If we take hair care, we often forget that our scalp is also a sensitive area. External factors (temperature, humidity, UV, pollution…) have an effect on his condition just like some deficient diets.
During the menstrual cycleit can also become more or less fat, more or less sensitive. Certain antibiotics, as well as drugs prescribed in certain chronic diseases can also unbalance it. It is important to ask the question to your doctor when you observe changes in the condition of the scalp during treatment.
And we don’t forget either colorings which contain irritating and allergenic molecules that may cause itchy scalp. In short, our scalp is often abused. Aroma advice to forget the tingling and itching.
I have itching
It itches, and the more you scratch, the less it gets better! Too dry, irritated, the scalp also itches when you are a little stressed. Again, an unsuitable shampoo can cause itching. This is the case if it is too detergent: formulas with sulphates are to be banned. Also avoid shampoos containing silicones or polyquaterniums, whose film-forming (occlusive) effect may suffocate the scalp and cause itching.
The aromatherapist’s solution
To be done for 1 to 2 months until improvement.
- In the evening, mix 2 drops ofchamomile EO in 1 tbsp. coffee sweet almond oil, then massage.
- In the morning, make a gentle shampoo and apply a little hydrosol (floral water) of rose or lavender.
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I have dandruff
dandruff can appear for many reasons: stress, fatiguehormonal imbalance, wearing a helmet, but also unsuitable shampoo, aggressive styling product (gel, hairspray…), coloring, perm, straightening.
Fine and dry, they are often accompanied by itching and tightness. “In this case, the shampoo used is probably too detergent and not nourishing enough. It is better to change to a softer formula, enriched with vegetable oils, rather in the form of a cream shampoo and without sulfates”, advises Emmanuelle Grollet, biologist specialized in cosmetic formulation.
Oily and larger in size, they are linked to a yeast, Malassezia furfur, which proliferates, accelerates desquamation and causes itching. “Then appear more yellow and thick scales, because they are stuck together by the sebum, and which cling to the scalp. dandruff shampoo mild will limit proliferation and desquamation without attacking it”, continues the expert. If the problem persists for more than 3 or 4 weeks, we consult a dermatologist, so as not to miss a pathology such as seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis.
The aromatherapist’s solution
To be done for 1 to 2 months until improvement.
- In the evening, mix 2 drops of HE of tea tree (tea tree) with 1 c. coffee of jojoba oil and massage.
- In the morning, wash your hair with a melaleuca shampoo (sanitizing and soothing).
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I have oily hair
Excess sebum on the scalp can have various causes: hormonal factor, excessive friction during washing (and too hot water) or unsuitable shampoo. To wash oily hair, it is better to opt for a gentle formula, rather in the form of a gel shampoo. Avoid detergents containing silicones or film-forming substances. These molecules smooth and tame the hair, but they also tend to smother the scalp, causing it to re-grease quickly. Choose the simplest formula possible in order to gently eliminate excess sebum.
Make a scrub (or scrub). This gets rid of excess sebum, impurities and dead cells. However, it must be chosen mild and done once a week maximum. It is not recommended on a sensitive scalp, which it can irritate.
The aromatherapist’s solution
To be done for 1 to 2 months until improvement.
- In the evening, apply 2 drops of EO (essential oil) of juniper or lemon essence in 1 tbsp. coffee jojoba oil and massage the scalp.
- In the morning, wash your hair with a mild organic shampoo, with clay for example.
Read also: Make yourself a rosemary hair oil for oily hair
I have scabs
A sign of an irritated scalp, the occasional presence of small scabs can be explained by stress or the habit that some people have of often scratching their skull. It can also be due to unsuitable and overly aggressive products, including shampoo.
Favor here too a gentle and soothing cleanser, preferably without sulphates. To be applied in small quantities, diluted in water, without rubbing the scalp. If the problem persists for a few weeks, it is better to consult a dermatologist, because these lesions can be the sign of a pathology such as seborrheic dermatitis or psoriasis.
The aromatherapist’s solution
To be done for 1 to 2 months until improvement.
- In the evening, massage the scalp by “unsticking” it, so as to revive the blood microcirculation with 2 drops of HE of clary sage diluted in 1 tbsp. teaspoon calophylle inophyl vegetable oil.
- In the morning, wash your hair with a mild (sulfate-free) and preferably organic shampoo.
Also read: What your hair reveals about your health
My scalp is dry
A dry scalp can be linked to a constitutional lack (i.e. of genetic origin) of sebaceous secretion, to overly aggressive treatments, such as straightening, discolorations and repeated staining, but also to the use of an unsuitable shampoo. For washing, the ideal is therefore to choose a gentle formula enriched with vegetable oils and butters (shea, olive, mango, sweet almond, etc.), rather in the form of a cream shampoo without sulphates.
If it remains too dry despite using a mild formula. “You can do a light massage with a jojoba oil before shampooing, washing carefully to remove all traces of oil”, explains biologist Emmanuelle Grollet.
The aromatherapist’s solution
To be done for 1 to 2 months until improvement.
- In the evening, apply 2 drops of HEylang ylang mixed with 1 tbsp. teaspoon of borage vegetable oil, then massage with fingertips without rubbing.
- The next morning, make a mild organic shampoo, with aloe extracts for example.
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