subject: Dandruff And Its Remedies [print this page] Dandruff is an extremely annoying skin disorder of the scalp. It is a problem that affects half of the world population. If you suffer from dandruff, many times you will avoid wearing that black or dark piece of clothing, with fear that you will have the embarrassing white flakes showing up on your clothing for the whole world to see. Dandruff first arises to an individuals awareness with itching and flaking of the scalp. But its not just the scalp that can be affected, the eyebrows, forehead and ears can also experience signs of dandruff.
There are some home dandruff remedies that can help to eliminate the embarrassing problem of dandruff. A very common remedy is to use tea tree oil. The tea tree works as an antiseptic and anti-fungal property that treats the scalp. It helps in healing any irritation and infections on the skin.
Home Remedies For Dandruff
1) Thoroughly wash your hair with a mild, pH-balanced shampoo. There's no need to use a dandruff shampoo as the apple cider vinegar will gradually get rid of the dandruff problem.
2) Mix a two-to-one ratio of apple cider vinegar and warm water (two vinegar to one water). If you want to cleanse and condition your scalp further and add a fragrance to your hair then you can always a couple of drops of essential oils such as lavender or rosemary - both excellent for getting rid of itchy scalps and dandruff. (Always patch test oils for allergies, and always consult your doctor if you are pregnant).
3) Pour or spray the mixture directly onto your scalp. Massage it in and leave to dry on your hair. There's no need to rinse it out (unless the smell bothers you).
4) In cases of more stubborn dandruff, make the mixture stronger, try a one-to-one ratio of vinegar to water. Applying undiluted vinegar directly to the scalp can also do the trick. Leave it on for around 15 minutes and then wash the vinegar out using a mild, pH-balanced shampoo.
5)If possible always try to use raw undiluted apple cider vinegar as this will give the best results when getting rid of dandruff. Lemon juice can also be used instead of vinegar.
Natural Remedies:
1. One of the common natural dandruff remedies is tea tree oil. Tea tree oil is an important ingredient of many anti-dandruff shampoos.
2. Add two spoonfuls pure vinegar in six spoonfuls water, and apply it on the scalp with cotton wool before going to bed. Wash your hair next morning. After shampooing, rinse again with vinegar water. Continue this once a week for at least three months.
3. Use a medicated anti-dandruff shampoo. It will reduce the speed of the growth of the cells on the scalp, thus lessening the cell replacement and decreasing the amount of dandruff. The shampoo should also have an antiseptic that will help prevent infection of your scalp so as to reduce itchiness.
4. Stop using hairsprays, gels and hair-coloring products. They are the main culprit that harms your hair and scalp.
5. Another natural dandruff remedy is neem oil. It gives relief from itchiness and redness of scalp associated with dandruff and psoriasis conditions.
