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It is most commonly imported from the Mediterranean region (viaHealthline).

While it’s primarily used for cooking, the benefits of this oil could extend to your scalp.

A tiny bowl of olive oil next to a wide-tooth comb

Olive oil has a soothing quality on the scalp

The causes of an irritated scalp are numerous.

The primary elements in olive oil are oleic acid, palmitic acid, and squalene.

So what is the best way to apply olive oil onto an irritatedscalp?

A woman itching her scalp

Start by heating up one tablespoon of olive oil.

Part your hair in all places so that the oil reaches the scalp and massage it in.