For a healthy, flake-free scalp, try this easy-to-make Homemade Salt Scrub for Your Scalp, made with 4 simple, clean ingredients in under 5 minutes!
We’ve all been there; we go to style our hair before an event only to see white flakes coming out of nowhere. Your head is covered and you need to get ready and get out the door – stat! What do you do other than re-wash your hair?
To mitigate flakes, try this DIY Homemade Salt Scrub for Your Scalp, made with 4 simple and clean ingredients that you already have at home! By using coarse sea salt, coconut oil, apple cider vinegar, and tea tree oil, you can make the perfect scrub that will clean your scalp. Simply shampoo your hair as usual afterward to reveal a clean, glowing scalp, free of flakes!
What Does a Salt Scrub Do?
A salt scrub is a lightly abrasive exfoliant that can scrub away residue and oils that cause dandruff. The coarse salt is the active ingredient that helps rub away any unwanted flakes or build-up. Once your hair is scrubbed and washed, you will reveal a healthy, clear scalp that lasts until your next hair wash!
What Ingredients Can I Use?
Our Homemade Salt Scrub for Your Scalp is made with only 4 simple ingredients; salt, an oil, an acid, and healing tea tree oil. That said, you can use a variety of products you have on-hand to create a custom DIY salt scrub! Start with coarse sea salt and then let your imagination go!
Try some of these ingredients:
- Olive oil
- Avocado oil
- Jojoba oil
- Almond oil
- Lemon juice
- Sugar
- Raw honey
- Molasses
Ingredients in Homemade Salt Scrub
Nourish your scalp with these 4 simple ingredients!
- 3 tablespoons coarse sea salt
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil (you can make your own at home, or use storebought fractionated coconut oil)
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 4-5 drops tea tree oil (optional)
How to Make Homemade Salt Scrub for Your Scalp
Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.
Store in a clean, lidded glass jar away from moisture.
To use: Rub the mixture lightly over your scalp as it exfoliates.
Leave on as a mask for up to 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly, then wash with shampoo.
Notes/Tips/Troubleshooting: To add some scent to the scrub, feel free to mix in a few drops of your favorite skin-safe essential oil.
Storage: Store in a clean glass jar for up to 4 weeks. Keep in a cool, dark, dry area.
FAQs
A salt scrub can help symptoms associated with itchy scalp, dandruff, and oily scalp.
People with sensitive skin should consult a dermatologist before using any products on their scalp to determine if it is right for them.
Coarse sea salt is the recommended salt in this recipe, as the coarse granules help exfoliate well.
If you do not have apple cider vinegar, equal amounts of lemon juice work well, too!
Use this salt scrub before shampooing so that you can wash out any lingering salt in the hair. Follow with conditioner if desired.
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PrintHomemade Salt Scrub for Your Scalp
Rejuvenate with this exfoliating Homemade Salt Scrub for Your Scalp, the perfect scrub to minimize flakes and encourage a healthy scalp!
- Prep Time: 1 minute
- Active Time: 4 minutes
- Total Time: 5 minutes
- Yield: 1 use 1x
- Category: DIY
- Method: Assemble
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons coarse sea salt
- 1 tablespoon melted coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 4–5 drops tea tree oil (optional)
Instructions
- Mix all ingredients together in a small bowl.
- Store in a clean, lidded glass jar away from moisture.
- To use: Rub the mixture lightly over your scalp as it exfoliates.
- Leave on as a mask for up to 10 minutes. Rinse thoroughly, then wash with shampoo.
Notes
To add some scent to the scrub, feel free to mix in a few drops of your favorite skin-safe essential oil.
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