Dandruff... how awful!
They are the result of an excessively dry scalp, or a skin infection called "seborrheic dermatitis".
They can also be caused by eczema, psoriasis or a fungus called malassezia.
Most commercial dandruff shampoos contain zinc, ketoconazole, coal tar and selenium sulfide.
Unfortunately, there's nothing natural about that!
Are you looking for a natural and effective treatment to get rid of dandruff?
Well here are 11 tried and true home remedies for dandruff:
Aspirin contains the same active ingredient as some shampoos:salicylic acid.
You can fight dandruff by crushing 2 aspirins into a fine powder.
Mix this powder with the amount of classic shampoo you normally use and wash your hair.
Leave on for about 2 minutes and rinse well.
A study has just shown that using a shampoo with only 5% tea tree essential oil significantly reduces dandruff.
If you can't find this type of shampoo, simply add a few drops of tea tree oil to your usual shampoo.
What if your kitchen held treasures for your scalp? Stop itching with baking soda.
How? 'Or' What ? Simply wet your hair and rub your scalp vigorously with a handful of baking soda.
Rinse your hair directly without shampooing.
Bicarbonate is effective in reducing the activity of fungi that cause dandruff.
Do this treatment for several weeks, the time that your scalp produces a natural substance that will hydrate it.
As a result, you will no longer have dandruff and your hair will be softer.
Apple cider vinegar is effective in eliminating dandruff.
Why ? Because the acidity of apple cider vinegar changes the pH of your scalp, making it impossible for dandruff to develop.
Mix a quarter cup of apple cider vinegar with the same amount of water in a spray bottle. Spray on your scalp.
Wrap your head in a towel and let sit for 15 mins to 1 hour, then wash your hair as usual.
Repeat this treatment twice a week.
To treat a difficult case of dandruff, wash your hair as usual but rinse with an alcohol-based mouthwash.
The anti-fungal properties of the mouthwash help fight against dandruff-causing fungi in the hair.
Amazing isn't it? But what's amazing is that it works!
Coconut oil is a tried and tested remedy for dandruff. And besides, it smells good!
Before the shower, massage your scalp with 3 to 5 tablespoons of coconut oil and leave for about 1 hour. Rinse and do your usual shampoo.
Why not also look for a natural shampoo that already contains coconut oil like this one for example?
The solution is once again in your kitchen:lemon juice!
Massage your scalp with 2 tablespoons of lemon juice then rinse.
Then, stir 1 teaspoon in 1 cup of water and rinse your hair with this mixture.
Repeat this treatment every day until the dandruff disappears.
The acidity of lemon helps balance the pH of your scalp and prevents the formation of dandruff.
Salt is abrasive which makes it very effective in rubbing and removing dandruff. You can use it in massage just before the shampoo.
Take a salt shaker and shake it over your head.
Then, knead your hair with the salt, giving yourself a massage.
The salt will allow you to remove dead skin from the scalp.
All you have to do is do your usual shampoo.
Is your scalp itchy?
You can stop the itching with an aloe vera massage.
The cooling effect of aloe vera will soothe itching.
After this aloe vera massage, shampoo as usual.
Garlic's anti-fungal properties are great for eliminating dandruff-causing bacteria.
Crush the garlic and rub your scalp with it.
To avoid keeping the powerful smell of garlic on your hair, there is a trick.
Mix the crushed garlic with honey and massage the scalp before washing as usual with your shampoo.
One of the most effective remedies is olive oil.
Massage your scalp with 10 drops of olive oil.
Leave to act overnight, putting on a shower cap or a charlotte so as not to dirty your clothes or your pillow.
The next morning, wash your hair as usual.
For it to be even more effective, opt for an olive oil shampoo like this one, for example.
And There you go ! With these 11 remedies, dandruff on your hair won't last long :-)
