Natural Cures for Dandruff  

 

An itchy scalp can be a sign of a flaky dandruff condition many dread. Fortunately, this common scalp issue can be remedied with the right natural ingredients. Here are the essential oils and everyday ingredients that may eliminate dandruff.

Vinegar

This incredibly handy, all-purpose product cleans, disinfects and acts as an excellent product for the scalp. One great type of vinegar for dandruff treatment is apple cider vinegar. Apple cider vinegar has a powerful advantage over regular white vinegar by eliminating certain kinds of fungus as well as yeast on the hair or scalp. Moderate dandruff can be treated by applying about one part apple cider vinegar to two parts of your daily shampoo and then mixing it together for daily use.

Tea Tree Oil

This essential oil is derived from the leaves of a narrow-leaved paper-bark tree native to Australia and New South Wales. Tea tree oil has antifungal properties and may prevent overproduction of bacteria on the scalp. Tea tree oil also works at eliminating itching and flaking at the follicle of the hair. Inflammation is a big trigger for dandruff, and tea tree oil shampoo can be useful when applied daily for treatment.

Probiotics

Dandruff’s root cause is sometimes a lack of proper nutrition. Incorporating quality probiotics into the diet — either through food or supplementation — can help lower inflammation and yeast count. Probiotics may lower yeast count on the skin as well as overall inflammation from improper flora balance.

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