Both males and females color and style their hair. So, when caring for African American hair you might want to take this into consideration. Not only do these treatments tend to dry your hair, but the hair follicle itself can end up clogged.

When this happens, more problems such as hair thinning and hair loss can occur. A peppermint tea tree  shampoo can help unblock clogged hair follicles as well as moisturize your hair and keep it free from bacteria and other fungal problems.

Peppermint tea tree and black hair care enjoy a special connection. Dry hair requires a gentle, non-detergent based product so this type of product is the solution. A two percent solution of tea tree oil in the shampoo unclogs sebaceous glands to help encourage the flow of the body’s own oils. It also clears up or sloughs off unsightly dead skin cells that can end up as flakes.

Even those with oily scalps benefit from peppermint tea tree and black hair care. The gentleness of the peppermint tea tree oil will help cleanse your scalp of bacterial and fungal irritations that tend to develop in oily skin. It functions as a good scalp treatment for relieving dandruff. Contrary to popular belief, your scalp does not have to be dry for flaking to occur.

In some cases, the buildup of grease is the cause for flaking. The moist environment encourages the growth of yeast that lives on the scalp, Pityrosporum ovale, and a fungus called trichoplyton spp, which contribute to dandruff conditions.  While there are many dandruff shampoos on the market, tea tree and peppermint offers a natural alternative. In low concentrations, they can help eliminate bacteria and fungus on your scalp.

Peppermint tea tree oil can also control the outbreak of head lice. Head lice can happen to anyone because it is passed on upon contact. Even the sharing of hair brushes and hair products can cause it to spread. Appearing as small white specs, they can cause pain and itching.  Peppermint tea tree oil can be used as a natural substitute to commercially available products.

The use of peppermint tea tree oil also has aromatherapy benefits. Even without hair conditions such as dandruff and lice, individuals can take advantage of the invigorating sensations these herbal blends give. A massage using this type of oil on your head can be quite relaxing. It has been used in aromatherapy for its sharp scent that is known to stimulate blood circulation and increase concentration.

Now that was a mouth full but I wanted to get everything down on paper before I forgot it.  I’ve had lots of questions about peppermint and tea tree lately, so this was my way of getting them all answered.

Dedicated to Your Beauty,

Juliette Samuel,

Esthetician/Publisher

NYRAJU Skin Care – Providers of Natural Skin & Hair Care products for African American

http://www.nyrajuskincare.com