Simple Home Remedies For Dandruff Removal

Dandruff is a common scalp disorder affecting almost half of the population at the post-pubertal age and of any gender and ethnicity. It often causes itching. It has been well established that keratinocytes play a key role in the expression and generation of immunological reactions during dandruff formation. The severity of dandruff may fluctuate with season as it often worsens in winter. most cases of dandruff can be easily treated with specialized shampoos. There is, however, no true cure.
Dandruff is not an unsolvable problem. The simple and natural ingredients found in our homes are very effective in curing dandruff; and stopping it from recurring.
I don't think you would be worried about dandruff any more.

These are some simple home remedies for dandruff removal.

1. Olive Oil:

There are two ways in which olive oil can cure dandruff. One, olive oil moisturizes the dry areas of the scalp and prevents them from flaking.

Two, olive oil can soak into the thick and scaly areas of the scalp that cause continuous dandruff issues.

Because of this, the scaly areas fall down as one large piece instead of separate flakes. This helps put an end to dandruff as the affected spot can finally heal.

 Remedy

# Before going to bed, massage your scalp with warm olive oil every day.
# Cleanse your hair with a mild shampoo the next morning.
# Make sure you cover your head with a cotton wrap (to prevent your oily hair from attracting dust).
# Ensure the olive oil is just warm and not too hot.

Olive oil, especially when warm, has a better consistency and can effectively treat a dry and flaky scalp.



2. Vinegar:

Vinegar is capable of killing scalp fungus and bacteria. It also helps in treating dry skin and reducing dandruff not caused by fungus. The acid content in vinegar reduces the itchiness of the scalp and dramatically brings down flaking.

Remedy

# Gently massage your scalp with vinegar. Make sure the massage is deep and not superficial.
# You can also add one tablespoon of vinegar in the last mug of water while washing your hair.
# Ensure the vinegar doesn't get inside your eyes.
# The best way to use the mixture is to first boil two cups of vinegar. After letting it cool, mix 1/8th of vinegar to 1 cup of water and use before shampooing your hair.

Vinegar’s acidic content can help cure dandruff more effectively than most other products that ‘claim’ to cure dandruff.

3. Baking Soda:

Baking soda is known to reduce overactive fungi that can cause dandruff.

The baking soda scrub is a mild exfoliant which helps remove dead skin. Excess oil on the scalp (another reason for dandruff) can also be reduced with the help of baking soda.be reduced with the help of baking soda

Remedy

# Add one teaspoon of baking soda to your shampoo and wash your hair as usual.
# The flakes stuck to your scalp should get removed mostly with just a single wash.

Baking soda helps remove dead skin, and your scalp eventually begins to produce natural oils.


4. Aloe Vera:

Aloe Vera comprises of natural antibacterial and fungicidal properties. It also has proteolytic enzyme characteristics; which means it can break down proteins including dead skin cells. This quality of Aloe Vera helps it act as an exfoliant by removing the dead skin so that it doesn’t appear later as dandruff.

Remedy

# Collect the Aloe Vera gel that is directly obtained from the plant and apply it onto your scalp.
# Leave it undisturbed for about fifteen minutes and then use a mild shampoo to wash.
# Practice regularly for desired results.

Aloe Vera not just helps clean the scalp, but also heals and soothes it. This makes it a perfect dandruff home remedy.


5. Lemon Juice (With Coconut Oil):

 One reason for dandruff is the imbalance in the pH of the scalp. Lemon juice takes care of this issue. Its acidity helps balance the pH of the scalp thereby keeping dandruff at bay. Coconut oil contains conditioning agents and anti bacterial properties.

 Remedy

# Mix one part lemon juice with five parts coconut oil.
# Apply the mixture gently on your scalp and leave it undisturbed for about half an hour.
# Wash using mild shampoo.

Lemon juice balances the pH of the scalp with its acidic nature and keeps dandruff at bay. Mix  it with coconut oil for better results and also to make your hair stay stronger.


6. Ginger:

Ginger contains anti-inflammatory properties and can also stimulate hair growth. Ginger, when mixed with oil improves circulation. The active components of ginger like volatile oils help prevent dandruff.

 Remedy

# Peel the ginger and grate it.
# Take about four ounces of sesame oil into a small cup.
# Squeeze the ginger in cheesecloth to get the oil.
# Mix the ginger oil and sesame oil.
# Massage your scalp gently with the oil.
# Leave your hair undisturbed and then wash it with a mild shampoo.

Ginger oil, when combined with natural oil like sesame, can be an excellent ingredient to cure dandruff and promote hair health.

7. Tea Tree Oil:

Tea tree oil originates from an Australian tree, and is known for its antifungal properties. In one study, participants who used 5 percent of tea tree oil for four weeks saw a 41 percent reduction in dandruff. Whereas who used shampoo just showed a 11 percent reduction. Tea tree oil has also been found to work as an antiseptic.

Remedy

# Shampoo using the oil every alternate day.
# Make sure you massage your scalp for a few minutes with the oil before shampooing.

Tea tree oil is purely a natural remedy for dandruff. Apart from being used merely as oil, it can also be used in place of shampoo to get relief from dandruff.



8. Henna:

The dried leaves of henna are extensively used in treating many hair conditions including dandruff. Active constituents of henna like tannic and gallic acid, lawsone and mucilage play a major role in henna’s dyeing effect.

Henna has the ability to bind to the keratin in the hair, which creates a protective layer and relieves one from scalp irritation. It also reduces oiliness of the scalp and acts as a conditioner. This property of henna helps reduce dandruff.

Remedy

# Take a teaspoon of henna in a cup.
# Add equal amounts of amla, tea powder, lemon juice and hair oil to the henna in the cup and mix well.
# Apply nicely to the scalp and then wash with a mild shampoo.


The mixture of henna with amla, tea powder, lemon juice and hair oil not only helps in eliminating dandruff, but also deeply conditions the hair. This leaves your hair glossy and lustrous.

9. Basil Leaves:

Basil leaves are one of the many natural ingredients that can cure dandruff. Known for their extensive antibacterial and antifungal properties, they help treat dandruff and also improve the strength of the scalp.

Remedy

# The combination of basil leaves and amla powder can be an excellent remedy for dandruff.
# Mix both the ingredients till they form a paste.
# Apply meticulously to hair and leave it for half an hour.
# Afterwards, rinse your hair with fresh water.

Basil leaves, when combined with the goodness of amla, can treat dandruff with their anti-bacterial and antifungal properties.



10. Neem:

 Neem has antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties.

 Remedy

# Boil neem leaves for about half an hour. Make a paste and apply to your scalp.
# Leave it undisturbed for thirty minutes and then wash off with water.


Neem treats and prevents dandruff with its anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties.