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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.

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.


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How McKinney Brain Integration Can Help

I customizing all sessions to fit my clients’ needs based on an in-depth consultation.  My background in physical therapy, counseling, coaching, and nutrition enables me to add great intuition and depth to what I do.  I am continually adding to my knowledge base so that I can serve my clients with the highest quality and provide the best results.

 
 
 

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