9 Top Home Remedies to Get Rid of Dandruff

By Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta on October 26, 2016

Dandruff is a common dermatological faced by most of the people. The important cause behind it is dry scalp and poor hair care. It may also be caused due to psoriasis, eczema and fungal infection of the scalp. These white flakes cause intense itching that may lead to hair fall on scratching.

Various dandruff treatments are available in the market, but besides removing dandruff they also damage your hairs and increases hair fall. In this article, I have pooled all homemade and safe ways to get rid of dandruff easily at home.

9 Home Remedies to Treat Dandruff

1.Neem Juice to Remove Dandruff

Neves leaves have been used since ages to remove skin and scalp infections. It possesses antibacterial, and anti-fungal properties. To use it to need to boil neem leaves in water and then let it cool down. Cool it and rinse your scalp with it. You may also make a paste of Neem leaves by grinding them and apply it all over the scalp. Keep it for about half an hour and then rinse off with plain water. Repeat this a few times and soon you will soon be free from dandruff.

Neem Juice to Remove Dandruff

2.Tea Leaves to Get Rid of Dandruff

You must be starting your every day with a cup of tea. But do you know that tea leaves can also help you to get rid of dandruff? Tea leaves have antioxidant properties and it boosts your immune system. So besides drinking tea in a limited quantity also wash your hair with tea leave water. For this boil tea leaves and then strain the water. Rinse your scalp and hair with this solution.

Tea Leaves to Get Rid of Dandruff

3.Aloe Vera to Get Rid of Dandruff

Aloe Vera is anti-fungal and is very good for both hair and skin. It is very effective to get rid of the itchy scalp as well as dandruff.

Aloe Vera for Hair treatment – to Get Rid of Dandruff

For this, extract the gel from fresh Aloe Vera plant and rub it on our scalp. Leave it for about and hour and then have head bath with plain water.

4.Yogurt to get Rid of Dandruff

Yogurt contains probiotics and acts as anti-fungal. Just apply plain yogurt on your scalp and massage properly. Leave it for an hour and then have a head bath with a using mild shampoo.

Yogurt to get Rid of Dandruff

5.Olive Oil to Get Rid of Dandruff

Olive oil massage locks the moisture and prevents the dryness of the scalp. For this warm olive oil and have a head massage with it. Now wrap a steamed towel around your head. Wait for about 15 minutes and then have a head bath.

Olive Oil for Hair Care – Get Rid of Dandruff

6.Tea Tree Oil to Get Rid of Dandruff

This essential oil is a powerful antiseptic and also treats the infection. Being anti-fungal It very effectively removes dandruff. Add 8-9 drops of tea tree to a mild shampoo and then have a head bath with it.

7.Baking soda to Get Rid of Dandruff

Baking soda makes a natural and chemical free shampoo that not only cleans your scalp and hair but also removes the dandruff. It promotes the production of natural oils and treats fungal infections. For this take a tablespoon of baking soda and add a sufficient amount of water to make a thick solution. Apply it on your scalp and hair and have a head bath. Repeat this 2 times in a week.

8.Lemon to Get Rid of Dandruff

Vitamin C present in lemon helps to eliminate any kind of infection. Cut a lemon into 2 halves. Rub them on your scalp. Wait for 15 minutes and then rinse off with plain water.

Lemon to get rid of dandruff

9.Apple Cider Vinegar to Get Rid of Dandruff

The acidic nature of apple cider vinegar fights fungal infection, cleans the scalp and removes dandruff. But you need to dilute it before using it. Mix a cup of apple cider vinegar to equal amount of water. Pour this solution in a spray bottle and spray on your scalp and hairs. Cover your head with a steaming towel and leave it for 15 minutes. This is followed by head bath.

Apple cider vinegar to get rid of dandruff

The above-mentioned home remedies to treat dandruff are total, easily available and under your budged. Try any one of them and let us know the results you get.

Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta: Professionally a homeopathic doctor and a dietician Dr. Ritu Kumari Gupta is passionate about writing health and parenting blogs. She believes in holistic approach towards health and well being.

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