How to get rid of nagging dandruff with 4 simple home remedies???

 How to get rid of nagging dandruff with 4 simple home remedies???

What is dandruff?

    It is a condition of the scalp, where the skin becomes dry and flaky.   It affects almost all age groups.

 

Causes of Dandruff

Dandruff is caused due to fungal infection (Malassezia fungus), which feeds on the natural oil called sebum that is secreted by the sebaceous glands of the scalp.

  Symptoms include scaling and itching of the scalp.  Dandruff causes scalp to appear dry and flaky.  These dandruff flakes are seen and scattered throughout the scalp.  The cold wind during winter robs the moisture of the scalp and leads to dryness that results in itching and flaking.  This condition can be triggered due to dry skin and not shampooing enough.  It is neither serious nor contagious, but it can be embarrassing to see dandruff flakes that plays hide and seek.  Symptoms may seem to subside, but after a period of time, it may relapse.  

 

Home remedies

 

Tea tree oil – it has power to fight against fungal and bacterial infections, hence can control the dandruff more effectively.  Constant application (2-3 times a week) will leave your hair free from dryness, itching and irritation.

 

Aloe vera and Neem – Applying fresh aloe vera gel to the scalp will significantly reduce the inflammation and itchiness of the scalp.   Mix 10-12 drops of neem oil with aloe vera and apply on the affected areas of the scalp.  Neem oil will soothe the irritated scalp and aloe vera conditions the scalp.

 

Fenugreek seeds – Soak the fenugreek seeds overnight in a bowl of water.  Grind the soaked seeds to a fine paste and add 5 ml of coconut oil to the mix. Apply this mixture to the scalp and leave it on for about 30 minutes. Wash your hair with a mild shampoo and condition. Let your hair air dry. You can use 1-2 times a week.

 

Eating more probiotics - Probiotics might assist to improve immune system, which might assist the physique combat towards the fungal infections that trigger dandruff.

 

Do’s and Donts’ 

1.  Start washing your hair often, regularly.

2. Use the above-said home remedies on their own or pair them with over-the-counter products like anti-dandruff shampoos to maximize the treatment effectiveness.

3.  Minimize stress – this can aggravate the dandruff condition.

4.  Do not oil hair and keep it on for long.

5. Dandruff can be treated effectively with mild shampoos and if not, it can be treated with medicated shampoo. 

Enjoy flake-free cool scalp!!!