The home treatment to end dandruff can be done using medicinal plants such as sage, aloe vera and elderberry, which should be used in the form of tea and applied directly to the scalp.
However, in the most severe cases of seborrheic dermatitis, in which there is redness, itching and intense scaling of the scalp, the ideal is to go to the dermatologist so that he prescribes shampoos and appropriate medications to control the problem.
Here's how to do the natural treatment for dandruff.
Sage and Rosemary Tea
Rosemary and sage have anti-inflammatory and antiseptic properties, helping to combat the fungi that cause dandruff.
Ingredients
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How to use
Add the sage and rosemary leaves in a cup of boiling water and let stand for 10 minutes. After cooling, put in a container with a little shampoo and mix well, using the mixture to wash your hair. In addition, alcoholic sage extract can be found in the main outbreaks of dandruff several times a day.
Thyme Tea
Thyme has antimicrobial properties, helping to combat the fungus that causes dandruff. In addition, it improves blood circulation, which leaves hair to strengthen and restore the scalp.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons thyme2 cups water
How to use
Add the thyme to the cup with boiling water and cover, allowing the mixture to rest for approximately 10 minutes. After the tea has cooled, it should be strained and applied to wet hair, gently massaging the head to spread the mixture and make sure the tea has reached the entire scalp. Let the hair dry without rinsing again.
Elderberry Tea
When applied to the skin, elderberries act by reducing inflammation, and therefore help to relieve the irritation and itching of the scalp caused by dandruff.
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons elderberry leaves 1 glass of water
How to use
Place elderberry leaves in a pan in hot water, cover the cup and let the mixture rest for 15 minutes. Wash your head normally and after the last rinse, pass the tea on your hair and let it dry naturally.
Aloe Vera
Aloe vera acts on the scalp helping to loosen the dandruff of the head, facilitating its elimination. In addition it soothes skin irritation and moisturizes hair.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons of aloe veraShampoo of your choice
How to use
Wash your hair normally with shampoo and then apply aloe vera over the entire length of the hair and on the scalp. Massage the head well and let it act for 30 minutes, then remove the lotion by washing the head with water only.
See other tips to combat this problem at:
- Home remedy for dandruff
