Adriana Gordon

Red Flakey Scalp, How To Repair Your Itchy Scalp



Posted: Monday, January 31, 2011

by Adriana Gordon
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It is extremely frustrating and embarrassing having a red flakey scalp condition like dandruff, eczema, scalp infections or a nasty itchy red rash on your scalp.

Is your scalp flakey itchy or do you have dry scalp with redness and rashes that drive you crazy ?

Your instinct might be to choose a product from the local store or your doctor. Most of these flakey scalp treatments that promise relief from dry scalp conditions sound very relieving until you start reading the small print.

SLS or Sodium Laureth or Lauryl Sulphate, what’s that? It often says to call a Poison Control Center if you accidentally swallow shampoo? And what are those warning labels on the back all about? What does it do to your hair if it’s that toxic?

Stop! What you must know is that many chemicals, especially SLS, remove the natural oils from the skin and even corrode it, along with your eye membranes. Have you also noticed that your hair has been thinning? Well hair follicle damage is another little known but very common symptom of these chemicals.

Actually, most commercial shampoos & scalp treatments are designed to meet people’s “sensory” expectations offering instant gratification and the illusion that they are doing their job. So therein lies the problem. For example mixing silicone to conditioner induces an artificial shine but in truth can create problems long term including sensitivities.

Most people expect a shampoo to:

And that’s a reasonable expectation – think about it if your shampoo didn’t foam up, smell good, or leave your hair feeling squeaky-clean, would you trust it? Well, here’s the thing: the vast majority of commercial shampoos achieve the foaming effect using the equivalent of engine degreasers to strip off not only dirt and grime but also valuable essential oils that your scalp needs.

Yes -your flakey scalp needs natural oils. Without them, your body has no natural defence those oils are there for a reason! Your scalp needs to maintain a natural PH balance that if disturbed – can develop into a dry, itchy irritated scalp. The good news is that there are many natural remedies you can use with moisturising oils and natural powerful alternatives to heal & reverse any scalp problem by restoring balance safely. You can easily repair follicle damage – even boost hair growth and use your own home made remedy for scalp cell regeneration. There are also the artificial aromas that are added its alarming the huge percentage of people who are mildly to severely averse or allergic to artificial scents and we don’t even know it.

So what non toxic itchy scalp treatments and natural remedies can help? Well there are many non toxic shampoos which are nourishing and conditioning while still giving you’re the “foam effect”, they smell devine with the addition of the natural oils they contain. So you do have a choice and it does NOT have to cost you more in fact most of them are less you just have to know what to look for.

So lets have a look at natural oils for treating your scalp

Some of my favorite hair and scalp natural oils are as follows

The best part is knowing that there are alternatives is that you can mix these into super powerful blends like a super moisture boosting home remedy for dry scalp, flakey scalp, or as a soothing itchy scalp treatment. Dry itchy scalp can be dealt with fast and permanently without spending a ton on traditional scalp med products.

Here’s a simple remedy you can make today:

Home remedy for dry itchy scalp Take c oatmeal and soak in water for 20 mins. Mix well and then strain the liquid adding it to a cup. Add 5 drops lavender oil (or lavender stalks steeped in cup hot water. Add 5 drops rosemary (or rosemary stalks steeped in cup hot water. Allow to cool until tepid.

Mix the liquids together and dab on your scalp then leave in for 10 mins to soothe the itch. This a good temporary soother for itching. Chamomile tea is also soothing!

You can use these remedies combined with knowledge of what not use on your scalp to create scalp treatments for dandruff to scalp infections like scalp sores & psoriasis. If you understand the cause of itchy scalp and other scalp conditions it’s easy to be free from itching, dryness and grow thick, shiny beautiful hair. You can enjoy experimenting and taking good care of yourself by giving your hair a treatment using the many natural remedies from nature that are accessible to you right now! There are also many natural shampoos that use only beneficial and non irritating ingredients. These ingredients have highly beneficial benefits for your hair like brands such as Akin shampoo, and Thursday Plantation which is effective as an effective anti-dandruff shampoo.

SOOTHING & HEALING ANTIFLAMMATORY REMEDY: Apply a mixture of 1 teaspoon of Neem oil (antifungal & antiitching) 1 teaspoon Teatree or Manuka (also antifungal) which much stronger than teatree, one teaspoon of Rosemary oil and one teaspoon of Lavender oil together in 3 tablespoons of carrier oils such as Olive or Almond oil (Wheatgerm and Macadamia carrier oils closely match your natural sebum) and apply to your scalp daily.

GARDEN REMEDY: Go to your garden and get 3 sprigs of Rosemary, and chop up and add to 3 tea bags of Chamomile tea. Boil gently, let cool, strain and rinse your hair with this liquid for a calming antiflammatory effect. You can also use the scalp remedy wizard to create your own remedy.

Whether you experiment at home or use tools like the scalp remedy wizard you can soothe and heal dry itchy scalp or flaky scalp conditions at home, on a budget. So enjoy creating your remedies and finally dealing with your scalp condition for good.

By using the scalp remedy wizard and making your own dry itchy scalp remedy you can not only soothe your itchy scalp, but read about how to eliminate and prevent irritated scalp and sustain gorgeous healthy hair.

Adriana Gordon is a natural health practitioner with years of experience in treating flakey scalp and skin conditions. her website www.itchy-scalp-help.com for more information and resources.
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» left by Jill 51 days 17 hours ago.
I was wondering where i would find all the stuff for the itchy scalp? I was interested in the Jojoba, Peppermint, Basil, Tea Tree. Would you just get them at a supermarket or beauty supply store? Thank you :)
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