: Dry hair ... Promotes hair growth
Rose: Fine hair ... Soothes scalp
Unrefined Virgin Coconut Oil: Itchy Scalp, Dry Scalp excellent for itchy scalp, dry scalp and dandruff
Rosemary: Oily hair ... Dandruff treatment; promotes hair growth
Tea tree: Oily hair ... Treatment for dry scalp, dandruff, lice, and underactive sebaceous glands
Ylang-ylang: Oily hair ... Dandruff treatment
Neem: ... A wonder oil from India. Neem is extraordinary for all of the extraordinary "stuff" it does. It's also derived from a type of tree bark. Neem is an efficient fungicide and insecticide (great for head lice when used with geranium, rosemary, lavender and eucalyptus oils). In clinical studies Neem extracts and oil were found to be as efficient as coal tar and cortisone in treating psoriasis with none of the usual side effects accompanying the use of Neem as there was with Coal tar and cortisone. Neem extracts and oil removes flush and itching when applied directly to your scalp...and it's a great skin conditioner. Best of all its excellent for relieving itching fast.
The best part of knowing that there are alternatives is that you can have mix these into super grand blends like a super moisture boosting home remedy for dry scalp, or soothing itchy scalp treatments. Dry itchy scalp can be dealt with fast and enduringly without spending a ton on traditional scalp med products.
Here's just one easy remedy you can make today:
Home remedy for dry itchy scalp Take ¼ c oatmeal and soak in water for 20 mins. Mix well and then strain the liquid adding it to a cup. Add 5 drops lavender oil (or lavender stalks steeped in ¼ cup hot water. Add 5 drops rosemary (or rosemary stalks steeped in ¼ cup hot water. Allow to cool until tepid.
Mix the liquids together and dab on your scalp...leave in for 10 mins to soothe the itch. This a good temporary soother for itching. Chamomile tea is also soothing!
There are hundreds of ideas that are excellent scalp treatments from dandruff to scalp infections like scalp sores & psoriasis. These remedies combined with the knowledge of what causes itchy scalp and other scalp conditions will enable you to be free from itching, dryness and allow you to grow fabulously thick, shiny gorgeous hair also.....so have fun experimenting and "luxuriating" by giving your hair a treat using the many natural gifts from nature that are right under our noses! There are also many natural shampoos that so not use these ingredients and do wonders for your hair such as Akin shampoo, and Thursday Plantation which is extraordinary as an efficient anti-dandruff shampoo.
I have included a few more remedies and uses for oils below. There are many many more in "Beautiful Hair & wholesome Scalp Secrets & Remedies " and a list of shampoos that are not toxic. They are nourishing & repairing for your scalp & hair.
Soothing & healing Antiflammatory Remedy: Apply a composition of 1 teaspoon of Neem oil (antifungal & antiitching) 1 teaspoon Teatree or Manuka (also antifungal) which much stronger than teatree, one teaspoon of Rosemary oil and one teaspoon of Lavender oil together in 3 tablespoons of carrier oils such as Olive or Almond oil (Wheatgerm and Macadamia carrier oils intimately match your natural sebum) and apply to your scalp daily.
Alternatively add the oils together minus the olive/almond oil to one cup if water in spray bottle and shake vigorously then spray on your roots. If you can get a teaspoon of hemp oil add that to the mix as well.
Garden Remedy: Go to your orchad and get 3 sprigs of Rosemary, and chop up and add to 3 tea bags of Chamomile tea. Boil gently, let cool, strain and rinse your hair with this liquid for a calming antiflammatory effect.
As with all remedies please patch test first and use at your own risk. And but only non toxic shampoos without ingredients that cause your head to react, flake itch and burn....plus more remedies in "Beautiful Hair & wholesome Scalp Secrets & Remedies "
Heres a dinky about the oils above which can be mixed to originate discrete formulas to treat separate conditions and add health to your hair found in my eBook "Beautiful Hair & wholesome Scalp Secrets & Remedies ".
Neem Oil: Derived from a type of tree bark it is an efficient fungicide and insecticide (great for head lice when used with geranium, rosemary, lavender and eucalyptus oils). It has a very strong odor which can overpower other fragrances but its effectiveness is proven:
In clinical studies Neem extracts and oil were found to be as efficient as coal tar and cortisone in treating psoriasis with none of the usual side effects accompanying the use of Neem as there was with Coal tar and cortisone.
When applied to the skin, Neem extracts and oil removes flush and itching while improving the health of the skin while being treated. In the case of eczema clinical studies demonstrate that even the application of weaker Neem leaf extracts effectively cured acute conditions of eczema with the fresh cold pressed oil with its high attentiveness of active ingredients.
Neem effectively kills the bacteria that cause Acne and studies prove that Neem will sacrifice inflammation caused by acne and other bacterial infections.
Its also good for other skin conditions such as Dry Skin, Wrinkles, Dandruff, Itchy Scalp, Skin Ulcers and Warts which can be effectively remedied with soaps and other products containing Neem oil.
Lavender Oil: Lavender is known for its calming properties both emotional and physical. There are separate varieties of lavender and safe bet ones are favored more than others for corrective treatments. Lavender is efficient to soothe itching from skin and sore scalp inflammations such as burning red itchy scalp, and dandruff to insect bites as well as having a grand calming supervene to treat scalp itching and angry scalp as well as relax you and help you nod off to sleep.
In one study of 86 citizen with alopecia areata (a disease of unknown cause characterized by valuable hair loss, commonly in patches), those who massaged their scalps with lavender and other valuable oils daily for 7 months experienced valuable hair re-growth compared to those who massaged their scalps without the valuable oils. It is not entirely clear from this study either lavender (or a composition of lavender and other valuable oils) was responsible for the useful effects. Scalp massage is also very useful to stimulate follicles and blood supply to the skin's surface.
Aromatherapists also use lavender as a tonic in inhalation therapy to treat headaches, nervous disorders, and exhaustion. Herbalists treat skin ailments, such as fungal infections (like candidiasis), dandruff, eczema of the scalp, wounds, scalp acne, with lavender oil. It is also used externally in a healing bath for circulatory disorders and as a rub for rheumatic ailments (conditions affecting the muscles and joints).
Tea Tree Oil: One of the strongest known natural antiseptics. Also has punative skin penetrating capacity as an anti-inflamatory, anti-bacterial, germicide and fungicide. The scientific name for it is Melaleuca Alternifolia.
Rosemary Oil: Rosemary oil has a pronounced action on the brain and the central nervous law and is extraordinary for clearing the mind and mental awareness, while having excellent brain stimulant properties, as well as improving memory.
It helps with headaches, migraines, neuralgia, mental fatigue and nervous exhaustion and the antiseptic action of rosemary oil is especially favorable for intestinal infections and diarrhea, easing colitis, dyspepsia, flatulence, hepatic disorders and jaundice and relieving pain related with itchy flaky scalp, rheumatism, arthritis, muscular pain and gout. It also helps for arteriosclerosis, palpitations, poor circulation and varicose veins.
The diuretic properties of rosemary oil are useful with reducing water retention while menstruation, and also with obesity and cellulite.
On the respiratory system, it is efficient for asthma, bronchitis, catarrh, sinus and whooping cough. Because of its astringent action, it is also efficient for countering sagging skin. Its stimulating action benefits scalp disorders and encourages hair growth.
On the skin, it helps to ease congestion, puffiness and swelling and can also be used for acne, dry inflamed scalp, dermatitis and eczema, but a very favorite use of this oil is the use in hair care products, as it has a pronounced safe bet supervene on the health of the hair and scalp. It increases the circulation to the scalpand is therefore also efficient for promoting hair growth after having conditions such as dandruff or scalp sores causing hair loss, scalp itching and scratching.
Rosemary oil is efficient for mental fatigue, circulation problems, pain relief for the muscular system, decongests the respiratory tract and is a skin and hair booster.
