Summer Hair & Scalp Care

NATURAL SUPPORT FOR SUN-STRESSED SKIN

Summer brings warmth, long days, and a welcome pull toward nature. It’s a beautiful season—but also a quietly demanding one, especially for the scalp.

Sun, lake water, dry sauna air, and wind can dehydrate the skin more than we realise. If your scalp feels tight, itchy, or begins to flake, it may be asking for extra care and moisture.

Why the Scalp Struggles in Summer

From the scalp’s perspective, summer can be intense:

Sunlight dries and sensitizes the hairline
Swimming (in lakes, sea or chlorinated pools) strips natural oils
Sauna, while deeply relaxing, adds heat that draws moisture from the skin
Hats and sunscreen may block breathability

In Finland, sauna is more than tradition—it’s a weekly (sometimes daily) ritual. While it supports the body’s natural cleansing, it also accelerates moisture loss from both skin and scalp. That’s why replenishing care is especially important in summer.

Signs like flaking, itching or tightness are not just surface issues—they’re your body’s quiet way of asking for support.

Everyday Hydration: Shampoo & Conditioner

Frantsila’s Hydrating Shampoo is gentle, plant-powered, and suitable for the whole family. It lathers lightly and refreshes the hair with help from healing herbal extracts.

Follow with the Hydrating Conditioner, enriched with:

Birch sap and leaf – to moisturise and soothe
Calendula and plantain – to calm irritation and restore balance

The light scent eases tension in both scalp and mind. Together, they offer a simple daily ritual—and make a thoughtful gift for summer visits to the cottage.

Targeted Relief: Nettle & Peat Scalp Oil

When dryness or itching persist, the Nettle & Peat Scalp Oil offers deeper nourishment. Inspired by Nordic herbal traditions, this formula is rich in restorative botanicals:

Nettle and rosemary – boost scalp circulation
Peat – detoxifies and rebalances the skin
Lavender and tea tree oil – calm and support the scalp’s natural microbiome

These plants grow in Finland’s clean northern climate, absorbing long summer light and storing vitality that supports your skin’s own rhythms.

How to use:
Apply four pipettes of oil to the scalp twice a week. Massage gently. Let it absorb for 30 minutes to 2 hours. Comb and wash with care.
Take this as an opportunity to pause—on the sauna bench, by the water, or in a quiet corner of your day.

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Body Care That Complements the Ritual

To complete the routine, Frantsila’s Rose Shower Wash gently cleanses the whole body and leaves behind a delicate trace of rose essential oil. The scent soothes the senses and encourages deeper, slower breathing.

In Finland, summers are short and full of light—so people spend more time outdoors, often all at once. This joyful intensity also increases exposure to sun, wind and water. Simple, supportive routines help restore what those golden days can take away.

A Summer Ritual of Reconnection

These moments—washing, oiling, pausing—are more than routines.
They’re invitations to come back to yourself.
To tend to what matters.
To listen.

This summer, may your care be steady, your breath unhurried, and your well-being deeply rooted.