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five minutes before rinsing. Coal tar<br />
shampoo is also effective. However, it<br />
may discolour light-coloured hair.<br />
Prescription medication:<br />
If the dandruff shampoos don’t work,<br />
you need prescription-strength<br />
medication. Talk with your doctor<br />
about these options.<br />
De-stress: Stress will make your<br />
outbreaks worse. It can increase oil<br />
production. Stress weakens the body’s<br />
natural defenses, so it’s more difficult for<br />
your body to deal with the presence of<br />
Malassezia globosa (the most common<br />
cause of dandruff) and scalp irritation.<br />
Typical dandruff symptoms like dryness,<br />
flakes and itch become even more<br />
pronounced when you are under stress.<br />
Use natural dandruff<br />
remedies:<br />
Some shampoos and conditioners<br />
on the market contain harsh chemicals<br />
that can irritate the skin on your scalp,<br />
which can increase your symptoms.<br />
Choose products that use natural<br />
ingredients, as well as those that are<br />
labelled appropriate for sensitive skin.<br />
Here are a few natural remedies to deal<br />
with dandruff:<br />
Tea tree oil<br />
This essential oil is known for its<br />
antibacterial, antifungal, and antiinflammatory<br />
effects. It effectively fights<br />
Malassezia, which can help improve<br />
symptoms of itchiness and greasiness.<br />
In a 2002 study, published in the<br />
‘Journal of the American Academy of<br />
Dermatology’, a 5% tea tree oil shampoo<br />
applied daily for four weeks helped<br />
to reduce dandruff symptoms by 41%<br />
without any adverse effects.<br />
Honey<br />
Honey has antibacterial, antifungal<br />
and antioxidants activities and has high<br />
nutrient value. According to a 2001<br />
report in the ‘European Journal of<br />
Medical Research’, crude honey could<br />
markedly improve chronic dandruff and<br />
seborrheic dermatitis and associated<br />
hair loss and prevent relapse when<br />
applied weekly. You could also look for<br />
natural shampoos that contain honey.<br />
Lemon<br />
Citrus fruits, especially lemon, may<br />
be effective against dandruff. High in<br />
What you can do<br />
in emergency<br />
Dandruff is most visible on sleek,<br />
straight hair, so during bouts of<br />
flaking, if you need to attend a<br />
social event, hair experts suggest<br />
that you resist the urge to brush<br />
out the flakes. Instead, use a<br />
round brush or a curling iron to<br />
create bend and body, which will<br />
hide it. Adding a little height also<br />
helps. You could also sprinkle a<br />
tinted hair powder that matches<br />
your shade onto the flaky spots to<br />
camouflage them.<br />
vitamin C, it helps to restore the pH<br />
balance of the skin. You could add<br />
drops of lemon to a herbal shampoo.<br />
Eucalyptus<br />
Eucalypyus is not only anti-fungal,<br />
it is also a good anti-inflammatory to<br />
combat the inflammatory chemicals<br />
that your immune system produces in<br />
response to the dryness and fungus.<br />
How Hair Oil Helps<br />
Different oils have different<br />
advantages and you may want to<br />
choose between them or simply<br />
alternate them as per your needs.<br />
Apply oil at least three to four<br />
inches away from the scalp, but<br />
all the way to the ends. Here are<br />
some oils that you can use to get<br />
rid of your hair problems:<br />
Coconut oil is known to<br />
be an excellent hair conditioner. It<br />
possesses best moisture-retaining<br />
capacity as compared to any other<br />
oil. Coconut oil not only cleanses<br />
but also moisturises your scalp. It<br />
easily penetrates into your scalp<br />
and stimulates the growth of hair<br />
follicles. If you have dry hair, it’s<br />
the best for you. For hair that<br />
is fine or limp, it might get<br />
too heavy.<br />
Argan oil is extremely<br />
rich in beneficial nutrients<br />
including fatty acids and vitamin<br />
E. It is proven to make hair softer,<br />
silkier and shinier. It can even<br />
help to treat split ends and tame<br />
frizzy hair. It makes hair more<br />
manageable and adds a healthy,<br />
attractive shine to any hair style.<br />
Rub a few drops of argan oil over<br />
your palms and then comb your<br />
fingers through your hair to apply.<br />
Olive oil possesses<br />
antifungal and antibacterial<br />
properties that aids in destroying<br />
bacteria in your scalp thereby<br />
promoting hair growth. It also<br />
helps to nourish and condition<br />
your hair at the same time,<br />
improving its elasticity and<br />
strength. It assists in restoring<br />
the overall scalp cell health of<br />
chemically-treated hair, thus<br />
promoting healthy hair growth.<br />
Almond oil is a rich source<br />
of Vitamin E, Omega-3 fatty acids,<br />
phospholipids, and magnesium.<br />
Using almond oil nourishes<br />
and strengthens your hair,<br />
and is optimal for treating<br />
hair loss and damaged hair.<br />
Massaging your hair with<br />
almond oil makes your hair<br />
strong, long, shiny and thick.<br />
<strong>July</strong> <strong>2018</strong> • Issue II • Volume VII • yourwellness.com