Essential Oils To Help Dandruff

Dandruff Control

Causes?

According to the Essential Oils Desk Reference, by my favorite oil Guru, Gary Young, Dandruff can be caused by many factors, some of which are:

• Allergies
• Chemichals
• Parasites

It seems as if many different factors can cause dandruff, and if you are a chronic sufferer, you should see a doctor. However, if you have already changed diet or moved to an organic unscented shampoo, why not try essential oils? They are as affordable as those expensive shampoos, and they are all natural. Plus, they have hundreds of other uses.

Reccomended Oils
Three of my favorite essential oils to massage into my scalp are:

Rosemary (used to treat alopecia)

Peppermint (can alleviate itching, and inflammation)
Cedarwood (a mild astringent)

You can combine all three of these oils, or chose just one! Plus any one of these oils have many other uses!

How To Apply
I love to combine my oils with healing clays such as French Green Clay, Red Clay, or Benoite Clay. See this awesome article on the many benefits of healing clays. You can also combine the essential oils with a carrier oil. Simply add two drops of your chosen oil to a "dollop" of coconut oil (or other carrier oil) and massage into scalp. Though not a healing clay, combing essential oils with Amla (Indian Gooseberry) is how many Indian women treat dandruff.

Other uses
Peppermint and Rosemary essential oils can be used for cooking.
Add peppermint to your tea, or rub on your temples for a quick "pick-me up."
A drop of Cedarwood on the roof of your mouth is one way I fight any brain fog!

Be careful, though, some oils can not be consumed, I only consume oils that are GRAS (Generally Regarded as Safe).

Order Oils
If you are interested in ordering oils, feel free to contact me! I will point you in the right direction.