Home treatment to remove dandruff can be done with medicinal plants such as sage, aloe vera and elderberry, which should be used as tea and applied directly to the scalp.
However, in the most severe cases of seborrheic dermatitis, where there is redness, itching and severe scalp peeling, it is ideal to go to the dermatologist to prescribe appropriate shampoos and medications to control the problem.
Here’s how to perform natural dandruff treatment
Rosemary and sage have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, helping to combat the fungi responsible for dandruff.
Ingredients
How to use
Add sage and rosemary leaves to a cup of boiling water and let stand for 10 minutes. After cooling, put in a bowl with a little shampoo and mix well, using the mixture to wash the hair. In addition, the alcoholic sage extract can be found in major dandruff shoots several times a day.
Thyme has antimicrobial properties, helping to combat the fungus responsible for dandruff. It also improves blood circulation, allowing hair to strengthen and restore the scalp.
Ingredients
How to use
Add the thyme to the cup with boiling water and cover, letting the mixture rest for about 10 minutes. Once the tea has cooled, it should be filtered and applied on damp hair, gently massaging the head to spread the mixture and make sure the tea has reached the entire scalp. Allow hair to dry without rinsing again.
When applied to the skin, elderberries work by reducing inflammation, helping to relieve scalp irritation and itching caused by dandruff.
Ingredients
How to use
Place the elder leaves in a saucepan with hot water, cover the cup and let stand for 15 minutes. Wash your head normally and after the last rinse, pass the tea through your hair and let it dry naturally.
Aloe vera acts on the scalp helping to remove dandruff from the head, making it easier to remove. It also soothes skin irritation and moisturizes hair.
Ingredients
How to use
Wash your hair normally with shampoo and then apply aloe vera throughout the hair and scalp. Massage your head well and leave to act for 30 minutes, then remove the lotion by washing the head only with water.
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