Dandruff really isn’t a serious condition, but it is annoying. Â There are a lot of things that can cause it, and it would be a good idea to read through so that you are well-informed, and so you can get rid of it.
Dandruff causes
- Stress or emotional tension
- Tiredness
- Seborrheic dermatitis
- Over-activity of oil producing glands
- Poor scalp hygiene
- Inappropriate or low-quality shampoos
- Constipation
- Exposure to severe cold
- Improper diet, high in sugars or carbohydrates, and low in fresh fruits or vegetables
- A fungus called Pityrosporum orbiculare that feeds on skin oils.
Symptoms of Dandruff
- Itchy scalp
- Redness on the scalp, and dull, unhealthy looking hair
- Silver-looking flakes that come off from the scalp, and that fall on the shoulders as a white powder
Natural remedies
To fight dandruff you can use several natural remedies that are truly very effective: we could even say they’re infallible.
- Relax: a lot of the tension that we accumulate throughout the day is reflected in our hair, beginning with the scalp. Â If you feel very pressured, or under a lot of tension, it would be best for you to search for moments throughout the day to release this energy. Â You can take a walk or a Yoga or Tai-Chi class.
- Rest: you should sleep between 6 and 8 hours a day.
- Check that your diet fulfills your necessary minerals and vitamin requirements. Â Don’t forget to include brewer’s yest, seaweed, olive oil, linseed, whole grains, propolis, pollen, and fresh fruits and vegetables. Â Avoid irritating products like white sugar.
- Herbs are excellent for this. Â Bellow, we will give you a list of number one herbs for treating dandruff.
GENERAL NOTE: to apply rinses, massage your scalp with your finger tips, previously wetting your fingertips in the herbal water.
Lemon rinse: an excellent remedy for eradicating dandruff. Â You should warm one cup of fresh water, and add the juice of half a lemon (or a full lemon, if it isn’t too juicy). Â Then, rinse scalp as described in the general note.
Eucalyptus oil: this oil is perfect for treating the fungus that causes dandruff. Â To benefit from it, you can make an infusion with the tree’s leaves and ten wash your hair with the water, after shampooing. Â Another way you could use this, is to apply a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil to your shampoo, and wash your hair normally.
Laurel or Rosemary rinse: rosemary or laurel also treat the dandruff fungus. Â You should crush one handful of either of these herbs and add it to one cup of boiling water. Â Let set for 15 minutes, then strain. Â Rinse your hair with this water after showering.
Apple cider vinegar: very effecting for treating dandruff, kills fungi and bacteria. Â You should mix equal parts vinegar and fresh water, and apply as indicated in the general note.
Tea tree oil: mix a few drops of this essential oil in 1 Tbsp. of olive oil and three drops of lemon. Â Apply as indicated to the scalp, and do not rinse. Â Let set the entire night.
If you follow these remedies, you will see that your dandruff will soon disappear from whence it came.
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