7 HOMEMADE DANDRUFF TREATMENTS

 Hello darlings, trust you had a fruitful week....
Today its all about homemade dandruff treatments with natural ingredients, reason i am writing this article is because of the amount of mails i got during the week from my Facebook, Instagram & Bbm channel, a lot of ladies even the men kept asking me how they can get rid of dandruff totally, so this is for you all.


What is Dandruff?

Based on research, Dandruff is the shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp. As skin cells die, a small amount of flaking is normal; about 487,000 cells/cm² get released normally after detergent treatment. Some people, however, experience an unusually large amount of flaking either chronically or as a result of certain triggers, up to 800,000 cells/cm², which can also be accompanied by redness and irritation.

Dandruff is a common scalp disorder affecting almost half of the population at the post-pubertal age and of any sex 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.

Dandruff is rare before puberty, peaks in the teens and early twenties, and declines with age thereafter. Most cases of dandruff can be easily treated with specialized shampoos.

Those affected by dandruff find that it can cause social or self-esteem problems, indicating treatment for both psychological and physiological reasons.

Causes of Dandruff;

Dandruff can have several causes, including dry skin, seborrhoeic dermatitis, not cleaning/scrubbing often enough, shampooing too often,psoriasis, eczema, sensitivity to hair care products, or a yeast-like fungus

Homemade treatments;

There are several homemade methods to treat Dandruff but here is 7 methods you should try, if you are battling with Dandruff

1. Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse: 1 cup of ACV, 2 cups of water & a spray bottle. Gently massage mixture onto scalp, leave in for 10-15 minutes then rinse out & moisturize with Coconut oil or Jojoba oil. You can do this twice a week till dandruff is out of your hair & scalp.
2. Lemon Juice Rinse: Massage gently 2 tsp of lemon juice onto scalp & let sit for 2-5 minutes ( it may sting), you can mix with 1 cup of water & rinse hair, you can also mix lemon with 5 tsp coconut oil to treat.

1. Salt: This is a natural exfoliator, as it will rid extra oils & dead skin flakes off your scalp. 3 tsp of either Epsom salt or your regular table salt, massage onto scalp gently for 2-3 minutes, then shampoo immediately with your mild shampoo. Repeat process once a week till you get desired results.
2. Tea-Tree Oil: 5-10 drops of Tea-tree oil mix with your shampoo for effective result or 1 tsp of Tea-tree oil mix with 1 cup of warm water or Aloe Vera juice, spray mixture into scalp & let sit overnight, do not rinse out.
3.  Olive oil: Apply a generous amount of olive oil to your hair overnight (as pre-poo) & cover with a plastic cap, rinse out with lukewarm water the following day, do this twice a week for effective result.
4. Fenugreek Seeds: Grind 1 or 2 seeds until smooth, soak into 2 cups of hot water & leave overnight, sieve mixture in the morning and rinse hair with it.
5. Baking Soda: Apply a generous amount into your wet hair and scalp, wash thoroughly after 1-2 minutes, this should leave your scalp producing natural oils after 2 weeks of application, leaving your hair more moisturized and Dandruff free.

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