#HealthBytes: Five home remedies to get rid of dandruff naturally
Dandruff affects roughly half of the world population. Characterized by an itchy scalp and flakiness, it can be caused by a number of reasons such as dry skin, allergy to certain hair products, and fungi growth. Though there are many ready-made dandruff treatment products available, natural remedies can be just as effective. Here are top 5 home remedies to help you deal with dandruff.
Coconut oil
A coconut oil and lemon juice massage will provide good nourishment to your hair, without you having to rush for chemical solutions. Heat up 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and mix with the same amount of lemon juice. Now, massage your scalp gently with this mixture. Keep it like this for about 20-30 minutes, then rinse off with shampoo.
Orange peels
With acidic properties that lower excess oil in hair, orange peels can condition your scalp and help control dandruff. What you have to do is blend 3-4 dry orange peels with 5-6 tablespoon of lime juice in a mixer to form a smooth paste. Now apply this paste on your scalp, and rinse off with your regular shampoo half-an-hour later.
Curd
If getting your hands and hair a little messy doesn't sound like a problem to you, then go for curd. It makes for an amazing home remedy for helping you get a dandruff-free scalp. All you have to do is apply curd well all over your hair, then keep it for an hour or so. Lastly, wash off with a mild shampoo.
Baking soda
Baking soda removes your dead skin, fights against the overactive fungi that cause dandruff, and suck out any excess oil from your scalp, thus gifting you great, dandruff-free hair. Start by wetting your hair, then take one tablespoon of baking soda, and rub it along your scalp. After a minute or so, wash off thoroughly with water or shampoo.
Apple Cider vinegar (ACV)
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is super-effective in killing the dandruff-causing fungi, and also provides you instant relief from itchiness. Just over the course of a few days of ACV use, you'll start noticing improvements in your hair health. How to use ACV? Dilute apple cider vinegar with equal quantity of water (1:1 ratio) and start using this lotion in place of your regular shampoo.
