Say goodbye to dandruff forever with these simple home remedies!

Dandruff is one of the most commercially exploited skin conditions in the market. There are limitless brands of shampoos and other hair products promising to treat this packaged in different styles of advertisement. However, these are not the end-all means of treating dandruff. Some have chemicals which are too strong that cause allergy to our scalp. Others are really effective in exchange for a hefty price tag.

Psychologically, it is really irritating to have one. In fact, it reduces your impression of a person if you notice that he has some serious dandruff problems. It translates to a lower self-esteem for the poor being.

Save yourself some money and try these natural means of removing your dandruff. Some of these home remedies are a bit unconventional but will not cause any harm to your skin as these are common everyday products.

Egg Yolks

You may feel something nasty is on your hair at first but the wonders egg yolk are real. Massage some in your scalp and leave them for 30 minutes before washing. Fun fact: these are not only effective as dandruff remover but can also stimulate hair growth and shiny hair!

Olive Oil

Olive oil will serve as a moisturizing agent to areas in your scalp that begin to flake off. It can seep through the depths of a scaly head and relieve it from persistent dandruff problems. Pour sufficient amount of olive oil to your hair and massage it. Then leave it overnight before washing off the next day. You can immediately see the good effects after.

The Sun

If you are that tight on the budget or are too afraid to try the first two remedies, then savor yourself to the wonders of this all-free solution. Exposure to sunlight proves effective in reducing dandruff when done 15 minutes daily. Do not forget to apply some sunscreens, though.

Mouthwash

Who would have thought mouthwash products are also effective against dandruff? It is Listerine to be exact because of its backstory. Trivia: It was heavily marketed as anti-dandruff agent for the past 20 years! There are some changes in the formula they used but it cannot be that too different. Simply dilute Listerine to water and pour it to spray bottle. Wash your hair like you always do then spray the Listerine solution to your hair. Massage your scalp then wash it off after 30 minutes.

Cold Water

Another virtually free home remedy in this list, cold water is beneficial to your hair and scalp as it prevents dryness that can cause dandruff. Not to say a hot bath is bad but these may dry your scalp if you are doing it every day.

Banana and Vinegar

Make a banana paste by squishing a banana and two cups of vinegar. Massage it to your scalp and let it sit for 20 minutes before you wash it away. The potassium in these two is high enough to prevent your scalp from producing flakes.

Meditation

Some of the best things in life are free, isn’t it? Yes, this is another home remedy that costs nothing. Dandruff is also induced by stress. So you must relax from time to time if you don’t want this skin condition to crawl in your head. Do yoga or meditation daily – if you are a busy person, 30 minutes will not kill, isn’t it? Just close your eyes and breathe. Good.

Aloe Vera

This is the most famous in this list in fighting dandruff. If you have one at home, directly apply its gel liquid to your scarf. These are also readily available in your nearest pharmaceutical store. It is said that aloe vera can heal skin injuries and dandruff due to its concentrated mixture of vitamins and minerals.

Aspirin

This medicine can also cure dandruff as well. Simply pulverize two tablets and mix these to your favorite shampoo. Then, it’s done! Aspirin contains salicylate which is also found in medicated shampoos. On the other hand, its effect will be diluted once you are using ones that have strong scent.

Baking Soda

This wonderful home product just never stops from being amazing. The next time you hit the shower, substitute shampoo for baking soda and massage it to your hair and scalp. This home remedy is known for its anti-fungal property which fights dandruff. You might not feel the positive effect at first but your hair will start growing natural oil again after a few weeks.

Clean Comb

Brushing your hair regularly quickly removes dead skin cells in the scalp. Simply do this daily and your dandruff problem will be lessened until it’s gone! However, make sure you are using a clean one and do not forget to clean or replace these once in a while.

Source: Littlethings

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