Dandruff refers to flaking scalp that falls like snow flakes. Sometimes, these flakes settle on face, clothes, eyebrows and shoulders. If the formation of scales on scalp is excess, bacteria causes irritation. It is believed that dandruff is contagious that spreads by using common combs, hairbrushes, towels and soaps.
Dandruff is of two types: Dry and Wet. Dry dandruff is characterized by itchy scalp and small white scales. These are loosely scattered in hair or attached to scalp. Wet dandruff occurs when scales on epidermis is combined with sebum.
Home Remedies for Dandruff:
- Steam Bath: Hot steam bath is an effective remedy for scalp and hair. Massage with hot oil and wrap with a hot damp towel on the head. Leave with for few minutes.
- Cosmetic Vinegar: Mix 2 tablespoons of cosmetic vinegar with 6 tablespoons of hot water. Apply this on the scalp with cotton. Leave it overnight and rinse the hair with shampoo next morning. This is a good home remedy for dandruff.
- Snake gourd: Apply snake gourd juice on the scalp. Leave for few minutes and wash off with shampoo. This is a good treatment for dandruff.
- Beetroot and Vinegar: Mix vinegar and beetroot juice and apply on scalp. This is a beneficial remedy.
- Ginger: Mix ginger juice and beetroot juice and apply on the scalp. This is one of the effective remedies for treating dandruff.
- Lemon: Immerse lemon peels in coconut oil for 8 – 10 days in sunlight. Sieve them and apply on hair. This frees hair from dandruff.
- Oil therapy: Hot oil therapy is the most effective remedy for dandruff. Massage with hot oil during nights and next morning rub lime juice and cosmetic vinegar on scalp 1 hour before bath. Rinse properly with shampoo. Mix 1 lime juice in a cup of hot water and use it as a last rinse. Follow the same for a week or two.
- Olive and Almond Oil: Massage scalp with almond and olive oil and leave it for 5 minutes. Wash hair properly to get rid off dandruff.