All Natural Scalp Detox Recipe (Just 3 Ingredients!)

Are you effectively taking care of your hair? Chances are, even if you are actively buying all the right products and going to the beauty salon regularly, you may still be neglecting an important detail of proper hair care. For example, when was the last time you detoxed your scalp? Never? Well, don’t feel bad! There are tons of people who do not know the importance of proper scalp exfoliation.

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A scalp detox can be extremely important to your beauty regimen. Just like the skin on our bodies, the scalp can accumulate toxins, chemicals, and pollutants that are harmful to the scalp and immune system.

Even though the scalp contains some of the largest pores of the body, it does not need as much attention as other pores. However, it still needs an occasional regimen.

Surprisingly, the hair products we use regularly can stunt hair growth if we do not exfoliate our scalp.

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These products unknowingly create a messy build-up on top of accumulated dead skin cells on the scalp.

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This can cause bacterial infections, greasy hair, or tons of dandruff.

Most people believe that shampooing is enough to cleanse the scalp deeply and remove all the unwanted buildup that has formed, but that’s not the case. Since this is not enough, a scalp exfoliant is usually the best option.

Here is a homemade recipe for a scalp detox. Each ingredient in the mixture serves a specific function that is important for fighting buildup and maintaining a healthy scalp for effective hair growth.

To ease your mind, this recipe also doesn’t contain any natural acids, so it’s not designed to burn or irritate the scalp in any way. Some “natural” detoxes do that, but this one doesn’t.

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Ingredients

• 1 tsp Olive oil: Olive oil is filled with antioxidants that are great for fighting dandruff and moisturizing the scalp.
• 2 tsp Baking soda: Baking soda is a natural cleanser that absorbs grease, oil and any unwanted product residue.
• 1/2 tsp Cinnamon: This spice prevents fungal and bacterial infections that one may accumulate over time. It also has organic compounds that are antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial.

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Directions

To apply the exfoliant, separate the hair into small sections and rub in circular motions to effectively remove excess toxins.

Next, cover the head with a shower cap for 10-15 minutes to allow the mixture to properly detox the scalp and achieve the desired results.

Finally, shampoo and condition the hair thoroughly to cleanse the hair and scalp.

It is important not to perform this treatment more than once a month. Overusing this exfoliant can irritate the scalp and eventually cause more harm than good in the long run.