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Tell me, are you definitely not too lazy to knead the drug according to your grandmother’s recipe with your own hands, rub it in and wait for the mixture to work? If you’re really willing to put in the time, consider home remedies for oily scalp. And at the same time we will compare their effectiveness with ready-made cosmetics for the same purposes.
The benefits and effectiveness of masks for oily scalp
Excessive zeal disturbs the pH and lipid balance of the skin, which leads to dryness. To restore the protective layer, the skin begins to produce even more sebum. How to break the vicious circle?
The mask for oily scalp refers to additional care products, the task of which is to intensively cleanse and remove excess sebum.
Clay and charcoal absorb sebum.
Cleansing detox masks for the scalp, especially homemade ones, are very similar in composition to masks for oily skin with a tendency to rashes. The active ingredients are:
sorbents, such as clay and activated charcoal that absorb fat and impurities;
acids and abrasives to exfoliate dead cells and sticky sebaceous scales;
essential oils, as well as extracts or decoctions of plants to reduce skin greasiness and eliminate discomfort.
Let’s talk about how to properly use masks for oily scalp care and what recipes exist.
And before that, take our test and determine what your hair lacks.
Application rules
Prepare
Cleansing and detox masks, as a rule, do not require any preparatory measures (apart from the “culinary” part) and are applied before washing, on a dry head.
infliction
The mask should be warm, but not hot. Be sure to test the product on the skin of your wrist.
The composition is distributed evenly over the entire surface of the scalp, and then rubbed with soft massaging movements.
A shower cap is put on top, then a towel should be wrapped around the head. So you will increase the efficiency of the procedure.
The mask is aged on average 20-30 minutes.
Post-procedure care
The mask is thoroughly washed off with water, and then the head should be washed with a mild shampoo. Scalp detox does not cancel the use of conditioners, balms, masks, leave-in care. Recall that these products should be applied along the entire length of the hair, starting from the tips, but not on the scalp.
Masks for the scalp do not cancel the shampoo and balm.
Which mask to choose: homemade or purchased
Comparison of masks for oily scalp
| Composition | Efficiency | Convenience | |
| Homemade | A small number of base ingredients, including oils and herbal decoctions. | The effect will be, however, it is impossible to predict which one: homemade recipes have not been tested for safety in laboratory conditions. | It is inconvenient to apply and wash off due to the lack of technical ingredients and emulsifiers that turn a set of components into a cosmetic product that is pleasant to use. |
| Purchased | The list of active ingredients is not limited to herbs and clay. Vitamins, antioxidants, plant extracts are presented in effective concentrations. | When developing formulas, factors such as pH, scalp microbiome, hydro-lipid balance, sensitivity are taken into account. Efficiency and safety are inseparable concepts. | Ready-made products are easily distributed, washed off well, do not get stuck in the hair and also smell good. |
Expert Opinion
“Among home recipes for oily scalp, clay masks are popular. Professional manufacturers also often use clay, it perfectly absorbs sebum and cleanses the skin.
In its pure form, clay absorbs not only sebum, but also water, drying the scalp and the hair itself. Production technologists introduce moisturizing additives to neutralize this undesirable effect.
In addition, stabilizers must also be used: otherwise, the clay, having dried, will “cement” the strands, it will have to be soaked and literally scraped out of the hair, ”explains Ekaterina Turubara, Vichy medical expert.
Which is more effective: homemade recipes or cosmetics
We tried to make it easier for you by collecting the most popular recipes and cosmetics for oily scalp.
Protein mask for oily scalp
A simple recipe that is well known to cooks with oily skin.
Recipe:
protein of one egg;
1 tsp. salts;
juice of one lemon.
Beat egg white well. Add lemon and salt. Mix all.
Important! Egg masks are washed off with slightly warm water – you don’t need scrambled eggs on your head.
Kefir mask
In this recipe, you can use any low-fat fermented milk product: yogurt, matsoni, yogurt.
Recipe:
Mix the ingredients and apply on the scalp.
But we can offer a cosmetic alternative – scrub for cleansing the scalp Deep Micro-Exfoliating Scalp Treatment, Kiehl’s
The abrasives are apricot kernel seeds and argan nut shells. Thermal plankton extract is responsible for the balance of the scalp, and menthol gives a feeling of freshness. The product can be applied to both dry and wet skin. This is not a scalp mask, but the application of this product is somewhat similar to its use, in that you need to wait 5 minutes before washing it off.
Detox mask with activated charcoal
A mask with absorbents should definitely be in the book of homemade recipes for oily scalp.
Recipe:
Mix the powders and dilute with water to the consistency of thick sour cream. Add oils and mix.
Important! Do not use metal utensils when working with clay so that the minerals do not lose their activity.
An alternative to such a homemade mask – deep cleansing shampoo Dercos Nutrients Detox, Vichy
Shampoo with a mild washing base contains charcoal, as well as spirulina extract, which is rich in vitamins, antioxidants, minerals. Perfectly cleanses the scalp, leaving a feeling of freshness. Plus, it protects against environmental pollution. Free of silicones and parabens.
Purifying clay mask
Clay is the main ingredient that is used for increased greasiness of the skin of the face and head.
Recipe:
Boil the nettle for half an hour. Cool, strain and dilute the clay powder with liquid to a mushy consistency. Apply to scalp, leave to dry and rinse.
Verified composition and guaranteed result will provide balancing balm for hair oily at the roots, “Elseve 3 precious clays”, L’Oréal Paris
Contains three types of clay, intensively cleanses the scalp, absorbing impurities and excess sebum. Apply after shampooing for five minutes. Rinses well and doesn’t weigh hair down.
Safety measures
When using clay, make sure that there are no lumps in the mixture so as not to injure the scalp.
Be careful with acidic foods, they can burn your skin.
Do not apply the mask if the scalp is scratched or inflamed.
If you are prone to allergic reactions, check the composition on the skin of the elbow.
“The rest of the mixture must be thrown away: home-made masks deteriorate in a matter of hours, and leaving part “for later” will not work. Ready-made products are much more convenient and economical: thoughtful textures are easier to apply and wash off, and besides, they will calmly wait for the next use. In addition, the manufacturer accurately tested them for both effectiveness and safety, ”says Ekaterina Turubara, Vichy medical expert.
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