Dandruff one of the commonest scalp conditions that has to do with flaking of the skin on our scalp can be very irritating and embarrassing for most of us. most of us have been battling with this scalp condition for several years now. i personally have experience a little flaking under my scalp before. if you are battling with this condition, relax because it can be controlled if not prevented or cured.In this post I'm going to discuss some of the causes, symptoms and treatments to curtail this condition.
Get a mug of tea, chilled glass of water or a drink, relax because i have a feeling this is going to be a lengthy post but very informative. :)lol
For most of us teens and adults, dandruff symptoms are easy to spot.the basic is spotting white, oily looking flakes of dead skin that is seen in your hair and your shoulders when you comb your hair.It also comes with itchy scalp which is not soo cool. for a young woman it can be pretty embarrassing when it is severe because traces of the whitish substance can be spotted in your hair and shoulders as well.
Some of the causes of dandruff are:
Sensitivity to hair care products
Not shampooing your hair enough
A yeast-like fungus (malassezia)
Irritated, oily skin
Dry scalp
Treatment:
wash your hair with a shampoo that has tea tree oil in it frequently. Alternatively get a tea tree oil and add a few drops to your normal shampoo and use.
Apply olive oil under your scalp before shampooing and leave it to sit for about 20 minutes, then shampoo after.
Shampoo your hair with sulphate free shampoo since lauryl sulphate shampoos rips our hair off its natural oils. Example of sulphate free shampoos are hair one shampoo, Aubrey's organic shampoo, Cream of Nature Argan oil Shampoo etc
TREATMENT:
Rinse your hair with Apple Cider Vinegar it also helps to curb dandruff
Replace your shampoo with a handful of baking soda. Baking soda is used in a wide variety of ways, and is reputed to work as a natural dandruff remover.Rub a tablespoon or two of baking soda into your wet hair and scalp. Wash thoroughly after one minute.
Wash and rinse your hair, then rub plain yogurt into the scalp, and leave for 10-15 minutes.Rinse and wash again with little shampoo and dry.
Add a crushed aspirin powder to your normal shampoo and use,it is advised you leave the shampoo in your hair for about five minutes before rinsing.
I hope this post helps. good luck to fighting that irritating stuff called DANDRUFF.
with love,
