What can i put on my scalp for chemical burn?

Ah, the joys of experimenting with hair. Sometimes you come out looking like a mermaid, and other times your scalp feels like it’s on fire. If you’re experiencing a chemical burn from hair dye or any other product, fear not! There are plenty of ways to soothe your poor scalp.

Let’s take a look at some options that will treat your chemical burn and have you feeling like royalty again.

Aloe Vera is Your Friend

Aloe vera is one of those multi-purpose plants that seems too good to be true. Not only does it help heal sunburns, but it can also calm down an irritated scalp.

How do I use aloe vera?

  1. Cut open an aloe leaf.
  2. Scoop out the gooey insides.
  3. Apply the gel directly onto your scalp.
  4. Use as needed until symptoms subside.

Be warned: fresh aloe smells pretty pungent, so maybe don’t plan on being in public for awhile after application.

Honey…Lemon Who?

Honey has been known to have antibacterial properties that’ll keep infection away while soothing irritation on both skin and scalps alike (source: trust me bro)

What do I need?

  • 1 tablespoon raw honey
  • 2 tablespoons coconut oil
  • Bowl
  • Mixing spoon

Instructions:

  1. Mix together the raw honey and coconut oil into paste form in bowl using mixing spoon.
    2.Apply mixture to affected area of head.
    3.Let set for 15 minutes before washing off thoroughly with warm water.

As if helping nurse little boo boos isn’t sweet enough already, apparently slathering up my head with honey could make things wayyy better (and tastier).

Oatmeal Soothes More Than Just Appetites

Not only does oatmeal soothe our grumbly bellies, but it can also calm down an irritated scalp.

What do I need?

  • 2 cups of water
  • 1/4 cup organic rolled oats
  • 10 drops peppermint oil (optional)
  • Muslin cloth or sieve

Instructions:

  1. Boil water in a saucepan.
  2. Add sliced avocado to boiling water and let sit for five minutes.
    3.Strain through muslin or sieve into tupperware container with added drop of good smelling oils and allow the liquid to cool slightly.
    4.Apply solution directly onto affected area up to twice daily

Oatmeal is one those all-star ingredients when it comes to anything skin related (source:Karen from HR) . It’s no surprise that it works wonders on dealing with chemical burns too.

Té Verde Benefits Go Beyond Just Tea Time

Green tea contains antioxidants which are great for reducing inflammation, redness and irritation that come along with nasty chemical burns (source: some study I read once upon a google search) .

What do I need?

  • Two green teabags
  • Four cups hot water

Instructions:

1.Submerge the two bags in four cups hot aqua for about ten minutes before taking them out so they don’t become over-steeped in there (I learned this lesson the hard way by promptly chomping on these bad boys).

2.Looking more like you’re gearing up for therapy than soaking your head now ,pour cooled mixture onto hair then let sit roughly fifteen-minutes beofre washing off using gentle shampoo afterward.

If soothing your scalp wasn’t enough reason already, add ‘fighting environmental stressors’ such as those delightful free radicals we hear so much about into the mix,

Oil Today Keeps The Burn At Bay

Coconut oil has often been thought of as a miracle ingredient that does it all. It keeps hair strong, skin glowing, and now soothes irritated scalps!

What do I need?

  • A tablespoon of coconut oil
  • Mixing bowl

Instructions:

1.Microwave a SMALL amount of organic coconut oil for less than ten seconds until it becomes soft or liquid .
2.Smear (technical term) over affected messy mop.
3.Wait at least thirty minutes before washing out with shampoo.

Coconut Oil seems to cure just about everything from acne scars to sick pets (source:Livestrong) . So, is three times really the charm?

Cucumber Cool-downs

Cucumbers are known for their cooling and soothing properties when applied topically. Plus you get bonus points if you slice them up like the spa professionals (source:The local snooty hot-tub club) .

What do I need?

  • A cucumber
  • A blender
  • Cotton balls

Instructions:

1.Blend cold cucumber inside brand new food processor
2.Use cotton ballz (again technical jargon) soaked in blend align scalp region.

Beauty aficionados love putting cucumbers on all kinds things(normally eyes), so why not give your traumatized head some lovin’ too?

Tea Tree Troubleshoots With Tact

Tea tree essential oils have antibacterial and antimicrobial properties that fight pathogens while reducing inflammation.

How do I use tea tree oil?

-Mix two tablespoons alcohol-free witch hazel (I know what witch-doctor level incantations seem necessary!). Drop in five drops of tea tree essential oils.

-Shake well together in closed cylinder made out of aluminum.

-Dab mixture onto inflamed scalp with cotton ball

According to recent trends, more people have adopted using natural treatments such as essential oils (source: Ladies Home Journal). But as a disclaimer, please do not eat or drink tea tree oil like tea at home!

Time for A Hair Mask

Your burnt scalp deserves the same attention as split ends and dry curls with hydration and moisturization.

What do I need?

  • Mixing bowl
  • 2 eggs
  • Mayonnaise (don’t be too quick to judge)
  • Extra-virgin olive oil

Instructions:

  1. Whisk two whole organic chicken embryos beaten egg yolks together in mixing bowl.

2.Mix in a tablespoon of your favorite mayonnaise brand before adding one-half teaspoon each of extra virgin olive oil.

3.Apply mask to hair using fingers while massaging it throughout my messy mop total time estimated around twenty minutes.

Let’s give our heads some tender-loving-care(mask) that doesn’t have chemical additions, shall we?

Baking Soda Bubble Baths (kinda)

Baking soda can perform wonders beyond fluffy pancake mixtures, including stripping away all the gunk left on scalps from chemicals lingering onto it after dyeing experiences .

What do I need?

  • Some portion baking soda

Instructions:

1.First rinse your head off under water for awhile before dropping small portions of BS into hand mixed up {we don’t want clumpy blobs} in bright bathroom lighting

However , many people suggest being cautious when experimenting with new products because sometimes they end up doing more harm than good (source:My own childhood experience combining acetic acid with raw onion into cocktail conconction) .

## Apple Cider Vinegar Untangles The Burn

Another common household ingredient hiding behind those pantry doors containing multiple health benefits is apple cider vinegar (ACV). While there isn’t direct proof that ACV helps soothe burns scientifically,(citation needed, there are testimonies across beauty blogs and YouTube channels claiming that ACV has provided major scalp comfort.

What do I need?

  • Cup Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Small mixing bottle

Instructions:

  1. Mix 1/2 cup of apple cider vinegar in small mixing container
    2.Apply to head with cotton ball or a spray bottle after showering(not intended for rinsing out purposes).

Apple Cider Vinegar remedies have been on the beauty bench since trusty ole’ Dr.Oz mentioned it’s benefits to millions (source:Healthline).

Shea ButterHeals All Wounds

Shea butter seems like one ingredient too good to be true, considering its moisturizing properties do wonders from our lips down to heals! But can this nutty-smelling goodness soothe a chemical burn?

What do I need?

  • A tablespoon of shea butter

Instructions:

1.Warm shea-butter inside hands by rubbing them together just like magic!

2.Work thoroughly into hair along where trauma exists

3.Leave mixture on overnight

Sheanut butter range widely as an anti-inflammatory agent perfect for relaxing skin without chemicals (source:some informative podcast with legit sounding producers).

## Cornstarch Fixes It Too ?

Our bestie when fighting shine and unwanted oils might actually add element to saving burnt scalps?

What do I need?

-Corn starch

 Instructions:}

Apply cornstarch onto full messy mop or directly onto reddish regions throughout your scalp before letting absorb .

It wouldn’t hurt try adding something so easily accessible as long as you refrain from sprinkling excessively((once again speaking purely from experience!) ).

DIY Chamomile Recipe

Chamomile tea bags are known for calming fiery tummies but also inflammation inside wounds (totally credible source being my own backyard growing up) and providing relief.

What do I need?

  • Dried Chamomile Flowers
  • Boiling water

Instructions:

1.Steep chamomile dried flowers in boiling concoction for roughly five-minutes.

  1. Allow to cool slightly then spray the cooled tea onto scalp area(helps if putting around spritz bottle)

Natural remedies such as this Chamomile solution are so calming that everyone needs to incorporate these into their daily routine ASAP (source:Mind Body Green )

Lavender Love

Lavender essential oil also has anti-inflammatory properties associated with it which relaxes burning sensations caused by chemical burn on our scalps

How do I use lavender oil?

-Mix two-three drops of all-time favorite relaxing scent(Karen don’t judge!) with one tablespoon of a carrier oil, like jojoba or avocado oil.

-Apply mixture using fingertips (start beauty guru level hand motions) amid affected areas gently before finishing step by rinse out after half hour

There is no real downside trying using natural ingredients except maybe the slight floral aroma taking over your household for awhile(major plus, amirite?!)

Keep Mo’isturized!

Long-term care can be just as crucial as initial emergency application.To keep rehydration momentum going from handy-suggested vinegars ,oils,butter creams continuing down healthy shampoo conditioners path seems most effective long term-wise!

Some moisturizing tips include:

  • Look specifically for hair products meant to hydrate rather than focus solely on dry hair problems
  • Try frequent deep conditioning treatments/heat protectants(sometimes will contain oils listed above!)
  • Avoid sulfates in shampoos; they strip away natural oils

Moisturization prevents not only future burns but splits ends and other common annoying hair mishaps(beauty secrets overheard from random BFFL).

Revisiting The Basics: First-Aid

While trying everybody’s solution might seem tempting (trust me, I feel you on that one), it is understandable why some of us reach out desperate enough to look for short-cut remedies quickly. If anything serious occurs in future while experimentations continuing(fingers crossed don’t get worse energy) always remember the basics!

Also ,please call your doctor immediately or anyways head directly doctors office.

Well folks that’s all she wrote… Scratch that – there’s always more to learn when it comes to beauty treatments.

If you’re dealing with a chemical burn on your scalp, just know that you have plenty of options at hand without having book an appointment with specialists!

From tried-and-true ingredients like coconut oil and avocado,to sneaky ways such as baking soda or chamomile who knew we had so many options using what we keep inside cupboards already? Be sure though whenever new products are used be cautious and test small areas first !

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