Dandruff is a common discomfort that usually goes away on its own when we change hair products.
Can there be anything more annoying and unsightly than dandruff? It is that little torture that takes away beauty from the hair, that fills the shoulders with those white remains that attract attention and that embarrass. We do not like it, it is not aesthetic or healthy. So what can we do to combat dandruff?
Dandruff is usually considered a mild form of seborrheic dermatitis. It has various causes and although lack of cleaning is often mentioned, the truth is that it can often appear as a consequence of the irritation that a personal hygiene product produces on the scalp. Another of its most common causes is Malassezia furfur fungal infection.
While it is true that mild forms of dandruff do not need special medical treatment, in severe cases, the American Academy of Dermatology recommends using anti-dandruff shampoos and visiting a dermatologist.
Here are some home remedies that, according to popular wisdom, can come in handy in case of a mild case of dandruff.
1. Remedy for dandruff with aloe vera and lemon
Since aloe vera and lemon are attributed antifungal, antibacterial and antiseptic properties, it is considered that their mixture in the same remedy can be effective in eliminating dandruff (when the origin of this is a fungal infection).
This treatment does not require special preparation, you just need to have the following ingredients on hand.
- Take a tablespoon of the aloe gel, that is, the translucent paste inside the plant. One 20 grams is enough.
- Once you have it, start doing a massage with dry hair. Try to get it to the scalp and that the whole head is moistened with the gel.
- Allow it to act for about 15 minutes.
- Then wash your hair normally with a mild shampoo.
- Rinse and have the juice of a lemon ready for a new message.
- Once you have done this gentle massage and the juice has been well impregnated, rinse with warm water.
- Never use hot water, as it damages the hair a lot!
2. Remedy for dandruff with avocado and rosemary tea
Do you have an avocado at home? Great, now you just need to get two fresh sprigs of rosemary to make a remedy for dandruff in your hair.
Avocado rises as a moisturizer, rich in essential oils, combined with rosemary, helps regulate the production of Malassezia furfur and helps eliminate dandruff, without damaging the scalp.
- Get the half avocado paste. Put it in a bowl and make a finer and more manageable paste with the help of a spoon.
- Make the infusion of rosemary. Boil 200 ml of water and add two rosemary sprigs. When it comes to a boil, let it sit, then mix it with the avocado cream.
- Try to make a more or less homogeneous cream.
- Apply the preparation on dry hair. Do a 15-minute massage allowing this treatment to act on the scalp.
- Now rinse with warm water and wash your hair normally with a mild shampoo or appropriate conditioner.
3. Remedy for dandruff with baking soda
The baking soda is a product that, according to popular belief, we should always have at home for household cleaning. Furthermore, it is said that its application can help regulate the appearance of dandruff. However, it is necessary to proceed with care, as this is a very abrasive product and can greatly mistreat both the scalp and the strands, drying them out and weakening them. Therefore, it is best not to abuse it.
- We will start by putting warm water on our hair.
- Now pour a tablespoon of baking soda (20 grams) into a glass of water. Stir well and then let it fall slowly into your hair.
- Do a new message, allowing the bicarbonate to soak into the scalp.
- Now rinse your hair normally and wash with a conditioner.
4. Remedy for dandruff with white vinegar and mint infusion
In the popular realm, mint is said to be another medicinal plant that contributes to the elimination of dandruff. For its part, white vinegar helps reduce itching, thanks to its acidity and also contains acetic acid to fight bacteria.
- The first dilute a tablespoon of white vinegar (20 ml) in a glass of water.
- Take it to the fire and add 5 mint leaves. Make the infusion and let it sit.
- Once it is warm, apply it to damp hair, doing a massage, as in all the previous options.
- When it has been well impregnated in our hair, wash normally. Simple, right?
Final note
Dandruff usually goes away on its own when you change shampoo and other measures are put in place (such as washing sheets, blankets, and towels with hot water and plenty of laundry soap, etc.).
Remember that if dandruff occurs severely, it is best to go to the dermatologist for appropriate treatment. And finally, avoid natural remedies in these cases, as they could backfire.