How to get rid of dandruff at home

The well-known dandruff (thanks to the ubiquitous shampoo commercial!) — one of the manifestations of seborrheic dermatitis.  What happens to the scalp?  Why do we, buying by no means the cheapest shampoos, masks and hair balms, nevertheless, cannot once and for all get rid of the annoying white flakes that appear on clothes again and again? How to deal with the problem, and is it possible to get rid of dandruff at home? Are there enough tools at hand for this or will you need qualified help from a specialist? Together with estet-portal.com we will try to understand this very topical issue in detail.

Causes of occurrence: where does what come from

Dermatologists believe that the main reason for the appearance of dandruff, which is well known to everyone, is a violation of the normal functioning of the sebaceous glands and a change in the composition of sebum. Most often, when we mention dandruff, we mean the so-called dry seborrhea, in which the secretion of the sebaceous glands is reduced. In addition, there is a significant increase in the growth of epidermal cells and an acceleration of the natural cycle of skin exfoliation on the scalp.  Special shampoos really do a good job of removing dry flakes of the epidermis that have exfoliated prematurely, but, alas, they do not solve all the problems that lead to the formation of dandruff.

What actually causes it to appear? Experts believe that the main cause of dandruff is a metabolic disorder, which, in turn, is due to the influence of many external and internal factors, including:
·   stress and overwork;
·    an unbalanced diet dominated by "fast carbohydrates";
·    various chronic diseases;
·     hormonal surges.

But that's not all!  As a result of metabolic disorders, one of the types of fungus present on the scalp of any person begins to multiply especially actively. It is the impact of this pathogen that leads to the appearance of a huge number of exfoliated scales of not yet mature, but already "waste" skin.
However, there is also oily seborrhea, in which the sebaceous glands secrete excess sebum. The very next day after a thorough shampooing, the hair acquires a characteristic untidy look of stuck together strands, densely dotted with yellowish dandruff scales.  

Scalp care for various types of seborrhea

So, a variety of reasons can lead to the appearance of dandruff. Is there a simple and reliable remedy that can easily get rid of dandruff at home?
On the shelves of stores and pharmacies, you will definitely find a huge number of shampoos marked "anti-dandruff" produced by more or less well-known pharmaceutical and cosmetic companies. Most of them fight, first of all, with the external manifestation of a cosmetic defect, helping to remove particles of exfoliated skin. However, there are whole series of cosmetic products specially designed for a comprehensive solution to the problem.

Before you purchase one of these shampoos or creams, be sure to read the annotation carefully. As a rule, such funds are designed for the complex use of several products of the series according to a certain scheme for a sufficiently long time. Only this approach gives the maximum effect.

Pay attention to the composition of shampoo, mask or lotion designed to combat dandruff. You can get the desired effect only if the composition of the cosmetic product includes specially selected therapeutic components designed for:
·    control of pathogenic microorganisms and fungus;
·    effective exfoliation and removal of dandruff particles;
·    normalization of the rate of reproduction of epidermal cells.

In addition, extracts of medicinal plants with a softening effect are usually included in the composition of such products.

For a more effective fight against various types of seborrhea, it makes sense to contact a specialized specialist — trichologist, who will understand in detail the cause of the disease. In some cases, it may be necessary to consult a gastroenterologist and an endocrinologist.

We get rid of dandruff at home

Because dandruff — the phenomenon is very common, there are quite a few effective recipes that allow you to fight dandruff at home, using affordable and safe products that can be found in your kitchen or can be bought at any pharmacy. We bring to your attention some simple but interesting options.

Dandruff masks for dry seborrhea

Olive, castor and, especially, burdock oil will help moisturize and soften the scalp, provide it with the necessary vitamins, help strengthen hair roots and effectively eliminate dandruff.

You will need:
·    olive (burdock or castor) oil — 4 tbsp. spoons;
·    juice from half a lemon.

The ingredients are mixed and slightly heated (in a water bath or poured into a preheated bowl). Gently rub into the roots, massage, and, closing with a plastic cap, leave for two hours, then thoroughly wash my hair. To enhance the effect, you can wrap your head in a towel.
Another proven and popular homemade dandruff mask includes egg yolk, rich in valuable vitamins A, C, E and D, trace elements and amino acids.

To prepare the mask, we need:
·    egg yolks — 2 pcs.;
·    Juice from half a lemon.
Apply the mixture, put on a hat (you can use a plastic bag). After two hours, wash off with warm water and shampoo. This mask will be especially useful if dandruff is due to vitamin deficiency.

Dandruff masks for oily seborrhea

There are also many interesting recipes to eliminate dandruff in case of oily seborrhea, from the simplest to quite complex.

If you are not one of those who like to conjure over bowls or bottles, counting grams and drops, you can try rubbing apple cider vinegar into your scalp or give yourself a salt massage before washing your hair.  Cosmetologists recommend rubbing fine sea salt, to which 2 drops of rosemary or tea tree essential oil are added, which have an antimicrobial effect. The procedure will take no more than five minutes and will help to effectively eliminate dandruff. However, remember   and you can use salt and vinegar only in the absence of wounds and any violations of the integrity of the skin.

For fans of more complex potions, we suggest making a tincture from onion skins. We will need:
·    vodka — 200 ml;
·    onion peel — 1 glass;
·    crushed clove seeds — 1 hour spoon.

We combine all the ingredients, tightly close the container and insist in a dark place for at least two weeks. The mixture is recommended to be rubbed into the roots, & nbsp; wash your hair after 40 minutes.

To get rid of dandruff at home, a peeling mask based on oatmeal will also help. To prepare a healing composition, we need to grind (for example, in a coffee grinder) 2 tbsp. spoons of oatmeal, dilute them with mineral water or green tea to the consistency of thick sour cream and add 3 drops of tea tree oil. This composition will help to wash off dandruff more thoroughly, give the hair a well-groomed and healthy look.

When starting to use folk recipes, you need to be patient and tune in to a whole course of procedures, a single use of even the best mask will not solve the problem radically.
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