Flaky, itchy scalp?

Use a ton of product like dry shampoo and spray sunscreens?

You’ll need this scalp scrubhere’s why.

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Each day includes step after step ofcleanser, toner, serum, moisturizer, eye cream, andsunscreen.

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The skin on my scalp though?

Itsright there, so close to my face!

And yet, for years Ive overlooked it.

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That is, until recently, when the first scorching day of the year led to a sunburned part.

(It was a long winter and I forgot how the sun worked, okay?!)

As the burn healed to annoying little flakes, I realized Ive been neglecting my scalp.

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(Though, to be clear, you should absolutelynotuse a scalp scrub on a sunburned scalp.

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It features two key ingredients.

The second is climbazole, a common antifungal ingredient used to treat issues like dandruff and psoriasis.

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A clean scalp is great, and an exfoliated scalp that encourages new cell growth is even better.

Physical exfoliants like the Sachajuan scrub also promote blood circulation, which can support healthier hair growth.

Its ultra easy to use, too.

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That will stimulate blood circulation and exfoliate dead skin cells.

Rinse thoroughly, and then shampoo and condition as normal.

For now, Im sticking to a once a week sorry for neglecting you scrub session.

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I think my scalp has forgiven me.

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