7 Scalp Scrubs To Use For Even Better Hair Days

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You probably know that sea salt can work wonders for creating beachy, textured waves, but it also has a lot of benefits for your skin, too. The ingredient is not only a natural exfoliant, it also soothes inflammation and balances skin. That’s why it’s the base of this French cult-favorite scrub which also doubles as a shampoo.

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Think of this scalp treatment’s bristled applicator as the equivalent of your Clarisonic cleansing brush. It scrubs away dirt, oil, and flakes to restore your scalp’s moisture.

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You know the fresh and clean feeling you get when chewing a piece of mint gum? That’s the sensation you’ll get from massaging your scalp with IGK’s scrub. It’s infused with walnut, peppermint oil, and apple cider vinegar to soothe irritation and cleanse skin.

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Proof that a good scalp conditions don’t have take up a healthy portion of your budget. Apricot seeds work as a natural exfoliator in this drugstore fave to keep oil, dirt, and flakes under control.

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This treatment is formulated to specifically target dandruff, which is caused by overstimulated oil glands—and possibly yeast—which leads to skin sticking to your scalp and visibly flaking. Reach for this tube before your shampoo and give your head a five minute massage to loosen buildup and promote hair growth.

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By now, you’re probably aware of coconut oil’s running list of beauty benefits, so it shouldn’t be shocking that the natural ingredient does wonders for your scalp, too. Along with charcoal, the duo acts like a detox for your scalp by clearing away buildup and hydrating it to prevent dryness.

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There’s some situations where a lot of sugar is good for you. One such example is Matrix’s sucrose-infused scrub. This polish removes excess oil buildup while sloughing away dead skin. The best part: this cotton candy-scented product won’t give you cavities.