Author: Shrimanti

Pollution, product buildup, dirt and sweat on the scalp during these summers can cause scalp acne and dandruff. Sometimes shampoos often fail to clean the scalp properly and thus acne occurs due to more sebum production and product buildup. The use of peppermint hair water can be your best bet here. Here is a recipe for peppermint hair water for dandruff and scalp acne that is super simple to make and needs just 2 easily available ingredients –

peppermint hair water

Recipe for Peppermint Hair Water

BENEFITS OF INGREDIENTS USED IN PEPPERMINT HAIR WATER

PEPPERMINT TEA

Peppermint has been used for centuries for its many health benefits, and one of these benefits is its ability to promote healthy hair growth. Applying peppermint tea to your hair can stimulate the hair follicles, which in turn, encourages hair growth. The tea also has antiseptic and antimicrobial properties that can help to soothe an itchy, irritated scalp and prevent dandruff.  

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PEPPERMINT ESSENTIAL OIL

Peppermint essential oil is well-known for its invigorating and refreshing scent, but it also has several benefits for the scalp. When used topically, peppermint essential oil can help to combat dandruff and scalp acne. Its antiseptic and antimicrobial properties can help to kill the bacteria that can cause acne on the scalp. Peppermint oil also has a cooling effect that can soothe an itchy and irritated scalp. 

METHOD:

Things you need-

  • 1 cup Peppermint Tea
  • Few drops of Peppermint Essential Oil

DIRECTIONS-

To make this peppermint hair water first you have to make peppermint tea. 

Steps to make peppermint tea.

  1. Boil 2 cups of water in a vessel.
  2. Add peppermint leaves and turn off the heat. Put a lid over the vessel and let it steep.
  3. Keep the pan aside for about 5 minutes, or until the infusion turns fragrant and gets a colour.
  4. Strain into a bowl and cool it.

Now, take another bowl. Add 1 cup of prepared peppermint tea. Add a few drops of peppermint essential oil. Mix well and store it in a spray bottle. Spray this water on the scalp and hair length before and after hair washing. Use this daily consistently for the best results. You can store this in the form of ice cubes and melt it before using.

NOTE:

  • Patch test beforehand to make sure none of these ingredients causes any kind of allergy reactions.
  • Use organic ingredients for the best results.
  • The shelf life of the shampoo depends on the shelf life of the individual ingredients used.
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