What is Dandruff?
A person's entire body surface continuously sheds dead skin cells. Dandruff is the shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp at an excessive rate. It is the result of the normal growing process of the skin cells of the scalp.
What causes Dandruff?
Some of the common causes are listed below: Use of gels and hairsprays in excess Improper use of hair colors Not shampooing enough Cold weather Stress and anxiety
Alternative remedies to control Dandruff
Ayurvedic remedies: - A sesame oil massage is an excellent idea to control dandruff. Sesame oil can be massaged on the scalp for 10 minutes (once a week) and washed out by a fresh shower bath.
- Heat 100gm neem powder in coconut oil. Allow it to cool and apply it on your scalp, once a week. This remedy is recommended mainly for oily hair.
- Mix Camphor in coconut oil. Apply this oil, once a week.
Home remedies: - Rinse your hair with lemon juice. This is an effective remedy to control dandruff.
- Aloe Vera: Massage the scalp with Aloe Vera gel. Leave it for 10 minutes and then, shampoo your hair. This is a good remedy to control dandruff.
- Apply a paste of fenugreek seeds, which has been soaked in water overnight. Leave it on scalp for ½ hour and then shampoo your hair.
- Mix almond oil and olive oil together. Leave it for few minutes after massaging on scalp and then shampoo you hair.
Homeopathic remedies: - Kali Sulphuricum: This is recommended to people with flaky dandruff. Take one tablet twice for 2 weeks.
- Oleander: This is recommended when there is a terrible itching sensation, which gets worsened by heat.
Aromatherapy:
The following essential oils are recommended to control dandruff. These essential oils can be massaged after shampooing your hair, when dried. - Lemon
- Rosemary
- Lavender
- Sage
- Cedar wood
- Patchouli
Diet Therapy:
Changing the normal diet can control dandruff. Things, which have to be considered important re as follows: - Eliminate junk food as far as possible
- Avoid food containing animal fat
- Avoid using coconut and palm oil
Nutritional supplements:
Add flaxseed oil to your diet, at least two teaspoons a day. Flaxseed oil has the ability to cut down the secretion of oil on the skin. Flaxseed oil capsules are also available. |
