oiling my scalp causes itching which causes shedding

[SueA2]

I recently began to oil my scalp with a mixture of JBCO, wheatgerm and essential oils. This caused my scalp to itch constantly. I thought the itching was being caused by the JBCO so I tried other oil combinations, still the itching continued. I also noticed a correlation between the itching and shedding. I've discontinued oiling my scalp and the shedding has tapered off. I don't know if anyone else has had/is having this experience so I thought this information might be helpful to some.

 

[prettyplump04]

If u want to still your oils and growing aids on your scalp you might have to wash your hair more often. U might want to look into co-washing in between your regular poo wash schedule. How often do you wash your hair?

 

[Lucia]

maybe you have oily scalp and don't need oil on your scalp. YOu could use your oils on your length and ends only. CHeck out leobodyc5 on youtube. hth

 

[Bronxcutie]

I found that I am allergic to JBCO. I'm fine with regular castor oil. I think the JBCO may be the problem. It made me itch like mad!

 

[SueA2]

I wash my hair every two to four day. This does not help the shedding at all. I think the oils may be overstimulating my folicles, causing them to go haywire which explains the shedding. Like I mentioned, once I stopped oiling the shedding stopped.

 

[SueA2]

I still love oils. Now I use them in my conditioners.