- You have no items in your shopping cart
- Subtotal: ₹0.00
So the other night at the restaurant when you were having a good time with your friends, suddenly one of them who walked by you told you about the white flakes over your shoulder. Apparently it was visible since you wore a dark suit.
Dandruff can be really embarrassing especially when others point it to you.
It is one of those hair care problems that many men around the world are worried about. The problem is very common among young adults.
So what causes dandruff? What are some of the home remedies for dandruff?
Let us try and find out about the reasons and dandruff prevention methods through this write-up.
If you are looking for herbal hair care products to treat dandruff and hair fall, try Nisargalaya shampoo and hair oil. Order online!
What is dandruff?
Dandruff is a condition of the skin which mostly occurs in the scalp area.
Due to higher growth of skin cells flaking occurs in the scalp resulting in dandruff.
People with dry hairs as well as oily hair conditions can get dandruff.
Research has shown that there may be some hormones in men that may promote a dandruff problem.
What conditions cause dandruff?
There can be several causes of dandruff. While some of them may be concerned with genetics, others may be environmental and medical conditions too.
Here are few common causes for dandruff.
Oily Scalp
Contrary to what most people think, dandruff can be caused from oily scalp too. The fungus named Malasezzia can feed on excess oil produced from the scalp to cause scaling and lead to dandruff.
Dry Scalp
This, as most people may know, is one of the important causes of dandruff. When the scalp is dry the skin cells shed in the form of flakes leading to dandruff. Apart from leading to dandruff, dry scalp itself is a haircare problem that needs to be treated differently in order to lead a healthy life.
Improper Use of Shampoo
Oil sebum is a substance that is produced by the scalp to prevent drying of skin. When people do not use shampoo regularly or shampoo improperly, it can lead to sebum piling up leading to dandruff.
Medical Conditions
Medical conditions such as psoriasis and eczesma which are skin-related can cause dandruff. It is important for patients to visit the doctor when they have itching sensation along with dandruff.
Home Remedies for Dandruff
There are many home remedies one can try to get rid of dandruff.
Most of the natural medicines possess anti-microbial properties and hence it makes them one of the best medicines for hair care at home.
Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil has strong anti-fungal and anti-bacterial functions.
The oil moisturizes dry scalp and ensures that less oil is produced naturally from the scalp.
Tea tree oil has great impact on the health of the scalp thereby the hair follicles become more responsive to natural nutrients.
Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera has been used for over a century for skin related problems.
It is capable of moisturizing the skin and has antioxidant properties which prevents damage of skin cells.
All these properties make it one of the good home remedies to fight dandruff.
Fenugreek Seeds
Fenugreek seeds too have anti-bacterial and anti-fungal functions which can prevent dandruff. It also has various essential nutrients including protein, vitamin C and iron which can promote strengthening of hairs.
Olive Oil
Olive oil has some great natural properties which makes it a very powerful remedy for hair care.
It has anti-oxidant property, anti-inflammatory property and is rich in nutrients that are good for your hairs.
The oil can reduce the accumulation of sebum and moisturize your scalp. It fills in hair follicles and promotes hair growth.
Best Shampoo for Dandruff
Along with home remedies, you can also go for hair shampoo which can make your scalp healthy and reduce the formation of flakes.
Nisargalaya Brahmi shampoo is a herbal hair shampoo which is made of several Ayurvedic ingredients.
Brahmi is one of the prime ingredients of the shampoo which naturally has moisturizing property.
There are other ingredients such as Nimba used in the shampoo that can fight fungal activities on the scalp.
Regular usage of this Ayurvedic hair shampoo can strengthen your hairs from the root, keep you away from infection and promote hair growth.
