Scalp scrubs are an excellent way to remove residue from hair products and dead skin cells that builds up around the hair follicles to cleanse and invigorate your scalp. Regularly exfoliating the scalp is said to encourage hair growth, prevent dandruff, and improve the overall appearance of hair.
This Coffee Scalp Scrub is made with a few simple ingredients you may already have on hand. The grounds left over from your morning cup of coffee are a wonderful exfoliant. They improve circulation and slough away dead skin cells to rejuvenate your scalp. Coffee also has many beneficial properties for the skin, as it is rich in antioxidants and is naturally anti-inflammatory.
Rosemary is antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and rich in antioxidants. When used on the scalp, it improves circulation to help boost the overall health of hair. It is said to reduce hair loss, promote hair growth, and prevent premature graying. It may also ease dry, itchy scalp and dandruff.
Ingredients:
- 3 Tbsp coffee grounds
- 1 Tbsp finely ground sea salt
- 3 tsp sunflower oil infused with rosemary
- 1 tsp honey
Directions:
To make rosemary infused sunflower oil —
Fill a dry, heat proof jar or heat-proof glass measuring cup about half full with dried hawthorn berries. Pour in the olive oil, making sure the leaves are fully submerged and covered with at least an inch or so of oil.
Gently heat the herbs over very low heat (ideally 100–140° F) for 1 to 5 hours in a double boiler or crockpot.The oil has finished infusing when the color and smell of the herb has been imparted. At this point, turn off the heat and let the oil cool.
Strain the oil through a cheesecloth and it’s ready to use! Pour any excess infused oil into a glass jar and be sure to label it including the date the oil was made, type of herb used, and type of carrier oil used. For best shelf life, store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.
*Tip: always use dried or wilted herbs to reduce moisture, which causes oils to go rancid.
To make the coffee scalp scrub —
Combine the ingredients in a small bowl and stir until we combined.
Use:
Wet your hair and part it into sections. Massage the scrub gently into the the scalp. Rinse out with warm water. Then shampoo hair as usual.
Avoid over exfoliating your scalp. Use this scrub only once every week or two. Use a light touch, as scrubbing too vigorously can cause abrasions.
For more coffee recipes and to read about how we grow & process our own small batch coffee, check out our ebook, Ode to Coffee: The Journey from Soil to Cup & Beyond.
