Dandruff is an unpleasant skin condition in which skin in the hair scalp gets peeled off in the form of white or grey flakes. Dandruff is caused by mixture of three conditions; a microbe which is present naturally on everyone’s scalp, natural oils or a sensitive scalp. Dandruff is more common in those people who have irritated, dry and oily skin.
Dandruff is very common and it can be treated by taking proper care of our hair. Here are some methods you can follow to get rid of dandruff.
1. Aspirin
● Properties
Aspirin contains salicylic acid which is present in many medicated shampoos. Salicylic acid is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and it removes the dandruff by loosening the flakes.
● How to use?
Crush down two to three tablets of aspirin and mix them into the normal amount of shampoo you use every time to wash your hair. Leave the mixture for 1-2 minutes, then rinse it with water and wash again with plain shampoo.
2. Coconut oil
● Properties
Coconut oil provides deep conditioning to your hair. It contains vitamins and fatty acids which nourish the scalp and remove the dandruff. Coconut also
makes your hair soft and long. It is extracted from the flesh of mature coconuts.
● How to use?
Heat the coconut oil; make sure that it is not too hot. Then apply it on your dry
hair. Gently massage your hair scalp with your fingers by applying the oil.
Let the oil sit for at least 1 hour. Then properly wash your hair with water.
3. Dandruff control ayurvedic shampoo
● Properties
Dandruff control ayurvedic shampoos are considered good for hair as they contain ingredients which are extracted from nature such as amla, neem,
turmeric, bhringraj,bakuchi etc. these shampoos remove dandruff and provide many more benefits to hair.
● How to use?
Ayurvedic shampoos can be applied directly on hair scalp. It cleanses hair and scalp and makes your hair smooth and shiny. You can buy these shampoos
online or you may find them in many cosmetic stores offline.
4. Lemons
● Properties
Lemon contains citric acid that helps in maintaining Ph of hair scalp. Lemons remove excess oil from the hair. They provide essential vitamin C and iron
to hair.
● How to use?
Squeeze 2-3 lemons and apply the lemon juice to your hair. Massage your hair properly with fingers. Leave your hair for some time and then was your hair with warm water and mild shampoo.
5. Neem leaves
● Properties
Neem is a natural remedy that has medicinal properties and helps in dealing with the problem of dandruff. Neem has anti-bacterial and anti-
fungal properties. It provides cooling and soothing effect to the scalp.
● How to use?
Make a paste of neem leaves by mixing them with curd. Apply this paste on your hair and leave it for 15-20 minutes. Then wash your hair with normal water.
All these remedies will surely help in reducing dandruff from your hair.
