| So you're looking for a cure for itchy scalp? Well, the | | | | overnight in water |
| good news is that, in most cases, an itchy scalp can | | | | - In the morning grind the soft seeds into a fine paste |
| be cured and soothed quite easily with a simple home | | | | - Apply this paste all over scalp and leave for half an |
| remedy. | | | | hour |
| What Caused My Itchy Scalp? | | | | - Rinse off thoroughly with soap nut solution |
| An itchy scalp can be an irritating and annoying | | | | - A teaspoon of lime juice on the last rinse will work |
| affliction and, without treatment, can become | | | | wonders |
| increasingly worse. Although there are many possible | | | | It is important to keep the hair and scalp clean so as to |
| reasons for an itchy scalp, a lot of the time these days | | | | avoid the build up of dead cells which will only |
| it can be due to the harsh chemicals placed in many of | | | | aggravate the itchy scalp problem. |
| the off-the-shelf shampoos and conditioners on the | | | | I would recommend trying to replace your current |
| market. These chemicals can dry out the skin, stripping | | | | shampoo with a natural one, like a Tea Tree Oil based |
| it of its natural oils and thereby causing an itchy, flaky | | | | shampoo. Tea Tree Oil is a fantastic anti-bacterial and |
| scalp. One of the worst of these chemicals is Sodium | | | | anti-inflammatory natural ingredient which will help to |
| Laureth Sulphate - commonly known as SLS which is | | | | soothe your itchy scalp and prevent infections. Other |
| an aggressive cleaning and foaming agent commonly | | | | great natural oils to look out for when choosing a |
| used as an engine degreaser. SLS has been proven | | | | shampoo or conditioner are Zinc Pyrithione and Jojoba. |
| to strip oils from and prematurely age your skin, | | | | Zinc pyrithione is great at combating dandruff and as a |
| damage eye membranes, retard healing, inhibit hair | | | | cure for itchy scalp conditions. |
| follicle growth and more, yet it's added to 90% of | | | | First synthesized in the 1930's, it is the most widely |
| shampoos! Silicone is another harmful chemical used | | | | used active ingredient from a natural source. Having |
| as an artificial shine enhancer in many leading brand | | | | good anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties it's used |
| conditioners. | | | | to treat dandruff, itchy scalp, seborrheic dermatitis, |
| Reactions to perm chemicals,and hair dye allergies are | | | | psoriasis, eczema and numerous other skin and scalp |
| also very common these days. If you've recently been | | | | disorders. Jojoba is excellent as a scalp moisturizer |
| to the hairdressers and are suffering from an itchy | | | | and helps to re-balance sebum. |
| scalp, this could be the reason, although they should | | | | The hair should be brushed daily to improve the |
| always patch test any products before applying them | | | | circulation and remove any flakiness. The most |
| to your scalp. | | | | effective way to brush the hair is to bend forward |
| Other possible reasons could be stress brought on by | | | | from the waist with the head down towards the |
| exhaustion or emotional tension, an allergic skin reaction | | | | ground, and brush from the nape of the neck towards |
| (contact dermatitis), viral infections, such as chickenpox | | | | the top of the head. Short or shoulder-length hair can |
| and shingles or a skin condition, such as acne. | | | | be brushed right from the roots to the ends in one |
| A fungus like Ringworm (tinea capitis) could also be | | | | stroke. In the case of long hair, two strokes would be |
| causing your itchy scalp. Ringworm is a superficial | | | | best to avoid stretching the hair. |
| fungal infection of the scalp and is caused by mold-like | | | | The scalp should also be massaged thoroughly daily, to |
| fungi called dermatophytes. Ringworm of the skin | | | | improve circulation, remove excess dirt and dead skin |
| starts as a red, scaly patch or bump, and tends to be | | | | cells, and encourage hair growth. For a proper |
| very itchy and uncomfortable. Over time, it may begin | | | | massage, spread your fingers fanwise and slip them |
| to look like a ring or a series of rings with raised, | | | | through the hair. With your thumb pressed behind your |
| bumpy, scaly borders (the center is often clear), but | | | | ears, press down on your scalp with your fingertips. |
| not every person who's infected develops the rings. | | | | Now rotate your fingers so that they move the scalp |
| How Can I Cure My Itchy Scalp? | | | | over the bony structure of the head. You will feel your |
| There are loads of natural cures. Here I'll show you | | | | skin move and the scalp tingle. Move up an inch at a |
| some of the best.. | | | | time until you have covered the whole head. It takes |
| A quick cure for itchy scalp can be made at home by | | | | only a few minutes to perform. |
| using a combination or Rosemary and Chamomile: | | | | Reducing stress will help your body in its natural healing |
| - Get 3 sprigs of rosemary, chop them up and add to | | | | process, and also go some way to preventing your |
| 3 tea bags of chamomile tea | | | | itchy scalp condition from returning. Prevention is better |
| - Boil gently, let cool, and strain | | | | than a cure, as they say. Use some natural bath oils |
| - Rinse your hair with this liquid for a calming | | | | like Lavender or Valerian Oil to help you to relax and |
| anti-inflammatory effect for an inflamed, itchy or sore | | | | de-stress after a hard day. |
| scalp | | | | (As with all oils, consult your doctor first if you are |
| Fenugreek seeds are excellent for getting rid of | | | | pregnant. It is also recommended you patch test all oils |
| dandruff: | | | | formulas before application or addition to your |
| - Take 2 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds and soak | | | | shampoos). |