Oils for Dandruff

Material -

• Some dry neem leaves.
• 4 spoons of olive oil.

First method -

• First of all, put neem leaves in the mixer and prepare their powder.
• Now mix the powder of leaves and olive oil.
• Now apply this paste on the scalp.
• Then leave this paste like this for an hour.
• Then wash your hair with shampoo and apply conditioner.

Second method -

• In this remedy, you will only need neem leaves.
• First of all, boil neem leaves for half an hour.
• Now grind these leaves and apply them to your scalp.
• After applying, leave it like this for half an hour and then wash it with clean water.

How long to use neem oil -

Before taking a bath, apply a paste of neem leaves on your scalp and hair in the morning. Or you can also use it at night and then wash it with shampoo in the morning.

Benefits of using neem oil -

Neem leaves (especially their juice) have highly effective antifungal properties that are used to treat dandruff. It also has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

Caution -

The scalp may become itchy when you apply the paste. This tingling is common and will go away after some time. So therefore you do not need to worry at all.

Material -

• Coconut oil.

Method -

• Wash your hair with shampoo and then let them dry thoroughly. Keep in mind that do not apply conditioner after shampooing.
• Then apply coconut oil on the scalp and then leave it like this for a few minutes.
• Then wash your hair with water.

How long does to use coconut oil -

Repeat this remedy in the morning after taking a bath. Make sure to use coconut oil once a week until the dandruff is gone.

Benefits of using coconut oil -

Coconut oil penetrates deep into the epidermis and works optimally. It also contains fatty acids that help in treating dandruff.

Material -

• Few drops of tea tree oil.

Method -

• First of all, take some amount of shampoo in a cup.
• Now add a few drops of tea tree oil to it.
• Now mix this mixture well and then apply it well on the scalp.
• Then wash your hair after 5 minutes.

How long does to use tea tree oil -

You can use this remedy while taking a bath. You must use tea tree oil once a day for a few weeks.

Benefits of using tea tree oil -

Tea tree oil has effective anti-inflammatory properties and it penetrates deep into the roots. In this way, it is also a great remedy for dandruff. Tea tree oil is extracted from the trees of Australia and it is also known to have antifungal properties. According to research, for people who used 5 percent tea tree oil in their shampoo for 4 weeks, their hair dandruff was eliminated by 41 percent. While people use only shampoo, their dandruff is only 11 percent less. Tea tree oil is also used as an antiseptic.

(Read More - Homeopathic treatment for Dandruff)

Material -

• 7 drops of cedarwood oil.
• 10 drops of cypress oil.
• 10 drops of juniper oil.
• Take 50 ml of any essential oil.

Method -

• First of all, mix all the ingredients in a bowl and then apply this mixture to the scalp.
• Then let the mixture set for an hour.
• Now apply shampoo to your hair and then wash the shampooed hair with warm water.
• After this, mix some amount of oil in 2 cups of water and then apply this mixture after the hair wash.

How long to use cedarwood oil -

Repeat this remedy in the morning when you are going to take a bath.

Benefits of using cedarwood oil -

Cedarwood oil has anti-seborrheic properties that treat dandruff and also reduce inflammation of the scalp.

Material -

• Few drops of olive oil.

Method -

• First, apply olive oil to the scalp.
• Leave it like this for ten minutes before washing it off.
• After this, wash your hair with shampoo as usual.
• Apart from this, you can also apply olive oil before sleeping. Then tie your hair with a towel so that the oil gets absorbed till the hair roots. Then wash your hair in the morning.

How long to use olive oil -

Repeat this remedy before taking a bath and before going to bed at night.

Benefits of using olive oil -

Olive oil treats dandruff in 2 ways. First, olive oil moisturizes dry areas on the scalp and prevents dandruff. Even a small amount of olive oil kills stubborn dandruff. It easily gets removed from your skin and helps in making the skin healthy. Second, olive oil is very easily absorbed even into the thickest layer of the scalp. In this way, dandruff is treated very well.

Caution -

After oiling, wrap your oily hair with a towel to avoid dust and dirt. Along with this, also keep in mind that the olive oil should be lukewarm and not too hot.

Material -

• Few drops of egg oil.

Method -

• First, take egg oil on the fingers and then apply it on the scalp.
• After applying, leave the hair like this for the whole night.
• Wash hair with shampoo in the morning.

How long does to use egg oil -

Repeat this process twice or thrice a week for 12 weeks before going to bed at night.

Benefits of using egg oil -

Egg oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids that strengthen hair follicles. This oil also contains cholesterol which helps in eliminating dandruff.

Caution -

Wash your hair with shampoo only once a week. Frequent washing of hair with shampoo removes the natural oil of the hair and then the hair starts looking dry and lifeless.

(Read More - 5 Best hair oil for dandruff)

Material -

• Baby oil.

Method -

• First of all, take baby oil on your fingers.
• Then apply it on the scalp.
• After applying, massage the scalp and then leave it like this for the whole night.
• Wash hair with anti-dandruff shampoo in the morning.

How long does to use baby oil -

Repeat this remedy before sleeping at night.

Benefits of using baby oil -

Baby oil does not contain fat and it is also good for your hair as fat is absorbed by the fungus which can lead to many other problems. In addition, baby oil also Helps in eliminating dandruff.

Material -

• 1 teaspoon of lemon juice.

• 5 spoons of coconut oil.

Method -

• First of all, cut a lemon into two parts.
• Now mix one part with 5 spoons of coconut oil.
• Then after mixing this mixture well, rub it on the scalp and then leave it like this for half an hour.
• After this clean the hair with shampoo.

How long to use coconut oil and lemon juice -

Use this mixture when you are about to take a bath.

Benefits of using coconut oil and lemon juice -

The first cause of dandruff is the imbalance of PH level in the scalp. Lemon juice contains acid which helps in balancing the PH level of the scalp. In this way, the problem of dandruff also stays away. The conditioning properties and antibacterial properties of coconut oil help in strengthening the hair.

Caution -

If there is an injury or a small cut on the skin of your head, then this remedy will help to get rid of it. Lemon juice is naturally acidic and reduces dandruff. Along with this, you cannot get a good result from the lemon juice that comes in the bottle, it can harm you more.

(Read More - Lemon for Dandruff)

Material -

• 3 to 4 spoons of castor oil.

Method -

• First heat the oil and then apply it to your scalp and hair.
• Now massage the scalp for a few minutes so that the oil can be absorbed well.
• Leave this oil applied like this for the whole night and then wash the hair in the morning.

How long does to use castor oil -

Repeat this remedy before sleeping.

Benefits of using castor oil -

Castor oil contains ricinoleic acid and ricin which have antibacterial properties. It treats scalp infections such as dandruff and seborrheic dermatitis. Castor oil is also a humectant and moisturizes both the scalp and hair. With this remedy, you will get rid of dandruff as well as shiny and soft hair will also be seen.

Caution -

If you have a sensitive scalp, mix castor oil with coconut oil or olive oil before applying it.

Material -

• 2 to 3 teaspoons of jojoba oil.
• Shower cap.

Method -

• First, take some oil between the fingers and then rub it in your palms.
• Now apply this oil to your scalp and then massage for a few minutes.
• Then rinse your hair with a shower cap for 20 minutes.
• Wash your hair as usual.

How long does to use jojoba oil -

Repeat this remedy before taking a bath.

Benefits of using jojoba oil -

Jojoba oil contains Vitamin E which helps in moisturizing the dryness of the scalp and keeps them hydrated. Its use also helps in increasing hair.

Material -

• 1 teaspoon of neem oil.
• 1 teaspoon of olive oil.

Method -

• First of all, mix both oils and then apply this mixture to the scalp.
• After applying, leave this oil in the hair like this for 20 minutes.
• Then wash the hair.

How long to use neem oil -

Repeat this remedy morning and evening before washing hair.

Benefits of using neem oil -

Neem contains an antimicrobial compound called nimonol which helps in treating dandruff.

Material -

• 2 spoons of olive oil or almond oil or coconut oil.
• 10-12 drops of lavender oil. (Read more - Benefits of lavender oil)

Method -

• First of all mix both oils.
• Then apply this mixture to the scalp.
• Now leave it like this and then wash the hair after half an hour.

How long does to use lavender oil -

Wash this remedy before taking a bath.

Benefits of using lavender oil -

Lavender oil has antifungal properties and relieves the skin from dandruff.

Caution -

Before treating dandruff, do a patch test once.

Material -

• Fish oil supplements.

Method -

• Make sure to take one or two fish oil capsules throughout the day.

How long does to use fish oil -

Take these capsules once in the morning and once at night.

Benefits of using fish oil -

Fish oil supplies omega-3 fatty acids to the body. Its anti-inflammatory properties help treat dry skin and eliminate dandruff.

Material -

• 2 teaspoons of any essential oil.
• 4 to 5 drops of rosemary oil.
• Hot towel.

Method -

• First, add rosemary oil to the essential oil.
• You can take olive oil, almond oil, or coconut oil in essential oil.
• Apply this mixture on the scalp and then wrap a hot towel.
• When you start feeling hot, then remove the towel and then wash the hair.

How long does to use Rosemary oil -

Repeat this process in the evening so that you can enjoy it well with the help of a hot towel.

Benefits of using Rosemary oil -

Rosemary is extremely effective for dry and flaky scalp and it also controls dandruff. This increases blood circulation to the scalp and hair also starts growing again.

Caution -

Before using this remedy for dandruff, do a patch test on your scalp.

Material -

• 3 to 4 drops of oregano oil.
• 1 spoonful of shampoo.

Method -

• Add 3 to 4 drops of oregano oil with every tablespoon of shampoo.
• Then wash your hair and scalp with this mixture.
• Massage like this for some time and then wash the hair.

How long to use oregano oil -

Do this remedy while taking a bath and repeat till your dandruff is completely gone.

Benefits of using oregano oil -

Oregano has antifungal properties that help kill the fungus that causes dandruff.

Caution -

Before using this remedy for dandruff, you must do a patch test on your scalp.

Natural ingredients have been used in all the recipes mentioned here. Still, do a patch test before using them, so that any kind of allergy can be avoided.

(Read More - Causes of Dandruff)