Scrub for the scalp

Scrub is a very popular way to care for yourself in girls and women. However, not many women know about the scrubs for the scalp. What is it for? How to use it and cook yourself? These and other questions you will find detailed answers in our article.

The main task of any scrub is to remove dead skin particles. Due to this property, the scrub for the scalp helps to get rid of dandruff. Along with the main function, the scrub has quite a few additional useful effects:

• Cleansing the skin of various impurities that can not always be removed during shampooing (particles of gels, mousses and other cosmetics).
• Stimulation of hair follicles. Scrub for the scalp may well come up instead of hair growth products, because an additional blood flow stimulates the hair structure. Often it is used as a remedy for hair loss.
• For moistening. The action of the scrub is peeling of the scalp, which means it opens the pores, as a result of which the nutrients from the cosmetic product mostly enter the hair follicles, nourishing and moisturizing the skin of the head.

The benefits of using scrub for the skin of the head is undoubtedly significant. However, the harm from its use can be, if you do not read the instructions before use, or use them too often.

Almost all scrubs have a creamy structure with nutrients that are almost identical in composition. The only difference is the particles, which carry out the main function - peeling. Here are a few options with which you can prepare a cosmetic for the head:

1. With salt. Salt scrub is not only effective, but also low cost. You can make it yourself, grinding the usual or sea salt, and mixing it with sour cream or children's cream. For owners of sensitive skin, it may be advisable to add a few drops of essential oils to the home remedy, or to completely refuse the salt in the composition.
2. With the addition of grains of rice. The scrub with this croup very gently acts on the scalp, saturating it with useful microelements and effectively removing surface contaminants.
3. Sweet scrub. It is very easy to prepare a cleansing mass for the surface of the head by mixing sugar with a small amount of water or any vegetable oil.
4. With soda. Soda mass should be used very carefully, as the wrong application can cause not only irritation, but also burns.
5. With blue clay. The natural component contains a lot of useful substances, such as iron, zinc, silicon, zinc, selenium. Therefore, it is included in the scrubs, mixing for greater efficiency with oils and salt.

In the end, it turns out that the scrub for the head can be prepared from almost anything, be it butter, grits or ordinary salt. The main thing is to choose the right components and not to lose sight of the contraindications.

To achieve the maximum effect from the use of cosmetics and at the same time not to damage the skin, it is necessary to remember certain rules:

• Using a scrub for the first time, you need to test it in advance in a small area of ​​your hand for an allergic reaction of your body.
• Apply scrubbing mass to the scalp just before washing it.
• Do not neglect tips regarding the type of your hair and skin. So, for dry hair, the procedure will not be required more than 3 times a month, while oily scalp needs to be cleaned more regularly (every 5-7 days).
• In no case do not apply the product to dry hair, because you risk to make a clump of hair out of your hair. Therefore, before the procedure it is necessary to wet the hair with warm water.
• Rub the tool should be neat circular motions for 5 minutes. The exception to the time of application is scrubs with nutrient and vitamin composition, they can be kept for up to 15 minutes. In this case, they can be used not only on the scalp, but also on the hair along the entire length.

The main thing to remember is that after using the scrub, you need to rinse the head well with warm water and the usual shampoo to remove all abrasive components.

The main contraindications include several points:

1. It is strictly forbidden to use the scrub if there are any rashes or open cuts and wounds on the head.
2. It is also worth knowing that dyed hair is best not to expose to scrub, since the active components can partially remove the dye. If you carry out such cosmetic manipulations for colored hair, then you should do it as rarely as possible.
3. The procedure should not be carried out if you have hair loss, as the scrub can only aggravate the problem.
4. Refrain from peeling the scalp in case you have very dry skin and hair.

Also do not forget to check the product for allergies, otherwise you risk at least get irritated.

Currently, there are no less scrubs for the scalp than similar products for the face, body or hands. All of them are quite effective and created with the same purpose - to remove dandruff, dirt particles, etc. They can be divided into several types, differing in the type of scalp. So there are scrubs for dry, oily and sensitive skin (the same applies to the type of hair). Such tools can be purchased at the store, but it is much easier to make the desired composition by yourself.

Oily scalp and shiny hair is one of the most unpleasant problems that plague most women. The best component for a scrub that will save you from excess fat on your head is blue clay. Because it is an excellent absorbent, which also effectively removes a variety of pollution. In order to prepare a cleansing composition, it is necessary to mix strong sugar or honey syrup with blue clay. To the resulting mass, you can add any essential oils.

Along with clay, fruit acids and apple vinegar are struggling with excess fat on the hair. Therefore, at home you can mix a few tablespoons of any natural component (whether lemon juice or apple vinegar) with a teaspoon of salt and sugar. Ready peeling cream to withstand a few minutes, then test on the skin of the hand. And only after all the completed manipulations can be taken for the procedure.

This category also includes the sea buckthorn scrub, which normalizes the work of the sebaceous glands, removes dandruff and promotes new hair growth. To cook it you need to chop a handful of berries and mix them with honey, salt and sour cream. The resulting mass in a circular motion should be applied to the scalp. After 5 minutes, you can remove the slurry with water and shampoo.

Very effective in combating the malfunction of the sebaceous glands of the head - soda. Prepare soda scrub is not difficult. It will require a teaspoon of soda, a tablespoon of sugar and some lemon juice. It is necessary to keep such a mixture on the head for a short time - 2-3 minutes will be enough. It is necessary to wash off the scrub thoroughly and it is best to do this with ordinary soap.

Not all girls can boast lush hair and exceptionally healthy scalp. Many girls suffer from too sensitive skin, and, moreover, have completely healthy hair follicles.And they, like the owners, oily or normal skin, sometimes need peeling, but one that does not cause irritation and will not leave behind a trace. In this case, the scrub can be prepared from very gentle ingredients, which include sugar, kefir, yogurt and sour cream.

Dry scalp needs special care. It is necessary to constantly moisturize and feed it with various microelements and substances. Scrubs for such skin is not recommended. However, as an exception, you can make a very gentle mask of a tablespoon of honey, sugar and a certain amount of cream. Such a scrub will gently cleanse the scalp, as well as make it useful substances and moisturize it as much as possible. You can hold it no more than 15 minutes.

Another recipe for a very careful scrubbing mask consists of sugar and crushed aloe leaves. This option has an excellent soothing and moisturizing effect. After exposure to aloe juice, hair becomes more docile and gain natural shine.

If you have healthy and normal hair and skin, then absolutely any composition will suit you. The most popular in this category is a coffee scrub. Cook it easily. Here are some recipes:

1. With oils (chop a handful of coffee beans, pour coffee powder with a small amount of burdock or castor oil, mix);
2. Cinnamon (Mix 2 teaspoons of ground salt with a portion of coffee grounds and a pinch of cinnamon powder);
3. With yolk (thoroughly mix the coffee grounds from two cups with one egg yolk, a spoon of honey and a few drops of lemon juice.

No matter how strange the idea of ​​scrubbing the scalp seems, it is still popular and effective. There are many recipes, but you can always invent something of your own. Therefore, it is not necessary to buy expensive products, because with the help of products available at home you can prepare a peeling mixture for any scalp.

However difficult it would be to prepare scrubs for the scalp at home, many women prefer to shop mixes. Here are the most popular ones:

1. Shampoo Thalasso Scrub Collistar. The main properties of the product: preventing hair loss, cleansing and stimulating the growth of hair follicles. Recommended for all skin types, but is best suited for sensitive skin.
2. Lebel Cool Orange Scalp Conditioner. Ideal for cleansing the scalp for both oily and dry skin. Contains numerous oils and bamboo root extract. It has a very pleasant aroma.
3. Estel otium Unique has established itself as a quality tonic and peeling for dandruff in one person.
4. Kaaral Purify Scrub is a tough enough tool that does not suit everyone. Not recommended for people with thin and very sensitive skin.
5. Matrix Biolage Scalpsync. Exfoliating agent that suits absolutely everyone.
6. Kapous cleansing scrub works as efficiently as possible. It consists of such natural ingredients as nettle extract and burdock.
7. Kiehls head scrub incorporates thermal plankton extract, menthol, rosemary oil, menthol, apricot kernels and organ shell. This rich blend effectively cleanses and nourishes the scalp. It is not recommended to use the tool more than 2 times a week.
8. Davines scrub shampoo has a detoxifying property due to its special composition.

Here is such a rather big list. In fact, these tools even more, because many cosmetic companies produce similar means for the care of the scalp.

The use of scrubs for the scalp does not leave any woman indifferent. It does not matter who is the manufacturer of cleansing mass, because any tool works effectively, including scrubs, which are done at home.Those who use such cosmetics regularly and according to all the rules notice the qualitative and visual improvement of their hair condition. Here is just a small list of what the scrubs for the scalp are valued for:

• Dandruff removal;
• Hair growth stimulation;
• Slowdown of loss;
• The appearance of brilliance;
• Volume increase;
• Soften and restore hair.

Naturally, such a large list of positive points, based on the feedback from real women, contributes to the increasing popularity of the cosmetic procedure for hair care based on scrubs.

The following video tells how to use a scrub for the scalp.