How to Make Anti-dandruff Castile Shampoo: Recipe for Damaged Hair and Itchy Scalp
For many people dandruff can cause discomfort and even sometimes lowers self-confidence when your you see dandruff on your shoulders and hair. This castile shampoo recipe can be used even for processed, damaged and soothe itchy scalp. Learn how to make anti-dandruff castile shampoo recipe for damaged hair and itchy scalp.
HAIRCARE
Dandruff can be a common hair issue for some but this condition does not arise from hair strands alone. So, what's dandruff? Dandruff is simply flaky substances that you can observe in your hair sometimes it falls on your shoulders caused by shedding of dead keratinized skin cells from your scalp. You'll likely to experience this anyway because your hair and scalp skin has renewal, growth and shedding phases but when it becomes too much then it should be addressed.
Dandruff can occur as a result of having too oily or too dry scalp. This can also be a sign of underlying issues concerning scalp health. Having balanced hair pH and good scalp health can reduce chances of dandruff. Dandruff can come with its own set of problems like
Itchy scalp
Scalp build up
Scalp redness
Swelling
Sings of skin conditions like eczema psoriasis, etc
Castile Shampoo for Dandruff and Itchy Scalp
Natural castile shampoos infuse with plant oils and essential oils can be another solution for treating dandruff and itchy scalp that you could make at your own home. Unlike other dandruff treatments these castile shampoos can do a better job than other commercially bought products.
Welcome to this blog and dive in! Let's make this recipe.
Selecting Ingredients
Apple cider vinegar: It can not treat dandruff directly but instead will balance hair and scalp pH. A well-balanced scalp will not be too oily or too dry thus no dandruff will appear. That's why you've included it in our anti-dandruff shampoo recipe.
Liquid castile soap: This is the liquid soap base for our anti-dandruff shampoo recipe. The good thing about castile is that it cleanses the hair and scalp without stripping it with its natural oils. Dilute your castile soap in ratio of 1:1 because it has high alkalinity that may throw off your hair pH balance if used undiluted.
Distilled water: Distilled water is good at diluting castile soap. The reason distilled water is preferred than tap water is that it can contain impurities like chloride or fluoride from water sanitation management systems or lead and other minerals from pipes. Bacterial contamination is another concern that why it is always a good idea to dilute castile soap with distilled water.
Jojoba oil: Jojoba oil is the right choice when dealing with dandruff especially the one caused with dry scalp. Jojoba oil mimics the sebum, natural oils produced by the scalp. Avoid oils like olive oil with high oleic content coz they can worsen the issue. Jojoba oil is included in antidandruff shampoo recipe.
Carrot seed essential oil: This essential oil is good for stimulating hair growth and scalp cell renewal. It can balance skin pH and bring relief to dry scalp plus fight dandruff.
Eucalyptus essential oil: It has anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties that can help prevent lice, dandruff and bring shine to your hair. Eucalyptus has quite a strong smell.
Tea tree essential oil: Tea tree is among best essential oils for hair. They are good for stimulating and clarifying hair and scalp. Tea tree oil is good at getting rid of greasy hair and dandruff. Another effective ingredient for making anti-dandruff castile shampoo.
Peppermint essential oil: This essential oil has a cooling sensation and it will be a good advice if you use it moderately. But it has numerous benefits such as being anti-fungal, anti-microbial and a stimulant for hair follicles for promoting hair growth and getting rid of dandruff as well.
Ingredients
¼ cup of apple cider vinegar
½ cup of liquid castile soap
¼ cup of distilled water
2 tablespoons of jojoba oil
20 drops of carrot seed essential oil
15 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
10 drops of tea tree essential oil
10 drops of peppermint essential oil
Collect your ingredients together with a saucepan, a stirrer, a glass mixing bowl, kitchen thermometer and a designated shampoo bottle.
Instructions
Begin making your anti-dandruff castile shampoo, by pouring apple cider vinegar to a saucepan and close with a lid tightly.
Next, pre-heat your liquid in a low heat for about an hour enough for it to simmer but never reach to bubbling or boiling.
Then remove from heat and keep it with its lid tightly secured, and wait till cooled to a room temperature around 77℉(25℃).
Now dilute your liquid castile soap first. Add castile soap into distilled water and mix thoroughly with a wooden spoon. Add your apple cider vinegar into a glass bowl with diluted castile soap and stir gently till well-combined.
Add your two tablespoons of jojoba oil oil to the mixture and stir well.
Add your essential oils drop by drop to the mixture, starting with carrot seed, tea tree, eucalyptus and then peppermint essential oils while stirring frequently.
Pour your mixture into your designated shampoo bottle. Shake well before use.
QUICK TIP: You can recycle your old shampoo bottles or get a cute bottle online for this recipe . Just make sure your bottle is clean and well-sanitized to avoid bacterial growth.
How To Use Your Anti-dandruff Castile Shampoo
First of all, wet your hair with lukewarm water.
Take a small amount of your favorite shampoo to the palms of your hand and rub your hands together. You might need more shampoo for long hair.
Begin massaging your scalp and working your way down towards the ends of hair shaft. Continue massaging it for like 5 minutes and let essential oils seep in your hair shaft. You may feel a cooling a little bit from peppermint and eucalyptus essential oil. It should not last after washing your hair.
Rinse out your hair with lukewarm water while massaging and removing all the dirt and build up from your hair.
Use a microfiber towel to dry your hair before continuing with a hair conditioning routine.
Use this shampoo regularly to prevent the dandruff and build up on the scalp.
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