Anti-Dandruff Essential Oil Scalp Spray
- lisa039464
- Mar 20
- 3 min read

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
Measure drops of Anti-Dandruff EO Blend into a condiment bowl.
Add an equal amount of Polysorbate 20.
Mix these well as this allows the EO to dissolve in water.
Add apple cider vinegar and mix well.
Using a funnel, pour this mixture into the spray bottle.
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.
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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