The scalp needs regular cleaning. And it's not just about shampooing her. The skin here also exfoliates, which does not always look aesthetically pleasing. A homemade s alt cleanser can help prevent this process.
Benefits of s alt scrub for hair and scalp
For the preparation of such a remedy, sea s alt is most often used. This product contains a large number of trace elements such as iodine, zinc, magnesium, iron. These substances have a beneficial effect on both the scalp and hair. It is the rich composition that makes the s alt scrub as useful as possible for the epidermis of the head and hair:
- normalizes blood circulation, accelerates cell turnover;
- prepares hair for further care, including the absorption of vitamins from cosmetics;
- eliminates irritation and redness of the scalp;
- cleanses hair follicles (and cleansing is not only superficial, but also deep), which stimulates hair growth;
- reduces fat content;
- normalizes skin balance.
Peeling Precautions
Sea s alt, although it is an absolutely natural product, cannot be called safe. First of all, discomfort can occur if there is any damage to the scalp (even a slight scratch will definitely make itself felt). If any discomfort occurs, it is better to wash off the scrub from the head. In the future, it is recommended to first test for an allergic reaction, and only then apply the product to the hair.
Frequent use of a scalp scrub at home can disrupt the natural protective balance of the skin, so do it as needed or no more than once a week.
Choose the abrasive base for the product
Not every sea s alt is suitable for making a head scrub at home (by the way, only sea s alt can be used for this purpose, table s alt is not suitable). You can not take s alt, which is a large crystals, because they can injure the scalp, while not bringing any benefit. In specialized stores, a finely ground product is presented. If it was not possible to find such s alt, then it can be ground at home.
What essential oils can be added to a scrub?
Essential oils not only have a pleasant aroma, but are also capable of providing variouscosmetic effect depending on the vitamin composition. For a s alt hair scrub, it is recommended to choose the following essential oils:
- for dry hair - rose, rosemary, orange, juniper, grapefruit;
- for fatty - eucalyptus, sage, lemon, lemon balm, bergamot, cypress, pine;
- to accelerate growth - ylang-ylang or thyme;
- for weakened strands - sandalwood, cinnamon, tangerine, chamomile, burdock;
- to eliminate dandruff - calamus, lavender, tea tree.
You don't need to add a lot of the selected oil to the scrub. For a positive effect, a few drops are enough. It is recommended to test the oil for an allergic reaction beforehand. To do this, a small amount of it should be applied to the wrist or bend of the elbow, rinsed with water after five minutes, then wait two hours and look at the reaction. Essential oils are considered the strongest allergens.
What additional components can be used for s alt peeling?
If you add additional components to the prepared scalp scrub at home, you can enhance and expand the effect of the product. In addition to cleansing (exfoliating), using a homemade scrub, you can moisturize and nourish the skin. The choice of an additional component should be based on the needs of the hair and scalp. These could be:
- kefir;
- natural yogurt;
- crushed fruit (mashed);
- honey;
- eggs;
- spices (for example,turmeric);
- basic vegetable oils (for hair, olive oil, coconut oil are considered effective);
- decoctions and infusions of herbs.
Contraindications to the procedure
S alt peeling not recommended if available:
- weak fine hair;
- dry and sensitive scalp;
- various skin pathologies, such as psoriasis;
- skin microdamages.
S alt peeling should not cause discomfort. Therefore, if itching, irritation or redness occurs, you should refuse to continue the cosmetic procedure.
Recipes for homemade s alt hair scrubs
Despite the presence of a large number of useful properties, this cosmetic product is not recommended for frequent use:
- 2-3 treatments per week are enough for oily skin;
- for dry and normal care - no more than two sessions per month.
There are many recipes for making a s alt hair scrub. The composition of the product depends on the characteristics of the hair and scalp, as well as the tasks:
- To reduce hair loss, pour a handful of sea s alt with a decoction of burdock root or nettle leaves. Apply the resulting mixture on the head with massage movements (this should be done for at least 10 minutes), and then rinse with warm water.
- In order to reduce oily hair, you need to mix sea s alt and blue or black clay (proportions 1:2). Gradually add water to this mixture until the desiredconsistency. The resulting product should be rubbed into the scalp, and then washed off after 15 minutes.
- Cope with dry and brittle strands will help sea s alt and aloe leaves. The mixture must first be rubbed into the skin, then left for 10-15 minutes and washed off.
- Egg yolk will help to add shine to hair.
- If you need a nourishing hair s alt scrub, the recipe is as follows. You need to mix s alt, honey and cognac. This mixture will provide not only effective cleansing of the skin from dead cells, but also intensive nutrition of all layers of the dermis. Cognac in this case enhances blood circulation in the cells, and honey saturates them with vitamins and minerals.
All of these remedies are effective, judging by the reviews. But there will be no beneficial effect if they are used incorrectly, for example, rubbing s alt into the skin with excessive force or covering an irritated sensitive epidermis with the product.
Sea s alt can be used as a head scrub at home without any additives. In this case, this product will perform not so much a cleansing as a massage function. S alt must first be wetted, and then applied to the scalp and massaged for 5-10 minutes (no more).
Rules for s alt peeling
If it was decided to use a hair s alt scrub (how to use the product does not depend on the composition), then you need to follow these steps:
- First you needwash your hair, for which you can use any suitable shampoo. Then it is recommended to apply a balm or oil along the entire length of the hair. This is done in order to protect against excessive drying.
- Now you can apply the prepared sea s alt hair scrub on a clean head. You need to apply the product in small portions. The movements in this case should be massage, circular. This will allow you to carefully process the entire head step by step.
- The composition should be left for some more time (usually from 5 to 15 minutes).
- Now you need to wash your hair again with shampoo (in some cases running warm water is enough).
- Finish the procedure by applying a balm.
During such events, you need to be prepared for the fact that part of the hair will fall out. You should not be afraid of this. Those hairs that fell out were weakened, and new ones will grow in their place, strong and strong.
When applying s alt peeling, women may face the problem of inconvenience in the distribution of the composition on the head. This can be avoided by applying the product in small portions.
Ready-made funds
Manufacturers of hair care cosmetics could not ignore s alt peeling, so ready-made formulations can be purchased on the shelves of specialized stores:
- Salon SPA Collection. The company offers customers several s alt-based products at once. Each of them performs its own function, for example, the stimulation of renewal processes. Suitable for all skin types.
- Mayur. Salinescrub with lavender. The product has cleansing, moisturizing, nourishing and softening properties. Also in the product line are s alt hair scrubs (reviews are only positive) with the addition of rose, orange, verbena, ylang-ylang, lemon oils.
- Indola peeling shampoo for scalp and hair. Helps remove excess oil, dandruff, hair care and styling products. The shampoo is based on lemongrass and jojoba extract. S alt is used as a peeling base. In addition, the composition includes hydrolyzed keratin, panthenol, zinc pyrithione.
- Scrub from the company "Natura Siberica". This is a sea buckthorn s alt based product. It helps to cleanse the scalp and the basal part of fat and dirt, as well as regeneration, accelerate hair growth and restore them.
S alt Hair Scrub is a natural, affordable remedy that can solve many scalp problems. By exfoliating dead skin cells, you can normalize blood circulation in this area, stimulate hair growth, make them stronger and shinier.
