11 Must Try DIY Brown Sugar Scrub Recipes For Natural Scalp Exfoliation
By: Priyanka Maheshwari Wed, 29 Mar 2023 8:16:11
We devote so much care and attention to the skin and carry out various routines to maintain flawless skin free of all forms of blemishes. And despite the use of skincare body wash products, we go the extra mile to exfoliate the face and the body – from head to toe. What about the hair? Shampooing and conditioning are not enough.
The skin on the scalp has just as much dead cells buildup as the rest of the body. Shampoos and conditioners do not eliminate these dead cells and buildup on your scalp. You may need to remove them by exfoliation. Yes, exfoliating your scalp with scrubs to detoxify and cleanse extensively. Only a healthy scalp can grow healthy hair. Let’s explore the scalp exfoliation processes and homemade DIY brown sugar recipes you can try out today at the comfort of your home.
# Brown Sugar and Oatmeal Scrub
Ingredients
Finely ground oatmeal – 2 tablespoons
Brown sugar – 2 tablespoons
Preferred hair conditioner – 2 tablespoons
Method
- Mix all three ingredients into a fine blend
- Wash your hair with shampoo
- Use a wide-tooth comb to section your damp hair into manageable sizes
- Apply the mixtures generously on your scalp
- Massage gently using your fingertips
- Leave the exfoliant in your hair for few minutes
- Wash off with clean water
# Brown Sugar and Jojoba Oil Scrub
Ingredients
Jojoba oil – 2 tablespoons
Brown sugar – 2 tablespoons
Salt – 1 teaspoon
Lemon juice – 2 tablespoons
Method
- Mix all three ingredients into a fine blend
- Wash your hair with shampoo
- Use a wide-tooth comb to section your damp hair into manageable sizes
- Apply the mixtures generously on your scalp
- Massage gently using your fingertips
- Leave the exfoliant in your hair for few minutes
- Wash off with clean water
# Basic Brown Sugar Scrub
Ingredients
Brown sugar – 2 tablespoons
Moisturizing herbal conditioner – 2 tablespoons
Finely ground oatmeal – 2 tablespoons
Essential oil (maybe jojoba oil, rosemary oil, tea tree oil, or lavender oil) – 15 drops
Preferred herbal shampoo
Method
- Mix all three ingredients into a fine blend
- Wash your hair with shampoo
- Use a wide-tooth comb to section your damp hair into manageable sizes
- Apply the mixtures generously on your scalp
- Massage gently using your fingertips
- Leave the exfoliant in your hair for few minutes
- Wash off with clean water
# Brown Sugar and Quinoa Scrub
Ingredients
Raw Quinoa – 2 tablespoons
Brown sugar – 2 tablespoons
Preferred moisturizing hair conditioner – 2 tablespoons
Method
- Mix all three ingredients into a fine blend
- Wash your hair with shampoo
- Use a wide-tooth comb to section your damp hair into manageable sizes
- Apply the mixtures generously on your scalp
- Massage gently using your fingertips
- Leave the exfoliant in your hair for few minutes
- Wash off with clean water
# Brown Sugar and Olive Oil Scrub
Ingredients
Extra virgin Olive oil – 3 tablespoons
Brown sugar – 3 tablespoons
Method of Application
- Mix all three ingredients into a fine blend
- Wash your hair with shampoo
- Use a wide-tooth comb to section your damp hair into manageable sizes
- Apply the mixtures generously on your scalp
- Massage gently using your fingertips
- Leave the exfoliant in your hair for few minutes
- Wash off with clean water
# Brown Sugar, Tea Tree Oil, and Avocado Oil Scrub
Ingredients
Avocado oil – 1 teaspoon
Brown sugar – half teaspoon
Tea tree oil – 2 drops
Method
- Mix all three ingredients into a fine blend
- Wash your hair with shampoo
- Use a wide-tooth comb to section your damp hair into manageable sizes
- Apply the mixtures generously on your scalp
- Massage gently using your fingertips
- Leave the exfoliant in your hair for few minutes
- Wash off with clean water
- If your hair contains tea tree oil, you may take it out from the recipe mix and use the avocado oil and brown sugar only).
# Brown Sugar and Favorite Hair Oil
Ingredients
Extra virgin olive oil or coconut oil – 2 tablespoons
Brown sugar – 2 tablespoons
Method
- Mix all three ingredients into a fine blend
- Wash your hair with shampoo
- Use a wide-tooth comb to section your damp hair into manageable sizes
- Apply the mixtures generously on your scalp
- Massage gently using your fingertips
- Leave the exfoliant in your hair for few minutes
- Wash off with clean water
# Brown Sugar and Favorite Hair Conditioner
Ingredients
Warm water – 4 tablespoons
Brown sugar – ¼ cup
Favorite hair conditioner – ¼ cup
Method
- Mix all three ingredients into a fine blend
- Wash your hair with shampoo
- Use a wide-tooth comb to section your damp hair into manageable sizes
- Apply the mixtures generously on your scalp
- Massage gently using your fingertips
- Leave the exfoliant in your hair for few minutes
- Wash off with clean water
# Brown Sugar, Honey, and Olive Oil Scrub
Ingredients
Extra virgin olive oil – 1 ½ tablespoon
Brown sugar – 3 tablespoons
Raw organic honey – 1 tablespoon
Method
- Mix all three ingredients into a fine blend
- Wash your hair with shampoo
- Use a wide-tooth comb to section your damp hair into manageable sizes
- Apply the mixtures generously on your scalp
- Massage gently using your fingertips
- Leave the exfoliant in your hair for few minutes
- Wash off with clean water
# Brown Sugar and Milk Scrub
Ingredients
Raw milk – 2 tablespoons
Brown sugar – 4 tablespoons
Extra virgin olive oil – 2 tablespoons
Method
- Mix all three ingredients into a fine blend
- Wash your hair with shampoo
- Use a wide-tooth comb to section your damp hair into manageable sizes
- Apply the mixtures generously on your scalp
- Massage gently using your fingertips
- Leave the exfoliant in your hair for few minutes
- Wash off with clean water
# Brown Sugar and Baking Soda Scrub
Ingredients
Preferred shampoo – 1 tablespoon
Tea tree oil – 3 drops
Baking soda – 1 teaspoon
Brown sugar – 1 teaspoon
Method
- Mix all three ingredients into a fine blend
- Wash your hair with shampoo
- Use a wide-tooth comb to section your damp hair into manageable sizes
- Apply the mixtures generously on your scalp
- Massage gently using your fingertips
- Leave the exfoliant in your hair for few minutes
- Wash off with clean water
