Anti-Dandruff Essential Oil Scalp Spray

Essential oils have been used for many centuries. According to the National Library of Medicine, “Cleopatra’s beauty has been attributed to her spa treatments featuring essential oils and salt from the Dead Sea.” Additionally, the Egyptians developed these powerful oils and salts to create tinctures, powders, salves, and ointments for healing treatments. Including their rituals in spiritual ceremonies.

Today, I use essential oils to create a variety of wellness and beauty products at home.

One of my husband’s favorite applications is an anti-dandruff spray. After years of trying different shampoos with all types of chemicals, this easy-to-make Anti-Dandruff Essential Oil Spray has been a game changer for my husband. At a low 1.0% concentration is should not irritate the skin and it smells great!

Anti-Dandruff Essential Oil Blend

10 ml         Dropper Bottle

105 drops Rosemary (Moroccan)

90 drops    Tea Tree

85 drops    Lavender

25 drops    Cedarwood (Atlas, if available)

20 drops    Peppermint

20 drops    Lemongrass

15 drops    Thyme

• Makes 10 ml. This amount make will make several batches.

Anti-Dandruff Scalp Spray

1. Measure drops of Anti-Dandruff EO Blend into a condiment bowl.

2. Add an equal amount of Polysorbate 20.

3. Mix these well as this allows the EO to dissolve in water.

4. Add apple cider vinegar and mix well.

5. Using a funnel, pour this mixture into the spray bottle.

6. Fill the remainder of the bottle to the desired amount with water.

Dilution	4 oz	6 oz	8 oz
1%	36 drops	54 drops	72 drops
1.5%	54 drops	81 drops	108 drops
Polysorbate 20	Equal to number of EO drops used
Vinegar	2 tsp	1 Tbs	1Tbs + 1tsp
Water	Fill to desired volume

Instructions: 

Spray on scalp several times per week.

More information about Essential Oils used in this blend

• Safety– If you have any medical conditions it is highly recommended that you first consult your physician before using this mixture. Some of these oils are made up of components that can strongly affect physiology when used repeatedly over time. It is important that you make yourself aware of how each one of these essential oils may potentially affect your body.

• Essential Oils– I use Eden’s Garden Essential Oils. However, Aura Cacia brand is widely available in health food stores at a reasonable price. Rocky Mountain Essential Oils, Plant Therapy, and Revive are also considered to be of good quality at a modest price.

• Water– A purist would say to use distilled water. I use filtered tap water.

• Polysorbate 20– An emulsifier that allows the essential oils to mix into water.

Rosemary	Rosmarinus officinalis CT Cineole	Antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic
Tea Tree	Melaleuca alternifolia	Antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic
Lavender	Lavendula angustifolium	Antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic,  cell regenerator
Cedarwood	Juniperus Atlantica	Anti-fungal, antiseptic
Peppermint	Mentha piperita	Antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic
Lemongrass	Cymbopogon citratus	Antifungal, anti-inflammatory, antiseptic
Thyme	Thymus Vulgarus (sweet)	Antifungal, Antiseptic

A Word About the Products

Essential Oils– I use Eden’s Garden Essential Oils. However, Aura Cacia brand is widely available in health food stores at a reasonable price. Rocky Mountain Essential Oils, Plant Therapy, and Revive are also considered to be of good quality at a modest price.

Water– A purist would say to use distilled water. I use filtered tap water.

Polysorbate 20–An emulsifier that allows the essential oils to mix into water.

References

• Hawkings, Belverly. Aromatherapy 201. Clinical Aromoatherapy. West Coast Institue of Aromatherapy. 2014.

• Johnson, Scott. Evidence-Based Essential Oil Therapy. The Ultimate Guide to the Therapeutic and Clinical Applications of Essential Oils. Scott.A. Johnson Progessionsl Writing Services. 2015.

• Kumari, Yaday, Luqman. Promising Essential Oils/Plant Extracts in the Prevention and Treatment of Dandruff Pathogenesis. Curr Top Med Chem. 2022;22(13): 1104-1133.

  
  

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