On a fresh head: scrub for hair and scalp

French women joke: sometimes, to cheer up, just wash your hair. But what if right now you wash it “on the top five” using shampoo, mask, conditioner and scalp scrub?

Who needs a scalp scrub

Many do without it and are perplexed: why do we need a head scrub if there is a shampoo that also perfectly cleanses the hair? Even without an air conditioner and a mask, life is difficult, but possible. And here’s the scrub! What is this cosmetic? Do not believe it, a very necessary thing, especially when the hair is very thick and prone to oiliness or dandruff suddenly appears. True, not for daily use – but you and a face scrub, I want to believe, do not use it every day.

As the name implies, the main task of a scrub (or peeling) for the scalp is intensive cleansing and exfoliation. Also these tools:

  • fight dandruff;

  • improve the process of skin renewal;

  • accelerate cell renewal;

  • cool the skin (if the scrub contains menthol).

Thanks to massage movements (and you can’t apply a scrub otherwise), microcirculation in the scalp is stimulated.

Scrub perfectly fights dandruff and accelerates skin renewal.

Very often, girls learn about a cleansing scrub for the scalp in the trichologist’s office. And then they tell their friends for a long time: “Imagine, the scalp under the microscope looks like a dusty floor. It has so much trash! And also inflammation – they start due to clogged pores … “The scrub easily copes with” ingrained dirt “, after a few applications, the skin literally shines with cleanliness. And such a thorough cleansing is necessary not only for those who have dandruff and oily hair, but also for everyone who:

  • buys a mild sulfate-free shampoo;

  • practices co-washing (washing hair with conditioner);

  • uses dry shampoos, products for volume, styling, oily masks;

  • often goes to the pool;

  • does not wash off hair products well (however, many do not suspect this).

It would seem, and here means for laying? “Many of them, especially mousses, varnishes, thermal protection for hair, contain alcohol,” explains medical expert Vichy Altana Bazyleva. – It contributes to dehydration of the scalp. In addition, fixing components (especially based on silicone) can clog the pores and mouths of the hair follicles, which provokes dandruff. So styling products must be thoroughly washed off the skin, and peelings – to be!

And what means, what kind of care is not enough for your hair? To find out, take our quiz.

How scrub works on the scalp

We have already talked about some of the beneficial properties of an exfoliating scalp scrub. The fact that it is especially good for oily skin and, in combination with other means, fights dandruff. But periodic scrubbing of the scalp is also useful because:

  • contributes to their healthy hair growth, their shine;

  • facilitates the process of combing;

  • intensively cleansing the scalp, preparing it for the action of the components of the shampoo, balm and mask.

True, as we have already said, even such a wonderful tool is often not worth using. Scrub is used on average 1-2 times a week, in any case it is better to follow the recommendations on the package.

The scrub will easily cope with “stubborn dirt”, after a few applications the skin will literally shine with cleanliness.

Overview of scalp scrubs and peels

Below are the favorite Healthy-Food products, tested literally on all editorial staff. Try them and share your impressions in the comments!

Intensive peeling shampoo against dandruff Dercos, Vichy

Fights dandruff, helps reduce scalp discomfort. Glycerin, Salicylic Acid, Piroctone Olamine, Niacinamide, and Apricot Kernel Particles are a stellar formula that provides an intense yet gentle cleansing that eliminates the discomfort caused by dandruff.

Intensive anti-dandruff shampoo Kerium DS, La Roche-Posay

Thoroughly cleanses the scalp, eliminates dandruff and flaking, reduces scalp discomfort – and all thanks to the active ingredients: exfoliating salicylic acid, lipohydroxy acid, piroctone olamine, sodium laureth sulfate and niacinamide.

Is it worth using a home scrub for hair and scalp

For lovers of cosmetic needlework, there is always a temptation to prepare your own, natural, hair and scalp scrub at home. Well, try it! There are some pretty good recipes floating around the net. But keep in mind: in our opinion, store-bought and professional products are still better and more convenient to use: they smell good, are easy to apply and rinse off quickly. These are really effective scrubs, which, unfortunately, cannot be said about most home remedies “for all skin types.”

Here’s what, according to Internet users, you can scrub your scalp.

Scrub with sea salt

Ingredients:

  • 3 art. l. sea ​​salt;

  • 1 Art. l water.

Mode of application:

  1. prepare a gruel by mixing salt with water;

  2. apply it on the scalp;

  3. gently massage, moving from the back of the head to the temples;

  4. wash off with warm water.

Scrub with honey

Ingredients:

  • 3 tsp fine sea salt;

  • 1 tbsp. l. liquid honey.

Mode of application:

  1. mix honey with salt;

  2. dividing the hair into partings, massage the product over the entire surface of the head with massage movements;

  3. massage for 2-3 minutes;

  4. wash off with warm water.

Scrub with coffee

Ingredients:

  • 1 st. l. ground coffee;

  • 1 st. l. sea ​​salt.

Mode of application:

  1. mix salt with coffee;

  2. apply scrub on the scalp;

  3. massage for 3-4 minutes;

  4. wash off with warm water.

There is always a temptation to make your own natural hair scrub at home. Well, try it!

How to properly exfoliate your scalp

How to scrub the scalp so that it is as safe and effective as possible? We give step by step instructions.

  1. If this is not a peeling shampoo, but a scrub, use it before washing your hair. Use exfoliating shampoo as directed.

  2. How to apply a scrub? This is usually written on the packaging. On dry or wet scalp, massaging the skin or, conversely, as delicately as possible. Look for manufacturer’s instructions.

  3. Gently spread the scrub over the scalp, without missing a single parting, and perform a 3-5 minute massage.

  4. Rinse off with warm water.

  5. Do not use scrubs and peeling shampoos more than 1-2 times a week if you have oily hair, and more than 1 time per week if your hair is normal.

How to scrub the scalp if it is sensitive? Can scrubs be used on dry skin? You can, but very carefully – and very rarely, no more than once a week, choosing special products for sensitive skin. In this context, peels, if they are suitable for the type of scalp, will be more comfortable.

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