Have you heard the saying – Don’t scratch your head but scrub it instead? It’s true – scrubbing is important to keep your scalp clean and clear.
How to scrub your scalp? There are natural and non-corrosive ingredients that you can use to scrub your hair. It is important to understand that scrubbing is good, as long as you do it right. Again we say no scratching cause it can cause harm but scrubbing is good, when done correctly and in fact, it is needed.
I have always preferred to use a combination of ingredients in my scrub depending on the purpose. This time I wanted a growth promoting hair scrub. Where scalp scrub is typically for cleansing, the ingredients used does have its benefits. So if you choose nourishing ingredients, it will nourish your hair and scalp.
Let’s look at how to prepare the scrub first.
Ingredients
Aloe Vera Gel – 1/4 Cup
Unrefined Cane Sugar – 1 Tbsp.
Himalayan Pick Salt Powder – 1 Tsp.
Argan Oil – 1 Tsp.
Rosemary Infused Extra Virgin Olive Oil – 1 – 2 Tbsp.
Instructions
Mix all the ingredients together and you’re done.
I would say add the solid ingredients first and then add the oils and Aloe Vera gel as you go – you might need lesser than what’s listed here sometimes.
Done!
Why These Ingredients?
I would say this is more like a cross between mask and scrub. It’s a simple but effective scrub that’s also nourishing and promotes hair growth.
Aloe Vera Gel is a very good ingredient for hair and scalp care. It is widely used for hair growth and nourishment in Ayurveda and is an excellent moisturizer. It is a great healing accelerator, anti-inflammatory, antibacterial and antioxidant. All these are great properties to care when you’re looking for hair and scalp care.
Unrefined cane sugar is natural and retains the nutrients and minerals as it is not chemically processed and is softer than table white sugar that most use. Softness and the nutrients make it a great cleaner and nourishing ingredient in this recipe.
Himalayan Pick Salt is another mineral rich ingredient that makes this recipe even more goodness filled. You can get powdered variants that have smaller crystals so it is easier to scrub or you can crush the crystals using a rolling pin.
Argan Oil is one of our mainstay ingredients and doesn’t need an introduction or expansion here.
We have already covered how to infuse oils, so it’s just a quick recap here. Infuse the Olive Oil with Rosemary Leaves – you can either heat it mild, or keep it in sun after adding dried rosemary leaves. It should take a day or two to infuse or more, depending on the season.
How to Use it?
Apply this on your scalp and let it sit for 7 – 15 minutes before washing off.
Don’t forget to condition afterwards. A rice water rinse is ideal, though not required.
As always, keep us posted with your results and tweaks. Feel free to write to us for any queries, comments and feedback. Don’t have time for DIY Recipes? Try Vitamins for your hair and scalp care needs.
