Creating a DIY Brown Sugar Scalp Scrub: A Step-by-Step Guide
Your scalp care requires a thorough deep cleansing to remove any dirt and debris depending on your hair structure (once every two weeks to at least once a month). You can use a natural, homemade hair scrub without burning a hole in your pocket. Brown sugar is a natural hair scrub that can naturally slough off dead skin cells on your scalp without irritating it.
Brown sugar scalp scrub recipes
1. Oatmeal and brown sugar scrub
The homemade scalp scrub with brown sugar and oatmeal successfully exfoliates the scalp, removes clogged dirt and impurities and promotes blood circulation to your hair follicles.
Ingredients:
2 teaspoons brown sugar
2 teaspoons oatmeal
Small bowl
2 teaspoons hair conditioner
15 drops of olive oil
hair conditioner
Steps:
Mix two tablespoons of brown sugar and oats in a bowl.
Add 2 spoonfuls of your favorite hair conditioner to the mixture.
Mix the ingredients with your hands.
Add 15 drops of olive oil. Mix them together with a spoon.
Your Brown Sugar Scrub is ready.
Interesting fact: Oatmeal helps fight heart disease. It reduces stress and regulates blood pressure (1).
2. Scrub with jojoba oil and brown sugar
The jojoba oil and brown sugar scrub removes dandruff, fights hair loss and can act as a hair growth stimulant by effectively moisturizing your hair. This carrier oil also protects your hair from the sun’s harmful rays.
Ingredients:
2 spoons of brown sugar
2 spoons of fresh lemon juice
2 spoons of jojoba oil
1 spoonful of sea salt
Steps:
Mix brown sugar and sea salt in a bowl.
Add jojoba oil and fresh lemon juice.
Mix with a spoon.
Your jojoba oil and brown sugar scrub is now ready.
Interesting fact: Jojoba oil fights wrinkles and signs of aging. It also increases the softness of your skin by 37% (2).
3. Scrub with baking soda and brown sugar
This mixture can be used once a month to remove unwanted bacteria and dandruff. It contains antiseptic properties that protect your hair from damage.
Ingredients:
1 teaspoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon shampoo
3 drops of tea tree oil
1 teaspoon baking powder
Steps:
Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
When massaging your hair, focus on the scalp and hair roots.
Take a few minutes for a scalp massage. This improves blood circulation.
Use warm water to rinse.
Note: If you have color-treated hair, this scrub may not be suitable for treating your scalp.
Interesting fact: Australian tea tree essential oil can be used for massage therapy as it provides your body with essential nutrients and keeps your skin firm, beautiful and rosy (3).
Now that you know how to make your own brown sugar scrub for your hair, learn more about the many benefits it has for your skin!
Beauty Benefits of Brown Sugar
1. Beauty peeling
Brown sugar is often used as a main ingredient in the preparation of beauty scrubs. Experts not only see it as a natural peeling, but also emphasize its natural effect. To use brown sugar for scrubbing at home, always start at your feet and work your way up to your neck and scalp. This stimulates blood circulation and helps your skin balance its pH. Once finished, wash your body with warm water. Doing this regularly will leave your skin soft, smooth and refreshed.
2. Promotes healthier looking skin
Brown sugar is also popularly known to promote healthier and more beautiful-looking skin. It contains glycolic acid, an essential ingredient for all expensive beauty products. This helps in eliminating toxins from the body as it effectively nourishes and moisturizes the skin.
3. Fights acne
Brown sugar fights acne, pimples and other skin conditions. It prevents future breakouts and a healthy scalp ensures your skin stays happy and vibrant. Add honey and milk to your brown sugar scrub to reap the benefits.
Caution: If you notice redness or irritation after trying a brown sugar scrub, you may need a scalp health exam from a doctor to prevent further inflammation. Always be careful when using sugar on your scalp and skin.
Infographic: 3 combinations of brown sugar scalp scrubs and their benefits
Brown sugar is a natural exfoliator and various scalp-friendly ingredients can be added to increase its effectiveness. The infographic below describes some of the ingredient combinations you can try and their benefits. Scroll down to check them out!