Brilio.net - Lemon is a citrus fruit that has benefits for healthy hair and scalp. Apart from being able to balance the pH of the scalp and reducing oil production in the hair, lemon is also effective in treating dandruff. This is thanks to the citric acid content in it.
Even though it is useful, using lemon too often can cause scalp irritation for some people. For this reason, its use must still be monitored.
Apart from that, dandruff is actually a common problem experienced by most people . This hair problem occurs more often in people who rarely wash their hair or don't keep their hair clean. Not only that, dandruff is also caused by several other factors, such as excessive oil production on the scalp, the effects of stress, hormonal changes, using unsuitable hair care, and certain diseases. Such as fungus scalp, psoriasis, and seborrheic dermatitis.
Even though it's actually not dangerous, dandruff can interfere with your appearance. Even dandruff will cause an unbearable itch, making anyone who experiences it want to keep scratching. However, scratching is not a solution, because it will actually injure the scalp and can cause irritation.
To get rid of dandruff and reduce itching on your head, you can use natural ingredients. As shared by a woman via her personal TikTok account @lysie.m_ on July 4, 2023.
In the 2 minute 10 second video, the account owner shares how to get rid of dandruff and itchy scalp using just 2 kitchen ingredients. The kitchen ingredients in question are egg white and olive oil.
"Are you struggling with DANDRUFF? let's try our egg whites hair mask (Are you struggling with dandruff? let's try our egg whites hair mask)," he wrote in the caption of the uploaded video, which briliobeauty.net quoted from the TikTok account @lysie.m_ , Sunday (4/2).
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Egg white is a natural ingredient that is believed to treat dandruff and itching on the head. The reason is, egg whites are useful for balancing sebum. The high sulfur content in this natural ingredient will help relieve dandruff symptoms such as itching and scalp irritation. Not only that, egg whites also contain the enzyme lysozyme which can treat scalp irritation such as psoriasis.
Likewise, olive oil is also effective for treating various hair problems, one of which is dandruff. According to Healthline, the main chemical elements of olive oil are oleic acid, palmitic acid, and squalene. These three ingredients help moisturize, soothe and treat various scalp problems. Even the antioxidants and various vitamins in it are also effective in reducing the risk of dandruff.
photo: TikTok/@lysie.m_
Only with these two natural ingredients, you can make a hair mask that is believed to be able to treat dandruff and reduce itching on the head. Here's how to make and use it.
Material:
1. 2 egg whites
2. 1 tablespoon olive oil
photo: TikTok/@lysie.m_
How to create and use:
1. Crack the egg and take the white only.
2. Pour the egg whites into a container then add olive oil.
3. Beat both until evenly mixed.
4. Apply to scalp thoroughly.
5. Massage gently to make it more absorbed.
6. Leave it for 30 minutes then rinse using shampoo and conditioner.
7. Do this method regularly before washing your hair to get optimal results.