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Why you absolutely NEED a scalp scrub (and how to pick the right one!)

We scrub our bodies smooth with sugar and salt, take rotating brushes to our faces and buff our feet to silky softness… but what about the skin on top of our head?

Yes, the scalp is skin. And while you give it a seeing-to every time you shampoo, it needs extra love if you want hair that’s smooth, strong, glossy and flake-free.

Skipping this one simple step, on the other hand, may leave you with weak, stressed or clogged hair follicles (cue: lack of glossiness, flakes, thinning strands and excessive hair loss).

So… let’s talk scalp exfoliation, shall we?

scalp exfoliationWhy do you need a scalp scrub?

Most of us put loads of effort into our haircare and wonder why it’s not making a difference. The truth, according to hair experts, is that healthy hair can only exist on a healthy scalp. Simple.

Shampooing, conditioning, masking and glossing the external hair strands can only do so much, since they have already reached peak growth. What’s important is to cleanse and nourish them at the very source — the hair follicles, which are rooted in the scalp.

And like all other skin on our body, the scalp also needs help. It needs oxygen, moisture and nutrients. And since our hair is rooted in the scalp, it is kind of important!

Tackles excessive greasiness: You know how the sebaceous glands on our face keep skin moisturised and protected but sometimes go into overdrive, leading to an oil slick and clogged pores? The same thing happens with our scalp. Enter scalp exfoliation to gently lift away these excess oils, unclogging har follicles and bringing the skin back into balance.

And also balances out dryness: A scalp that’s too dry and tight, on the other hand, will slow down hair growth and cause excessive breakage. A good scalp scrub re-balances the natural oil distribution, thereby creating a nourishing environment for hair growth.

Removes product build-up: Like with the rest of our body, scalp exfoliation helps remove product build-up from hair spray, gels, dry shampoos and the gazillion other things that can clog follicles and stop hair from growing properly. 

Keeps yeast in check: A scrub also goes a long way in controlling the scalp’s Malassezia levels. Malassezia is a type of yeast that damages hair follicles (leading to hair loss), while also causing dandruff. 

Busts dead cells and boosts cellular turnover: Scalp scrubs remove follicle-clogging dead cells, thereby saying buh-bye to scalp acne (gross but it exists!). This also helps make way for fresh, healthy new cells to surface.

Combats free radical damage: Our scalp is as susceptible to environmental damage (sun, cigarette smoke, pollution, airborne chemicals!) as the rest of our skin. And this environmental damage triggers the formation of free radicals, which affects the proteins responsible for hair growth. An effective way of neutralising them to prevent hair loss? Scalp exfoliation, which draws out the molecules before they can do damage.

Improves circulation: Plus, the extra stimulation helps boost blood circulation to the hair follicles, which ensures an optimal supply of nutrients to nourish the scalp and ensure healthy hair growth.

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What are scalp scrubs?

They’re exactly what they sound like: Scrubs or exfoliators for your scalp.

And given the accelerated growth in hair technology nowadays — you have almost as many options for your strands as you have for your skin! —there is a choice between chemical and physical formulations.

Physical scalp scrubs: These contain ingredients to manually scrub the scalp. Think: Salt, sugar, charcoal, clay, nuts and fruit pits. They are particularly efficient in controlling excess oils, handling dandruff and promoting circulation. 

When going with a physical exfoliator, look for one with smaller grains and massage it in gently to avoid the risk of causing micro-tears in the skin.

Chemical scalp exfoliators: Chemical exfoliants, on the other hand, contain active ingredients like alpha-hydroxy-acids (AHAs) and beta-hydroxy-acids (BHAs) to chemically lift away dead cells and other buildup.

You leave them on for a while (usually 5-10 minutes, depending on the formula) and then shampoo them away — no massage required. They work brilliantly for unclogging the pores, busting dead cells and boosting cellular turnover. Think: Glycolic acid, lactic acid and salicylic acid. 

How often do you need scalp exfoliation?

The general rule of thumb is every 7-10 shampoo cycles — which usually equates to twice a month for most people. If you use a lot of hair styling products or have oily roots, aim for the lower end of the scale. 

Over-exfoliation, as with any other area of the body, is as bad as not exfoliating at all. It can over-sensitise the scalp, cause it to produce excessive oils or dry it out to the point of tightness and undernourishment.

In short: Scalp scrubs, like most things in life, work best in moderation!

The best scalp scrubs

Now that we know why we need scalp scrubs, let’s go shopping?

Christophe Robin Cleansing Purifying Scrub

This “exfoliating shampoo” contains sea salt crystals to remove buildup from sensitive or oily scalps, alongside sweet almond oil and Bisabolol extract to soothe alongside sweet almond oil to soothe and hydrate. No additional shampoo required!

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Kerastase Fusio-Scrub

Another scrub-and-shampoo blend — this one unclogs pores, boosts micro-circulation, promotes cellular turnover with a physical action. Also contains vitamin B-5 to nourish the scalp, prevent dryness and promote hair growth.

Kerastase Fusio scalp Scrub

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Sunday Riley Clean Rinse Clarifying Scalp Serum

In this chemical scalp exfoliator, a blend of AHAs and BHAs (glycolic and salicylic acid) reduces product buildup and excessive oils, while niacinamide and essential fatty acids soothe, nourish and rehydrate.

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Philip Kingsley Exfoliating Scalp Mask

Salicylic acid cuts through grease slicks, unclogs hair follicles from all debris (including dead cells and product build-up), while zinc helps target excessive oil production and soothes any inflammation. Perfect for oily scalps!

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Briogeo Scalp Revival Charcoal + Coconut Oil Micro Exfoliating Shampoo

Have an itchy, flaky scalp? Charcoal and vegetable-derived micro-exfoliators physically scrub away dead skin cells and product build-up, while peppermint and spearmint oils reduce itchiness, and antiseptic tea tree oil soothes inflammation. AND you don’t need a separate shampoo!

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R+Co Crown Scalp Scrub

Dealing with a sensitive scalp? Ultra-fine Ecuadorian ivory palm seed powder physically scrubs away debris, while salicylic acid unclogs hair follicles from deep within. 

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Ouai Scalp & Body Scrub

Prefer products that multi-task? This physical scrub contains sugar crystals that are equally detoxifying for both scalp and body skin, along with coconut and sweet almond oils for peak hydration.

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Drunk Elephant T.L.C. Happi Scalp Scrub

A chemical scalp exfoliator that breaks down dead skin cells and product build-up, while a blend of Marula and Mongongo oils combat free radical damage, add shine and smooth the hair shaft.

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DIY scalp scrub

Looking for a homemade scalp exfoliator? Blend 3 tablespoons of sugar with 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and few drops of an essential oil like tea tree, jasmine or lavender. Wet your scalp and then massage it in gentle, circular movements with this mixture for a couple of minutes. Shampoo and condition your hair normally.

Have you ever tried a scalp scrub? Would you prefer an off-the-shelf treatment or a make-your-own brew?

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  1. Soha Zain says

    December 7, 2018 at 11:02

    How often should exfoliate my scalp, I have normal skin but a very sensitive scalp, I usually avoid exfoliation, please guide how frequently should I exfoliate? your advice will be much appreciated.

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But why are bees so important? Aren’t they just a pain? And can’t we just live without honey? 🤷🏻‍♀️⁣
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Well, when you consider that 90% of the world’s flowering plants & more than 35% of the food crops rely on these tiny, buzzy workers for pollination — and hence survival — do you still think we can live without them? ⁣
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It’s not just honey, it’s about EVERYTHING. The food we eat, the flowers we love, the life we enjoy. Basically, bees may be the third most important thing for humans after the sun & water. 🐝🐝⁣
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As Einstein said: “If the bee disappeared off the surface of the globe, man would only have four years of life left. No more bees, no more pollination, no more plants, no more animals, no more man.” 🌾🌺🥀🌻⁣
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And these bees ARE disappearing at a frightening rate. Think pesticides, deforestation, WiFi signals, mono-cropping… it’s all causing bees to die out. 🌍🌏⁣
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The problem is so serious that the United Nations has designated a World Bee Day (it’s today!). So, how can we help? Some of the easiest ways:⁣
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🐝 Buy raw honey from local farmers ⁣
🐝 Reduce the use of pesticides, fungicides or herbicides⁣
🐝 Get bee-friendly plants for your garden⁣
🐝 Leave a water bowl outside for the pollinators⁣
🐝 Support bee-conscious brands — my other favorites are @burtsbees, @trudon and @gisou ⁣
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And share this post to raise awareness... the decline of bees affects us all!⁣
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Drop a 🐝 in the comments if you agree!
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#currentvibes⁠⁣
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Or, as Lorelai Gilmore would say: "I can’t stop drinking the coffee. I stop drinking the coffee, I stop doing the standing, and the walking, and the words-putting-into-sentences doing.”⁠⁣
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#coffeeisinspiration #coffeeisselfcare ⁠⁣
#coffeelover #coffeeaddict #coffeegram #coffeelovers #coffeelove #coffeeislife #butfirstcoffee #coffeeholic ⁠⁣
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If, like me, you think of perfumes as one of life’s little joyful luxuries, Lancôme’s new Oui, La Vie est Belle is a fragrance that will tick all your boxes. ⁣
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Oui, La Vie est Belle… Yes, Life is Beautiful. 💖💝⁣
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So beautiful that it’s like a shower of dazzling fireworks… etched in gold on the iconic bottle. ✨✨✨✨⁣
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So beautiful that it’s like the bottle which evokes the rounded imprint of a smile at the heart of a crystal square. ⁣
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So beautiful that it’s dressed with the juiciness of raspberries, underlined with uplifting patchouli and overflowing with happy, gorgeous flowers like the powdery Iris, seductive jasmine, opulent Damascene rose and spicy ylang-ylang. 🌹🏵🏵🌹⁣
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So beautiful that it makes me want to sparkle from the inside out. 🌟⭐️🌟✨⁣
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Oui, La Vie est Belle. Yes, life is beautiful. And this perfume has become my reminder of that uplifting, reaffirming fact every single day. It inspires me to take pleasure in the little moments. It lifts my spirits when things get tough. It shines and sparkles when I slip into a silk dress for a night out with friends. And it radiates pure bliss when I don my oldest PJs and snuggle up with a good book for a night all to myself.⁣
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Life is joyfully, utterly beautiful. So is this limited edition fragrance. I promise.⁣
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@lancomeofficial #Lancome #LaVieEstBelle #lancomeofficial #lancomeperfume #lancomeparis #lancomelavieestbelle #lancomebeauty #lancomehappiness
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