Wednesday, July 18, 2018

How to reduce dandruff in one wash

Use Listerine mouthwash for dandruff
As surprising as it might sound, this is actually a highly effective and popular dandruff remedy that works on humans and animals. If your cat, dog, horse or any other pet is having signs of itching or flaking, then apply diluted Listerine all over their infected coat. Allow the Listerine to work for 10 minutes then bathe the pet off as usual. The same remedy for dandruff can be used for human scalp as well: diluted Listerine can be applied all over the scalp and massaged for 10-15 minutes before washing it off. Listerine has ingredients like Thymol, Ecalyptol, Menthol and Methy Salicylate all of which work on the yeast or fungus causing the dandruff. This effective remedy can help you get rid of dandruff permanently within 2-3 washes.

2. Use Miracle Whip!
This is one of the little known yet highly effective remedies for getting rid of dandruff and hair fall permanently. Before we consider what makes Miracle whip effective for dandruff, let us study what causes dandruff in the first place. Exactly what causes dandruff is a mystery but the most common cause is an excessive growth and death of skin cells on the scalp. The fungal organism called Malassezia furfur also known as Pityrosporum ovale which naturally occurs on the skin and scalp is also responsible to an extent. In some people, this organism leads to excessive death of cells. Miracle Whip contains ingredients like egg yolk, food starch, mustard, potassium sorbate, dried garlic etc. It is not exactly known which of these work on dandruff but people who have used this dandruff remedy swear by it! Not only does it get rid of dandruff in the first wash, it also conditions and softens the hair.It is important to really rub the Miracle Whip in the scalp and let it sit for at least an hour for this powerful dandruff remedy to work.

3. Use anti-dandruff shampoo
Many over-the-counter and prescription anti-fungal shampoos can help counter dandruff. Look for shampoos like Nizoral which contain Ketoconazole or other antifungal agents. These are known to be highly effective in treating dandruff in just one wash. Other dandruff fighting shampoos contain Selenium Sulfide or Zinc Pyrithione and these are also effective dandruff remedies.

4. Use Milk of Magnesia
A cost effective solution to expensive dandruff shampoos is Milk of Magnesia which is one of the little known though effective dandruff remedies. People have used this Grandma’s remedy for treating seborrheic dermatitis which causes flaky and itchy scalp. So go on and use Milk of Magnesia all over the head, scalp, face, arms or anywhere else you have itchy skin. You can also massage it on your eyebrows, cheeks, nose safely. Allow the liquid to remain on the scalp for a couple of hours and wash off as usual.

5. Use Vinegar rinse-effective dandruff remedy
Vinegar is one of the most cost effective solutions for all your beauty and health related conditions, dandruff being one of them. Diluted vinegar rinses can be used for getting rid of dandruff permanently in one wash and you can use it for your pets as well. You can use any kind of vinegar but Apple Cider Vinegar or white vinegar work best. Make sure you dilute the vinegar because it is highly acidic. (It is this very acidity that makes it harder for yeast and fungus to survive on the scalp). We suggest mixing 4 parts of Apple Cider Vinegar with 8 parts warm water and pouring it all over the hair and scalp (use this remedy after regular shampooing and rinsing). Do not rinse off the vinegar, instead let the hair dry naturally. Not only does this natural remedy work on dandruff and hair fall, it also gives you shinier, smoother and stronger hair.

6. Yogurt treatment for dandruff
Yogurt is another highly effective dandruff remedy that can help answer the question: “how to get rid of dandruff at home?” Apply thick yogurt to hair and scalp and massage it well. Allow the yogurt pack to remain on hair and scalp for 30 minutes before washing off with warm water. The natural acids and probiotic elements in the yogurt help counter dandruff and also give you softer hair. Use this remedy each time you shampoo your hair.

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