Dandruff is a skin condition wherein scaly white or greyish flakes of dead skin cells are excessively shed from the scalp and itching is usually accompanied.
When you’re all groomed to a formal event or an interview and all you do is get stressed out scratching your itchy scalp and bits of white flakes are present in your black tux exposed to everyone is the most embarrassing thing that could ever happen to anyone. This is a problem that posed a union of half of the population regardless of race, age, and gender all around the world.
The reason why dandruff exists:
MALASSEZIA – is a microbe (specifically a fungus) that is a normal part of the scalp. This can only cause a problem when this fungus feeds on sebum (fatty lubricant matter that is secreted by the sebaceous glands of the skin) which then breaks down the fatty acids present causing scalp irritation.
Along with this, it also causes itchy and dry scalp leading to the proliferation of dead skin cells with an accumulation of visible white flakes. Development of an acute or mild dandruff condition is dependent on the level of sensitivity of the people to fatty acids present in such.
Getting rid of dandruff comes in 5 easy home remedies which are explained as follows:
1. Garlic
Garlic is used for flavoring foods which has a strong taste and smell. It is considered to be an anti-fungal product and its vast benefits when raw (cooked garlic has lessened or almost no medicinal benefit) have amazed many for decades and decades of years.
Although it has an unpleasant smell, the value of garlic in the field of medicine is not something that one should overlook. A clove or two of garlic, when pounded and mixed with water can be used directly on the scalp shows fast results. You can also add ginger or a little honey to the mixture if you cannot take the unpleasant odor of the garlic.
2. Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is a plant that grows in tropical climates worldwide and is acquired for medicinal and agricultural uses. It can also thrive and grow indoors as a potted plant. It is widely known for its anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties that is why it is commonly used by people having skin conditions. For those with dandruff, extract the transparent fluid with a thick consistency from the aloe plant and directly apply this onto the scalp.
After application, it is best to wash your scalp off with a mild or medicated anti-dandruff shampoo. Since the scalp is irritated when you have dandruff, this medicinal herb eases the scalp from inflammation and calms it down.
3. Vinegar
Vinegar is a sour liquid that is used to flavor or preserves foods or sometimes clean things up simply. This product has medicinal benefits due to its acidity that decreases the accumulation of white or greyish flakes. With the presence of its acidic content, it aids in killing bacteria and even the dandruff-causing fungus for treating the dryness and itchiness of the scalp.
When using this to the scalp, just apply equal amounts of water and white vinegar on the scalp, letting it stay for about half an hour before washing it.
4. Baking Soda
Sodium bicarbonate, commonly known as baking soda is a salt composed of bicarbonate ions and sodium ions that appears as a white solid crystalline but often as a fine powder. This powder is an effective exfoliator and scrub which gently removes dead skin cells without irritating the skin furthermore.
The process of exfoliation is significant in ensuring that there is no flake build up on the scalp that makes dandruff bare for everyone to see. Baking soda has anti-fungal properties that decrease scalp irritation, its itchiness, and redness. When using this, shampoo is simply added with baking some baking soda while the hair is being washed to maximize its benefits.
5. Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is an essential oil derived from Melaleuca alternifolia, an Australian native plant. Its powerful antiseptic and purifying properties and ability to treat wounds makes it a well-known essential oil. Lots of medical studies have shown its ability to kill many strains of bacteria, viruses, and fungi for over seven decades already. When using this, shampoo is added with a drop or two of tea tree oil then hair is washed as usual. With its anti-fungal property used as a medication, the remarkable positive outcome is seen.
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