Home remedy for dandruff

Neem:

Neem has been used in ayurvedic medication for years to treat variety of conditions. Neem can also be very helpful in getting rid of dandruff. Make a paste from 6-10 neem leaves, half cup of curd and 3 tablespoons of fenugreek seeds. Add few drops of lemon into the paste and apply the paste on your scalp along with some hair oil. Try this twice a week reduce the dandruff.

Fenugreek:

Fenugreek seeds have antifungal and soothing properties which can help reduce the occurrence of dandruff. Soak some fenugreek seeds for overnight and grind them in the morning. Apply the paste of fenugreek seeds all over the scalp. Leave it for a few hours and then wash it off with a mild shampoo. Repeat it twice a week to prevent dandruff.

Baking Soda:

Another effective home remedy for dandruff is baking soda. The alkaline nature of the baking soda helps eliminate dead skin cells from the scalp. It acts as a mild exfoliate and also reduces the oil secretion on the scalp. Prepare a paste of baking soda by adding few drop of water in it. Apply the paste on the scalp and massage it for few minutes. Rinse off your hair with water.

Lemon:

The citrus fruit is acidic in nature and is rich in Vitamin C that helps keep the dandruff away. Take lemon and cut it into slices. Now rub these slices on you head. Leave for 10 -15 minutes and rinse it water.

Curd:

Apply a few coats of fermented homemade curd onto your scalp. Let the curd dry up on the scalp and wash it after an hour. It will not only reduce the dandruff flakes but will restore the lost sheen of your hair as well.

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