OILY SCALP

"TAKE 160mg OF SAW PALMETTO EXTRACT TWICE A DAY; IT HAS BEEN SHOWN TO INHIBIT AN ENZYME THAT STIMULATES SEBUM SECRETION".

These remedies are still from an article I read in 'Natural Health' written by Carol Straley.  The above advice was offered by Philip Kingsley, international trichologist, author of The Hair Bible: A Complete Guide To Health And Care (Aurum Press, 2003)

REMEMBER, BEAUTIFUL HAIR IS POSSIBLE!

This is the last article on 'Hair Care', for the time being.  We will now take a look at at some Natural Home Remedies for treating an Oily Scalp.  As before, we will take a look at defining the problem, identifying the symptoms and treating the problems.  Again, you will want to remember the advice on 'Feeding Your Scalp' as found in the earlier article on 'Thinning Hair' as good nutrition will  always benefit your health in every aspect.

PROBLEM:  Oil glands work overtime due to shifts in hormonal levels.

SYMPTOMS:  Hair is greasy close to the roots and drier at the ends.

MASSAGE Rx:  Blend 10 drops of cleansing lavender or tea tree pure essential oil with 1 ounce of jojoba or sweet almond oil and massage your scalp for 5 minutes before you shampoo.

DIY EXFLOIATING RECIPE:  Twice a week after you shampoo, try this oil-balancing treatment from hair stylist Russo.

1.  Take 1 egg and beat until foamy, then add 6 tablespoons of natural yogurt.

2.  Apply the mixture to the scalp by partitioning hair and placing it at the roots.  After 15 minutes, rinse it out and condition.

That's pretty much it for this problem.  There are products you should try that have the words 'Scalp Benefit' or 'Scalp Massage Scrub' or 'Oxygenating Scrub Shampoo' in their names.  Ask your pharmacist for a recommendation as I haven't actually tried these products myself and therefore can't really recommend them. 

I do know this, however, they will have some very basic and natural ingredients in them such as Peppermint Oil, Jojoba Oil, Magnolia Bark, Goji Berry, Sage Leaf, Echinacea and other natural ingredients.  Look for that.  I did review the printing on several bottles and they say what they have and tell what the benefits of the ingredients are.

Information like that will educate you on ingredients and their benefits and you will begin to understand the logic and will make better and more informed purchases that will benefit your problem areas as you intended when you went to the store in the first place.  The more you know the better the chance for your success and happiness.

Thanks for viewing and I am actively looking for another area of interest for your benefit.  I will make sure that it is Natural and that it is something you can easily do at home.  Hopefully we can find more areas where you can make your own concoctions.  It's more economical and usually more natural. 

Besides, you know exactly what you're getting that way!  Who knows, with your new found knowledge you may even come up with a mixture of your own that works better than anything you ever tried and that would be a good thing.  Then you could help others!

Until next time,

Adam