A healthy scalp not only supports the production of healthy hair but it also contributes to the hairs natural growth and retention. Scalp care for me is a subject I’ve talked about a lot on this blog, I’ve tried a lot of products and some have worked better than others and then Monpure London kindly sent me some products and try and well, it’s a whole new ball game.
Today I am sharing the Clarifying Scalp Scrub (£48). I’ve tried a fair few scalp scrubs over the past 2 years and this is one of the best I’ve used!
Oxidative stress is said to be a key aggressor when it comes to exacerbated hair loss and there are some reports which suggest that this is also prevalent in many skin conditions. Oxidative stress that occurs from an unhealthy scalp can negatively impact pre-emergent hair strands which in turn plays a bigger role in premature hair loss.
Monpure ask the question "When was the last time you gave your scalp a good going-over?" and it really is something to think about, we all exfoliate arms, legs, face and so on but do we do the same to our scalp? As with the skin on your face, your scalp has its fair share of dirt and debris as it is uncovered as you wander around polluted streets, so a product such as this Clarifying Scalp Scrub can quickly become your best friend.
My scalp is fine 75% of the time, it kicks off when I am feeling run down or I am stressed. It starts at the back of my scalp with an itch and the before I know it, my entire scalp is irritated and in need of calming. So, I always start with a gentle scrub on my scalp to remove any loose and dry skin that needs to be removed.
So how does this scrub work? The Clarifying Scalp Scrub is designed to slough away flaky dead skin and at the same time, it not only helps to alleviate those symptoms of dandruff and psoriasis. As it exfoliates away dead skin and debris that cause irritation, it does so using biodegradable jojoba beads alongside other ingredients which include:
- Argan Oil- This popular hair care ingredient is packed with essential fatty acids and vitamin E to boost elasticity and shine and because it is a light oil, it doesn’t leave it feeling greasy or heavy.
- Jojoba Beads - Jojoba which is pronounced “hohoba, are used to gently buff away dead skin cells and product build-up on the scalp.
- Shea Butter - is renowned for its healing properties making it perfect for alleviating scalp discomfort.
- Stearic Acid - This plant extract is a particularly popular ingredient in cleansers, as it’s known for its ability to bind oil and water molecules, lifting away excess grease and dirt.
This is a scrub that you know is working when it is used. It isn't overly abrasive but you can feel those Jojoba beads working against the scalp to remove everything in its path that doesn't need to be there. The scrub itself has a really lovely relaxing scent of sweet orange and rosemary which together are just delightful without being overpowering. After using this scrub for the very first time, my scalp had gone from being itchy and irritated, to soothed, it didn't fix the problem immediately and it never claimed that it would, but there was notably less flakes of irritated scalp on my clothing, I didn't feel the urge to scratch any itching and with the follow up product Hydrate and Sooth Scalp Serum, which will appear in a separate post, the change in my scalp was quite something, obviously for the better.
This scrub is priced at £48 with Monpure here and they have some great articles on their site about the importance of scalp care which really make you think!
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