How to Use Essential Oils to Treat Dandruff

Essential oils are concentrated plant oils that are light and aromatic. These oils maintain the scent, flavor and other properties of their plant of origin. They are mixed with other oils, known as carriers, because they are naturally volatile. Essential oils are used in massages, skin treatments and other therapies due to their healing qualities. Using essential oils is a natural way to treat dandruff.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Essential oils
• Carrier oil
• Medicine dropper

1. Choose your essential oils. There are a number of essential oils used to treat dandruff. Tea tree, thyme and rosemary are a few examples. Select oils based on any allergies you may have, scent preferences and healing properties.

2. Choose your carrier oil. There are a variety of carrier oils including grapeseed oil, apricot kernel oil and castor oil. Jojoba oil is closest to your natural scalp oils and is often used in commercial hair care products.

3. Mix it up. Use a dropper to combine your essential oil with your carrier oil. Play with the dilution to find what works best for you. One drop of essential oil to 10ml of carrier is suitable for those with sensitive skin. Others can tolerate a higher concentration of essential oils.

4. Wash your hair as you would normally. Include any conditioning treatments you like. Make sure to thoroughly rinse hair and towel dry.

5. Massage scalp. Dip your fingers into the oil mixture. Apply to scalp by making small circles. Pay special attention to areas that usually collect a lot of dandruff.

Tips & Warnings

• Repeat as often as needed. Discontinue if irritation occurs.
• Essential oils are good for about two years.
• Keep essential oils in cool places.
• Don't apply undiluted essential oils to scalp or skin. The high concentration of volatile oils could cause irritation.

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[JL1543]

on 10/23/2008 Very informative article. Well done.