How to Get Rid of Dandruff : 8 Natural Treatments

One in two people is affected during the course of their lives by dandruff.

Dandruff is due to proliferation of scalp cells. They are also the sign of a bacterial inflammation of this scalp ,normally  the cells renew themselves every 21 days and it is when their cycle becomes shorter from 7 to 10 days that they are are seen to appear.

When the microscopic fungus called pityriasis (present on all heads) begins to proliferate, it produces acids irritating the scalp and further accelerating the formation of dandruff.
The pityriasis appreciates the greasy scalps but also likes to evolve on a dry scalp, thus making the hair even drier ...

How to Get Rid of Dandruff : 8 Natural Treatments

• There are 2 kinds of dandruff :

- The dry Dandruff which are the most common :  they fall on the shoulders
In rain and are very visible.

- The oily Dandruff that are less visible :  they do not fall and remain stuck, favoring the formation of bacteria. Often they are irritating and itchy.

 So hers 8 natural recipes to get rid of dandruff :

• For all hair types :

1- Apply undiluted apple cider vinegar on the scalp, making it penetrate well. Leave for 30 to 60 minutes, then wash your hair , Repeat this until your dandruff disappears. apple cider vinegar 's acidity helps balance the pH of your scalp, which helps keeps dandruff at bay.

2- Mix 2 tablespoons of gray salt or fine salt with half a glass of water then apply directly on the wet scalp. Massage well for 3 to 5 minutes and then rinse.

3- 1 to 2 times a week, use a natural soft shampoo to which are added a few drops of essential oils. 15 drops of essential oil from the following plant (s): cinnamon, orange, , tea tree, eucalyptus, lavender, rosemary, grapefruit seed.

• For dry hair :

4- Beat 1 to 3 egg yolks with a glass of warm water.

 Massage the scalp and keep the mask for 5 to 10 minutes, keeping the head wrapped with a towel.than rinse, use water with diluted vinegar .

5- Apply a mixture of wheat germ oil (or olive oil) and tea-tree essential oil. Make the preparation penetrate into the scalp. Keep the mask under a warm towel for 30 to 60 minutes. Then wash your  hair .

• For oily hair :

6- Rinse the hair after shampooing, with an infusion of rosemary or thyme.

7- Make a mask of clay by insisting on the scalp. Wrap the hair with a towel and keep the preparation half an hour. Then make a shampoo.


8 - Add 7 drops of lemon essential oil or oil juice to a natural yoghurt or to water. Apply the concocted care before your shampoo, massage for about ten minutes. Rinse, taking care not to put yourself in the eyes and finish with your classic shampoo. Repeat this until your dandruff disappears. Lemon's acidity helps balance the pH of your scalp, which helps keeps dandruff at bay.