Massaging your scalp with lemon juice helps in limiting flakes of dandruff. PHOTO: FILE
Tired of the itching and flaking that dandruff results in? Not to mention the embarrassment caused by the inevitable presence of flakes on your shirt. Dandruff is a common problem, symptoms of which often occur in people who have oily hair. Although it is not generally a serious condition, it could lead to complications such as secondary bacterial infection or fungal infection, according to rightdiagnosis.com. Other causes of dandruff are inclusive of pollution, stress, neurological disorders and hormonal fluctuations, reported the Times of India.
Perhaps the best way of addressing the problem is to opt for home totkas, which are both usually harmless and pocket friendly. We share with you six home remedies for dandruff, which we have compiled from the Times of India and Huffington Post.
Olive oil
Comprising natural clarifying properties, olive oil is ideal for alleviating dandruff. Massage your hair with it at least twice a week. For better absorption, wrap a scarf around your oiled hair before you go to sleep.
Baking soda
Believe it or not, baking soda is one of the easiest treatments for dandruff. Use it instead of your shampoo for a couple of weeks. Rub handful of baking soda on your scalp and rinse thoroughly.
Neem leaves
Boil a few neem leaves for half an hour. Crush them, make a paste and apply it on your scalp for about 40 minutes before you wash it off. You’ll be surprised to see the results.
Aloe vera
Grow an aloe vera plant in your house because it is nothing but useful. Apply aloe vera gel on your scalp for nearly 40 minutes and wash if off with your shampoo. It contains antibacterial and anti-fungal properties, which are great for treating dandruff.
Vinegar
This is an excellent way of keeping your scalp from becoming flaky. After using your regular shampoo, mix two cups of apple cider vinegar with two cups of cold water and rinse the shampoo from your hair with them. You can also apply white vinegar to your scalp and leave it overnight with a towel. The next day, you can wash your hair with shampoo.
Lemon juice
Massaging your scalp with lemon juice helps in limiting flakes of dandruff. Massage it on your hair and leave it on for 15 to 20 minutes, followed by hair wash. For maximising results, make this a part of your daily routine.
Published in The Express Tribune, May 7th, 2014.
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I have already tried all world's expensive shampoos and solutions for dispose of dandruff however never had accomplishment with the exception of one cleanser, Nizarol. It provided for me some alleviation yet I need to utilize everything the time. But i will also try these home remedies as you described above and hope that it will give results to me. Please anyone have other solutions for dandruff then please [share][1]. [1]: http://www.stylentips.com
I've literally tried all the medicated Anti Dandruff shampoos and spent fortune going to Skin specialists/ Dermatologists but It never worked. My situation is summers is some what okay I still have to oil my hair every other day just so dandruff stays in control but in winters I cant even imagine what pain I've to go through. If someone reading this and knows to kill this misery for good please contact me.. I 'am dire needs for a solution.
I have used all world's shampoos and remedies to get rid of dandruff but never had success except one shampoo, Nizarol. It gave me some relief but I have to use it all the time.
Have always had a problem with dry scalp / dandruff. tried this-and-that..... then tried a mixture of three olis Amla + Soapnut + Sekakai.......extracted on the spot at a place in Saddar Karachi called ' Planters '.......works wonders and excellent for school going children as well. To be put onto the scalp, left for an hour or two and then wash off with a mild shampoo.