the best home remedies for dandruff

Over 50% of the world population has dandruff, and that is over 3.6 billion

people. If you are one of them.

 When the pesky white flakes become a source of embarrassment and

exasperating agony, then it's time you do something about it. Home remedies are

an effective way of treating dandruff. The remedies are simple and the

ingredients can be found in your kitchen. So, go ahead, find the remedy that best

 suits your hair.

Remedy 1 :Reetha soap or paste (made using reetha powder)

What to do: Apply the mixture to your scalp and rinse it out with cold water and

shampoo after 2 hours.

Why Reetha? All natural hair remedy for dandruff.

Remedy 2 :Tea tree oil

One study showed that shampoos with just 5 percent tea tree oil significantly

improve the severity of dandruff. You can also add a few drops of tea tree oil to

your favorite shampoo as you wash normally. Watch out for these sneaky causes

of dandruff that has nothing to do with dry skin.

Remedy 3 :Aspirin

Next time you’re at the supermarket, skip the anti-dandruff shampoo and go for

 the aspirin. Aspirin contains the same active ingredient (salicylic acid) so it will


 work just as well. Just add two crushed pills to your normal shampoo and leave

in your hair for one or two minutes. Repeat each time you wash your hair.

Remedy 4. Coconut Oil

Coconut oil may combat fungal infections that can cause malassezia . This, in

 turn, may reduce the occurrence of dandruff and flaky skin.




Remedy 4 : Baking soda

Itchy, flaky scalp? Skip the shampoo altogether and rub a handful of baking soda

 into your scalp (don’t forget to wet your hair first). Baking soda helps to

eliminate the fungi that cause dandruff. Don’t be alarmed if your hair dries out at

first – after a few weeks the oils in your scalp will balance out.

Remedy 5 : Make Dandruff Disappear with Mouthwash

You don’t have to buy expensive shampoos to get rid of dandruff. Instead, use

 something that’s already in your medicine cabinet—mouthwash. After

shampooing your hair, pour a solution of half mouthwash, half water over it.

Work into your scalp and let sit for five minutes, then rinse out and condition as

usual. The mouthwash will cause the bacteria that causes the dandruff.

Remedy 6 :Apple cider vinegar

Here’s how to get rid of dandruff using the elixir that some people say heals

everything. Dr. Mehmet Oz swears by apple cider vinegar as a dandruff remedy,

as the acidity of apple cider vinegar changes the pH of your scalp, making it

harder for yeast to grow. Mix a quarter cup apple cider vinegar with a quarter cup

 water in a spray bottle and spritz on your scalp. Wrap your head in a towel and

 let sit for 15 minutes to an hour, then wash your hair as usual. Do this twice a

week. Make sure you avoid doing these things that are horrible for your hair.

Remedy 7 :Garlic

With its antimicrobial properties, garlic eliminates dandruff by killing the fungal 

bacteria. To use garlic to cure dandruff, simply crush it with some honey and 

work it into your scalp, before washing as usual.

Remedy 8: vera

To stop the itch that is often associated with dandruff, massage some soothing

 aloe vera onto your scalp. Aloe vera is available in gel form from the 

supermarket, but you can also use the sap straight out the aloe vera plant if you 

have one handy.

Remedy 9 : The Quickest, Easiest Dandruff Fix

This tried-and-true dandruff remedy may also be the quickest and easiest. Wet 

your hair, then rub about 2 tablespoons of kosher (or coarse) salt into your scalp

 before shampooing. The salt works as a mild exfoliant to get rid of dead skin, 

scales, and flakes.


Remedy 10 : Lemon

Dandruff relief may be no farther away than your refrigerator if you have lemons

 on hand. Just massage 2 tablespoons lemon juice into your scalp and rinse with

water. Then stir 1 teaspoon lemon juice into 1 cup water and rinse your hair with

it. Repeat this daily until your dandruff disappears. Lemon’s acidity helps

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