DIY Tips and Natural Treatments for Excessively Oily Hair

DIY Tips for Excessively Oily Hair Care Naturally

• It is absolutely essential to stimulate circulation via scalp massage.
• Regular brushing is also vital to distribute natural oils and promote healthy hair growth.
• Add just a drop of one of the following essential oils to a little bit of mild shampoo to discourage excess oil production by the scalp: lemon, lemongrass, cedarwood, cypress, sage, patchouli.
• Use Lustrous Henna® Shampoo Powder to condition hair, reduce oil and eliminate dandruff.
• Avoid harsh shampoos containing detergents that dry hair too much, in turn your scalp responds by producing even more oil to compensate. (Good shampoo cleans without stripping your natural oils or irritating your eyes).
• Use a sage tea rinse to eliminate excess oil and reduce dandruff.
• Use an apple cider vinegar rinse (ACV rinse) regularly, as needed.

Simple Treatments and Herbal Shampoos for Oily Hair Care

Apply a muddy paste of Multani Clay Powder (mixed w/water) to hair and scalp. Leave on for 30 minutes. Using warm water, completely rinse the mud from hair and scalp.

Then choose one of the following:

Lustrous Henna® Shampoo Powder is 100% natural and premixed with hibiscus flower and other natural herbal extracts. Just add a small amount of water and make a paste. Apply to hair. Wait 5-10 minutes and rinse out.


Pure Reetha Powder Organic Wash Mixture: Add 12 drops each chamomile and lavender essential oils to 2 tbsps. Reetha Powder made into a paste with a small amount of water. Apply to hair. Wait 5-10 minutes and rinse out.

Apple Cider Vinegar Herbal Rinse for Oily Hair Care

An ACV or apple cider vinegar rinse is quite beneficial for treating oily hair. It rinses off excess oil and discourages dandruff. It also cuts soap and shampoo residue, leaving hair soft, smooth and naturally shiny. No worries: the vinegar smell does not remain after rinsing. 


1 pint boiling water
1 teaspoon 3 or more: burdock root, calendula flowers, chamomile flowers, lavender flowers, lemongrass, sage leaves
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Pour boiling water over herbs and steep for about 30 minutes. Strain and add vinegar. Let cool. Pour over scalp and hair as final rinse after shampooing (with either shampoo suggested below). Leave on without rinsing out.

DIY Quick Dry Shampoo

Divide hair into sections and fluff a little Multani Clay Powder through each section. Rub in well and leave on for 10 minutes. Brush out thoroughly with a clean brush. The Multani Clay Powder will absorb most of the oil and dirt from hair. (Can be done if it’s inconvenient to do traditional shampoo).

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Read real customer testimonials.

 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

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 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Skin Care with Fullers Earth Natural Recipes for Oily Skin

Skin Care with Fullers Earth* (Multani Clay Powder)

Peppermint Skin Care Mask for Oily Skin 

Mix approximately one tablespoon of Pure Multani Clay Powder (Fullers Earth), a few drops of peppermint extract and water. Let water mixture soak for 30 minutes. Beat in one egg white into the mixture and mix well. Apply and leave on face for 15 minutes. Wash off with lukewarm water.

Acne Treatment Skin Care Mask

(deep cleans skin and unclogs pores)
¼ c.  Pure Multani Clay Powder (Fullers Earth),
¼ c. Orange Peel Powder
2 tablespoons oatmeal powder (oatmeal ground in blender)
water

Mix all powders together. Take just a couple tablespoons of this mixture and add enough water to make a paste. Apply to face and neck. Work gently in circular motion when applying paste, especially to nose and chin area. Leave on for 15 minutes, and then gently wash off with cool water. Save dry mixture in air-tight container or zip-lock bag and store until needed.

Strawberry Mask for Oily Skin

1/2 cup very ripe strawberries
3 tablespoons Pure Multani Clay Powder (Fullers Earth),
Enough water to make paste, (if needed)

Mix strawberries and Pure Multani Clay Powder (Fuller's Earth), together to make a paste and apply it to your face, Leave on for 30 minutes, then rinse off with cool water.

Pure Multani Clay Face Mask Variations

Mix Pure Multani Clay Powder (Fuller's Earth), with water -enough to make a soft paste. Apply to face (avoid eyes). After 10 minutes, gently rinse off. You can also mix it with rose water; or mix with equal parts of orange juice and honey; or yogurt.

Multani Clay is a common ingredient in each face mask recipe. This ancient ingredient for skin care has been used since ancient times to get rid of acne. Stop the embarrassment. Use Pure Multani Clay, as part of your healthy skin care regime.

 Experience the difference of the ancient marvel:  
 Fuller's Earth (Pure Multani Clay Powder)

* Fullers Earth is also known as: Multani Clay and Multani Mitti (in India). It’s also written as ‘Fuller’s Earth’.

Read real customer testimonials.

 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Acne Treatment Needed? Try Fullers Earth –An Ancient Treatment!

Acne Treatment:  About Multani Mitti (Fullers Earth)

Do you suffer from severe acne? Are you embarrassed by an excessively oily face? You’ve probably tried numerous medications for acne treatment, but haven’t had much success. Well then, how about trying something ‘new’ (for you)? It actually is an old remedy that has been proven to work for hundreds of years as an effective acne treatment.

Multani Clay* Powder (Fullers Earth) has been used as a natural treatment for acne for centuries by men and women all over the world. It’s also called Fuller’s Earth formed by decomposed volcanic ash. It contains minerals like alumina, silica, lime, magnesia, iron oxides contained within the clay that produce an abundance of health benefits for the whole body.

Multani Clay (Fullers Earth) is great for drawing dead cells and excess oils from the skin. It also stimulates circulation to the skin. It absorbs bacteria, toxins and reduces water loss.  The skin is then rejuvenated and becomes smooth, soft and supple.

Acne Treatment:  How to Use Multani Clay (Fullers Earth)

Multani Clay as a skin treatment is extremely absorbent. Mixed with enough water to make a paste, it is used as a face mask (10-15 minutes) to remove excessive oil from the skin. The only caution is, that the multani clay should not be left on the skin for an excessive amount of time, because it could cause over drying.
* Multani Clay is also known as: Multani Mitti and Fullers Earth. 

Read real customer testimonials.

 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.

Olive Oil and Multani Clay -What are They Good For?

Olive Oil and Multani Clay -a great combination for hair.

Multani Clay*  (Fullers Earth) is great for drawing dead cells and excess oils from the skin. It also stimulates circulation to the skin. It absorbs bacteria, toxins and reduces water loss.  The skin is then rejuvenated and becomes smooth, soft and supple. An aged method for controlling excess oil in the scalp. Wash hair and impurities are removed but the hair still retains its natural moisturizers; thus hair is left soft and radiant.

Multani Clay Powder (Fullers Earth)has also been used as a natural treatment for acne and even to alleviate the pain of arthritis. It can be used as a face mask or full body mask (10-15 minutes). The only caution is that the multani clay not be left on the skin for an excessive amount of time because it could cause over drying.

Multani Clay Powder (Fullers Earth) and Olive Oil Recipes for Hair

Damaged or Dull Hair Treatment: Moisten hair with warm water. Massage generous amount of natural oil into hair (refined sesame or apricot, shea nut oil, olive oil, etc.) Cover hair with plastic shower cap (or plastic wrap like “Saran” wrap) and a towel. Leave on for a minimum of one hour.

Next: apply a muddy paste of Multani Clay Powder (Fullers Earth) mixed w/water to hair and scalp. Leave on for 30 minutes. Using warm water, completely rinse the mud from hair and scalp.

Shampoo with a mild shampoo (Imbue or So Natural shampoo from Saba Botanical). Apply a small amount of refined oil (except olive oil due to scent) to damp, towel dried hair and scalp. Comb through with a wide tooth comb. Let your hair dry naturally.  

Split End Olive Oil Treatment:

Massage hair and scalp with olive oil. After 2 hours, steam hair for 30 minutes (wrap a towel dipped in hot water around head, avoiding face). Wash hair using a mix of Multani Clay Powder (Fullers Earth) and whole milk (use buttermilk for oily hair). Let dry naturally (olive oil will be absorbed. The next day, shampoo hair with a mild shampoo (Imbue or So Natural shampoo from Saba Botanical).

Super Quick Dry Shampoo:

Divide hair into sections and fluff a little Multani Clay Powder through each section. Rub in well and leave on for 10 minutes. Brush out thoroughly with a clean brush. The Multani Clay will absorb most of the oil and dirt from hair. (Can be done if it’s inconvenient to do traditional shampoo).

* Multani Clay is also known as: Multani Mitti and Fullers Earth. 

Read real customer testimonials.

 Author: L.J. O'Neal, writer and researcher. (L.J. is also a Lustrous Henna®  user.)

©2010-2015. L.J. O'Neal. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

Do not copy or reprint this article without the consent of the author or Saba Botanical of USA.

Want to view our website? Go to:Saba Botanical of USA

 *Even though our herbal ingredients have been used in natural medicine for centuries, we must add the following disclaimer: The herbs, formulas, and recipes contained within this web site are not to be considered substitutes for proper medical and health care. As with any other medicine, if you are sick, you should consult a physician to find out if the herbal preparations listed here are right for you. Saba Botanical does not make any medical claims nor warranties regarding the use of the products listed on this site. No matter how natural a product is, it may have a potential of causing side effects and allergic reaction on certain individuals. You should consult your physician before taking any medication.