Scalp Scrubs

Sometimes you need a stronger cleansing than shampoos can give, especially if the skin is naturally oily. Add to this styling products and shampoos themselves, which are not always washed out even the second time and accumulate in the hair and epidermis. This threatens with micro-inflammations, which can develop into itching, dandruff, irritation and an unpleasant odour. In such a case, consider using special scalp scrubs.

When are these compositions useful?

These formulas are especially effective for fans of styling. With frequent use of products for volume or strong fixation, their residues are not completely washed out, disrupting the sebaceous glands. The scalp scrubs are also effective for those who face problems with the skin of the head or whose hair quickly loses its fresh look. In these cases, shampooing may not be enough. Special scrubs help clean the scalp qualitatively. The composition and consistency of these products is designed in such a way that the particles are easily washed away and at the same time gently cleanse the epidermis.

What types of products are there?

There are scalp scrubs and peels; manufacturers also often produce hybrid compositions. Plastic, plant particles, and sugar or salt are used as abrasives in the formulas. With the latter, it is especially important to rinse your hair well. Otherwise, the salt will dry out the epidermis during the day.

Salicylic acid (BHA) is often added to peels. It copes well with dandruff and excessive oiliness. You can find moisturising AHAs, and the newfangled PHAs in some formulas. In addition to acids, essential and nourishing oils are added to peels for an antibacterial effect, moisturising, and a pleasant smell.

How to use scalp scrubs

With short hair, the use is simple: just apply the composition with your palms all over the head, massage and leave for a couple of minutes. With long hair, it is more difficult: it is essential that the product eventually gets to the skin and not stays on the strands. So, it is better to make several partings and apply the product in them with light massaging movements. The exposure time depends on the specific product. Some peels and scalp scrubs need to be applied to a dirty head, others after shampooing.

In good products, the particles do not scratch the surface, but it is important not to overdo it yourself. With normal epidermis, it is advised to use such means once a week. With dry skin – less often, with oily one – more often.

It is important not to overdo peelings. Otherwise, you can get a chemical burn. It is usually recommended to wait with them for 3-15 minutes. If the effect of such a mask is not enough (and acids work better when they remain on the surface), it is better to buy a leave-in product. Its formula is specially designed to stay on the skin for a long time, and the risk of getting an allergic or other unpleasant reaction with it is much less. You can buy such goods in MAKEUP online store at an affordable price. Read customer reviews to choose the right item for you.