Peeling for the scalp * reviews of salt peeling at home by trichologists

Benefits for skin and hair

Salt is an effective and common component in various cosmetics. Using a salt-based scrub has a lot of beneficial effects:

deep cleansing of the epithelium from mechanical and organic contaminants;
exfoliation of dead skin particles;
stimulation of local blood supply improves nutrition and oxygenation of skin cells and hair follicles;
improved curl growth;
stabilization of the sebaceous glands;
prevention and elimination of dandruff and seborrhea;
improvement of the skin - elimination of itching, inflammation.

Another excellent property of salt peeling is the preparation of the hair and scalp for the effects of other care products: masks, wraps, elixirs and serums.

The best hair scrubs

Now I would like to dwell in more detail on the recipes for effective hair scrubs that contain a substance unique in its composition - sea salt. It won’t be difficult to make them at home, you just need to stock up on the ingredients first.

Salt scrub with olive oil

This scrub will gently but thoroughly cleanse the scalp and accelerate hair growth by improving blood microcirculation. This scrub is suitable even for dry scalps, as it contains nourishing oil.

What will you need and how to prepare it?

sea salt (2 tbsp);
olive oil (3 tbsp).

Mix the two ingredients together so that the salt crystals are evenly coated with the oil.

How to use?

The resulting mixture must be massaged onto the scalp for at least 5 minutes, moving from the back of the head to the forehead. The salt should be evenly distributed throughout the head. You can even leave the product on for a little while if your scalp is not sensitive, then rinse your hair with water and wash your hair with shampoo.

Salt scrub with blue clay

The product is ideal for hair that is oily at the roots, as it cleanses it great, turning the oily shine into a mirror-like shine.

What will you need and how to prepare it?

sea salt (3 tbsp)
blue clay (2 tbsp).

Blue clay must first be diluted with water until it becomes sour cream. Then add sea salt to it and mix the ingredients thoroughly.

How to use?

The scrub must be applied to the entire scalp with massaging movements for 10 minutes. During this time, oily hair and scalp will be completely cleansed. Then you must first rinse your curls with water, and then wash them with shampoo.

Salt scrub with kefir

This scrub is also suitable for oily scalp, accelerating hair growth and preventing the appearance of greasy shine.

What will you need and how to prepare it?

sea salt (2 tbsp);
kefir (2 tbsp);
essential oil bey (2 parts);
tea tree essential oil (2 parts).

First you need to mix salt with warm kefir, and then add essential oils in doses. Stir all ingredients until smooth.

How to use?

Like previous scrubs, the mixture is applied to the scalp, then massaged for 10 minutes; the scrub can also be left on the skin for another 10 minutes. Next, you need to rinse off the product with water, and then rinse your hair with shampoo.

Sometimes I add other essential oils as desired, but no more than 4 drops per 4 tablespoons of base.

Salt scrub with soda

I really liked this scrub composition, after it my mixed hair becomes very soft and falls apart nicely, and my scalp is fresh and clean.

What will you need and how to prepare it?

sea salt (2 tbsp);
soda (2 tbsp).

Mix the two ingredients by adding a little water. A much better effect can be achieved if you prepare a decoction of nettles or birch buds instead of water.

How to use?

The resulting scrub should be thoroughly massaged into the scalp for 10 minutes, then rinsed off first with water and then with shampoo.

Salt scrub mask with rye bread

I spotted this scrub on one forum; according to reviews from girls, this is a universal recipe, suitable even for dry hair and scalp.

What will you need and how to prepare it?

sea salt (1 tsp);
rye bread (2 pieces);
chicken yolk (2 pcs.).

First you need to turn the rye bread into crumb; you can use a little water for this. Then mix the yolks and sea salt and add them to the bread slurry.

How to use?

This mixture must be applied to the entire scalp and massaged a little, then you must put on a cellophane cap, insulate the top with a cap or towel and leave for 30 minutes. Then you can wash off the scrub mask with water and shampoo.

Another homemade recipe for hair scrub with salt can be seen in the following video.

Indications for use

A salt scrub effectively copes with various cosmetic problems that arise with the hair and scalp. This product is recommended for oily, normal hair ; it can also be used for dry and fine hair, taking precautions.

Salt scrubbing should be included in the complex of procedures if the following problems arise:

excessive activity of the sebaceous glands;
the appearance of dandruff;
mechanical contamination of the head;
lack of shine and slow hair growth.

Features of using scrubs

Scrubs for the scalp, especially when the main component is salt, must be used correctly, otherwise you may not achieve the desired effect or, on the contrary, significantly damage your hair.

Therefore, try to follow the following recommendations:

The scrub must be applied to wet, slightly dried scalp; before doing this, it is better to wash your hair once with shampoo to wash off the main dirt.
Do not overuse scrubs with salt; even for oily hair, such cleansing once a week will be enough, but dry hair needs this procedure - once every 2 weeks.
It is better to choose sea salt for scrub, but food grade, since it does not contain dyes and various additives, and it is finer, and as a result will not harm the skin.
You shouldn’t rub your head too hard with the resulting scrub, because salt is an exfoliating component and that’s already enough.
Instead of water, you can add herbal infusions to your homemade scrubs that suit your scalp type.
Essential oils will also not be superfluous: bey, lavender, ylang-ylang, rosemary, tea tree.
Scrubs must be washed off first with water, and then once with shampoo, otherwise the entire head will remain unwashed and will be strewn with salt crystals.
If the hair is dry in length, then after the procedure it is necessary to apply a balm, although you can pre-lubricate it with moisturizing vegetable oil.
After the scrub, you can apply a mask that accelerates hair growth, because the cleansed scalp will accept all the ingredients with a bang, but the product should also preferably be homemade. Although I also tried store-bought ampoules - the effect was superb.
After 10 regular procedures, the skin must be allowed to rest, and then you can change the main abrasive component or continue with this.

What to choose – sea or cook?

Although table salt, which is available in every home, can be used to prepare a scrub, the use of sea salt is much more effective. This type of this essential substance contains many useful mineral impurities that are necessary for the health of hair and epithelium - micro- and macroelements: potassium, magnesium, iodine, manganese, iron, selenium, copper.

Do not use salt with large crystals - these particles can injure the delicate scalp and damage the hair structure. Crushed “Extra” salt is also not suitable for the procedure - its crystals immediately dissolve in water and other substances.

Important! Maintaining the mineral balance in the cells of the hair follicles ensures their development. The skin of the scalp usually does not receive sufficient nutrition due to its location. The use of mechanical peeling based on sea salt restores all the vital functions of the cells of the scalp and hair.

What is the secret of salt?

Nowadays, many modern girls suffer from excess greasiness in their hair, which brings quite a few problems. Also, to give our hair a perfect look, we mercilessly apply various styling products, which causes the pores on the scalp to become clogged and stop breathing.

Scrubs in this case become simply necessary, because if oxygen does not reach the hair, the hair begins to noticeably thin out. Salt is the main exfoliating component due to the presence of small crystals in it.

Did you know that sea salt is currently mined in a volume of more than 6 million tons. in year? Is the one that is gray in color considered the most valuable?

After the first use of the scrubs, it seemed to me that more hair fell out than necessary, but in fact, the hair that was supposed to fell out, and new ones appeared instead.

Salt used in scalp scrubs will bring great benefits to your hair, namely:

will restore access to oxygen;
effectively cleanses the scalp;
eliminates dandruff;
will reduce hair loss;
dries out the skin;
strengthens hair roots;
will remove excess fat content;
improves blood circulation in the scalp;
saturates the skin with microelements and minerals;
will accelerate hair growth.

To carry out cosmetic procedures to improve your hair, it is advisable to acquire sea salt, since it is the one that will bring invaluable benefits to your hair due to its rich composition :

chlorides;
sulfates;
sodium;
zinc;
iodine;
magnesium;
calcium;
potassium;
selenium;
iron;
phosphorus;
manganese.

We could go on and on about the elements that sea salt contains, because this is almost the entire periodic table. That's why they give preference to it.

In the absence of such salt, you can use table salt. It will also cleanse the scalp well, but you are unlikely to get any healing or healing effect, since it contains only one element - sodium chloride.

How to do it at home?

The simplicity of this product allows you to use it at home and get the effect of a salon treatment. Scrubbing is performed before washing your hair.

Step by step instructions:

2-3 tbsp. l. If necessary, the salts are crushed in a mortar or using a blender.
The entire length of hair must be thoroughly combed, moistened and parted.
The salt must be slightly moistened in your hands, immediately before application, until a thick paste forms.
Apply the scrub along the parting and gently massage your head in a circular motion for 4-5 minutes.
After the massage, leave the composition for another minute, then rinse with water, thoroughly washing the roots.
Wash your hair with shampoo and use a mask, balm or conditioner.

The procedure must be repeated no more than once a week.

Scalp peeling

The scrub should be used not only to exfoliate dead cells. When we use a variety of care products - varnishes, gels, foams, balms, we sometimes forget that the remnants of care products remain in small quantities on the hair and head. Over time, these residues accumulate, which can cause itching, discomfort, dandruff, etc. Sometimes those with thick hair are unable to completely wash off cosmetics. This provokes a deterioration in oxygen access to the roots, the hair becomes weaker, it may fall out, it can become dull and quickly become greasy. It is not always possible to wash away product residues with shampoo, so you should scrub your scalp.

The scalp peeling procedure is a simple procedure that can be done independently at home. The most popular scrubbing agent is salt. It is best to use fine iodized salt or crushed sea salt.

The procedure for peeling the scalp with salt at home should be carried out no more than once a week. The scrubbing course should last from 4 to 8 weeks, then you should take a break for a couple of months. This is necessary in order to avoid drying out the top layers. After this peeling, the hair becomes smooth, silky, fresh and light.

What can you add to salt peeling?

You can enhance the beneficial effect of the procedure by including active ingredients in the composition, which will also benefit the hair and skin:

Olive oil in the scalp scrub deeply nourishes and moisturizes them from the inside. Vitamins and fatty acids contained in the oil soften the effect of the scrub.
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Burdock oil ensures growth and nutrition of deep hair structures, and also stimulates the development of new hair follicles.
Blue, white and black clay have an additional cleansing effect on excessively oily hair, making it manageable and maintaining freshness for a long time.
Aloe juice has a powerful antioxidant effect, nourishes with vitamins and microelements.
Essential oils of rose, orange, rosemary, tea tree, bergamot, ylang-ylang, lavender, mint, eucalyptus, pine contain vitamins and microelements that are beneficial to the condition of curls.
Decoctions of herbs such as nettle, chamomile, lovage, birch buds, hops, burdock root, calendula, and laurel can be used in hair scrubs, increasing the effectiveness of the procedure.

Professional products

The use of natural salt in professional hair scrubs is quite common. Salt, as a natural abrasive, is found in many products. A few examples:

Christophe Robin “Cleansing scrub with sea-salt” . A high concentration of sea salt combined with a gentle effect on the skin ensures the effectiveness of the product. A scrub from a renowned colorist restores blood microcirculation, eliminates impurities and maintains the natural water balance in the skin.
Adama Deep Cleansing Scalp & Hair Scrub With Sea Salt from Zion Health Inc. The organic deep cleansing product has a rich composition: biotin, almond and olive oils, sea salt, aloe extract. Thanks to its active ingredients, this product delicately and deeply cleanses and nourishes the upper layers of the scalp, without negatively affecting the hair structure.
Zeytun “Scrub-mask for scalp and hair Detox with Dead Sea salt and lavender essential oil . The content of shea butter and lavender essential oil makes the scrubbing procedure as delicate and effective as possible. The product has a calming and anti-inflammatory effect, excellent for the treatment of dandruff and seborrhea.

Homemade recipes using salt

Salt peeling is prepared according to various recipes. In addition to sea salt, which is the main component of the mixture, essential oils, fermented milk products, soda and other substances are added to them. Auxiliary components enhance the effects of salt and also demonstrate additional effects.

Recipe with essential oil

Salt peeling with essential oils can solve many problems. Add the oil that is suitable for your hair to the mixture:

For fat content: tea tree oil, lemon, grapefruit, lemon balm, lavender.
For loss: burdock, juniper, cedar, pine, rosemary.
For dandruff: orange, lemon, rosemary, lavender or geranium oils.
For dryness: jasmine, rose, chamomile and sage oils.

Mix 3 drops of your chosen essential oil with sea salt in an amount of 2-5 tablespoons. The exact amount depends on the length and thickness of your hair. Add 50 ml of balm to the mixture and mix thoroughly.

Soda and salt recipe

Soda has bactericidal and softening properties. The recipe is prepared like this:

Determine how much salt you need for your hair length and thickness.
Add the same amount of soda to the salt.
Pour 15 ml of water into the mixture for each spoon of soda in the composition.

The mixture is thoroughly mixed and then used for its intended purpose. Also, soda can be replaced or supplemented with cosmetic clay, selected according to the needs of the hair.

Recipe with kefir

Kefir is recommended to be used to soften hair, to give it shine and silkiness.

Decide how much sea salt you need for your hair.
To each tablespoon of salt, add a tablespoon of kefir with a fat content of 2.5%.
Mix the mixture thoroughly.

Depending on the needs of the hair, kefir can be replaced with milk or sour cream.

After any procedure, apply a moisturizing or nourishing mask to your hair. This will help your hair retain moisture and make it shiny and silky. You can purchase a mask in a store or prepare it yourself.

Contraindications

These scrub compositions have virtually no contraindications. The only exception is individual intolerance to the components.

When using salt scrubs, you need to “listen” to the sensations - if a burning sensation or pain occurs, the procedure must be stopped. These symptoms can appear with unhealed wounds and eczema. also be taken into account that too large salt particles can injure the skin.

Salt scrub is a simple, accessible and effective remedy for hair and scalp care. Due to their natural composition, such products combine well with most organic substances - essential and vegetable oils, extracts, as well as coffee, yolks and dairy products.

What salt should I use?

For peeling, it is best to choose sea salt, but if you don’t have it, nothing bad will happen if you use regular salt.

Sea salt is saturated with a huge amount of useful microelements, such as iodine, calcium, iron, sodium, zinc.

With their help, you can normalize the skin-fat balance, as well as provide the scalp with the necessary nutrition and care.

It is better to purchase fine sea salt. If you have a large one, grind it in a coffee grinder.