Control And Curb Dandruff By Herbal Home Remedies
- By:sashi sarda
If you are having dandruff problem and all those medicated products and shampoo have had little or no effects, try some of these home remedies for dandruff cure. You might find a permanent cure for dandruff right inside your home and that too with absolutely no side effects.
Historically termed as pityriasis capitis, dandruff is due to the excessive shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp. As it is normal for skin cells to die and flake off, a small amount of flaking is quite normal and occurs in almost all of us but, at times, in some people it results in a large amount of flaking, which can also be accompanied by redness and irritation. Excessive flaking can also be a symptom of seborrhoeic dermatitis, psoriasis, fungal infection or excoriation associated with infestation of head lice.
Herbal home remedies for dandruff cure have found a remarkable confidence amongst the users affected with dandruff. These are natural and generally safe with absolutely no side effects and have been found to be effective in curing dandruff. Treatment with herbs has proved to be very effective as they help in stimulating the hair growth. There are a number of herbs that have appropriate medical properties that can curb and control the infection. These herbs are mild in nature and they do not damage the delicate tresses.
The most effective and also least expensive treatment is simple application of distilled vinegar (white vinegar) to the affected area. It may also take care of another hair problem of head lice. Simply increasing shampooing will remove flakes. However, elimination of the fungus results in dramatic improvement. Regular shampooing with an anti-fungal product can reduce recurrence.
Henna has also been found to be controlling dandruff in addition to promoting hair growth and conditioning the hair thus making them soft and shiny. It also helps in restoring the health of the hair. It is a natural product but care should be taken while choosing the quality of henna. Specially prepared henna powder mixed with other ingredients, is very effective in controlling dandruff and improving the hair texture.
One of the time tested home remedy for cure of dandruff is to use 2 – 3 teaspoonful of coconut oil on required basis after heating it with two to three flakes of garlic and three to four peppercorns to form a mixture. Cool the mixture and apply to the scalp. Wash off your hair next morning with a mild shampoo to find healthy and shiny hair. Regular treatment by this mixture for three to four weeks will eliminate dandruff for a longer term and will result in healthy hair. Even coconut oil obtained from grated coconut can be massaged on to the scalp and left overnight to be washed by a mild shampoo the next day to find relief from dandruff.
Lemon has also been found to be very fruitful against dandruff. It helps in restoring the pH balance of the scalp. A few drops of lemon juice may be used with 15-20 ml of coconut oil and massage into the hair. Leave it for the night and wash off the next day to find hair shining and clean. It will help in restoring the scalp pH balance and reduce dandruff
Eucalyptus oil has also been found to be working wonders in case of dandruff. A few drops of Eucalyptus oil when mixed with coconut oil and massage into the scalp removes the flakes and eliminates dandruff. This process repeated twice a week for a couple of weeks will show improvement in dandruff conditions. The massage of the hair is an important part of the treatment as it stimulates blood flow to the scalp and helps in removing dead cells.
Natural dandruff treatments rely upon massage of the scalp resulting in stimulation of blood flow to the scalp and restoring its pH balance. It also helps in removing the dead cells to stimulate growth of healthy skin cells stimulating natural oil flow to the hair follicles by opening up the pores.About the author:
The author is an expert in giving hair loss remedy which is natural and home based. Author has a laser hair removal clinic also where he does hair removal of unwanted hair.