Yes,
it can be extremely annoying and embarrassing having a scalp condition 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 redness and rashes that
drive you crazy?
scalp
picking - do you constantly 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 product from the store shelf or your doctor.
Most of these scalp treatments that promise relief from dry scalp conditions sound very attractive until
you start reading the fine print.
Sodium
Laureth/Lauryl Sulphate (SLS)? What's that? Why do you have to call a Poison
Control Center 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 several 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
little known but very common symptom of these chemicals.
Actually,
most commercial 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 create problems long term including sensitivities.
Most
people 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 reasonable 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 commercial shampoos achieve the foaming effect 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 maintain a natural PH
balance that if disturbed - can develop into a dry, itchy irritated scalp.
The
good news is that there are many natural remedies you can use with moisturising oils and natural powerful
alternatives to heal & reverse any scalp problem by restoring balance
safely. You can easily repair 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 people 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 choice 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,
let’s 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: Wonderful 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 normal
hair ... gives golden highlights
Clary sage: All types of
hair ... dandruff treatment
Lavender: Normal 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
Ylang-ylang: Oily hair ...
Dandruff treatment
Neem: ... a wonder oil
from India. Neem is amazing for all of the wonderful
"stuff" it does. It's also derived from a type of tree bark. Neem is
an effective 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 effective 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 redness 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 powerful 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 permanently 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 beautiful 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 fantastic
as an effective anti-dandruff shampoo.
I
have included a few more remedies and uses for oils below. There are many many
more in "Beautiful Hair & Healthy Scalp Secrets & Remedies
" and a list of shampoos that are not toxic. They are nourishing &
repairing for your scalp & hair.
SOOTHING &
HEALING ANTI-INFLAMMATORY REMEDY FOR ITCHY SCALP:
Apply
a mixture of 1 teaspoon of Neem oil (antifungal & anti-itching) 1 teaspoon
Tea tree or Manuka (also antifungal) which much stronger than tea tree, 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 closely 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 FOR
ITCHY SCALP:
Go to your garden 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 anti-inflammatory 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 & Healthy Scalp Secrets & Remedies
"
Here’s
a little about the oils above which can be mixed to create various formulas to
treat different conditions and add condition to your hair found in my eBook
"Beautiful Hair & Healthy Scalp Secrets & Remedies
".
Neem Oil: Derived from a
type of tree bark it is an effective 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 effective 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 redness and itching while
improving the condition 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 concentration of active ingredients.
Neem
effectively kills the bacteria that cause acne and studies prove that Neem will reduce
inflammation caused by acne and other bacterial infections.
It
is 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
different varieties of lavender and certain ones are favored more than others
for medicinal treatments.
Lavender
is effective 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
powerful calming effect to treat scalp itching and irritated scalp as well as
relax you and help you nod off to sleep.
In
one study of 86 people with alopecia areata (a disease of unknown cause
characterized by significant hair loss, generally in patches), those who
massaged their scalps with lavender and other essential oils daily for 7 months
experienced significant hair re-growth compared to those who massaged their
scalps without the essential oils.
It
is not entirely clear from this study whether lavender (or a combination of
lavender and other essential oils) was responsible for the beneficial effects.
Scalp massage is also highly beneficial 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 punitive skin penetrating
capacity as an anti-inflammatory, 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 system and is
wonderful 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 suitable for intestinal
infections and diarrhea, easing colitis, dyspepsia, flatulence, hepatic disorders and jaundice and
relieving pain associated 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
during menstruation, and also with obesity and cellulite.
On
the respiratory system, it is effective for asthma, bronchitis,
catarrh, sinus and whooping cough.
Because of its astringent action, it is also effective 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 popular use of this oil is the
use in hair care products, as it has a pronounced positive effect on the health
of the hair and scalp.
It
increases the circulation to the scalp and is therefore also effective for
promoting hair growth after having conditions such as dandruff or scalp sores
causing hair loss, scalp itching and scratching.
Rosemary
oil is effective for mental fatigue, circulation problems, pain relief for the muscular system, decongests
the respiratory tract and is a skin and hair booster.
Watch
this video – Remedy for Itchy Scalp - Relieve
Itchy Scalp with Apple Cider Vinegar
Written
by Mia Wadsworth who founded DryItchyScalpRemedies.com to help hundreds of sufferers
of Itchy Scalp, Dry scalp, Dandruff, & Sore scalp, relieve & eliminate
their condition fast & permanently. After curing her own painful condition,
Mia now helps sufferers learn what causes itchy scalp, dandruff & other
scalp infections. She also explains how to use powerful home remedies &
scalp treatments to eliminate scalp conditions permanently to regain
confidence, a healthy scalp & beautiful hair!
To find out how you can go about curing scalp
conditions and scalp infections, visit her website -DryItchyScalpRemedies.com
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