The fluorescent yellow colored spice that has some kind of pungent-herbal odour has powerful benefits for skincare routine. Ever knew turmeric has an ability to stop hair fall? This article is all about knowing the role of turmeric in controlling the hair fall and dandruff. Read on to its benefits and the recipe for the turmeric scalp toner–
Recipe for turmeric scalp toner for hair fall and dandruff
Benefits of the ingredients used in the this turmeric toner
Turmeric powder
You can refer this article about how to prepare turmeric powder at home. Use natural turmeric powder for the best results. Turmeric is gentle and invigorating that makes an excellent mild exfoliator and cleanser for hair and scalp. Recent studies on the turmeric have discovered that turmeric can reduce hair loss and it showed that adding the turmeric powder along with shampoo specifically helps in hair breakage. Turmeric revitalises the scalp making way for healthy hair and helps in soothing any kind of bad scalp conditions.
Basil tea
Basil is not just useful for skin alone but very beneficial for hair as well. Tea made using fresh basil leaves is an efficient remedy for hairfall and dandruff. Basil tea helps in treating dry scalp, removes impurities and dead cells that’s accumulated on the scalp. Basil tea when used as an ingredient in a toner is the best way one can incorporate as it supplies necessary nutrients to the hair follicles to enhance the strength of the hair shafts that reduce hair brittleness and hair breakage.
Tea tree oil
Research says that tea tree oil is likely to be used for faster hair growth. This essential oil nourishes hair follicles and roots thus promoting strong and thick hair. It soothes an itchy scalp, reduces dandruff and flaking and prevents excess oil secretion. It also helps in blood circulation that allows the nutrients to reach hair follicles, balances out pH level of the scalp thus promoting thicker hair growth.
Rosemary oil
Rosemary oil promotes hair growth that comes from the basic benefits of it. It is said to have anti-inflammatory properties and improves blood circulation. As a result, it is capable of preventing hair follicles from being starved of blood supply and dying off that was leading to hair thinning and hair loss. Beyond stimulating hair growth, rosemary essential oil is used to prevent premature hair graying, dandruff and helps in treating an itchy scalp.
Method
Things you need:
- 1 teaspoon of wild turmeric powder
- 1 cup of basil tea
- 5 drops of tea tree essential oil
- 5 drops of rosemary essential oil
Directions:
To prepare this turmeric toner, take a small mixing bowl and add basil tea (strained and cooled boiled basil leaves water). Now add 1 teaspoon of turmeric powder. Give it a very good mix and now add 5 drops of tea tree essential oil and 5 drops of rosemary essential oil and stir well. Now transfer this mixture into the spray bottle. This can be used as pre-shampoo mask for 2 hours prior shower. Or can be left it overnight and wash it in the morning.
Alternatively, if you have tiny bottles with long nozzle (the one used for scalp treatments) you can also fill the bottles with the solution and store it in refrigerator. Use it on the scalp alone as an overnight treatment.
Note
- Patch test is mandatory before you use this toner and check if it works for your hair.
- Use the freshly prepared toner as much as possible.
- Discard the usage in case you feel any scalp irritation.
- Do not expect instant results.
- Use organic products/ ingredients for best results and to maintain the scalp health.
- Can adjust the quantity required as per the hair length.
- Hair growth doesn’t happen overnight. Hence maintain consistency to see the best results.
- Might cause stains on the clothes. Wear your old clothes while using this toner.
