Get Rid of Dandruff With This Natural Home Remedies

Dandruff, also known as seborrheic dermatitis, is a common scalp disorder. It can occur due to dry skin, irritated, oily skin, growth of bacteria and fungus on the scalp, inflammatory skin conditions, and other factors. It causes itchiness along with the excessive formation of dry skin flakes on the scalp.

Dandruff can be controlled by following a healthy hair care routine. 

Here are some of the best home natural remedies for preventing and getting rid of dandruff naturally.

Vinegar

Vinegar helps in treating itchy, dry skin and also helps to kill dandruff-causing fungus and bacteria. The acidic content of Vinegar is supremely beneficial to drastically reducing flaking.

Apply an equal quantity of white Vinegar with water on the scalp skin about half an hour before a head wash.

Baking Soda

Baking soda acts as a scrub and gently exfoliates the scalp without irritating or removing dead skin cells. Exfoliation is essential to ensure there is no buildup of flakes on the scalp that make dandruff even more visible.

You can add some baking soda to your shampoo while washing your hair to derive its benefits.

Neem

All of us are aware of the role that neem extract plays in almost all skin medications because of its antibacterial and antifungal qualities. Since dandruff can mainly be attributed to fungal colonization of the scalp, it is only fitting to turn to this age-old remedy for skin ailments.

A diluted version of neem (neem boiled in water) for the scalp is recommended, as full versions may only irritate the skin further.

Tea Tree Oil

All anti-acne and antifungal medications boast tea tree oil due to its exceptional power to fight fungal and bacterial infections. Add a drop or two of tea tree oil to your shampoo, wash normally, and notice the results while sitting in the comfort of your home!

Garlic

Garlic is immensely beneficial as a natural antifungal product, and the benefits of raw or crushed garlic have mesmerized man for centuries. Use clove or two of garlic on your scalp and rinse it off after mixing it with water. See quick results. The smell? You could always mix in a bit of honey and ginger!

Aloe Vera

Not only is aloe vera cooling, but it also mildly exfoliates the skin and has antifungal and antibacterial properties. It is best to extract some from the aloe vera plant directly; it is transparent and has a thick consistency. It can be applied to the scalp and then washed off with a medicated anti-dandruff or mild shampoo.

Conclusion

Dandruff, also known as seborrheic dermatitis, is a common scalp disorder. It causes itchiness along with the formation of dry skin flakes on the scalp. Natural remedies for preventing and treating dandruff include Vinegar, baking soda, and neem extract. Dandruff can mainly be attributed to fungal colonization of the scalp. Use clove or two of garlic on your scalp and rinse it. Aloe vera exfoliates the skin and has antifungal and antibacterial properties.[1]