Home Remedies for Dry Scalp
Depending on your basic skin type and then depending on the changes that happen to your skin type, you will have a normal, oil or dry scalp. It is basically production level of sebum (a natural oil under the skin) that defines whether you will have dry scalp or not.
For some people dry scalp means just itchy scalp but for others it may lead to hair fall and/or dandruff. There are many effective home remedies for dry scalp natural treatments that can rectify most of the damages.
Causes of Dry Scalp
Other than the production levels of sebum, dehydration can cause dry scalp. Don’t scratch your scalp it may harm the scalp. Instead drink a lot of water throughout the day to rehydrate yourself.
Also excessive use of shampoos and other hair and skin care product can affect the production of sebum thereby causing dry scalp. Also a condition called Seborrheic dermatitis and other skin conditions can cause Dry scalp.
Natural Home Remedies for Dry Scalp
Oil Massage stimulates blood circulation and release of sebum. Massage your scalp regularly for at least two minutes daily before going to bed. Choose your own oil for massage. Almond oil massage has been found a good dry scalp home remedy.
Aloe Vera juice is good to moisturize your scalp. You can apply pure Aloe Vera Juice without any preservatives to your scalp by gentle massage. You can leave it as it is without any shampooing or conditioning. It will make your hair also look good.
If dandruff is the cause of dry scalp then applying lemon juice can be a really good home treatment for dry scalp. Cut the lemon into half, remove the seeds and apply by rubbing on the scalp. Leave it for 30 minutes and then wash your hair with natural shampoo.
If the scalp is affected by fungal infection then apply tea tree oil. Just a few drops taken in hand and rubbing on the scalp daily twice a day will help reduce dry scalp.
Even applying plain yogurt helps relief from dry scalp itching.
And the most important change you have to make is in the diet for dry scalp. So avoid any caffeine, alcohol and even excess of food containing vitamin A. Make sure your diet is rich in Vitamin B, C, iron and Zinc.
The diet control and above given natural home remedies for dry scalp should help you significantly in bringing it back to normal levels.
If none of these home treatments for dry scalp work then you must see your doctor.
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