Dandruff is an uncomfortable condition that is often caused by excessive growth of fat or fungi on the scalp, causing small white spots of dry skin to appear, itching and burning sensation. However, there are home remedies that can be prepared at home with vinegar or lemon, for example, that help control fat and excess fungi, fighting dandruff.
In addition to controlling dandruff, it is also important to avoid washing your hair with very hot water, following a low-fat diet, and not wearing caps or hats, as these are habits that can worsen the onset of dandruff. Discover 7 common dandruff-worsening habits.
Here are some home remedies that can be used against dandruff
Although no scientific studies have been conducted with apple cider vinegar to eliminate dandruff, the truth is that vinegar has excellent properties that help eliminate excess fungi and bacteria, which may be causing the problem.
In addition, vinegar acidity also helps remove dead skin cells and excess oil from the scalp.
Instructions: Mix 1/2 glass of apple cider vinegar with 1/2 glass of water. Dip a piece of cotton into the mixture and pass it all over the scalp. Then massage the scalp with your fingertips for 2 to 3 minutes and let it sit for another 20 minutes. In the end, wash your hair with cold water, rinse well. This process can be done once a day, until the film is removed.
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The gel that can be removed from the aloe vera leaf contains excellent medicinal properties for the skin, which can relieve irritation and moisturize. Therefore, applying this gel to the scalp is an excellent natural way to reduce flaking and reduce the feeling of itching and burning.
In addition, aloe vera also has good antifungal properties that help balance the flora of the scalp.
Instructions: Remove the gel from inside the aloe vera leaf and apply it to the scalp by gently massaging with your fingertips. Then leave on for 30 minutes and, at the end, remove the aloe gel with a neutral shampoo and cold water. This process can be repeated 2 to 3 times per week.
The tea tree or tea tree essential oil, as it is popularly called, is an excellent natural antiseptic that helps eliminate fungi and bacteria and is therefore used to treat various types of skin infections.
Because of these properties, this oil can also be added to the shampoo to help relieve dandruff, especially when it is caused by an imbalance in the amount of fungi.
Instructions: Put some shampoo in your hand and then mix with 1 or 2 drops of tea tree essential oil. Then rub the mixture into your hair and massage your scalp with your fingertips. Finally, remove the shampoo completely with cold water.
Vitamin C and the antifungal properties of lemon fight dandruff and prevent the proliferation of fungi. In addition, thanks to its acidity, it reduces itching, balances the pH of the hair and reduces the hair fat, also favoring its hydration.
Instructions: Cut a lemon into 2 halves and squeeze the juice. Then dip some cotton balls into the juice and apply the juice to the hairline, using the cotton. Let stand for 10 minutes, then wash your hair with cold water. After using the lemon, it is important to avoid going out with the scalp uncovered, as lemon can cause skin burns.
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