So I decided to take matters into my own hands. I opted to proactively add a permanent step to my wash routine to care for my scalp. Thinking ahead to fall season, I know that two scalp related concerns may surface.
1. Shedding
2. Flaking/peeling
For me, one solution to both of these problems came in the form of essential oils. Back when my scalp issue was at its worst, I would use essential oils almost daily. Now, I'm going to experiment with adding an essential & carrier oil scalp massage every week as a part of my pre-poo step.
Last night, before heading to bed, I mixed a little eucalyptus oil and coconut oil together. I parted my hair in small sections and applied the blend directly to my scalp and hair. Then I put on a plastic cap and called it a night. I can't tell you how much I love feeling a tingling sensation on my scalp. Makes me feel like my hair follicles are coming alive!
Adding this step as a part of my weekly wash routine will give me several benefits. Let's discuss:
+ Scalp stimulation to help promote growth.
+ Reduction in shedding.
+Less flaking/peeling
+Eucalyptus oil helps increase ceramide levels in the hair strand.
There's no reason for me not to do this. Back in the day, when my scalp was misbehaving, I would use essential oils several times a week. As a side effect, I would often walk around smelling medicated. My hope is that the weekly ritual will be enough to address any issue so I don't have to resort to doing it multiple times a week. This a proactive approach. Hopefully with this weekly scalp stimulation ritual (and by drinking lots of water), I'll be able to keep my scalp healthy throughout fall and winter.
