Wednesday 5 October 2011

Tips Getting Rid of Dandruff..

Dandruff is a problem that many of us face. It is a common skin problem, which is very irritating also. I not only affects the scalp, but also other hear-bearing area even if it has very small hair follicles. I am not going to explain the scientific reasons behind this, but tips on how to get rid of this condition.

When I was reading today's newspaper I thought of  writing some tips/remedies that you can do at home to get rid off dandruff. Before going to the remedies I will give you all some tips you can follow.

* We all use shampoo to wash our head. But always keep in mind don't pour it directly to your head, its not good. What you can do is take sufficient amount of shampoo in a cup, add little water mix it and then apply on your head.
* Choose three or four good brands of shampoo that is suitable for you and alternately use them.
* Experts says "shampoo daily" but I won't agree. I would suggest shampoo three times weekly.
* We all scratch our scalp when we get irritated because of dandruff but please dont do, it can increase your dandruff.
* Coming to food, reduce fried food and caffeine in your diet. Include vegetables, fruits, milk, eggs, brown and red rice.
* Drink 10 glass of water daily.
* Urad dal which we use in dosas if avoided gives you a good result.
* Those who are having dandruff clean your combs/brush regularly.If you can clean it daily, then well and good. While cleaning use two three drops of antiseptic lotion like dettol or savlon.
* Wash your bath towels daily with antiseptic lotion and dry it well
* Wash your bedsheet and pillow covers regularly with antiseptic.

Follow these tips with the remedies that you choose from below. This would give you better results.
Home Remedies:
1. Soak 7 to 8 almonds in water overnight. Make a paste of this and mix the almond paste with any oil that you use if its olive oil then well and good. Massage on your scalp for 5 to 10 minutes. Keep it for 15 to 20 minutes. Wash off with clean cold water.
 2. Put some beetroot in your mixer make a paste of it, mix with your henna and apply on your scalp. Keep it for 30 to 40 minutes then wash off with clean cold water.
3. CAUTION: Some people say lime juice or lemon is a good remedy for dandruff. Never apply lime juice to your scalp directly, it is very bad for your hair and scalp. But you can mix lime juice with any other things like your hair oil and apply that is another remedy for dandruff.
4. Sun dry some lime peel for 10 days. Immerse it in coconut oil OR warm oil and apply on your scalp. Keep it for 20 to 30 minutes and wash off with clean cold water.
5. When massaging your head with oil, use warm oil(olive, sesame, coconut etc) then dip a towel in hot water press of excess water and wrap this towel on the head for 2 to3 minutes.

Remember dandruff is not contagious, as it is simply dead skin. I hope these tips/remedies help you get rid of your dandruff troubles.

--kettoo.



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