Dandruff is a common chronic scalp condition marked by itching and flaking of the skin on your scalp. Although dandruff isn't contagious and is rarely serious, it can be embarrassing and sometimes difficult to treat.
The good news is that dandruff usually can be controlled.
Homeopathy has many remedies that help dandruff. As always, you need to consult a homoeopath who will prescribe the right remedy.
Some of the remedies are :
Arsenic Alb:
When the scalp is covered with white dry scales and itches.
Calcarea carb:
When there is dandruff and is painful when combing.
Lycopodium:
When the scalp is itchy and headache after a hot bath.
Home Remedies for Dandruff
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil helps eliminate dandruff due to its anti-fungal properties. It also moisturizes dry scalp and provides relief from itching.
1Take some coconut oil and mix half the amount of lemon juice in it.
2 Rub it on your scalp and massage for a few minutes.
3 Wash your hair after at least 20 minutes.
4 Follow this remedy two to three times a week.
Olive Oil
Scalp dryness can be cured with regular use of extra virgin olive oil, an effective natural moisturizer.
1 Simply heat some extra virgin olive oil until it is slightly warm. Massage it onto your scalp and then wrap your hair in a towel for half an hour.
2 Brush your hair thoroughly to remove the dry flakes and then wash your hair.
Apples to get rid of Dandruff
Apply 2 tbsp. of apple juice mix in water directly to the scalp. Apples have enzymes that eliminate dead skin cells that further causes scalp flakes. Leave this home remedy on the scalp 5 to 10 minutes before washing your hair.
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The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Before undertaking any course of treatment, the reader must seek the advice of their physician or other health care provider
Lemon and Lavender - for oily hair
1tsp lemon juice
1tsp witch hazel
1tbsp shampoo base
3 drops of lavender essential oil Mix ingredients together immediately before washing. Wash your hair as you normally would by working up a lather.
Petigrain and Camomile - for normal hair
3 drops pettigrain essential oil
3 drops camomile essential oil
1 tbsp shampoo base Mix ingredients together immediately before washing. Wash your hair as you normally would by working up a lather.
Tea Tree Shampoo - for dandruff
20 drops of tea tree essential oil
10 drops eucalyptus essential oil
100ml shampoo base Add the essential oils to the shampoo base and shake well. This will keep for a few months.
1. Washing too often will dry your hair out
2. Use only a little shampoo and work up a lather
3. Make sure you rinse your hair thoroughly after shampooing
4. Wet hair is fragile. Be very gentle when you comb it though, as it can easily break and cause split ends.
5. Long hair should always be conditioned after shampooing
6. Short hair does not need to be conditioned with every shampoo, just occasionally
Dandruff is a common chronic scalp condition marked by itching and flaking of the skin on your scalp. Although dandruff isn't contagious and is rarely serious, it can be embarrassing and sometimes difficult to treat.
The good news is that dandruff usually can be controlled.
Homeopathy has many remedies that help dandruff. As always, you need to consult a homoeopath who will prescribe the right remedy.
Some of the remedies are :
Arsenic Alb:
When the scalp is covered with white dry scales and itches.
Calcarea carb:
When there is dandruff and is painful when combing.
Lycopodium:
When the scalp is itchy and headache after a hot bath.
Home Remedies for Dandruff
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil helps eliminate dandruff due to its anti-fungal properties. It also moisturizes dry scalp and provides relief from itching.
1Take some coconut oil and mix half the amount of lemon juice in it.
2 Rub it on your scalp and massage for a few minutes.
3 Wash your hair after at least 20 minutes.
4 Follow this remedy two to three times a week.
Olive Oil
Scalp dryness can be cured with regular use of extra virgin olive oil, an effective natural moisturizer.
1 Simply heat some extra virgin olive oil until it is slightly warm. Massage it onto your scalp and then wrap your hair in a towel for half an hour.
2 Brush your hair thoroughly to remove the dry flakes and then wash your hair.
Apples to get rid of Dandruff
Apply 2 tbsp. of apple juice mix in water directly to the scalp. Apples have enzymes that eliminate dead skin cells that further causes scalp flakes. Leave this home remedy on the scalp 5 to 10 minutes before washing your hair.
The publication of this information does not constitute the practice of medicine, and this information does not replace the advice of your physician or other health care provider. Before undertaking any course of treatment, the reader must seek the advice of their physician or other health care provider
Lemon and Lavender - for oily hair
1tsp lemon juice
1tsp witch hazel
1tbsp shampoo base
3 drops of lavender essential oil Mix ingredients together immediately before washing. Wash your hair as you normally would by working up a lather.
Petigrain and Camomile - for normal hair
3 drops pettigrain essential oil
3 drops camomile essential oil
1 tbsp shampoo base Mix ingredients together immediately before washing. Wash your hair as you normally would by working up a lather.
Tea Tree Shampoo - for dandruff
20 drops of tea tree essential oil
10 drops eucalyptus essential oil
100ml shampoo base Add the essential oils to the shampoo base and shake well. This will keep for a few months.
1. Washing too often will dry your hair out
2. Use only a little shampoo and work up a lather
3. Make sure you rinse your hair thoroughly after shampooing
4. Wet hair is fragile. Be very gentle when you comb it though, as it can easily break and cause split ends.
5. Long hair should always be conditioned after shampooing
6. Short hair does not need to be conditioned with every shampoo, just occasionally
