What care to eliminate dandruff?

Dandruff is scales, small pieces of dead skinu scalp, caused by a disruption of the skin cycle. 

Studies show that nearly 50% of the world's population would be affected. Often embarrassing and unsightly, these small scales of skin can spoil our daily lives...                                     

Also in this article, we share tips to minimize their appearance. 

1. How does dandruff manifest?
2. What causes dandruff?
3. How to get rid of dandruff naturally?
4. Which natural dandruff care to choose?

 

1. How does dandruff appear?

To renew itself normally (approximately every 28 days), the scalp must remove dead cells from the epidermis, in the form of individual and discrete scales. In the case of dandruff, the skin renews itself too fast (in 5 to 14 days) so that the scalp has time to eliminate dead cells normally. 

As a result, scales clump together and accumulate until they are visible and sometimes cause itching or irritate the scalp.

There are two types of dandruff : 

Oily dandruff : encountered on oily scalps: larger, rounder, yellowish, they stick to the hair and are more difficult to detach from the scalp. This therefore facilitates the development of bacteria causing itching.

Dry dandruff : on dry scalps, more common, they are white, very volatile, they detach themselves from the scalp and easily fall on the shoulders and clothes.

THE dandruff usually come from a fungus called Pityriasis who colonizes the scalp and disrupts its cell renewal system.

 

2. What causes dandruff?

This disruption of cell renewal in the scalp tends to appear when the scalp feels attacked. This can be due to different factors: 

• External: 
• Sensitivity to the products used (detergents, perfumes, silicones, parabens, etc.) 
• Psychological : stress, tiredness… 
• Internals:
• Hormonal : Genetics, hormonal imbalance, atopic skin…
• Some dandruff is caused by an infection, parasite or a disease. This is particularly the case for eczema of the scalp or psoriasis.
• Nutritional: It is advisable to reduce your sugar consumption. eat food rich in enzymes. Offal, Liver, Whole egg, Whole grains, Legumes, Sesame seeds, Corn, Whole wheat, Onion…
• Others : frequent temperature variations, too frequent hair washing, pollution...

Even if dandruff seems difficult to eliminate, there are natural solutions to get rid of it effectively.

3. How to naturally eliminate dandruff?

Essential oils, vegetable oils and plant powders can treat dandruff conditions gently and over time. 

We will call on essential oils purifying like those of Tea tree, peppermint, Laurier noble, Palmarosa or Atlas cedar to purify the scalp. 

They can be used diluted in a shampoo or massaged into the scalp, diluted in purifying and soothing vegetable oils as the nigella, THE bay leaves, the Cranberry. 

Let's take a few examples:

• Nigella vegetable oil : The ideal vegetable oil to eliminate dandruff! Effective against fungus, inflammation, regenerates the skin and strengthens the hair. It revitalizes unbalanced scalps.
• Organic Atlas Cedar Essential Oil: Atlas Cedar Essential Oil is known for its anti-dandruff properties, regenerating and antiparasitic. Its fragrance is powerful.  
• Peppermint essential oil :  sebum regulating, antifungal and anti-inflammatory, it helps to fight against hair with tendency to re-grease easily and against dandruff. Soothing and healing, it will be the ally of those suffering from itching. 

Trick

Add 4 drops of peppermint EO to your shampoo, and mix well. By washing your hair, you will benefit from an energizing and reboosting effect. To go further, mix a few drops in a little vegetable oil and massage the scalp with this mixture before shampooing.

Also think about hygiene of your equipment hairstyle that could re-infect your scalp. 

Besides cleaning, it is also sometimes necessary to disinfect them. To disinfect a (plastic) comb, you can also use an essential oil soaked on a cotton pad such as:

• Lavender, whatever the skin problem
• Sage officinalis or clary sage

Recommendations for Use of Essential Oils:

HE can be allergenic and attack fragile scalps. In this case, there is a risk of inflammation. Test your tolerance on a small area of skin before starting or ask your dermatologist for advice.

Do not use :

- in pregnant or breastfeeding women, 

- in children under 7 years old,

- over a long period of time without the advice of a specialist.

Le + Naturo selenium sulfide : Powerful antioxidant, it avoids irritation of the scalp so that your body can regain its balance. It's the most effective dandruff treatment available without a prescription.

 

4. Which natural anti-dandruff care to choose?

• Shampoo

The Florame Organic anti-dandruff shampoo, formula sans sulfate is enriched with organic essential oils of Cedar, Tea Tree and Eucalyptus, with rebalancing properties as well as organic plant extracts of Rosemary and Willow with purifying properties.

The formula of the shampoo of natural origin contributes to reduce the appearance of dandruff for a healthier scalp.

An alternative and if you suffer from itching, combined with Zinc PCA, Phytema anti-dandruff shampoo effectively fights against irritation and capillary disorders. Gotu kola soothes the scalp and participates in cell regeneration. Tea tree, noble laurel and juniper essential oils purify the scalp without irritating him.

 

• Masque

To combine business with pleasure, apply hair care and hair mask Powder Detox.

Powder is a French brand of hair powders, ethical and committed as we like them!

Problematic, irritated, dandruff or oily scalps, lIt is Detox Hair Mask is a 100% natural plant concentrate that detoxifies and rebalances problem scalps.

Clarification or "detox" deeply cleanses the scalp and purifies the hair fiber of residues (chemicals, pollution, etc.). Its purpose is to detoxify the roots and the hair by opening its scales to remove what saturates it. So many factors that favor the appearance of dandruff. It is ideal for start your transition to natural, For fight against dandruff and soothe your scalp. 

To be used in case of problems or in case of need (dandruff, greasy hair despite washing, dull hair...).

This treatment is suitable for all types of scalps, even the most sensitive except for pregnant women, breastfeeding women and children.

• Exfoliation: 

This treatment can be performed once or twice a month.

Exfoliation is “THE” ideal treatment to fight against itching and dandruff. Indeed, it will gently exfoliate the skin and rid it of all impurities. In addition to scrubbing your scalp, the sugar will easily dissolve in the water when you rinse. So no residue will remain in your hair!! 

NATURAL RECIPE You'll need : 1 CS Take Bio: detoxifying, sanitizing and soothing, it is very effective in overcoming dandruff 1 tbsp Cider vinegar: purifying and sebum-regulating, it helps to regulate the PH of the scalp. 1 tbsp Sugar: it is an excellent gentle exfoliant that will remove dead skin. Mix Neem powder with lukewarm water until you get a smooth lump-free paste. Add to it sugar. apply on your scalp before shampooing then gently massage. You can then let stand this scrub about 10-15 min. Rinse and voila !

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