Brilio.net - The appearance of dandruff on the surface of the scalp can indeed reduce self-confidence. Moreover, dandruff is quite severe, causing crusts and being difficult to remove. Not only does it disturb your appearance, dandruff also causes itching. Usually scalp problems are caused by several factors. The first thing that is quite influential is dry scalp. Dry scalp tends to peel more. This causes dead skin to accumulate and produce dandruff.
Another cause of dandruff is excessive oil production on the scalp. This condition is called seborrheic dermatitis, where excess oil production can cause dead skin to accumulate. If this is not treated immediately, it can cause wet dandruff to appear.
Another cause comes from fungal infections on the scalp, such as Malassezia. This fungus is known to cause dandruff . Not only that, the Malassezia fungus also triggers irritation of the scalp and increases the production of dead skin cells.
How to treat dandruff using baking soda and olive oil.
Making your appearance less attractive, the appearance of dandruff must be prevented as soon as possible. No need to drip medicine on your scalp, you can get rid of dandruff naturally as shown by Doctor Ema. In the video he uploaded on the YouTube channel @dr.Emasuperr, he uses two natural ingredients, namely baking soda and olive oil.
These two natural ingredients are believed to be effective in eliminating crusty dandruff. It is known that these two ingredients have properties that can help maintain the pH balance on the scalp, reduce irritation and eliminate the fungus that causes dandruff.
Apart from the ingredients above, baking soda has mild exfoliating properties which can help remove dead skin cells and reduce dandruff. The antimicrobial properties in baking soda help reduce the growth of fungus, which causes dandruff on the scalp.
The second ingredient, namely olive oil, when used on hair, can reduce dandruff and moisturize it. This is due to the presence of fatty acids and vitamin E. Then, the antioxidant content in olive oil helps reduce inflammation on the scalp which can cause dandruff. If used regularly, olive oil is claimed to nourish hair well. It is even believed to repair damaged hair.
Can baking soda treat dry scalp?
Baking soda or commonly known as baking soda is a kitchen ingredient that can be used for healthy hair and scalp. Reporting from byrdie.com, Wednesday (6/3) baking soda has the benefit of making the scalp clean, shiny, soft, and moisturized. This is because baking soda helps remove buildup of oil, soap and residue from hair care products.
In addition, there is a pH of 9 (higher than the hair pH concentration) in baking soda. The use of baking soda must be applied only sparingly. If used excessively, baking soda can strip natural oils and cause hair to break easily.
That's a glimpse of information about the benefits of the ingredients you need to get. So how do you use a combination of ingredients to get rid of dandruff? Come on, take a look at the steps as summarized by briliobeauty.net from the YouTube channel @dr.emasuperr, Wednesday (6/3).
Materials and tools:
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- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Bowl.
How to make:
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1. Prepare a clean bowl and spoon
2. Put baking soda into the container
3. Pour in olive oil
4. Stir all the ingredients until evenly mixed
5. The potion is ready for you to use.
How to use:
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1. Part your hair into several sections
2. Apply the mixture evenly to all layers of hair
3. Massage and rub the scalp slowly
4. Wait approximately 15 to 30 minutes
5. Clean your hair using anti-dandruff shampoo until clean
6. Dry using a clean towel or hairdryer
7. Repeat this treatment regularly to get maximum results.