How To Use Sea Salt To Treat Oily Hair

According to popular beliefs, sea ​​salt is a product that can be used to make homemade products and specifically cleansing tonics for oily hair.

You might be wondering how sea salt can help reduce scalp fat? We will explain this in more detail below.

What do we know about sea salt?

Sea salt is a product obtained from the evaporation of sea water. It has a high content of sodium chloride and traces of trace elements such as calcium, iodine, manganese and magnesium chloride. Now,  that salt that goes through a refinement process is composed almost exclusively of sodium chloride.

Sea salt for oily hair

As we mentioned, unlike common salt, sea salt is the product of the evaporation of sea water, which, once condensed, accumulates and generates mineral formations.

According to popular belief, sea ​​salt can help clean the hair while providing certain nutrients. However, we must emphasize that its use must be punctual, as if used daily, the hair can become dry and mistreated.

On the other hand, it is said that sea salt promotes blood circulation  in the area where it is applied. This is interpreted as increased oxygenation in the scalp.

As a result, hair growth, increased volume and a much healthier scalp are promoted.

Now that you know how it works and you probably want to try it at home, you need to know how to apply sea salt to your hair. Let’s explain it to you.

Cleansing tonic with sea salt for oily hair

Sea salt cleansing toner for oily hair can be prepared in two ways: simply with salt water or with shampoo and salt.

Ingredients

• 2 parts of shampoo
• 2 or 3 tablespoons of sea salt (30 or 45 g)

Preparation and application

• The first thing to do is pour two parts of the shampoo of your choice into a properly clean and dry container.
• Add 2 or 3 scoops of sea salt (depending on the amount of fat accumulated) to the shampoo container and mix until the salt is completely diluted.

• Once in the bath, put some of the mixture on your head and rub it along your hair.
• Be sure to massage the scalp with the mixture for 5 minutes,  and let the hair rest for another 5 or 10 minutes.
• After the indicated time, begin to remove the mixture with warm water. It is usually suggested to finish the wash with cold water to close the hair cuticle and thus alleviate oily hair.
• Once the process is finished, it is recommended to apply some moisturizing cream. Thus, we promote good hair recovery.
• We can repeat the process 2 to 4 times a week. At the end of a month, you can start to see magnificent results regarding hair exfoliation.

Note: it is important to know how to use this technique sparingly, as doing it too often can cause hair dryness.

Contraindications

Its use is generally recommended especially for people with oily hair. It is not recommended for people with mixed or dry hair as it can be counterproductive. 

Remember that you shouldn’t always use sea salt tonic every time you wash your hair, but periodically.

If you receive specialized treatment to control your fat production, it is best to consult your dermatologist. The professional can tell you what’s best for you after you’ve been evaluated.