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Irritated scalp - can I use tea tree oil?

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MrsChemist · 14/06/2010 19:51

Recently my scalp has been really itchy and flakey, I mentioned it to my mum, and she said that she had the same thing and the hairdresser recommended some tea tree shampoo.

I tried some and it did make it better, but it costs a small fortune. I have some tea tree essential oil, but I know that essential oils can burn the skin unless diluted.

Does anyone know if it would be effective if I mixed it with olive oil or something? I'd obviously have to wash it out after a bit, so would it be worth it? or are there any other handy cheap tips for sorting it out? It's driving me up the bloody wall! Gah!

TIA

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MrsChemist · 14/06/2010 20:17

I didn't think of that , thanks

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MistyB · 14/06/2010 20:17

Most oils are blended anyway but you can mix with almond oil (about £1 for a bottle from any pharmacy) or you could use olive oil / sunflower oil. It might be worth trying a shampoo without any SLS in it - Sodium Laureth Sulphate is in most shampoos etc and is a skin irritant (Google it too see). Naked shampoos are SLS free, available at Boots and are around £3.99

MrsChemist · 14/06/2010 20:32

Thanks, I'll try that as well. Anything to stop it itching.

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