Are you suffering from dandruff too

 

 

Excessive shedding of dead skin from the scalp is what you call dandruff. It can be seen in almost half of the human population post-puberty. No matter what your age or gender maybe, you are at risk. Although it is not deadly it can be embarrassing. It affects one’s social status which can lead to mental suffering. The increase in dandruff mostly takes place during winter. Although there are many shampoos available in the market there is no outright cure. You can even use anti dandruff shampoo for colored hair available in the market.

 

There are many home remedies that you can try.

 

Aloe vera gel massage- Aloe Vera has powerful healing and soothing properties. The gel of fleshy leaves of this plant can be effective for the dry scalp. Gently massage a small quantity of aloe vera gel to your scalp to relieve itchiness and inflammation and moisturize the skin. Leave it overnight and wash in the morning for the best results.

Coconut oil massage- Coconut oil is a natural remedy for many skin problems including dandruff. The use of coconut oil helps to hydrate the skin, prevent excessive dryness, reduce irritation, and prevents fungal infection of the scalp thereby preventing dandruff.

Vinegar wash- After you wash your hair with your preferred hair wash, simply run your hair through a diluted vinegar solution while stroking your hair follicles with light hands. The acetic acid not only helps in taking away the fungal flakes from the scalp but also helps your hair shine. For best results, use apple cider vinegar with raw extracts regularly.

Yogurt hair mask- Yogurt is a rich source of LAB, i.e. lactic acid bacteria that combat the fungal source of dandruff effectively right from the first application. Simply take a bowl full of yogurt and apply it as a hair pack covering the hair roots and scalp. Leave it on for close to twenty minutes and wash it off without a hair wash. The microbial action enriches your hair follicles for healthy hair growth while removing the base dandruff layer. It also inhibits the growth of fungus on your head.

Lemon Juice- Using a spoonful of citric acid can work wonders for your scalp. Simply extract a bowl of lemon juice and apply it to your scalp. Leave it there for half an hour and wash off with a deeply hydrating hair wash. The citric acid rejuvenates the hair roots that remain damaged due to prolonged exposure to dandruff and fungus. A little bit of lemon juice also helps in balancing the pH level of your scalp.

Turmeric and neem hair mask- Since the dandruff is primarily a result of fungal actions in your hair; it needs effective natural agents to take that off your scalp. Simply scoop out a teaspoon of freshly ground turmeric and mix it with a spoon of rich neem paste. You can even use the neem bark here if you have intense dandruff problems.

 

These remedies can be used on colored hair as well. You can try ketomac’s anti-dandruff shampoo; it is considered one of the best anti dandruff shampoo for coloured hair.