Home Remedies
for Dandruff
Dandruff, also known as seborrheic dermatitis is a
common scalp disorder. It can occur due to dry skin, irritated oily skin,
growth of bacteria and fungus on the scalp, inflammatory skin conditions and
other such factors. It causes itchiness along with excessive formation of dry skin
flakes on the scalp.
Dandruff can be controlled by following a healthy hair
care routine. You can also try some simple natural home remedies. It is true
that natural remedies take time to show results but they can effectively treat
the problem completely.
Here are the top 10 home remedies for dandruff.
(Out of the 10, we have covered 3 highly effective home remedies in this video
as well.)
1.
Indian Lilac
The anti fungal and antibacterial properties of Indian
lilac, also known as neem, help treat dandruff as well as many other hair problems like scalp acne, itchy scalp, and hair
fall efficiently.
1.
Boil
a handful of neem leaves in four cups of water.
2.
Cool
and strain the solution.
3.
Use
this decoration as a hair rinse two or three times a week.
2.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil helps eliminate dandruff due to its anti fungal properties. It also moisturizes dry scalp and provides relief from
itching.
1.
Take
some coconut oil and mix half the amount of lemon juice in it.
2.
Rub
it on your scalp and massage for a few minutes.
3.
Wash
your hair after at least 20 minutes.
4.
Follow
this remedy two to three times a week.
3.
Apple Cider Vinegar
Scalp treatment with apple cider vinegar is effective
in getting rid of dandruff. It restores the pH balance of the scalp, thereby
inhibiting the growth of yeast. It also works as a natural hair clarifies and
helps clean clogged pores and hair follicles.
1.
Take
two tablespoons of apple cider vinegar.
2.
Mix
an equal amount of water and 15-20 drops of tea tree oil in it.
3.
Apply
it onto your scalp and massage. Rinse your hair after a few minutes.
4.
Follow
this natural treatment two or three times a week.
4.
Baking Soda
Being a mild exfoliate, baking soda helps remove dead skin cells and absorbs excess oil.
It can also help balance pH levels on the scalp and reduce the growth of fungi
that cause dandruff.
1.
Wet
your hair and rub a handful of baking soda onto your scalp.
2.
After
a couple of minutes, rinse your hair well with warm water.
3.
Repeat
once or twice a week for a few weeks.
Note: Do not shampoo your hair after this treatment.
5.
White Vinegar
White vinegar is one of the best home treatments for
dandruff. Vinegar has acetic acid that prevents growth of fungi on your scalp
and relieves itching.
- Add one-half cup of vinegar to
two cups of water. Rinse your hair with this mixture after shampooing your
hair.
- Another option is massage your
scalp with a mixture of two parts white vinegar, one part olive oil and
three parts water. After 10 minutes, rinse it off and shampoo your hair
using a mild shampoo.
Follow either of these remedies once or twice a week.
6. Olive Oil
Scalp dryness can be cured with regular use of
extra-virgin olive oil, an effective natural moisturizer.
1.
Heat
some extra virgin olive oil until it is slightly warm.
2.
Massage
it onto your scalp and then wrap your hair in a warm towel.
3.
Leave
it on for at least 45 minutes or overnight and then shampoo and condition your
hair.
4.
Repeat
this remedy a few times a week.
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