CHI Tea Tree Oil Soothing Scalp Spray, 89 ml

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Prior to using tea tree oil for the first time, test 1 or 2 drops on a small area of your skin and wait 24 hours to see if any reaction occurs. I wasn’t too concerned about the separation of water and oil as it’s easy enough to shake the spray before each use. I’ve seen many bi-phase products for sale with instructions to do just that. (My salt spray for hair is an example.) Antioxidant and antimicrobial properties: "It has antimicrobial properties," explains cosmetic chemist Ginger King. That means tea tree oil can also relieve other itchy conditions of the scalp, such as seborrheic dermatitis. It has potent antioxidants, which can help alleviate the redness, itching, and pain that can accompany conditions of the scalp.

Yes! This DIY hair growth spray is great for colored hair and can help to restore hair that may be damaged from coloring. CAN I USE ESSENTIAL OIL HAIR SPRAY WHILE PREGNANT? Homemade hairsprays have a low shelf life. Thus, you will be discarding them every 1-2 weeks or months.Tea tree oil is actually very soothing to the scalp. It is great for dealing with irritation and itchiness, helping with dryness and making your scalp feel so much better. The chemicals and compounds added to hairsprays for making them fragrant can induce an allergic reaction in users ( 11). You can use the essential oil version of tea tree oil in your hair and enjoy many of its benefits without ever having to turn it into a spray.

We were able to rid ourselves of the lice naturally and, years later, I’m happy to say that we haven’t had to deal with them again. Apart from using the spray each morning to help style the hair before going to school, there are other ways to help prevent an infestation. Get a good nit comb! Ezekwe N, et al. The use of natural ingredients in the treatment of alopecias with an emphasis on central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia: a systematic review . J Clin Aesthet Dermatol . 2020. So, in the summer of 2016, when I ran out of my spray, I didn’t bother making more. Instead, I used water to style my son’s hair in the morning. What happened when I stopped using it? When family members asked me if my son had ever gotten them, they seemed very surprised that my answer was no. I mentioned using an essential oil mix in a homemade lice prevention spray, but they blew it off. They told me that they had tried using tea tree essential oil with my niece (not sure how) and that she still kept getting reinfected.Then, add two cups of water to the spray bottle and two teaspoons of tea tree oil. Close the lid and mix it all together. If you want to use a smaller spray bottle that doesn’t hold that much liquid, then you can always decrease the amounts I listed while keeping the ratio the same. Does Tea Tree Oil Irritate the Scalp? The oil comes from the tea tree plant that grows naturally in Australia. It is used for all sorts of home remedies there. As a natural oil, it tends to be very safe and very effective, and the risk of side effects is low. Especially when using higher concentrations, be careful to spray on the hair only. Avoid the skin as much as possible. This is also more important when using oils that are known to cause skin irritation, and not so much of an issue when using lavender and tea tree oils. Tirabassi,G., Giovannini, L., Paggi, G., Panin, F., Papa, R., Boscaro, M., Balercia, G.(2013, January). Possible efficacyof lavender and tea tree oils in the treatment of young women affected by mildidiopathic hirsutism. Journal ofEndocrinological Investigation (36)1, 50-54

Preventively, consider applying a coconut oil mask weekly. Not only will it help combat lice, but it leaves your hair soft and shiny! Shampoos This natural oil has been known to be as effective at repelling insects as many standard insecticides and repellents. This recipe is very forgiving, so while I recommend using a small, inexpensive jeweler’s scale for measuring out small amounts of ingredients, you can probably get away with estimating by volume in this case. Still, I prefer to share the recipe by weight. (If using a preservative, it is important to get the amount right. In that case, I think a scale is necessary!)With all the severe chemicals found in hair products today, you could be stripping your hair follicle of much-needed nutrients. If you use a lot of products or dye your hair often, you can put your hair at risk of breaking off or falling out. Be sure to massage your scalp gently as you rinse to help stimulate blood flow to the hair follicles. Tea tree oil has been used throughout history for many reasons as it’s believed to have antibacterial properties.