Natural Cures For Dandruff
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Whether you slip into that sleek, black dress or throw on a dark-colored sweater, one distraction that really puts a damper on a sharp-looking wardrobe is irritating dandruff. These flecks of dry, white matter are a real turnoff to those who spot these intruders resting upon your shoulders. Many individuals also equate dandruff with uncleanliness and the condition is acknowledged for possessing a real reputation for causing embarrassment.
Causes and Symptoms
According to the Ontario government, while a form of eczema causes some dandruff (promoting increased amounts of normal skin cells on the scalp to shed), there is actually a deeper explanation for some. A yeast-like fungus called malassezia is now thought to be responsible for numerous cases of flaky skin cells. This type of fungus usually resides on the scalps of most people without bringing about such problems.
But just like any other fungus, malassezia may get a little out of control, causing rapid cell production to bump older coatings of skin from the outer layer in the form of flakes. Doctors are unsure why only some people are more susceptible to this process than others. Increased oil production is one theory, while stress and hair products may contribute to oily scalp buildup.
Besides dealing with the white flakes of dead skin in your hair and shoulders, your head will itch and your scalp will appear scaly. Individuals may also experience either an excessively oily or dry scalp during bouts of dandruff.
Natural Cures
To treat dandruff, it is quite common to turn towards both over-the counter and prescription treatments, but sometimes these options can cause skin irritation and chemical reactions. At times, even Head and Shoulders shampoo doesn’t do the trick, prompting many to find alternate solutions for their scalp problem. An effective approach often includes natural remedies that come from a wide-range of plants, often utilizing parts, such as the root, essential oil, and bark.
a) Rosemary and Nettle:
Rosemary is a stimulating herb that warms the body and makes an effective traditional hair rinse. Individuals may create one of the most effective dandruff shampoos when combining (25 grams of fresh rosemary leaves; 10 grams of fresh, stinging nettle root; 5 drops of tea tree oil; 20 grams of soft soap; and 100 ml of denatured alcohol).
All of the ingredients should be placed within a 500 ml jar. Next, add 350 ml of water and shake well. For a period of two weeks, the shampoo should be left to steep, shaking on a regular basis. After two weeks has finished, the mixture should be strained into a clean bottle.
b) Soap Bark:
The inner bark of this particular herbal option acts as a cleanser and anti-inflammatory. To create a shampoo to combat dandruff, one should mix two cups (500 ml) of a soap bark decoction with 200 grams of soft soap. It is important to remember that this mixture is only for external use and not for internal consumption.
c) Fenugreek Seeds:
When taking two tablespoons of fenugreek seeds and soaking them overnight in water, you can ground them into a fine paste by the morning. The paste should be applied to the scalp and left to work its magic for an hour. Afterwards, you should wash your hair with a soap-nut (ritha) solution or shikakai.
d) Lime:
After washing your hair, you may create a natural cure for dandruff by rinsing your hair with a teaspoon of fresh lime juice. This remedy also helps to control dandruff, promote glowing hair, as well as remove stickiness.
e) Beet:
Some individuals have found reasonable results when boiling the tops and roots of beets in water. While you may think that the beet itself is used on the hair, it is actually the concentrated beet water that should be massaged into the scalp with the fingertips. This process should be repeated each night. When choosing beets, it is the white variety that provides better results.
Take four-five tablespoons of sour curd and some lime juice add in it.Dont add water it supposed to be a thick paste. The paste of curd should be applied to the scalp and left to work its magic for an couple of hour. Afterwards, you should wash your hair only with water.Next day you can use shampoo.This remedy helps to control dandruff.
Mayo works great and it is also good for your hair! If you can tolderate the smell that is
I have had dandruff for years. I read an article that said put vinegar on your scalp. I thought it was a little out there, but I was desperate. I rinsed my hair with water in the shower and sprayed white vinegar on my scalp. I let it soak in for about five minutes. Then I washed my hair with dandruff shampoo and conditioned my hair as normal. After doing this every other day for a few weeks I got rid of my dandruff. If I feel like it is starting to come back I repeat the process. It kind of stinks a little, but it’s so worth it! Hope this helps you too!
Take care!
u can use viniger, works great 4 dandruff.
olive oil and coconut oil they keep ur head mosturized for long period of time
Try pouring half a small jug full of really good extra virgin Olive oil onto your scalp and massage it into dry hair really well. Leave it in for about three days. I had to wear my hair up for the three days but it was worth it. After the three days, rinse your hair with luke warm water and then apply rosemary oil or water to your damp hair ( get it from the local health food shop )and massage it in.
I think that any time you wash your hair, when you do wash it, wash it with luke warm water or cold water. It’s best because hot water drys out your scalp and your skin in general.
First you should rinse your scalp with organic apple cider vinnegar. This balances the ph of your scalp, then you wash your hair with cold water because hot or warm water strips your scalp of its natural oils. Last you shampoo and condition the the brand of your choice.
I’ve tried vinegar also and had the same experience as the person above, the smell isn’t to great but it seemed to fend it off for a little while.
this is gunna sound really gross but it’s garunteed to work 100%.
if you pee in a cup and then pour the cup on your dry hair/scalp your dandruff will be gone the next day.the amonia of the B vitamins and urochromes revive the scalp just like dandruff shampoos only stronger.
dont wash your hair for 6 weeks and then presto you will never have use shampoo again just water from the shower does work i havent washed my hair in years
this always works for me and you will be surprised as well dont be stupid like other people and pour ur own pee on your head. just put, extra virgin olive oil massage , leave for 2 hours
I totally agree with Jake Rodgers on this. I was very desperate to get rid of my dandruff. It was ruining my life. Here is what I did and IT WORKED.
1. Get your shower started (make sure the water isn’t hot. I know, I like hot water too, but desperate times call for desperate measures. The water has to be warm or cold.)
2. (This sounds CRAZY), but you pee in a cup.
3. While taking your shower pour the urine into your hair. It’s not going to kill you so don’t worry.
4. LIGHTLY rinse your hair.
5. DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT scratch, rub, or heavily brush your hair after your shower. That is what makes it worse.( Along with head & shoulders.)
Repeat that several times aftr that. Then when you are sure it is gone you can stop pouring pee in your hair. I haven’t done this, but please do not try going back to head&shoulders dandruff control. And if you think your dandruff is coming back, repeat the process.
I hope this works for you it did for me! ;D