Once you start getting the urge to scratch your head, it might be high time to start considering using home remedies for dandruff. Yes, when your scalp starts to feel itchy and see visible white flakes, you are suffering from a condition called dandruff. Do not despair, however, because it has been around long enough for people to come up with trusted and effective home remedies to get rid of it.
There are many causes of dandruff and they are all varied. It can be caused by a fungus known as malassezia or it can develop due to stress, increased production of oil, too much use of alkaline shampoos and soaps, poor nutrition, or Zinc deficiency. Dandruff might not be too serious but if it remains untreated, it can cause an inflammation on your scalp.
Most home remedies for dandruff are usually food products that can both be effective eaten and applied topically on your scalp. First on the list is tea tree oil. Tea tree oil has been used for many centuries due to its antiseptic as well as anti fungal properties. Since dandruff can be caused by a fungus, tea tree oil can help reduce this and eventually you will have dandruff free hair and a clean scalp. Apple cider vinegar can also be used to treat dandruff at home. What you need is to mix the right amounts of apple cider vinegar and water in a spray bottle. Spray this mixture onto your head and wrap in a towel for fifteen minutes then you can wash and rinse your hair afterwards. This is recommended to be done twice a week. While the next remedy may not be applied topically, it works just as well when eaten. Food sources containing Biotin can significantly help reduce the formation of dandruff. These foods include egg yolk, milk, soy, brewer’s yeast and barley.
There are also home remedies for dandruff that came from all over the world. In India, they use a mixture of curd, lemon, and honey to cure dandruff. Mix these ingredients together and apply to the hair and scalp for fifteen minutes for a dandruff free hair. Other popular home remedies from all over the world include the use of coconut oil, olive oil, almond oil, lemon, baby oil, and even crushed aspirin. All of these have been proven to work in ridding your scalp of dandruff. There are still other home remedies for dandruff out there so try out which ones work for you.
Here are some good ideas on how to make your own home remedies for dandruff:
1. Break 2 eggs, scramble and apply on the head. Leaves on the hair for 15 minutes, massage, and wash off with cold water so it won t stick into the hair.
2. Cook 2 beetroots in water, when soften mash in the water and use the beetroot water as a shampoo.
3. Get into a steamy bath or sauna to treat the dandruff.
4. Apple cider vinegar is known to be very effective as a dandruff remedy. Apply some on your hair when taking a shower.
5. Olive oil is very good for the hair and the scalp. Apply some olive oil on your scalp for 15 minutes and wash off.
6. Lime juice can also be used as a remedy for dandruff.
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