5 Home Remedies To Treat Dry Scalp
By: Priyanka Maheshwari Sat, 16 Nov 2019 4:52:26
Dry scalp is a discomfort that is faced by many individuals. If you have dandruff, rest assured that you are not the sole sufferer.
The scalp contains sebaceous glands that produce oil to keep it moisturized and healthy. When the production of oil is reduced due to some reasons, the scalp becomes too dry and flaky.
* Give a Warm Oil Massage
- Warm 2–3 tablespoons of coconut oil.
- Use the warm oil to massage your entire scalp.
- Wrap your hair in a towel and leave it on for 1–2 hours.
- Rinse the oil from your hair, and then shampoo as usual.
- Do an oil massage once or twice a week to keep your scalp free from itchiness and dryness.
* Aloe Vera
- Extract pure aloe vera gel from an aloe vera leaf.
- Apply the gel on your scalp.
- Leave it on for 15–20 minutes.
- Wash your hair with a regular shampoo.
- Repeat this treatment one to two times a week.
* Honey Mask
- Dilute raw honey with some warm water in a 4:1 ratio.
- Massage the solution into your scalp for 2–3 minutes.
- Cover your head with a warm towel and leave it on for 2 hours.
- Shampoo your hair as usual. Use this remedy twice a week.
* Yogurt
- Apply plain yogurt on your scalp and massage thoroughly for 5 to 10 minutes. Allow it to sit for 30 to 45 minutes before rinsing it off with lukewarm water. Use this remedy a few times a week.
- Alternatively, mix together ½ cup of yogurt and 3 tablespoons of ground fenugreek seeds. Apply this mixture on your scalp and hair. Wait for 1 hour, and then wash it off with a mild shampoo. Repeat this remedy once a week.
- Whisk an egg and add 2–3 tablespoons of plain yogurt. Apply this mixture to your hair. Let it sit for 15 minutes. Try this remedy every two to three times a week before giving your hair a shampoo wash.
* Apple Cider Vinegar
- Mix ¼ cup of raw, unfiltered apple cider vinegar with 3 cups of water.
- Spray this solution on your scalp.
- Cover your head with a shower cap.
- Leave it on for 20 to 30 minutes.
- Shampoo your hair as usual.
- Repeat this remedy once or twice a week.
