| Yes it can be extremely annoying and embarrassing | | | | scalp sores & psoriasis. These remedies |
| having a scalp condition like dandruff, eczema, scalp | | | | combined with the knowledge of what causes itchy |
| infections or a nasty itchy red rash on your scalp. | | | | scalp and other scalp conditions will enable you to be |
| If you are suffering from:itchy scalp, sore scalp or do | | | | free from itching, dryness and allow you to grow |
| you have a flaky dry scalp with redness and rashes | | | | fabulously thick, shiny beautiful hair also.....so have fun |
| that drive you crazy?scalp picking - do you constantly | | | | experimenting and "luxuriating" by giving your hair a |
| find yourself picking at & scratching?oily scalp | | | | treat using the many natural gifts from nature that |
| and limp hair leaving you feeling less than your | | | | are right under our noses! There are also many |
| bestembarrassing dandruff falling on your clothesor | | | | natural shampoos that so not use these ingredients |
| even a fungal infection of your scalp...that can lead to | | | | and do wonders for your hair such as Akin shampoo, |
| lesions or scalp sores. | | | | and Thursday Plantation which is fantastic as an |
| Hair falling out & patches on your scalp | | | | effective anti-dandruff shampoo. |
| Your instinct might be to pick up a product from the | | | | I have included a few more remedies and uses for |
| store shelf or your doctor. Most of these scalp | | | | oils below. There are many many more in "Beautiful |
| treatments that promise relief from dry scalp | | | | Hair & Healthy Scalp Secrets & Remedies " |
| conditions sound very attractive until you start | | | | and a list of shampoos that are not toxic. They are |
| reading the fine print. | | | | nourishing & repairing for your scalp & hair. |
| Sodium Laureth/Lauryl Sulphate (SLS)? What's that? | | | | SOOTHING & HEALING ANTIFLAMMATORY |
| Why do you have to call a Poison Control Center if | | | | REMEDY: Apply a mixture of 1 teaspoon of Neem oil |
| you accidentally swallow shampoo? And what are | | | | (antifungal & antiitching) 1 teaspoon Teatree or |
| those warning labels on the back all about? What | | | | Manuka (also antifungal) which much stronger than |
| does it do to your head if it's that toxic? | | | | teatree, one teaspoon of Rosemary oil and one |
| Stop! What you must know is that several chemicals, | | | | teaspoon of Lavender oil together in 3 tablespoons |
| especially SLS, strip the natural oils from the skin and | | | | of carrier oils such as Olive or Almond oil (Wheatgerm |
| even corrode it, along with your eye membranes. | | | | and Macadamia carrier oils closely match your natural |
| Have you also noticed that your hair has been | | | | sebum) and apply to your scalp daily. |
| thinning? Well hair follicle damage is another little | | | | Alternatively add the oils together minus the olive |
| known but very common symptom of these | | | | almond oil to one cup if water in spray bottle and |
| chemicals. | | | | shake vigorously then spray on your roots. If you |
| Actually, most commercial shampoos & scalp | | | | can get a teaspoon of hemp oil add that to the mix |
| treatments are designed to meet people's "sensory" | | | | as well. |
| expectations...offering instant gratification and the | | | | GARDEN REMEDY: Go to your garden and get 3 |
| illusion that they are doing their job. So therein lies | | | | sprigs of Rosemary, and chop up and add to 3 tea |
| the problem. For example adding silicone to | | | | bags of Chamomile tea. Boil gently, let cool, strain and |
| conditioner induces an artificial shine but in truth can | | | | rinse your hair with this liquid for a calming |
| create problems long term including sensitivities. | | | | antiflammatory effect. |
| Most people expect a shampoo to: | | | | As with all remedies please patch test first and use |
| Foam up nicely | | | | at your own risk. And but only non toxic shampoos |
| Smell good | | | | without ingredients that cause your head to react, |
| Take all the so-called "nasty" oiliness out of their hair | | | | flake itch and burn....plus more remedies in "Beautiful |
| Make their hair feel squeaky-clean | | | | Hair & Healthy Scalp Secrets & Remedies " |
| And that's a reasonable ask - think about it...if your | | | | Heres a little about the oils above which can be |
| shampoo didn't foam up, smell good, or leave your | | | | mixed to create various formulas to treat different |
| hair feeling squeaky-clean, would you trust it? Well, | | | | conditions and add condition to your hair found in my |
| here's the thing: 90% of commercial shampoos | | | | eBook "Beautiful Hair & Healthy Scalp Secrets |
| achieve the foaming effect using the equivalent of | | | | & Remedies ". |
| engine degreasers to strip off not only dirt and grime | | | | Neem Oil: Derived from a type of tree bark it is an |
| but also valuable natural oils that your scalp needs. | | | | effective fungicide and insecticide (great for head lice |
| Yes --your scalp needs natural oils. Without them, | | | | when used with geranium, rosemary, lavender and |
| your body has no natural defence - those oils are | | | | eucalyptus oils). It has a very strong odor which can |
| there for a reason! Your scalp needs to maintain a | | | | overpower other fragrances but its effectiveness is |
| natural PH balance that if disturbed - can develop into | | | | proven: |
| a dry, itchy irritated scalp. The good news is that | | | | In clinical studies Neem extracts and oil were found |
| there are many natural remedies you can use with | | | | to be as effective as coal tar and cortisone in |
| moisturising oils and natural powerful alternatives to | | | | treating psoriasis with none of the usual side effects |
| heal & reverse any scalp problem by restoring | | | | accompanying the use of Neem as there was with |
| balance safely. You can easily repair follicle and | | | | Coal tar and cortisone. |
| damage - even boost hair growth and use your own | | | | When applied to the skin, Neem extracts and oil |
| home remedy for scalp cell regeneration. There are | | | | removes redness and itching while improving the |
| also the artificial aromas that are added - its alarming | | | | condition of the skin while being treated. In the case |
| the huge percentage of people who are mildly to | | | | of eczema clinical studies demonstrate that even the |
| severely averse or allergic to artificial scents - | | | | application of weaker Neem leaf extracts effectively |
| resulting in itchy scalp, skin rashes etc and we don't | | | | cured acute conditions of eczema with the fresh cold |
| even know it. | | | | pressed oil with its high concentration of active |
| So what non toxic itchy scalp treatments and natural | | | | ingredients. |
| remedies can help? Well there are many non toxic | | | | Neem effectively kills the bacteria that cause Acne |
| shampoos which are nourishing and conditioning while | | | | and studies prove that Neem will reduce inflammation |
| still giving you're the "foam effect", they smell devine | | | | caused by acne and other bacterial infections. |
| with the addition of the natural oils they contain. So | | | | Its also good for other skin conditions such as Dry |
| you do have a choice and it does NOT have to cost | | | | Skin, Wrinkles, Dandruff, Itchy Scalp, Skin Ulcers and |
| you more - in fact most of them are less - you just | | | | Warts which can be effectively remedied with soaps |
| have to know what to look for. | | | | and other products containing Neem oil. |
| So lets have a look at natural oils for treating your | | | | Lavender Oil: Lavender is known for its calming |
| scalp... | | | | properties both emotional and physical. There are |
| Here are some of my favorite natural oils you can | | | | different varieties of lavender and certain ones are |
| use for hair & scalp treatments. | | | | favored more than others for medicinal treatments. |
| Zinc Pyrithione: Wonderful stuff for dandruff & | | | | Lavender is effective to soothe itching from skin and |
| itchy scalp conditions. First synthesized in the 1930's, | | | | sore scalp inflammations such as burning red itchy |
| this is the most widely used active ingredient from a | | | | scalp, and dandruff to insect bites as well as having a |
| natural source. It's used to treat dandruff, seborrheic | | | | powerful calming effect to treat scalp itching and |
| dermatitus, psoriasis, eczema and numerous other | | | | irritated scalp as well as relax you and help you nod |
| skin and scalp disorders. It has strong anti-fungal and | | | | off to sleep. |
| anti-bacterial properties. | | | | In one study of 86 people with alopecia areata (a |
| Jojoba: Is excellent as a scalp moisturiser and helps | | | | disease of unknown cause characterized by |
| to rebalance sebum. | | | | significant hair loss, generally in patches), those who |
| Tea Tree: Oily hair ... Treatment for dry scalp, | | | | massaged their scalps with lavender and other |
| dandruff, lice, and underactive sebaceous glands, | | | | essential oils daily for 7 months experienced |
| enlivens the scalp and brings the cells & follicles | | | | significant hair re-growth compared to those who |
| to attention | | | | massaged their scalps without the essential oils. It is |
| Basil: Oily hair ... promotes growth | | | | not entirely clear from this study whether lavender |
| Chamomile: Fine to normal hair ... gives golden | | | | (or a combination of lavender and other essential oils) |
| highlights | | | | was responsible for the beneficial effects. Scalp |
| Clary sage: All types of hair ... dandruff treatment | | | | massage is also highly beneficial to stimulate follicles |
| Lavender: Normal hair ... Scalp treatment for itchiness, | | | | and blood supply to the skin's surface. |
| dandruff, and even lice! | | | | Aromatherapists also use lavender as a tonic in |
| Lemon: Oily hair ... Gives golden highlights; treatment | | | | inhalation therapy to treat headaches, nervous |
| for dry scalp, dandruff, lice, and underactive | | | | disorders, and exhaustion. Herbalists treat skin |
| sebaceous glands | | | | ailments, such as fungal infections (like candidiasis), |
| Myrrh: Dry hair ... Treatment for dry scalp, dandruff, | | | | dandruff, eczema of the scalp, wounds, scalp acne, |
| lice, and underactive sebaceous glands | | | | with lavender oil. It is also used externally in a healing |
| Patchouli: Oily hair ... Dandruff treatment | | | | bath for circulatory disorders and as a rub for |
| Peppermint: Dry hair ... Promotes hair growth | | | | rheumatic ailments (conditions affecting the muscles |
| Rose: Fine hair ... Soothes scalp | | | | and joints). |
| Unrefined Virgin Coconut Oil: Itchy Scalp, Dry Scalp | | | | Tea Tree Oil: One of the strongest known natural |
| Excellent for itchy scalp, dry scalp and dandruff | | | | antiseptics. Also has punative skin penetrating |
| Rosemary: Oily hair ... Dandruff treatment; promotes | | | | capacity as an anti-inflamatory, anti-bacterial, |
| hair growth | | | | germicide and fungicide. The scientific name for it is |
| Tea tree: Oily hair ... Treatment for dry scalp, | | | | Melaleuca Alternifolia. |
| dandruff, lice, and underactive sebaceous glands | | | | Rosemary Oil: Rosemary oil has a pronounced action |
| Ylang-ylang: Oily hair ... Dandruff treatment | | | | on the brain and the central nervous system and is |
| Neem: ... a wonder oil from India. Neem is amazing for | | | | wonderful for clearing the mind and mental |
| all of the wonderful "stuff" it does. It's also derived | | | | awareness, while having excellent brain stimulant |
| from a type of tree bark. Neem is an effective | | | | properties, as well as improving memory. |
| fungicide and insecticide (great for head lice when | | | | It helps with headaches, migraines, neuralgia, mental |
| used with geranium, rosemary, lavender and | | | | fatigue and nervous exhaustion and the antiseptic |
| eucalyptus oils). In clinical studies Neem extracts and | | | | action of rosemary oil is especially suitable for |
| oil were found to be as effective as coal tar and | | | | intestinal infections and diarrhea, easing colitis, |
| cortisone in treating psoriasis with none of the usual | | | | dyspepsia, flatulence, hepatic disorders and jaundice |
| side effects accompanying the use of Neem as there | | | | and relieving pain associated with itchy flaky scalp, |
| was with Coal tar and cortisone. Neem extracts and | | | | rheumatism, arthritis, muscular pain and gout. It also |
| oil removes redness and itching when applied directly | | | | helps for arteriosclerosis, palpitations, poor circulation |
| to your scalp...and it's a great skin conditioner. Best of | | | | and varicose veins. |
| all its excellent for relieving itching fast. | | | | The diuretic properties of rosemary oil are useful |
| The best part of knowing that there are alternatives | | | | with reducing water retention during menstruation, |
| is that you can have mix these into super powerful | | | | and also with obesity and cellulite. |
| blends like a super moisture boosting home remedy | | | | On the respiratory system, it is effective for asthma, |
| for dry scalp, or soothing itchy scalp treatments. Dry | | | | bronchitis, catarrh, sinus and whooping cough. |
| itchy scalp can be dealt with fast and permanently | | | | Because of its astringent action, it is also effective |
| without spending a ton on traditional scalp med | | | | for countering sagging skin. Its stimulating action |
| products. | | | | benefits scalp disorders and encourages hair growth. |
| Here's just one easy remedy you can make today: | | | | On the skin, it helps to ease congestion, puffiness |
| Home remedy for dry itchy scalp Take ¼ c | | | | and swelling and can also be used for acne, dry |
| oatmeal and soak in water for 20 mins. Mix well and | | | | inflamed scalp, dermatitis and eczema, but a very |
| then strain the liquid adding it to a cup. Add 5 drops | | | | popular use of this oil is the use in hair care products, |
| lavender oil (or lavender stalks steeped in ¼ | | | | as it has a pronounced positive effect on the health |
| cup hot water. Add 5 drops rosemary (or rosemary | | | | of the hair and scalp. It increases the circulation to |
| stalks steeped in ¼ cup hot water. Allow to | | | | the scalpand is therefore also effective for promoting |
| cool until tepid. | | | | hair growth after having conditions such as dandruff |
| Mix the liquids together and dab on your scalp...leave | | | | or scalp sores causing hair loss, scalp itching and |
| in for 10 mins to soothe the itch. This a good | | | | scratching. |
| temporary soother for itching. Chamomile tea is also | | | | Rosemary oil is effective for mental fatigue, |
| soothing! | | | | circulation problems, pain relief for the muscular |
| There are hundreds of ideas that are excellent scalp | | | | system, decongests the respiratory tract and is a |
| treatments from dandruff to scalp infections like | | | | skin and hair booster. |