Got a dry scalp? Find out the best essential oils to use and how to use them to keep your scalp hydrated and moisturized!
How Essential Oils Help Dry Scalp Issues
Essential oils are pure plant extracts derived from aromatic plant material such as the tree bark, flowers, fruit rinds, resin, roots and leaves of plants. They are endowed with powerful medicinal and therapeutic properties that are useful for naturally treating a wide variety of health issues.
Some of the ways essential oils help dry scalp issues are by:
- Moisturizing and hydrating dry skin
- Regulating sebum production on the scalp
- Relieving itchiness related to dry scalp
- Soothing scalp inflammation that is a symptom of dry scalp
- Fighting off fungal scalp infections that can leave the scalp dry and dehydrated
- Removing product buildup that causes the scalp to become dry and damaged
- Combating dandruff which is often present on a dry scalp
Below are 8 oils known for their moisturizing qualities for a hydrated and healthy scalp:
8 Moisturizing Essential Oils for Dry Scalp
1. Lavender (where to get it)
2. Geranium (where to get it)
3. Frankincense (where to get it)
4. Vetiver (where to get it)
5. Rose (where to get it)
6. Sandalwood (where to get it)
7. Ylang Ylang (where to get it)
8. Patchouli (where to get it)
How to Use Essential Oils for Dry Scalp – 2 Recipes that Help
Find 2 helpful recipes for healing a dry scalp below:
1. Dry Scalp Moisturizer
What you need
- 6 drops lavender
- 4 drops geranium
- 2 drops patchouli
- 2 drops rose
- 2 oz coconut oil (where to get it)
- 4 oz amber glass jar (where to get it)
Method
- Whip up the essential oils into the coconut oil and store in an amber glass container.
- Dip your clean fingers into the jar and scoop out a small amount.
- Slather it all over your dry scalp for relief an hour before showering or after showering and keep it till the next hair wash.
2. Healing Hot Oil for a Dehydrated Scalp
What you need
- 4 tbsp olive oil (where to get it)
- 3 drops geranium
- 3 drops lavender
- 3 drops vetiver
- 3 drops rose
- 3 drops frankincense
- 2 oz amber glass dropper bottle (where to get it)
Method
- Add the essential oils to the dropper bottle then top with jojoba oil.
- Shake the bottle gently to combine the oils.
- To use, first place the dropper bottle in a bowl of hot water to warm up the oils then use the dropper to place a few drops of the blend all over your scalp.
- Use your finger pads to massage the blend deep into your scalp.
- Tie up your hair and cover it with a shower cap to allow heat to open up the hair follicles and let the blend penetrate.
- After 30 minutes or more, wash your hair as usual.
- Do this every time you wash your hair.
Other Ways to Use Essential Oils for Dry Scalp
In shampoo & conditioner. Mix about 6 drops of any of the above essential oils to 1 tbsp of shampoo/conditioner and use. You can also directly add the drops to your shampoo bottle and shake well. For every ounce of shampoo, you would add 6 drops of essential oil.
