Dandruff is a skin condition where flaky skin is shed from the scalp. Sometimes this may be very embarrassing. When you are in some public place and soon after sometime you see white powdery flakes all around your clothes and shoulders , this may cause damage to your social image.
So to avoid this embarrassment you just have to include certain habits, adapt a healthy lifestyle and few home remedies application will do it all. Here I will discuss 5 home remedies to get rid of dandruff.
To get rid of this problem completely we first have to understand it, in its whole extent.
UNDERSTANDING DANDRUFF :-
Dandruff really isn’t about your hair, or how often you wash it. Instead, it’s about the skin on your scalp.Skin cells that grow and die off too fast are the problem.
So, now we know we don’t have to deal with hair but scalp is to be treated.
Those who have been dealing with this problem know that it is not same throughout the year and varies with the changing environmental condition and human health too. In order to understand the 5 Home Remedies To Get Rid Of Dandruff , we first have to know about causes and factors affecting it.
CAUSES:-
- A very common fungus called malassezia may contribute to dandruff. This fungus lives on the scalp of most healthy adults without causing any problems. One theory is that the immune system of someone with dandruff may overreact to that fungus. This may lead to the problem called Dandruff.
- Dry skin may be a possible cause for Dandruff.
- Seborrheic dermatitis ( irritated oily skin ), Eczema, Psoriasis and other skin condition which may resemble dandruff.
- Another theory behind dandruff is hormonal imbalance during puberty. This age is risky for production of dandruff.
- Certain hair care products such as shampoo & conditioners may irritate the scalp rendering it red and scaly. So, mild shampoo must be used.
- Those who do not follow a healthy hair care routine like cleaning, and regular brushing may be prone to develop dandruff.
- Diet plan not containing enough of vitamins and fats.
- Mental stress and anxiety is also a contributing factor for dandruff production.
- Winter may trigger dandruff because there is more dryness and ripping off moisture all around.
Now we know the factors contributing toward dandruff production. avoiding these may help us to control the problem of dandruff.
5 REMEDIES TO GET RID OF DANDRUFF :-
- Coconut oil is very helpful to treat dandruff. It helps to moisturise the scalp and because of its anti – fungal properties does not allow the growth of malassezia. Massage with this will relief scalp from itching and nourish it from within.
METHOD :-
- Take some coconut oil in a bowl, add some camphor in powdered form. Mix it well.
- Apply this mixture onto your scalp, leave it for 20 minutes.
- Thereafter you can wash this off . Repeat this procedure two or three times a week.
- Azadirachta indica also known as neem, Indian lilac is famous for its antifungal and anti bacterial properties. It helps to get rid of dandruff easily. It is also a very cheap. It also treats other hair and scalp related problems.
METHOD :-
- Take a handful of neem leaves boil it in few cups of water ( 4-5 cups )
- When the colour of water has changed to light green switch off the heat and let the solution cool.
- Now strain this solution and it is ready to use you can even store it in some cool place for use within three days.
- Use this solution twice a week for best results.
- Yogurt mixed with lemon acts as a miracle for dry scaly scalp. Both lemon and yogurt due to their acidic properties maintains scalp ph. This helps to control bacterial and fungal growth.
METHOD :-
- Take three teaspoons of yogurt or according to your hair density. Yogurt must be strained once to remove excess of water otherwise it would be messy to apply it.
- Add half a lemon juice into this yogurt, mix it well.
- It is ready to use, apply this paste onto your scalp leave for 20 minutes. wash your hair with homemade or readymade shampoo.
- Do this two times a week.
- Aloe vera is a plant that is useful in every way. You can eat it, drink or cook, it can be applied externally or on wounds it just do miracle. It is helpful to treat dandruff. It has anti fungal, anti bacterial properties. At the same time it also cleanses the scalp and hair, gives a sense of freshness etc.
METHOD :-
- Cut the aloe vera leaves, wash it nicely and take the thorns out , cut it longitudinally( lengthwise ) with a knife.
- Take out the gel like substance out of it with the help of a spoon and mash it or mix it well to obtain a smooth paste of this gel.
- Apply this gel leave it for half an hour, wash it later with normal water neither hot nor cold.
- You can do this few times in a week.
- Olive oil is known for its vit. e content and high moisturising capacity. It is widely used as a hair moisturiser.
METHOD :-
- Take some virgin olive oil and heat it till it is slightly warm.
- Massage it onto your scalp and then wrap your hair in towel so that the moisture is locked inside.
- Leave it for 45 to 50 minutes or overnight and then shampoo and condition your hair.
- Repeat this remedy three times a week.
SOME TIPS FOR DANDRUFF :-
- Follow a hair care routine that includes brushing your hair every morning. Wash your hair with shampoo that is not very harsh to your scalp skin. Shampoo must have the property of mild cleanser and not rip of scalp’s oil.
- Wash your hair every alternate day ( this can vary according to your hair type and environmental condition ). Using conditioner is must.
- Diet plays an important role. Consume vit. e, zinc containing substances. Fat is also necessary element to get rid of dandruff.
- Avoid unnecessary mental stress and tension, I have almost mentioned this in my every post. Nowadays stress plays a major role in every sphere of our life.
- If it is because of side effects of certain other diseases get it treated as soon as possible.
Anything that comes to our body can be treated naturally. Nature has a cure to everything unless we spoil the case ourselves. So to get rid of dandruff and prevent its recurrence here were 5 home remedies.
