A lot of people suffer from scalp issues like dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, psoriasis; etc which is linked to hair breakage and loss of hair shine and having poor scalp health can lead to premature hair loss.
Scalp health is often taken for granted, as we focus more on our hair, shampooing it and finding the right conditioner. But ideally scalp health is also very important as it is where the hair follicles emerge from.
Your scalp health, will determine your hair health and therefore it is important to keep your scalp healthy. A healthy scalp is clear from flaking or dandruff and free from any scalp redness or irritation, dryness or any scalp infections.
So, one of the best ways to having a healthy scalp is by using a scalp scrub and there’s no better ingredient than using sugar, as it’s a natural exfoliating agent.
Check out these two simple sugar scalp scrubs you can make at home!
Why should you use a scalp scrub?
The benefits of using a scalp scrub is just like you use face scrubs to exfoliate your skin, can be beneficial to help remove the excess dead skin cells, excess oil, dirt, product buildup and dandruff.
Scalp scrubs can help promote blood circulation by dilating the blood vessels under your skin, in turn boosting hair growth.
Scalp scrubs help deep cleanse the hair right from the roots and eliminates dandruff by reducing sebum production.
Scalp scrubs help promote collagen (a structural protein found in skin) production and also stimulates hair growth.
Benefits of using sugar in scalp scrubs?
Sugar is an excellent exfoliant because of its coarse texture. It can help exfoliate the scalp well and get rid of dirt, grime and buildup. It can help refresh the hair roots and make the scalp an ideal atmosphere for hair growth.
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The two useful DIY sugar scalp scrubs to make at home:
1. Sugar and olive oil scrub:
Ingredients:
2 tbsp semi-granulated sugar or cane sugar
2 tbsp olive oil
(Or any hair oil of your choice)
2 tbsp honey or aloe vera gel
Method:
Into a small mixing bowl, sugar, honey or aloe vera gel and olive oil and mix well, until the ingredients are well combined.
How to use it for your scalp: Wash your hair with water and then apply this on your scalp and gently exfoliate and massage it in using circular motions. Do this for 5 to 8 minutes and then wash off with a mild shampoo and conditioner as usual.
2. Sugar and coffee scrub:
Ingredients:
2 tbsp coffee grounds
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
1 tbsp semi-granulated sugar or cane sugar
1 tbsp olive oil or coconut oil
1 to 2 tbsp water
Method:
Into a small mixing bowl, add in the coffee grounds, apple cider vinegar, sugar and olive oil and mix well. Add in the water little by little, just enough to make a fine paste.
How to use it for your scalp: Wash your hair with water and then apply this on your scalp and gently exfoliate and massage it in using circular motions. Do this for 5 to 8 minutes and then wash off with a mild shampoo and conditioner as usual.