What gets rid of dandruff?
Dandruff may be the result of a dry scalp, or a
skin condition called seborrheic dermatitis. It could also be caused by
eczema, psoriasis, or, very commonly, an overgrowth of a yeastlike
fungus called malassezia. (Here are 5 more surprising causes of dandruff.)
Drugstore dandruff remedies might
include shampoos with zinc
pyrithione, which targets fungus and bacteria; ketoconazole, which also
fights fungus; coal tar and selenium sulfide, which slow the growth and
die-off of skin cells on your scalp; and salicylic acid, which loosens
flakes so they can be washed away. These are the best dandruff shampoos for your type of dandruff. Read on for the trusted at-home dandruff remedies.Aspirin
Aspirin contains the same active ingredient
(salicylic acid) as many medicated dandruff shampoos. Keep flaking in
check by crushing two aspirins to a fine powder and adding it to the
normal amount of shampoo you use each time you wash your hair. Leave the
mixture on your hair for 1-2 minutes, then rinse well and wash again
with plain shampoo.
Tea tree oil
One study showed
that shampoos with just 5 percent tea tree oil significantly improve
the severity of dandruff. You can also add a few drops of tea tree oil
to your favorite shampoo as you wash normally. Tea tree oil can actually reduce the effects of several unpleasant conditions.
Baking soda
Your kitchen could hold the key to an
itch-free, flake-free scalp. Some ingredients you use every day double
as effective dandruff remedies—like baking soda. Wet your hair and then
rub a handful of baking soda vigorously into your scalp. Skip the
shampoo and go right to rinsing. Baking soda reduces overactive fungi
that can cause dandruff. Your hair may get dried out at first, but after
a few weeks your scalp will start producing natural oils, leaving your
hair softer and free of flakes.
Apple cider vinegar
Dr. Mehmet Oz swears by
apple cider vinegar as a dandruff remedy, as the acidity of apple cider
vinegar changes the pH of your scalp, making it harder for yeast to
grow. Mix a quarter cup apple cider vinegar with a quarter cup water in a
spray bottle and spritz on your scalp. Wrap your head in a towel and
let sit for 15 minutes to an hour, then wash your hair as usual. Do this
twice a week.
Mouthwash
To treat a bad case of dandruff, wash your hair
with your regular shampoo, then rinse with an alcohol-based mouthwash.
Follow with your regular conditioner. Mouthwash's anti-fungal properties help prevent dandruff-causing yeast from growing.
Coconut oil
Crunchybetty.com
says coconut oil is a "tried and true" dandruff treatment, and it
smells nice too. Before showering, massage 3-5 tablespoons of coconut
oil into your scalp and let sit for about an hour. Shampoo normally. You
can also look for a shampoo that already contains coconut oil.
Lemon
Dandruff relief may be no farther away than your refrigerator, if you have lemons on hand (which you should, because they have lots of handy uses!)
Just massage 2 tablespoons lemon juice into your scalp and rinse with
water. Then stir 1 teaspoon lemon juice into 1 cup water and rinse your
hair with it. Repeat this daily until your dandruff disappears. Lemon's
acidity helps balance the pH of your scalp, which helps keeps dandruff
at bay.
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Salt
The abrasiveness of ordinary table salt works
great for scrubbing out dandruff flakes before you shampoo. Grab a
saltshaker and shake some salt onto your dry scalp. Then work it through
your hair, giving your scalp a massage. You'll find you've worked out
the dry, flaky skin and are ready for a shampoo. Pair one of our other
dandruff remedies with your shampoo for the full treatment.
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