Disclaimer: This is a sponsored post, meaning I was paid for this review. However, all opinions are my own.
For as much attention I pay to the health of my skin, I was really overlooking how I could also be taking care of my scalp and hair. Oftentimes I just grab whatever shampoo or conditioner is in the shower, throw some leave-in conditioner in my damp hair, and go. I recently got to try some products from Rooted Rituals, and it’s turned my hair care routine around!
Rooted Rituals products use a blend of ginger root and Vitamin E that is designed to cool and soothe the scalp, improve the scalp’s moisture barrier (something I always focus on in my skincare, but never before for my scalp!), remove buildup, and fight breakage. The regimen is meant to be used long-term to promote continuing scalp and hair health, and the products are also safe to use on color-treated hair.
A healthy scalp is essential for healthy hair. Every hair on your head grows from a follicle, each of which produce sebum from the sebaceous gland. Think of the follicles on your scalp like the pores on your face: you want to keep your pores clean and clear of dead skin cells, excess sebum, and infection to have clear, glowy skin, so it’s no wonder that doing the same for your hair follicles will produce full, shiny hair. Consistent and gentle exfoliation is key to maintaining not only skin health, but scalp health as well.
As I said, I used to be pretty simple with my hair routine. One thing I never could make a part of my hair-washing system was a scalp scrub - they would never really feel like they were getting down to my scalp, and then they were a nightmare to rinse out. But the Rooted Rituals Ginger Root & Mint Quick Rinse Scalp Scrub has truly been a game changer. It has a creamy formula that has the consistency of a conditioner, and it contains micro-exfoliators that feel gentle but still get the job done. It gently lathers up and spreads easily, so I can actually feel like it’s getting down to my scalp instead of getting stuck in my hair. The best part is that it rinses out so easily - probably because the particles are small. The creamy consistency helps keep my scalp conditioned and hydrated instead of stripped. When followed up with the Clarifying Shampoo and Silicone-Free Conditioner I’ve noticed my hair feels so much cleaner and has a lot more volume and body than it feels with my old hair routine.
The Rooted Rituals products have made my hair-washing “ritual” so much more enjoyable and fuss-free. They all smell amazing - I’m bad at describing scents, but it’s a typical “hair product” smell, and the scent lingers subtly in my hair. All the products have a nice “feel” to them that just make them feel luxe and lovely to use. After washing my hair, I love applying a few drops of the Cooling & Strengthening Tonic and massaging it in with the Root Rejuvenating Scalp Massager - the drops really do feel cooling on my scalp, so it’s been such a welcome addition to my routine as the weather has warmed up! I’ve also been using a scoop of the Multi-task Leave-On Mask to keep my hair hydrated and smooth. I’ve never used a leave-on hair mask before, but I love the ease of this one. It makes my hair so soft and smooth, and it doesn’t weigh it down or leave a residue at all.
I typically wash my hair three nights a week, and I use the Scalp Scrub on one of those nights - I personally like using it on my Sunday night hair wash. It’s a nice treat to start the week with my best hair possible!
Have you used a scalp scrub before? What do you do to maintain your scalp & hair health?
