Essentially Good For The Hair: LEMON OIL (3-24-10)

Experiencing dry scalp? A common misconception about oily hair is that it is caused by an oily scalp. Usually, it is the complete opposite. A dry scalp causes the oil glands in the scalp to produce more oil, and once on the scalp, this excess oil transfers to the hair itself. Therefore, to treat oily hair, one of the best things to do is focus on the dry scalp.

Lemon oil works well to treat cases of dry scalp. Blend with other essential oils into a carrier oil (such as olive or jojoba oil) and apply directly to the scalp or blend with other essential oils into distilled water and use as a spray mist. Lemon oil also helps with dandruff, lice, and under active sebaceous glands.

Tightly textured hair and/or curly hair tend to be more dry and can benefit from lemon essential oil. Lemon oil should only be used on hair that is too oily as it has a tendency to dramatically dry out the hair after just one washing or rinse.