Dandruff affects half of adults today, mainly men, having mild to severe irritations of the scalp. It is mainly caused by several well-known causative factors such as human fungi of the Malassezia species, that leaves wastes on the scalp, causing irritations resulting to Seborrheic Dermatitis.
Suffering from dandruff is a pain in the neck. It’s irritating effects on the scalp, causes skin to flake off, itchy scalp, and most of all give embarrassing and uncomfortable moments gradually influencing our social behavior.
The other contributing factors are abnormal hormonal activities, weak immune system due to certain illnesses, heredity, extreme weather, heavy sweating, stress, and most of all-powerful ingredients commonly found on hair colors, hair dyes, continuous hair curling, and even anti-dandruff shampoos.
Dandruff can play a major role in embarrassing situations, so it is best to treat them as early as possible. Although there are methods of stopping, but it all depends on condition of your scalp and the type of treatment that is applicable. If trying out different dandruff shampoos is not working out for you, you always have the option to stop dandruff in a natural way.
Natural remedies aren’t just an alternative to warding off dandruff, but also give a healthy and smooth hair. Although, most of them can take longer to see effect compared to strong anti-dandruff shampoos, but they stay the safest, natural way in stopping dandruff formation.
Top Natural Remedies in no particular order:
1. Tea Tree Oil
Tea Tree oil is one of the leading natural dandruff remedies. Most often mixed with regular shampoo and thoroughly massaged on scalp, others prefer to mix it with apple cider vinegar.
2. Apple Cider Vinegar
Apple Cider Vinegar is very effective in stopping dandruff. Well-known for its distinctively estranged smell, apple cider vinegar work very well. Simply mix it with water in a 1 to 1 ratio and leave it for 20 minutes, so it gets absorbed through the scalp and hair follicles, before rinsing. Apply on a regular basis, then you will be able to see the results in a week or so. It works like a charm.
3. Sulfur
Sulfur has been commonly used to get rid of dandruff. Just lather sulfur-based soap thoroughly on hair and leave it on for a few minutes, then rinse. To avoid excessive dryness, try it on for at least twice a week and gradually increase usage along the way.
4. Coconut Oil
This remedy has also been used for generations as a tool in eliminating dandruff. Apply coconut oil at least twice a week and you’ll gradually be able to feel the results from there.
5. Olive Oil
Olive Oil works in wonders. Mix 1 teaspoon of lime or lemon juice with 1 tablespoon of Olive Oil massage thoroughly throughout the scalp area. Leave it on overnight wrapped in a cover and rinse the next day.
Natural and home remedies are absolutely the essential way in getting rid of dandruff and maintaining a healthy clean hair. For great results, apply these remedies regularly and you’re better of than most other people.
By Tonya L. Berryhill
