Do you think it is important to exfoliate your scalp regularly?

All day long we keep ourselves busy with loads of work . Nevertheless, when we get the time to pamper ourselves we definitely go to body spas to relax and rejuvenate ourselves.

But why is it that we forget to clean our scalp. If you avoid cleaning and exfoliating your scalp regularly how will your hair grow healthy ever? That is why the exfoliation of the scalp plays a vital role. The skin of the scalp needs oxygen to breathe, it needs moisture and vitamins and other nutrients to remain healthy.

Benefits of scalp exfoliation:

1. It removes the dead cells of the scalp thereby allowing it to breathe in oxygen.

2. It removes the harmful deposits of the hair gels, hair sprays, and other  products which clog the hair follicles of the scalp.

3. The stimulation when we do the exfoliation  improves blood circulation.

4. Removes dandruff and other hair problems.

5. Cleanses the scalp to eliminate the harmful dust particles which clog the pores of the scalp.

Now you have no way to escape the scalp exfoliation after knowing how much beneficial and important it is.

Scalp exfoliation methods  :

There are a variety of scrubs that are available in the market such as:

1. Kiehls Deep Micro-Exfoliating Scalp Treatment, or L’oreal Serie Expert Soft Peel Lipidine Cleansing Exfoliating Scalp Treatment .

You can use these scrubs for the process.

Homemade scrubs

1. Sugar exfoliator scrub

Mix 3 tablespoons of sugar with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and a few drops of an oil such as tea tree oil, jasmine oil or lavender oil. Mix it well and apply this mixture to your scalp. Let it remain for at least 15 minutes. And then wash off your hair with a mild shampoo.

2. Cornmeal scrub

Mix ¼ cup of clarifying shampoo and ¼ cup of cornmeal in a bowl and mix it well. Add few drops of peppermint oil and a few drops of tea tree oil.The cornmeal is a mild exfoliator, peppermint oil helps to stimulate the blood flow, and the tea tree oil removes dandruff. Use this mixture on your scalp and rinse the hair well.

3. Olive Oil and brown sugar scrub

Mix ¼ cup of olive oil and  ¼ cup brown sugar well in a bowl. Massage this mix into your hair. Leave it for a few minutes. The scrub will exfoliate your scalp and  remove dirt and other harmful toxins. Wash your hair nicely and let them dry.

Caution: You must use the exfoliating scrub according to your skin type, such as dry, oily, and normal.

How Often to exfoliate your scalp:

Word of advice:

1. If you use a lot of hair sprays, hair gels to get that stylish look daily , then you must do it at least twice or thrice a month.

2.If you shampoo regularly and do not style much then you can do it once in a month.

Essential tip:

Stay Natural. Always use homemade products. Do not style your hair frequently. Try not to use chemicals on your hair. And your lovely and bouncy strands will tell the tales of loving and caring always.