Exfoliating Your Post-Chemo Scalp

When my hair first started to regrow after AC chemo, my scalp was itchy and flaky. But an exfoliating scrub made from ingredients I had in the house made SUCH a difference! I got the idea from French blogger Les Karnets de Mel in her post about a hair regrowth workshop she attended (it's in French).

She notes that you should exfoliate your scalp once a week to eliminate dead skin cells:

1. Use an oil base (such as coconut or shea butter) with an exfoliant like sugar, coffee grounds, or crushed hazelnuts.
2. Apply in a circular motion with light pressure for 2 minutes.
3. Use a sponge and water to rinse.

I used sugar with shea butter, which I happened to have in the house. I exfoliated in the shower, and it felt safer to use sugar so I don't worry about coffee grounds stuffing up my shower drain. 

This is such a cheap, accessible remedy because most of us have some kind of oil around the house - like olive oil - and sugar. Try it and see how it goes!