Hair Dandruff is very common skin condition and nowadays, people of every age groups are facing this problem. Dandruff is a kind of skin condition that affects the scalp. Symptoms of dandruff include white flakes of skin on shoulders, itchiness and irritation in the scalp skin, drying of scalp skin, scaly facial skin, eyebrow & beard rash, chest rash with dry skin flakes & redness etc.
Dandruff can have several causes like Itchy & Irritated skin, dry & oily skin, emotional & mental stress, dust & pollution, poor hygiene, weather conditions, poor immune system, not shampooing properly, some fungal infections, using chemical containing hair care products, other skin problems such as eczema & psoriasis etc.
Treating hair dandruff regularly with essential oils can be more effective. There are essential oils that helps in boosting circulation & providing nourishment to the scalp which naturally eliminates dandruff. Some essential oils help in maintaining the skin quality of the scalp which is important for healthy scalp skin free from infections. Here is the list of some essential oils that helps in reducing hair dandruff and provides clean & non-itchy scalp skin:
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- Lavender Oil: Lavender oil helps in promoting & providing proper nourishment to the scalp that enhances hair growth and hair quality and fights dandruff to make scalp skin clean & non-itchy.
How to use: Mix 2-3 drops of lavender oil with 10 ml of coconut oil and massage hair and scalp to reduce dandruff. - Tea Tree Oil: Tea Tree Oil is good for hair and it helps in fighting against dandruff with its anti-fungal & anti-microbial properties and keeps lice away as well.
How to use: Mix 5 drops of tea tree oil with 10 ml in any of the carrier oils like coconut, jojoba, almond oil and apply to scalp and hair. - Almond Oil: Almond oil helps in promoting & enhancing hair quality and its growth. It gives nourishment and strength to your hair and keeps hair scalp free from dandruff conditions. How to use: Warm 1 tbsp of Almond oil and massage it on the scalp every night to nourish hair and make it stronger.
- Eucalyptus Oil: Eucalyptus Oil helps in fighting against hair dandruff and keeps hair nourished with its anti-fungal & anti-microbial properties and keeps lice away as well.How to use: Mix 3 drops of Eucalyptus oil into a suitable carrier oil and gently massage on the scalp. Wash after an hour.
- Onion Seed Oil: Onion seed Oil nourishes and stimulates scalp and helps in encouraging the growth of new hair. It gives strength to your hair and keeps hair scalp free from dandruff conditions.<br>How to use: Mix 4-5 drops of onion seed oil in 10 ml of coconut or olive, and apply on scalp and massage.
- Lemongrass Oil: Lemongrass Oil contains anti-fungal properties that helps in treating scalp infection and helps in reducing dandruff.
How to use: Add 5 drops of lemongrass oil to 5 tsp of coconut oil. Gently massage and leave it for 1 hour before washing to get relief from dandruff. - Rosemary Oil: Rosemary oil helps in stimulating hair growth. Massaging the scalp will help in reducing dandruff and improving hair quality. It will not clog the follicles.
How to use: Mix 4 to 5 drops of Rosemary oil in 10 ml of hair oil for healthy hair growth & massage on scalp for dandruff free scalp. - Peppermint Oil: Peppermint oil helps in hair growth and prevents from fungal infection. Massaging the scalp will stimulate hair growth and removes dandruff.
How to use: Mix 4-5 drops of Peppermint oil in 10 ml of coconut oil, and apply on scalp and massage for dandruff free scalp. - Hemp Seed Oil: Hemp seed Oil helps in hair growth and prevents scalp from fungal infection. Massaging the scalp with oil will stimulate hair growth and removes dandruff.
How to use: Apply 3 drops of Hemp Seed oil on scalp and massage for hair growth & dandruff free scalp. - Jojoba Oil: Jojoba oil helps in hair growth and prevents from fungal infection. Massaging the scalp will stimulate hair growth.
How to use: Gently warm 1-2 tbsp of jojoba oil and apply from scalp to hair tips. Wash after 20 mins.
- Lavender Oil: Lavender oil helps in promoting & providing proper nourishment to the scalp that enhances hair growth and hair quality and fights dandruff to make scalp skin clean & non-itchy.