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Brilio.net - Wet and dry dandruff is a common problem experienced by many people. Even though it is sometimes considered a trivial matter, its impact can be disturbing and reduce a person's self-confidence. White flakes of dandruff can fall off and fall onto the surface of the clothes. That's what makes a number of people lack it. Therefore, many people are looking for ways to get rid of wet and dry dandruff on the head.
Wet and dry dandruff are two different conditions even though they have similar symptoms, namely the appearance of small flakes on the scalp. Wet dandruff, also known as seborrheic dermatitis, is usually characterized by an oily, scaly, and sometimes red scalp. Meanwhile, dry dandruff is more likely to cause white or brownish flakes that look like dry skin.
There are several underlying causes for dandruff, both wet and dry. Common causes include an imbalance in oil levels in the scalp, skin irritation, yeast overgrowth, fungal infections, stress, and even allergies to hair care products.
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So that your scalp is free from dandruff , you can get rid of it using natural treatments. There are several kitchen ingredients that you can use. There are at least 11 ways to get rid of wet and dry dandruff, as summarized by briliobeauty.net from various sources, Saturday (23/3).
1. Clean hair using neem leaves.Neem leaves contain compounds, such as nimbin and nimbidin, which have antifungal and antibacterial properties. This content helps reduce the growth of fungi and bacteria on the scalp that cause dandruff. Meanwhile, the anti-inflammatory content in these leaves can overcome inflammation and clean dead skin cells on the surface of the scalp.
Combine neem leaves with coconut oil and amla fruit, so that the benefits are more pronounced. To do this, you can follow the tricks shared by YouTube user Thepositivegirilglmup8435, including:
Material:
- 1 glass of coconut oil
- Neem leaves
- Amla fruit
- 1 glass of fenugreek seeds
- 1 glass of rose petals.
How to make:
1. Prepare the pan first.
2. Put coconut oil into the pan.
3. Mix enough neem leaves.
4. Add fenugreek seeds.
5. Insert the rose petals.
6. Stir all the ingredients until evenly mixed.
7. Cook for approximately 10 minutes.
8. Cool the boiled ingredients.
9. Pour into a container while straining.
How to apply:
1. Take hair oil from the filter of the three ingredients.
2. Pour it on several sides of the scalp.
3. Spread the hair oil all over the hair.
4. Do the massage for approximately 15 minutes to one hour.
5. Rinse thoroughly using regular shampoo and water.
2. How to treat dandruff using olive oil.
Olive oil is not only used for kitchen purposes. This olive oil can also be used for healthy hair. The reason is that when used on hair it 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.
Materials and tools:
- 1 tablespoon baking soda
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- Bowl.
How to make:
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:
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.
Lemons are known to contain high levels of vitamin C in them. Apart from that, lemons contain citric acid, flavonoids, iron, vitamin B, and natural brightening agents, which are commonly used in beauty care products. One of the benefits of lemon for hair is treating dandruff. The high citric acid content in lemons is believed to be able to treat dandruff and dry scalp. A study published in the Indian Journal of Dermatology states that citric acid can help regulate the pH balance of the scalp naturally. In this way, the scalp becomes healthier and reduces the risk of dandruff.
To use lemon, you can follow the trick shared by TikTok user @ankitamehtashah, as follows:
Material:
1. 1/2 lemon juice.
2. 3 tablespoons yoghurt.
How to make:
1. Combine the two ingredients in a container then stir until evenly mixed.
2. Apply to hair, especially at the roots of the hair and scalp.
3. Rub and massage slowly.
4. Leave it for approximately 20 minutes.
5. Rinse with water until clean, then continue with shampoo and conditioner.
6. Do it regularly at least 2 times a week to get optimal results.
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4. Egg whites can get rid of dandruff.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. These are the benefits of egg whites that you can get, for how you can follow the TikTok account @lysie.m, including:
Material:
- 2 egg whites
- 1 tablespoon olive oil.
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 every day
Not only is it a kitchen ingredient, honey actually has benefits for maintaining healthy hair. Honey is effective in moisturizing the scalp and balancing the pH of the scalp to avoid flaking which causes dry dandruff. Apart from that, honey also contains antifungal substances which can prevent the fungus that causes dandruff from multiplying.
How to use it: You can combine it with egg white. For how, let's look at the information shared by TikTok user thegarrickdixon, including:
Material:
1. 2 eggs
2. 1/2 cup pure honey
How to create and use:
1. Crack the egg into a container then add honey
2. Stir the two together until the texture is liquid
3. Apply the mask to the scalp and hair roots thoroughly
4. Massage gently so that the mask is more absorbed
5. Leave it for 30 minutes then rinse using warm water
6. Continue by using a gentle shampoo
7. Do this regularly 2-3 times a week to get cleaner, dandruff-free hair.
Coconut oil is a natural ingredient that you can use to treat various hair problems, including dandruff. According to Healthline, coconut oil can help increase skin hydration and prevent dry scalp, which can worsen dandruff. The nutrients in coconut oil are claimed to be effective in moisturizing the scalp so that dandruff can be overcome. The content of lauric acid, capric acid, oleic acid and linoleic acid is effective in eradicating dandruff. Even its anti-free radical properties are also able to prevent various hair problems.
Those are the benefits of coconut oil that you can use. To do this, you can follow the trick shared by TikTok user skincarebytanisha, as follows:
Material:
- 1-2 tablespoons coconut oil
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
How to create and use:
1. Pour the ingredients into the container
2. Stir both until evenly mixed
3. Apply the mask to the scalp and hair roots that experience dandruff
4. Massage gently to make it more absorbed
5. Roll your hair and wrap it using plastic or a shower cap
6. Leave it for 30 minutes then rinse using your favorite shampoo
7. Continue with conditioner
8. Do this method regularly 2 times a week to get optimal results.
7. Clean hair with yoghurt.
Apart from being used as a mixture in food, yoghurt has properties for treating dandruff, you know. Yogurt can moisturize hair and is also effective in treating dandruff. Yogurt also contains antifungal and antibacterial properties that can help stimulate hair growth by acting as a natural cleanser and getting rid of dandruff.
Mix yoghurt with honey and lemon juice, so that dandruff disappears completely. To use it, you can follow the steps shared by TikTok user kovavisual, including:
Material:
1. 2 tablespoons plain yogurt
2. 2 tablespoons lemon juice
3. 1 tablespoon honey.
How to create and use:
1. Put the ingredients in a container
2. Stir the three ingredients until evenly mixed
3. Apply the mask to the hair roots thoroughly
4. Massage gently so that the mask is more absorbed
5. Cover your hair using a shower cap and let it sit for 20 minutes
6. Rinse using shampoo and conditioner
7. Do this method regularly 2 times a week to get optimal results.
Pandan leaves are generally used as a natural dye, to enhance the aroma of food or drinks, and as a herbal medicine for certain diseases. Even so, pandan leaves also have a multitude of benefits for the health and beauty of skin and hair, you know. According to a study in the Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, pandan leaves have been proven to have many benefits because they contain phytochemicals, namely steroids, carbohydrates, phenols, isoflavones, coumestrol, lignans, alkaloids, glycosides, amino acids and vitamins, as well as terpenoids, flavonoids and saponins.
One of the benefits of pandan leaves that you can get is to treat wet and dry dandruff. Apart from the various active ingredients in it, pandan leaves also have antifungal and antimicrobial properties which can help reduce dandruff in the hair. This compound can kill bacteria or fungi that cause dandruff and cleanse the scalp of dead skin cells.
For how to use it, see the trick shared by TikTok user @ Solusi.sehatherbal, as follows:
Material:
1. 100 grams of pandan leaves
2. A little water.
How to create and use:
1. Wash the pandan leaves until clean.
2. Slice into smaller pieces.
3. Put it in a blender then add water.
4. Blend pandan leaves until completely smooth.
5. Strain the pandan leaves from the blender and just take the juice.
6. Apply the resulting pandan water to your hair and scalp thoroughly.
7. Massage the scalp to make it more absorbed.
8. Leave it for 10 minutes then rinse with warm water.
9. Continue by rinsing with shampoo and conditioner.
10. Do this regularly 2-3 times a week to get clean, dandruff-free hair.
Garlic is a kitchen spice that is used in almost all dishes. Apart from making dishes delicious, garlic can also be used as a hair care ingredient. One of them is dealing with oily heads and dandruff. This is thanks to the selenium content in garlic.
The selenium in garlic can optimally nourish the hair and scalp. Garlic is also equipped with antimicrobial, antifungal, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties to treat dandruff, itching and irritation of the scalp.
That's the benefit of garlic to get rid of dry and wet dandruff. To use it, you can follow the tricks shared by TikTok user aribasfoodmood, including:
Material:
- 1 head of garlic
- 1 tablespoon castor oil or castor oil.
How to create and use:
1. Peel the garlic then wash it until clean.
2. Blend or grate the garlic until completely smooth.
3. Strain the finely ground garlic and extract the juice.
4. Add castor oil then stir both until evenly mixed.
5. Transfer it to a spray bottle to make application easier.
6. Spray on the scalp thoroughly.
7. Massage gently to make it more absorbed.
8. Leave it for 1 hour then rinse using shampoo and conditioner.
9. Do this method regularly 2 times a week for optimal results.
Aloe vera is a plant that has various benefits for hair health, one of which is eliminating dandruff. Aloe vera contains proteolytic enzymes that help cleanse the scalp of dead skin cells and dandruff.
Aloe vera's antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties can also help reduce scalp irritation. In addition, the mineral and vitamin A, C, and E content can help relieve skin irritation, reduce flaking, and speed up the healing of irritated scalp.
You can use the ingredients above by looking at the method shared by Instagram user organic_beauty0037, as follows:
Tools and materials:
1. 1 tablespoon of aloe vera gel
2. 1/2 slice of lemon or lime
3. Regularly used shampoo
4. Enough water
5. Small container.
Working steps:
1. Add aloe vera gel
2. Add lemon juice
3. Pour enough shampoo and water
4. Stir all ingredients
5. Apply to hair before shampooing
6. Leave it for a few minutes
7. Rinse using regular shampoo and water.
Coffee grounds are also known to be an ingredient in drinks that prevent drowsiness, you can even add them as a hair and scalp care ingredient, you know. Apart from being effective in keeping the scalp clean, coffee grounds can also help get rid of dry dandruff. The way it works is the same as a scrub on facial skin, coffee grounds applied evenly to the scalp can remove dandruff and keep the scalp clean and healthy.
Mix it with olive oil, so that the coffee grounds work optimally. To use it, you can follow the tricks shared by TikTok user syuhadaode, including:
Material:
1. 2 tablespoons coffee grounds
2. 1-2 tablespoons of olive oil
3. Enough water.
How to make and use:
1. Pour coffee grounds and olive oil into a container
2. Add a little water and stir until the texture is like paste
3. Apply to the hair roots and scalp thoroughly
4. Massage and rub gently
5. Leave it for 5-10 minutes
6. Rinse using shampoo and conditioner
7. Do this method regularly 2 times a week to get a healthy scalp and free of dry dandruff.
(brl/wen)
