Simple Tips To Get Rid Of Dandruff Permanently

 How Do You Get Dandruff? What Is The Cause Of Dandruff?

Dandruff is caused when a fungus called Malassezia grows on your scalp. This results in shedding of the scalp skin. There are two types of dandruff – one occurs due to the dryness of the scalp, while the other occurs due to the excessive production of oil on the scalp. Some of the known causes of dandruff are:
  • Improper and irregular brushing of hair
  • Infrequent shampooing
  • Improper diet
  • Stress and certain illnesses like Parkinson’s disease, eczema, and seborrheic dermatitis
Dandruff can be easily combated with natural home solutions. Here are the top 38 remedies for dandruff:

1. Neem And Olive Oil

What You Need
  • A few dried neem leaves
  • 4 tablespoons olive oil
What You Need To Do
  1. Crush the neem leaves to a powder.
  2. Mix the powder and olive oil in a bowl.
  3. Apply the paste to your scalp.
  4. Leave it on for about an hour. Then, wash your hair with shampoo and apply conditioner.
Alternate Method
This method requires only neem leaves.
  1. Boil neem leaves for about half an hour. Make a paste and apply it to your scalp.
  2. Leave it on for 30 minutes and then wash off with water.
When You Need To Do This
You can apply the paste on your scalp in the morning, before having a bath. Or, you could even use it at night, and shampoo your hair in the morning.
Why This Works
Neem leaves (especially their extracts) have excellent antifungal properties that can be used in the treatment of dandruff. They also have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
Caution
Your scalp might itch when you apply the paste. This sensation is normal, and there is no need to worry about it.

2. Coconut And Honey Scalp Scrub

What You Need
  • 2 teaspoons coconut oil
  • 2 teaspoons olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons honey
  • 3 teaspoons yogurt
What You Need To Do
  1. Mix the ingredients in a bowl to get a paste of medium consistency. In case 3the paste is still runny, you can add a little more of yogurt or honey to thicken it.
  2. Apply the paste to your scalp and gently massage it. Rub it from the roots to the tips of your hair.
  3. Continue massaging for about 10 minutes.
  4. Leave it on for about 30-45 minutes, and then rinse it out using shampoo.
  5. Once done, pat your hair dry with a soft towel and apply a few drops of coconut oil to your hair and scalp.
When You Need To Do This
In the morning, before bath.
Why This Works
Coconut helps in preserving the hair’s natural proteins and is also known to eliminate dandruff. According to an Italian study, honey is a suitable ingredient for treating dandruff, owing to its antimicrobial properties.
Caution
Remember not to rinse your hair with shampoo more than twice. Doing it more than twice can strip your scalp of the moisture provided by the mask.

3. Fuller’s Earth

What You Need
  • 1 cup Fuller’s earth
  • 2-3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • Water
What You Need To Do
  1. Mix the Fuller’s earth with enough water till you get a smooth paste. Add the lemon juice.
  2. Apply the mixture to your scalp.
  3. Leave it on for about 20 minutes, after which you can wash it off with water.
When You Need To Do This
In the morning, before you take a bath.
Why This Works
Fuller’s earth absorbs the oil, grease, and dirt – all of which cause dandruff. It also improves blood circulation to the scalp, thereby keeping it clean and dandruff-free.

4. Orange Peel Pack

What You Need
  • A few dry orange peels
  • 5-6 tablespoons lemon juice
What You Need To Do
  1. Put the orange peels and lemon juice into a food processor. Blend the ingredients till you get a smooth paste.
  2. Gently apply the paste to your scalp and leave it on for about 30 minutes.
  3. Post that, rinse it off with your usual shampoo.
When You Need To Do This
In the morning, while you have a bath. You can follow this remedy twice to thrice every week.
Why This Works
The orange peel has acidic properties that help reduce excess oil and condition the scalp. This eventually helps treat dandruff.

5. Lemon Juice And Yogurt

What You Need
  • A bowl of curd
  • A half-cut lemon
What You Need To Do
  1. Squeeze the lemon into the curd and mix well.
  2. Apply the mixture to your hair. You can use the lemon peel for this purpose.
  3. You can also massage your scalp with the inside of the lemon peel.
  4. Leave the mixture on for about 10 minutes. Wash your hair as usual with shampoo.
When You Need To Do This
In the morning, while taking a bath. You can repeat this remedy three to four times a week.
Why This Works
As we know, lemon juice is rich in citric acid, which plays a major role in eliminating dandruff from the roots of the hair. It is also antimicrobial in nature.
Caution
Don’t forget to shampoo your hair after this remedy as curd has a tendency to leave a very undesirable odor.

6. Egg Yolks

What You Need
1-2 egg yolks
What You Need To Do
  1. Mix the yolks of the eggs in a bowl.
  2. Ensure your hair is dry. Then, apply the yolk to the scalp.
  3. Once done, cover your hair with a plastic bag and keep it on for about an hour.
  4. Wash your hair thoroughly with a good shampoo. You might need to wash your hair twice to remove the odor.
When You Need To Do This
In the morning, while taking a bath.
Why This Works
Biotin is one of those vitamins that can help treat dandruff. Egg yolks, being great sources of biotin, can be a great remedy in this case. They also condition your hair and make it healthier.

7. Aloe Vera

What You Need
A small amount of aloe vera gel
What You Need To Do
1. Collect the aloe vera gel that is directly obtained from the plant and apply it on your scalp.
2. Leave it on for about 15 minutes, and then rinse using a mild shampoo.
When You Need To Do This
In the morning, while taking a bath. Do this regularly for best results.
Why This Works
Aloe vera has natural antibacterial and fungicidal properties. It also has proteolytic enzyme characteristics, which means it can break down proteins, including dead skin cells. This quality of aloe vera makes it act as an exfoliant and removes the dead skin so that it doesn’t appear later as dandruff.

8. Apples

What You Need
  • 2 tablespoons apple juice
  • 2 tablespoons water
What You Need To Do
1. Add two tablespoons of apple juice to an equal amount of water and apply the mixture to your scalp.
2. Leave it on for about 15 minutes and then wash your scalp with a mild shampoo.
When You Need To Do This
In the morning, while taking a bath.
Why This Works
Unripe apples contain procyanidin B-2, a natural compound that has been found to promote hair growth. Since untreated dandruff ultimately leads to hair fall, apples do play a role in keeping your hair healthy.
Caution
Ensure you don’t add too much of water to the apple juice. This can reduce the concentration of the juice, and you might not get the desired results.

9. Ginger

What You Need
  • A small amount of ginger
  • 4 ounces sesame oil
What You Need To Do
1. Peel the ginger and grate it. Squeeze it in a cheesecloth to get the oil.
2. Mix the ginger oil and sesame oil.
3. Massage your scalp gently with the mixture.
4. Leave it on for some time, and then wash it with a mild shampoo.
When You Need To Do This
You can try this in the morning while taking a bath.
Why This Works
Ginger has anti-inflammatory properties and can also stimulate hair growth. The active components of ginger, like volatile oils, help prevent dandruff.

10. Henna

What You Need
  • 1 teaspoon henna
  • 1 teaspoon amla powder
  • 1 teaspoon tea powder
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon hair oil (preferably coconut oil)
What You Need To Do
1. Mix all the ingredients in a cup till you get a paste.
2. Apply the paste thoroughly to the scalp and leave it on for a few minutes.
3. Wash with a mild shampoo.
When You Need To Do This
In the morning while taking a bath.
Why This Works
The dried leaves of henna are extensively used in treating many hair conditions, including dandruff. The active constituents of henna like tannic and gallic acids, lawsone, and mucilage play a major role in its dyeing effect.
Henna has the ability to bind to the keratin in the hair, which creates a protective layer and relieves scalp irritation. It also reduces oiliness of the scalp and acts as a conditioner. This property of henna helps reduce dandruff.

11. Basil Leaves

What You Need
  • A few basil leaves
  • 2 teaspoons amla powder
  • 2 teaspoons water
What You Need To Do
1. Mix all the ingredients till you get a smooth paste.
2. Apply the paste meticulously to your scalp and leave it on for about 30 minutes.
3. Rinse your hair with fresh water.
When You Need To Do This
In the morning before taking a bath.
Why This Works
Basil leaves are one of the many natural ingredients that can cure dandruff. Known for their extensive antibacterial and antifungal properties, they help treat dandruff and also improve the strength of the scalp.



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