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Wednesday, December 26, 2012

Kick That Itch to the Curb! Itchy Scalp Fighters!!!

As someone who suffered from an intense, itchy scalp, I can truly say that it can almost drive you over the edge! When I became natural 4 yrs ago, I thought I'd never find relief from my scalp condition. While the doctor prescribed medicine helped some, my recurrences prompted me to learn more about natural remedies.
Here are some natural remedies that are tried and true to chase the itchies away!
#1. Tea Tree Oil-- Centuries old uses for tea tree oil as an antifungal proves that nature truly has some of the best remedies.The Aborigine people native to Australia used tea tree oil for many medicinal purposes. Try it in a spritz bottle or find a great shampoo like Giovanni Triple Tea Tree Treat for scalp relief.
#2. Neem Oil-- In India people use neem oil to treat all kinds of scalp irritations. Although the scent is not the best, neem has many benefits. Try a neem based product like Chagrin Valley Neem & Tea Tree Oil Hair/Body shampoo bar.
#3. Apple Cider Vinegar-- This wonderful natural remedy is convenient and cost effective. Mix apple cider vinegar with distilled water in a spritz bottle and spray to relieve an itchy scalp. Visit your local grocery store and pick up a bottle.
#4. Aloe Vera-- The miraculous aloe vera plant has several medicinal benefits. Native people used the plant extract to treat skin ailments as well as cuts and burns. Pick up a plant and break off it's leaves to get the extract.Apply it directly to the scalp. Or try a gentle shampoo and conditioner like MillCreek Botanicals Aloe Vera.
My Top Shampoo Picks for Itch Relief
#1. Organix South Thera Neem
#2. Chagrin Valley Cafe Moreno
#3. Giovanni Triple Tea Tree Treat
#4. Selsun Blue Naturals
#5.  Shea Moisture Black Soap
#6. MillCreek Botanicals Tea Tree
#7. Head & Shoulders Itchy Scalp Care 2 in 1
My Fav Nix That Itch Recipe

1-2 drops each of tea tree, peppermint, eucalyptus, and lavendar oils mixed in 2 tbsp of jojoba oil. This itch remedy can be mixed and added to water for quick relief from itching and flaking. Use pure essential oils to get the full effect. Keep in mind that essential oils like tea tree, peppermint, lavendar, and eucalyptus oils must be mixed in a carrier oil. Jojoba is used because it is closest to the scalp's sebum.


This information presented here should by no means replace a doctor's diagnosis as some skin conditions may require a doctor's prescription.
Which remedies and/ or products help you combat an itchy scalp?

2 comments:

  1. AVJ and ACV have been the two most effective things for me to fight an itchy scalp. I've never used straight neem oil, but I do know that SM uses it in their Coconut & Hibiscus line :-)

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    1. Thanks for stopping by! Yes, Shea Moisture does use neem in their coconut & hibiscus line as well as in the Black Soap line which also features plaintain extract and tea tree oil.SM Black Soap line is especially designed for people with eczema, psorasis, and severe dandruff.

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