Dandruff

Dandruff is a very common condition that most people all over the world suffer with at some point or another.

It is more of an annoyance than anything else, but most natural health-care workers agree that dandruff results from poor health overall.

Traditionally, the dandruff-inflicted have relied on anti-dandruff shampoos with the active ingredient selenium sulfide or zinc pyrithione.

However, the problem with anti-dandruff shampoos is that they tend to only mask the problem and symptoms of dandruff and don’t really “cure” it.

But there are actually many natural cures and remedies that will work better than anti-dandruff shampoos, or that can enhance the effect of these shampoos.

If you’re wondering how to remove dandruff using a natural cure, then check out this list of available home remedies you can try to get rid of dandruff for good.

Home Remedies for Dandruff:

Diet:

Watching what you eat is actually one type of many home remedies you can use to help with dandruff problems.

Restricting sugars, carbs, dairy products and fried and high-fat foods is important and recommended, as well as consuming raw foods and whole foods.

Supplements:

Vitamin and mineral supplements are also beneficial as home remedies—particularly biotin, vitamin B6, vitamin A, zinc and omega-6 fatty acids.

Vinegar:

Vinegar works great as a natural home remedy. 

One of the best natural ways to cure dandruff is by using a mixture of vinegar and water applied to your scalp.

Vinegar can also be mixed with lemon juice to make a topical solution.

In addition, try apple cider vinegar by itself.

Aloe Vera:

Before shampooing (with a regular or anti-dandruff shampoo), try applying aloe vera gel directly to the scalp about 15 minutes ahead of washing your hair.

Aloe vera helps keep dandruff at bay and prevents growth.

Listerine:

Mix three parts of water with 1 part of Listerine. Shampoo and then pour or spray the solution on your scalp and massage in well. Leave it on for 30 minutes and then rinse.

Follow up with a moisturizing conditioner.

Believe it or not, aspirin can be used as a natural cure that can help get rid of dandruff.

Instead of taking it orally, crush two tablets into a powder and add it to your regular shampoo.

Leave it in your hair for two minutes before rinsing completely.

Herbs and Essential Oils:

Certain herbs and essential oils make great natural cures for dandruff.

Applied to the scalp and massaged, try eucalyptus, lavender, sage and rosemary, as well as olive oil and almond oil mixed together.

Other Topical Treatments:

Other topical treatments used to cure dandruff include garlic, grapefruit seed extract, vitamin E and flaxseed oil, oil of oregano, tea tree oil, witch hazel, thyme and freshly cut onion pieces.

Hydrotherapy:

Hydrotherapy is yet another home remedy you can use to help get rid of your dandruff.

Hydrotherapy, which involves alternating hot and cold water, will improve the circulation in your scalp, thus improving the scalp’s overall condition and health.