Complete Guide To Cure Dandruff Naturally by Home Remedies
Talking about health related to lifestyle is certainly endless. For men, the main problem that we often face is stubborn acne on the face . For some others, dandruff is also a major problem that often interferes with our beautiful appearance (although the effect may not be as severe as acne).
Dandruff is the small flakes that are sloughing off the dead scalp . The presence of dandruff in the hair will certainly interfere with the appearance of those of you who have black hair and like to wear black clothes, regardless of your hairstyle .
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Causes of Dandruff
Dandruff in very small amounts is actually still reasonable considering that dandruff is exfoliation of dead skin on the head. When the numbers start to look significant, this certainly makes us disturbed.
Here are some common causes that can cause dandruff:
1. Air Temperature is Too Hot
Hot air temperatures can cause hair and scalp to dry out easily. This makes the scalp easily dirty and flaky, causing dandruff. This will be exacerbated if you drink less, because the scalp will be drier.
2. Wrong Shampooing
If you wash your hair so often that your hair and scalp are dry due to lack of oil, then the consequences are like number 1. Oh yes, if you are lazy to wash your hair so that dirt accumulates, it’s the same bro :p Dry scalp due to lack of oil is what also causes the assumption ‘the wrong shampoo can make dandruff’. Shampoos that are not suitable for your hair and scalp will dry out your skin.
3. Infection
Have you ever heard of a microorganism called Pityrosporum Ovale ? These mini mushrooms like to eat natural hair oils and release free fatty acids that can cause inflammation and increase the production of dandruff. This fungus is a common cause of dandruff, but generally it can still be treated with the methods described in the next section.
4. Stress
One more cause of dandruff that is rarely heard. Stress is a source of many diseases and health problems. When you are attacked by dandruff, try to introspect first whether you are in a state of high stress or not. Don’t forget to keep it accompanied by hair care to prevent dandruff.
How to Clean Dandruff Naturally
In addition to diligently caring for your hair, you can use organic or easily available ingredients to treat dandruff. Actually there are a lot that can be used, but i try to present the ingredients that are easy to get and use below:
1. Salt
The first natural ingredients are very easy to get from traditional stalls though. Apart from being a cooking spice, salt also turns out to have benefits in overcoming the problem of dandruff. Salt has scrub properties that can remove dead skin on the head.
How to use salt to get rid of dandruff in the hair is as follows:
- Do it in a dry head condition (before shampooing)
- Take salt to taste, about 2 to 3 tablespoons
- Rub salt into the scalp evenly
- Do a massage for about 10 minutes all over the head area then let it rest for a while
- Rinse or shampoo until clean
2. Lemons
Lemon, or more precisely the water, is an ingredient that can eliminate and prevent dandruff from continuing. Lemon water contains compounds that can balance the pH levels in the scalp . This can prevent dandruff from getting worse.
How to use lemon water to treat dandruff is as follows:
- Take a lemon and squeeze the fruit
- Mix lemon juice with enough water
- Do this while the head is still dry
- Apply the mixture on the head thoroughly and leave it on for 30 minutes
- Rinse and shampoo thoroughly.
Note : Do not use this material if you have a wound on your scalp because it will add to the stinging.
3. Aloe Vera
This one ingredient is very well known as an ingredient that helps in overcoming problems in the hair. Aloe vera is rich in beneficial ingredients such as protein, vitamin B1, and vitamin C. Aloe vera is also useful for making hair shiny , strengthening hair roots, and preventing hair loss.
How to use aloe vera to get rid of stubborn dandruff is as follows:
- Take some aloe vera and puree the flesh
- Do this on a dry scalp
- Apply aloe vera evenly while doing a gentle massage
- Leave it for about 30 minutes
- Rinse and shampoo until clean
4. Egg Yolk
Eggs can also help overcome dandruff, bro, especially the yolk . Egg yolks contain biotin which can help get rid of dandruff and improve hair health. Eggs are also very easy to get.
Below is how to use egg yolks to help treat dandruff:
- Take two eggs and break them
- Mix the egg yolks in one bowl
- Do this before taking a shower
- Spread the egg yolk evenly all over the scalp and hair
- Cover with a shower cap and leave for 1 hour
- Immediately take a shower and wash clean until it’s sticky and the fishy smell is gone.
5.Onion
In addition to salt, this one ingredient also turns out to be useful for eliminating dandruff. While shopping for household needs, you can buy this red bottom. In addition to. Shallots are also used by parents to fertilize their baby’s hair .
You can check how to use red onions to clean dandruff naturally below:
- Prepare a few cloves of red onion
- Peel the skin then grow until smooth
- Do this while the head is still dry
- Apply evenly all over the head while gently massaging
- Leave it for about 15 minutes
- Rinse and shampoo until clean
6. Apple
In addition to being healthy, apples also have a good function to block naughty dandruff in your hair. The content in apples is called procyanidin B-2 which is useful for increasing hair growth, reducing hair loss, and preventing dandruff.
How to use apples to get rid of dandruff as follows:
- Make pure apple juice with a blender
- Take 2 to 3 tablespoons of apple juice, then mix it with enough water (try to keep it a bit thick)
- Do this before shampooing
- Apply all over the scalp evenly while doing a gentle massage
- Leave it for about 15 minutes
- Rinse and shampoo until clean
- You can drink leftover apple juice by yourself
7. Green Tea
Besides being healthy to drink, green tea also has an additional function to get rid of dandruff, you know. Green tea contains catechin compounds that function as antifungal agents. In addition, the antioxidant content can also nourish the scalp.
Here’s how to use green tea to treat stubborn dandruff:
- Take 2 green tea bags and a glass of hot water
- Soak a green tea bag in hot water for 20 minutes and wait for the water to cool down enough (important! Hot water can damage hair)
- Do it before shower
- Apply green tea soaking water all over your head while doing a slow massage
- Leave it for about 30 minutes
- Rinse and shampoo until clean
8. Baking Soda
This ingredient that sounds a little strange turns out to be effective for dealing with various skin problems, you know, such as dealing with acne and now dandruff. Just like salt, baking soda has scrubbing properties to remove dead skin cells and eradicate dandruff-causing fungi.
How to use baking soda to get rid of dandruff is as follows:
- Take a tablespoon of baking soda
- Clean the hair first. Make sure it’s dry
- Rub baking soda evenly into hair and scalp
- Leave it for a while, then rinse thoroughly without leaving baking soda in your hair
- Unlike the previous ingredients, don’t leave baking soda on your hair for too long because it can have a negative impact on the scalp.
How to Prevent Dandruff
Even though you have taken care of your hair so that dandruff seems to disappear, the possibility for dandruff is still there bro. Check again the factors that cause dandruff above yes. Below, i also provides some additional tips that can prevent the appearance of dandruff:
1. Use a Hair Cover When Using a Motorcycle
Indeed, there is no scientific evidence that dandruff can be contagious or not. However, dirty hair is clearly the cause. If you are a motor vehicle user (especially online motorcycle taxis), then use a hair cover (or wear a hoodie ). You don’t know whether the helmet is clean or dirty (whether because of dandruff from the previous passenger or something). i had dandruff but stopped immediately after wearing a hair cover when using an online motorcycle taxi service .
2. Diligently Use Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
For those of you who feel often approached by dandruff problems, you should be diligent in using anti-dandruff shampoos. Commercial shampoos sold in supermarkets are also sufficient. You can see variants of well-known brands that include anti-dandruff or anti-dandruff on the packaging. This type of shampoo generally contains zinc, sulfur, selenium disulfide, and salicylic acid.
3. Pay attention to the changing shampoo
This tip is still related to the previous tips. Many have asked me, is it safe if we change shampoo many times? Actually, it’s legal bro, because you can experiment with the effectiveness of using the shampoo. However, I suggest you just try changing it after 1 to 2 months of trial . If there is no effect (or even allergies), you can change to a new shampoo.
4. Eat Intakes That Contain Zinc
Had mentioned in the previous point, zinc is also contained in food. Eat lots of intakes that contain zinc and B vitamins. Examples include wheat, beef and beef liver, dark chocolate, eggs, and seeds. Keeping the body healthy is certainly important so that the condition of the body does not dry out easily and cause dandruff.