An attractive and radiant appearance demands time and a well head-to-toe image. However, there are some enemies that threaten our legacy, one of them is dandruff. While it does not affect all women, it constitutes a serious issue to those who suffer it; as it attacks the scalp causing symptoms such as head itchiness, small white dots dispersion on the hair and dryness/oily hair producing a dingy hair appearance.
These symptoms are associated with many factors; the most common is related to the presence of bacteria on the scalp, which accelerates the accumulation and subsequent release of dead cells, in flake form. Nevertheless, you can eradicate this condition with some homemade remedies which are listed below:
Aloe Vera: Used by many cosmetic companies in developing their products, for their bactericidal and fungicidal properties, is one of the ideal remedies for treating dandruff. Prepare a cream by removing half a cup of aloe vera crystals and apply it directly from root to tips of your hair; leave it for 30 minutes and wash it with warm water preferably. Perform this treatment twice a week.
Aspirin: With excellent healing properties and unaware multiple purposes, it has been proven to be effective in treating dandruff. Prepare a powder by crushing two aspirins and mixing it with your regular shampoo. Leave it for five minutes and proceed with your regular hair-washing. For short-term results, repeat three times a week.
Lemon: It has alpha hydroxyl acid, which removes dead cells and regulates the PH of the hair. Wash your hair with regular shampoo and apply directly the juice of a fresh lemon form root to tip and leave on for 20 minutes. Remove with warm water and repeat the treatment three times a week.
Baking soda: This home ingredient has the ability to change the PH of the hair by eliminating bacteria that cause dandruff. Add a tablespoon of baking to your regular shampoo bottle and massage your scalp. Rinse your hair with lukewarm water.
It is also recommended to combine these homemade remedies with specialized hair products that prevent dandruff. It is advisable to maintain a balanced diet to strengthen the immune system and reduce the use of hair styling product that could generate excess dandruff.
Desire results might be slow but if you are patient and change your habits you will see this problem eliminated from your head. Do not be afraid to try them, you will be amazed with the results! Remember that healthy hair is synonym of beauty.
ALFA