After continuous use of products, there is a possibility of residue of products such as shampoo, conditioner, hair styling products… that can hinder the hair’s development, causing dryness, frizz, and scalp infections. This accumulation on the scalp will not allow the proper flow of nutrients into the hair follicles. Scalp buildup is not only the buildup of products but can also be the natural buildup of dead skin cells, flakes. Here are some tips to exfoliate the scalp.
1. Use apple cider vinegar as a hair rinse:
Apple cider vinegar has acetic properties and also contains alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) which can help reduce scalp buildup and oiliness and cleanse the scalp.
In a cup of distilled water, add apple cider vinegar and mix well. Pour this apple cider vinegar mixture and water solution into a spray bottle and spray it evenly on the scalp and hair. When applying to the hair, gently stroke and massage. Leave it on for 30 minutes before shampooing with a mild shampoo and conditioner.
2. Use Micellar water:
Micellar water helps effectively remove scalp buildup as the micelles are small molecular clusters that cling to impurities and eventually dissolve them. Micellar water or products containing micellar water do not contain harsh ingredients and contain ingredients that nourish and cleanse the scalp and hair. Once a week or every two weeks,
You can use micellar water similar to how you use any other shampoo to wash your hair.
3. Use scalp scrubs:
The benefits of exfoliating the scalp are similar to using facial scrubs, as it can help remove excess dead skin cells, excess sebum.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons of granulated sugar or cane sugar
2 tablespoons of olive oil (or any type of hair nourishing oil you prefer)
Method:
Put the granulated sugar or cane sugar and olive oil into a small mixing bowl. Wet your hair, then apply this mixture to the scalp, exfoliating gently and massaging in circular motions. Leave it on for 10 minutes, then wash your hair again.
4. Use clarifying shampoo:
Clarifying shampoos are not the type of shampoos used regularly as they can strip away all the nutrients of the hair and can make the hair brittle and prone to breakage. It can also lead to scalp irritation.
A clarifying shampoo is a type of shampoo that can cleanse the scalp by removing dead skin cells. Focus on the scalp and the hair roots, then gradually spread throughout the hair. Gently massage in circular motions and rinse thoroughly with water. After that, nourish the hair with a light conditioner and let it air dry.
You can also use a hair mask after clarifying with a clarifying shampoo to help restore lost nutrients to the hair.