The scientific name for dandruff is seborrhea. This scalp condition causes scaling and flaking of the scalp. The normal shedding of skin is accelerated and the skin absorbs the oil in the hair, resulting in dandruff. The flakes cause itching and affect self esteem and social interaction when the problem becomes visible.
There are many dandruff remedies that are used to cure dandruff
naturally. If you have been looking for information on how to treat
dandruff, these treatments are easy to do at home. One natural treatment
for dandruff is to make a paste of fenugreek seeds by soaking them in
water overnight and use the paste on the scalp. Massage the paste into
the scalp and let it sit for a half hour before washing the hair.
Another natural dandruff treatment is apple cider vinegar. Create a
mixture of apple cider vinegar, water and a bit of rosemary essential
oil. Warm the solution and massage into the scalp. Leave the mixture on
your scalp for 34-45 minutes and then rinse thoroughly. If the vinegar
smell is bothersome, the treatment can be done prior to shampooing the
hair.
Another way to use vinegar is to blend two tablespoons of vinegar with
six tablespoons of hot water and work the mixture through the hair.
Leave it on overnight and then shampoo in the morning. End with a rinse
of vinegar after you wash the hair. Repeat the vinegar dandruff
treatment periodically to take care of dandruff permanently.
Whether you are using vinegar or natural dandruff treatment products,
follow some tips to treat dandruff and prevent damage to the hair. When
washing your hair, be careful not to rub your hair vigorously to dry it.
Be careful to choose natural dandruff treatment products, rather than
products with many toxic chemicals. These products can cause allergy and
irritate the skin. Avoid chemicals such as sodium laureth sulfate and
formaldehyde, which are used to remove grease. Before using strong
chemical products to treat dandruff, speak with your doctor about
problems such as hair loss that can result from strong chemicals. Always
use a shampoo with a pH that is less than seven to prevent irritation.