Everyone sheds dander every day. Because the skin renews itself about every four weeks and repels the old, dead skin cells. The scales are so tiny that you usually don’t even notice them. However, if the skin gets rid of the old cells too quickly and if they also clump together, dandruff becomes visible.
So, are you suffering from annoying dandruff? We have a few useful home remedies and tips to help you get rid of dandruff.
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Different types of dandruff
There are many different reasons why the scalp develops dandruff. These must be identified so that dandruff can be combated effectively and in the long term. To do this, it must first be clear whether it is dry or greasy dandruff.
Dry dandruff
The scalp is itchy and dandruff falls onto your shoulders. The cause of dry dandruff can be, for example, too much heat when washing and blow-drying your hair, but also too much sun, aggressive care products, or dry heat air can lead to dandruff on the scalp. The scales are a protective mechanism of the skin, which wants to protect itself from stress with additional horny scales. In addition to the home remedies listed below, you can use a mild shampoo for dry dandruff as regular shampoos are often too drying.
Greasy dandruff
If dandruff feels sticky and gets stuck in the hairline, for example, it is greasy dandruff. These are caused, for example, by yeast fungi on the skin (Pityrosporum ovale), which is part of the natural skin flora but can multiply too much under unfavorable conditions. An unbalanced hormonal balance can also promote greasy dandruff. The scalp produces too much sebum, which sticks together the dead skin cells. As a supplement to home remedies, you can use special anti-dandruff shampoos three times a week for greasy dandruff. These flush away excess sebum and inhibit fungal growth.
While men are more prone to greasy dandruff, women are more likely to struggle with dry scalps. To combat dandruff in the long term, home remedies should be used two to three times a week for at least one month.
Home remedies for dandruff and itchy scalp
Aloe vera
If you want to get rid of dry dandruff, you need a home remedy that supplies the scalp with an extra portion of moisture. Aloe Vera is considered one of the best natural hydration suppliers ever. Fill a spray bottle halfway with pure aloe vera juice and half with thermal water. Then add a few drops of almond oil and spray the whole thing onto the scalp from time to time. Important: Shake the bottle well before use so that the oil can combine with the anti-dandruff mixture.
Tea tree oil
Numerous medical studies and research have shown that the plant extract of tea tree oil can support the skin and hair in different ways. Thanks to its antifungal (fungus-killing) properties, it is particularly effective against dandruff. Use a few drops of tea tree oil and add it to regular hair shampoo. The care is like a regular hair wash.
Aviad Faruz
Baking soda as a home remedy for dry dandruff
Baking powder is a real all-rounder in the household that also benefits the scalp. After washing your hair, put a handful of baking soda on your scalp and massage it well. Be generous with the amount. Wash out the baking soda with lukewarm water. The shampoo is not necessary. The baking soda works like an exfoliant to get rid of dead skin cells and soak up extra oil.
Plain yogurt helps against dry dandruff
It is well known that yogurt is good for the skin and has a calming effect on sunburn. And natural yogurt is also beneficial for a stressed scalp. Apply the yogurt generously to the scalp and massage it lightly. Leave the treatment on for about 15 minutes and then rinse off the home remedy thoroughly with a gentle shampoo. You can repeat this two to three times a week if necessary.
Olive Oil Night Hair Mask
Many people are also aware of the positive effects of olive oil. The home remedy helps against dandruff by returning the fat to the scalp, which shampoos and the like remove. Olive oil helps primarily with dry dandruff. Put a few drops of olive oil on your scalp. Then wrap your hair or scalp in a towel or put on a cap and leave the oil treatment on overnight. In the morning, wash off the oil with a mild shampoo.
Ginger oil against dry dandruff
For this application, you need a teaspoon of fresh, grated ginger and about 50 ml of sesame oil. Squeeze the grated ginger through a linen towel, reserving the juice. Mix this with the sesame oil. Massage the ginger treatment into your scalp and leave it on for about 15 minutes. Then rinse off the hair oil with water and a gentle shampoo.
All-round anti-dandruff remedy: apple cider vinegar
Apple cider vinegar thoroughly cleanses the scalp and its sebaceous glands and stabilizes the pH value of the skin. To use, mix half a glass of organic apple cider vinegar with half a glass of lukewarm water. Pour the mixture over your scalp, wrap a towel around your head, and leave it on for about 30 minutes. Then wash your hair and scalp with warm water without shampoo. The vinegar smell should dissipate once the hair is dry.
Tea tree oil as a home remedy for greasy dandruff
Tea tree oil is gentle on the skin and inhibits fungal growth. That’s why it can help particularly well with greasy dandruff caused by a skin fungus. You can buy tea tree oil at drugstores or online. There are now also special tea tree oil shampoos that you can use.
Simply add a few drops of tea tree oil to the shampoo and wash your hair as normal. If dandruff only appears on a certain area of the scalp, you can also sprinkle tea tree oil on this area. Then leave this on for about 15 minutes before washing off the oil with warm water.
Khamis Maiouf
Get rid of greasy dandruff with coconut oil.
Oil for greasy dandruff? What sounds contradictory helps wonderfully in everyday life because the oil supplies the skin with moisture and inhibits fungal and bacterial growth.
Take a tablespoon of cold, solid coconut oil in your hands and let it melt. Then massage the oil into your scalp. You can then wash your hair and scalp with a mild shampoo and warm water.
Use any anti-dandruff shampoo.
Anti-dandruff shampoos are good for the cure. They flush out excess fat and usually also contain an antifungal agent. If there is a lot of dandruff in your hair, you should use the shampoo three times a week and leave it on for a few minutes each time. After two to three weeks of use, the dandruff problem should have improved significantly. Then it is sufficient to massage in the special shampoo once a week.
