Have you given up on your favorite slicked-back hair look? Have resorted to wearing caps to hide those pesky white flakes? Have you stopped wearing black tops? Raise your hand if you’ve been personally victimized by dandruff.
Alas, at one point or another, most of us have struggled with dandruff. The good news is that there are several ways you can tackle dandruff. One of the most effective ones is by using essential oils.
Scroll down as we share with you how essential oils work wonders in helping to get rid of dandruff. Let’s dive right in and say goodbye to those annoying flakes.
What’s Dandruff?
Dandruff is a chronic, non-inflammatory scalp condition. Here, the scalp produces flakes of skin and the condition is often accompanied by itching.
There are a number of things that can cause this scalp problem. This includes:
- Sensitive scalp
- Bacteria and fungus
- Not washing enough or properly causing too much oil or sebum deposits on the scalp
- Weather
- Diet
- Stress
- Hormonal changes
- Dry skin and skin conditions such as eczema
Essential Oils and Dandruff
Quite a number of essential oils are great at tackling dandruff. Here are some of them.
1. Lemongrass
Rich with antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties, lemongrass essential oil is the one we reach for to battle dandruff. According to a study, the oil significantly reduced dandruff symptoms when applied twice daily.
2. Tea Tree
One of the most powerful weapons against dandruff is tea tree essential oil. Packed with antibacterial, antimicrobial, antifungal, the powerhouse oil is even often used in anti-dandruff shampoos.
3. Cedarwood
Cedarwood essential oil is another popular option for those struggling with dandruff. Packed with cleansing qualities as well as anti-inflammatory, antifungal, and antibacterial properties, the oil helps to manage and treat the different conditions that cause dandruff.
Bonus: you will get to enjoy its delightful woodsy scent all day long.
4. Rosemary
Antifungal, antimicrobial, astringent, cleansing, and decongesting — rosemary essential oil has everything you want in a solution to tackle dandruff. Regular use, it helps to reduce excess oil and sebum, product buildup, flakes, and dandruff. Plus, rosemary is also known to help stimulate the follicles for faster hair growth.
How Do You Use Essential Oil to Get Rid of Dandruff?
There are plenty of creative ways you can incorporate an essential oil into your routine to rid your scalp of dandruff.
For starters, some essential oils can be applied directly to the scalp. However, if you have sensitive scalps, you might want to dilute the essential oil with a carrier oil like coconut or jojoba. 3 drops of essential oil to 2 tablespoons of carrier oil would work for most people. Massage the blend onto your scalp and leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes and then rinse it off.
Besides that, you can add a few drops of the oil into your shampoo or conditioner and massage it into your scalp, too.
Give these essential oils a try and soon you can bid those annoying white flakes adieu.
