Dandruff is an uninvited guest, but sometimes the usual dandruff treatment is not effective. Many people wash anti-dandruff shampoos sold at pharmacies with the desire to end this condition. So what is the effective and safe method to treat dandruff at home?
What is dandruff?
Dandruff is a disorder of oily skin, often covered with white scales in large patches or spots on the hair. Normally, when old scalp cells die and new cells form, small scales will fall off. This is not only unsightly but can also redden the scalp and cause discomfort.
Dandruff can occur in adults or children. However, people in their 20s have the highest rate of dandruff. In the early stages, dandruff is usually less and does not fall off, so we do not pay attention to this problem. However, when dandruff appears many plaques and is not treated completely, it will lead to dandruff becoming more serious.
Causes of dandruff on the scalp
Normally, this condition often appears relatively common depending on gender or age. Dandruff can cause itching or discomfort. Among them, men are more common than women.
Causes of dandruff on the scalp:
- Are allergic to ingredients in shampoo or conditioner or hair care products;
- Suffering from certain diseases such as eczema, psoriasis, scalp fungus, scalp dermatitis, etc.
- Applying incorrect scalp care methods when using inappropriate shampoos, or not shampooing properly or not washing your hair regularly.
- Unscientific diet, inadequate nutrients
- Affected by weather such as dryness, cold or low temperature.
- No biological habits such as unbalanced time spent on work and rest. Or do not use alcohol or stimulants such as coffee, tobacco, energy drinks regularly, etc.
Is anti-dandruff shampoo really effective?
The popular way to treat dandruff that many people choose is to use industrial anti-dandruff shampoos. Because of its convenience and speed, it only takes 2-3 washes. However, sometimes anti-dandruff shampoo cannot be effective if your oily skin lacks moisture. At this time, the scalp will secrete more oil to balance. However, this method can only solve the tip and cannot completely eliminate dandruff.
With industrial shampoos that contain a lot of sulfate, foaming agents and are formulated with high pH. At this time, dandruff can be quickly removed but it dries out oily skin and hair. Furthermore, long-term use of industrial shampoo can cause the scalp to become oily and prone to dandruff again. In addition, choosing a shampoo that is not suitable for your hair is also the reason why treating dandruff with professional shampoo is not effective.
8 simple ways to treat dandruff with easy-to-find ingredients
When dandruff persists, it can cause hair loss, create excess sebum, and even cause psoriasis or eye infections. To limit these conditions, below are common dandruff treatments that you can apply at home.
Aspirin
In addition to aspirin, aspirin is not only used to relieve headaches. Aspirin contains salicylic acid – an active ingredient used in many anti-dandruff shampoos. Salicylic acid has antifungal and antibacterial properties. At the same time, it helps soothe inflamed scalp areas. You just need to crush 2 aspirin tablets into a fine powder. Then, add a moderate amount of shampoo that you use every day and apply evenly on your hair for 1-2 minutes. The final step is to wash your hair with normal shampoo.
Apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar has many uses and one of the most effective uses is to treat dandruff very effectively. Because vinegar is highly alkaline, it contains enzymes that can kill fungi and harmful bacteria on the scalp.
You can dilute hair vinegar and water in a 1:1 ratio (about 60ml). Then, wash your hair with this mixture, and wrap your hair in a towel for 15 – 60 minutes. When you feel the incubation time is long enough, remove the towel and wash normally. Doing this regularly every two weeks will help you have healthy hair.
Coconut oil
Coconut oil is also a popular way to treat dandruff. The plus point of coconut oil is that it can kill fungus and moisturize hair. Therefore, when your hair becomes dry and frizzy after treating dandruff. Before bathing, you should spend 3 -5 minutes to massage with coconut oil, then incubate for about 1 hour. Last step, wash your hair with shampoo every day, you will see the results.
Lemon
Lemon is highly acidic, can kill fungus and adjust the pH of your scalp. Apply 2 tablespoons of lemon juice to damp hair, then wait for hair to dry and rinse with water. Next, mix with 1 tablespoon of lemon juice and 250ml of water.
Repeat this sequence every day until you don’t feel dandruff. Your hair will clear the white patches caused by dandruff.
Salt
Treating dandruff with salt is a great dandruff treatment to remove dead cells on the scalp. Common table salt grains are ideal for removing dandruff flakes before shampooing. Then, put a little salt on your scalp and massage for a few minutes to wash your hair as usual. You will no longer see dandruff flakes after applying a simple dandruff treatment at home.
Garlic
The antibacterial and antifungal properties of garlic are very good for treating dandruff. You can directly massage minced garlic with garlic. Furthermore, to avoid the smell of garlic sticking to your hair, you can mix crushed garlic with honey and massage it onto your scalp instead of just using fresh garlic. Furthermore, you should incubate for about 5 – 10 minutes before washing your hair with normal shampoo.
Olive oil
When applying olive oil to the scalp, the skin will be dry and will be kept moist to prevent it from falling off into flakes of dandruff. Olive oil also has many necessary nutrients, because olive oil plays an important role in beauty, helping to soften dandruff areas. Thanks to that, it creates conditions for the skin to breathe and balance moisture.
Incubating olive oil overnight will be quite effective for severe cases. By pouring 8 to 10 drops of olive oil into the palm of your hand and massaging it on your skin.
Above is all the information about how to treat dandruff. Hope this article will provide you with the necessary information. If you have any questions, please contact us via Fanpage or come directly to the dentist for thorough and detailed advice.
Kim Dung
