DIY Scalp Scrub
Exfoliate your dry flaky scalp with this amazing DIY scalp scrub recipe. All you need is a few simple ingredients.
Equipment
- Measuring cups and spoons
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbs oil coconut oil, avocado, sweet almond, jojoba, olive
- 1/2 tbs apple cider vinegar
- 3-4 drops essential oils rosemary, tea tree, or peppermint
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add sugar, oil of choice, apple cider vinegar, and essential oil.
- Mix together well.
- Store in a glass container.
To Use:
- Wet hair and take out 1-2 tbs of the scalp scrub.
- Apply a small amount of the scrub in a circular motion on your scalp massaging with your fingertips. Focusing on more troubled areas.
- Allow the mixture to sit on your hair for a few minutes while you do wash up, shave, etc.
- Rinse with warm water until all the sugar is out.
- Apply regular shampoo and wash hair. Follow up with conditioner on the ends of your hair. Rinse and dry hair.
Notes
- I like to use this in the shower. It is quite messy and this helps contain the mess.
- You can apply this with dry or damp hair. Personally, I like using it on damp hair.
- I like to use apple cider vinegar in this recipe because it is something I always have on hand, but you could also substitute with lemon juice.
- If you have color-treated hair use apple cider vinegar over lemon juice since lemon juice can affect the color.
- While it is optional to use essential oils, some may have some benefit to hair health. Especially rosemary (can help promote hair growth) and tea tree (anti-fungal properties).
- You may need to wash your hair twice to get out all the oil. It depends on the type of shampoo you use.