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Bye Bye Dandruff
The majority of the population goes through the dreadful scalp disorder - DANDRUFF. These pesky flakes can affect one's confidence and self-esteem. They are usually accompanied by an irritated, red, and itchy scalp and flakiness.
The root cause of this condition is Malassezia which is naturally found on the scalp of almost everyone. It feeds on sebum and breaks it down into by-products including oleic acid. 50% of the population's body reacts to the presence of oleic acid which increases the speed of the normal renewal of the skin cells and accumulate dead skin cell on the scalp. Once accumulated, it falls onto your shoulder.
Time to fight the small, white flakes that linger on your scalp with some age-old formulas.

Egg and Lemon

This mask works wonder as Egg is a natural conditioner and helps exfoliate skin from within and lemon being citric in nature helps in adjusting the pH of your hair. This mask helps in removing the excess oil, dead skin, dirt, flaky skin, and grease.
How To Apply?
Take a small bowl, separate the whites from the yolk of two eggs. Add 1 tbsp of fresh lemon juice in the egg whites. Stir it well and apply it on your scalp. Let it sit for 30 minutes. Wash it off with sulfate-free shampoo.
How Often?
3 times a week

Baking Soda

The antifungal properties in baking soda helps in fighting the fungus which causes the dandruff.  It is one of the effective remedies to get rid of the dandruff as it helps in absorbing the excess oil produced by the scalp.
How To Apply?
Take a few tbsps of baking soda and apply directly to the damp hair. Massage gently and leave it for 1-2 minutes. Wash off thoroughly with your usual shampoo.
How Often?
2 times a week

Apple Cider Vinegar

Since it possesses antifungal and antibacterial properties hence it helps in alleviating the fungal infection that can cause dandruff. It balances the pH level of your scalp which helps in reducing the growth of fungus and thus combat dandruff. The anti-inflammatory properties provide instant relief from itchiness caused by dandruff.
How To Apply?
Dilute ACV with water in equal parts. First, wash your hair with mild shampoo. Post shampooing, pour the mixture onto your hair and scrub it into your scalp. Leave it for few minutes and then wash it off with water.
How Often?
Once a week

Fenugreek Seeds

Methi is nothing less than a blessing and has been one of the super effective home remedies for treating hair related issues since time immemorial. The antifungal and antibacterial properties help in reducing the occurrence of dandruff and flaky skin. Also, they are rich in essential nutrients like Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, folic acid, iron, potassium, and calcium that enhances hair growth.
How To Apply?
Soak some fenugreek seeds overnight. In the morning, strain the water and grind the seeds to make a paste. Apply it on the scalp for 30 minutes. Wash it off using a mild shampoo.
How Often?
Twice a week

Do try these and let me know the feedback in the comment section.


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