How to Take Care of Your Scalp and Why It Matters

It's easy to overlook taking care of your scalp as part of your skincare routine, but since the scalp is really just an extension of your face, it too is susceptible to irritation, itchiness, and dryness. Taking care of your scalp can help you create a healthy environment for your hair to grow, and help you nourish the skin that protects your skull from trauma and infection. "Just like selecting a specific regimen for your face, your scalp care routine should address your current scalp needs, hair type and texture, and genetic make up, as well as your general health and lifestyle," Bridgett Hill, a certified trichologist, scalp therapist, and CEO and founder of Scalp Therapy, told Health. Here is what you need to know about caring for your scalp. A healthy scalp is characterized by clean, hydrated skin and good blood circulation, balanced oil production, and the absence of inflammation, itching and flaking. If you are noticing changes in your scalp or your hair, it might be worth seein...