Remedies for dry scalp are available from your dermatologist, over the counter at the drugstore and in your kitchen cabinet. Dry scalp can be caused by a number of factors but are generally the same things that affect the rest of your skin both environmental and dietary. We are quite good about treating our dry skin with moisturizers and body oils, but because the skin of our scalp is under our hair we sometimes forget that it is subject to the same drying conditions as the rest of our dermal layer. Luckily there are a number of inexpensive home remedies that can help you deal with this problem.
Massage and moisturize are the two extremely vital remedies for dry scalp. Massaging the scalp will help with circulation thus producing the natural oils the scalp needs to maintain balance. Your hair will also benefit from this making it shinier and healthier. A five minute massage weekly, once you have dealt with the initial dryness, will make an immense difference in restoring the healthy level of natural oil needed to prevent reoccurrence of the dry scalp.
There are countless remedies for dry scalp. One very effective recipe is to take ” a cup of olive oil and mix it with 10 finely crushed aspirin and apply to scalp. Another one is to take 12 tablespoons of oatmeal simmer it for an hour, strain and then use the water with some rosemary oil to apply to scalp. When choosing the remedy thats right for you, it will come down to personal taste and time needed to devote to the treatment. As far as the remedies go the process is usually the same ” massage into scalp for a couple of minutes then either wrap head in a towel or plastic for a further 5 to 10 minutes then rinse off with cool water and shampoo as preferred.
Some of the most common causes of a dry scalp are the weather, allergies, air conditioners and irritants found in your shampoos and styling products. You may want to think about swapping your shampoos and styling products to ones that exclude harsh chemicals. A combination of massage, moisturizing and easy to make home remedies for dry scalp will ensure the restoration of your natural oils thus liberating you from the dryness and irritation you may be suffering with.
There is no reason to put up with dry scalp. Try several different remedies until you find the one that is right for you and be sure that you are getting enough vitamins and minerals in your diet ” especially vitamins C and B. By taking these few simple steps you can eliminate scalp dryness and stop the tormenting itch. An added benefit of taking care of your dry scalp will be softer, shinier hair.
