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Originally Posted by baybelle
I've noticed that my daughter's scalp has been dry so I went longer between washes. I still see some dryness. What should I use on her scalp to keep this from happening. I have some tea tree oil and was wondering if applying some of that would make it better.
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Since, you have found that your daughter's scalp is still dry, try this: Get a bottle of extra virgin olive oil. Get a small bowl out. Take a teaspoonful of the olive oil and dispense it into the bowl. Next, begin applying the olive oil in light layers to your daughter's scalp (section by section). If you get reall low on the olive oil before you finish oiling your daughter's scalp. Just apply another teaspoonful to the smal bowl. After you have applied the oil to your daughter's scalp, if there is any oil leftover just take it and massage it thoroughly into your daughter's hair.
Now, 2% tea tree oil is effective for helping to unblock clogged hair follicles, moisturizing the hair, and keeping the scalp free of bacteria and fungal problems. I know that alot of people who have problems with dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, and such use products that have tea tree oil listed as an ingredient them. Tea Tree Oil by itself has a noticeable odor, which is why alot of people don't use it by itself. As,the usually use products that have this ingredient added to it, or they add the tea tree oil to another product or solution itself (as this would make its scent less noticeable). However, if you would like to use up the rest of your tea tree oil versus trying out the extra virgin olive oil, you most certainly can apply it directly to your daughter's scalp (in small amounts).
Between the tea tree oil and the extra virgin olive oil, the extra virgin olive oil is more of a moisturizing ingredient than the tea tree oil. I just wanted you to be aware of this, by the way.