#HealthBytes: Top 5 home remedies to help you fight dandruff
Dandruff affects roughly half 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, home-made remedies can be just as effective. Here are top 5 home remedies to help you deal with dandruff.
Curd will help you get shinier, cleaner, and dandruff-free hair
If getting your hands and hair a little messy sounds like no 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.
Try dry orange peels for your dandruff problem
With acidic properties that help lower excess oil in hair, orange peels will condition your scalp and help control dandruff. What you'll have to do is blend 3-4 dry orange peels with 5-6 tablespoon 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.
A coconut oil and lemon juice hair-massage helps treat dandruff
A coconut oil and lemon juice massage will provide good nourishment to your hair, without you having to rush to chemical products. Heat up 2 tablespoons of coconut oil and mix with same amount of lemon juice. Now, massage your scalp gently with this mixture. Keep the solution on for about 20-30 minutes, then rinse off with shampoo.
Baking soda to the rescue for better hair health
Baking soda will help you remove dead skin, fight against the overactive fungi that causes 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.
Cash in on the goodness of apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar (ACV) is super-effective in killing the dandruff-causing fungus, and also giving 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.
