Get Rid of Dandruff Naturally with Essential Oils

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Dandruff is a common scalp condition that produces white flakes of skin that ends up in your hair or on your clothes. Dandruff is not good for your scalp, your hair or for your pride. You don’t want to be like Chandler in Friends when he thought his Father-in-law’s coat was covered in snow when in fact, he had a bad case of dandruff. Dandruff is embarrassing for everyone, and it can even cause mild itching which can worsen the condition.

Dandruff treatments can be effective, although they are often filled with harmful chemicals and may result in unwanted side effects.

Essential oils have been used for centuries for cosmetic and health benefits. Research shows that you can treat dandruff naturally with minimal side effects using essential oils.

Eliminate Dandruff with these Essential Oils

Lemongrass Essential Oil

Lemongrass essential oil has been shown to significantly reduce dandruff with daily application in as little as one week.

Rosemary Essential Oil

Rosemary essential oil is commonly used as a treatment for itchy scalp and dandruff. Rosemary essential oil is effective in eliminating bacteria from the scalp which is a cause of dandruff. And if you your dandruff is accompanied by an itchy scalp; rosemary could be your best bet. Research has shown that rosemary essential oil improved itchy scalp better than Rogaine.

Tea Tree Essential Oil

Tea tree essential oil has powerful antibacterial and antifungal properties which is beneficial for dandruff.

One study measured the effects of a shampoo with 5% tea tree oil and found that due to its antifungal properties, tea tree essential oil proved to be an effective treatment for dandruff.

Lavender Essential Oil

Lavender essential oil is antimicrobial and antibacterial which can benefit the scalp to prevent itchy scalp and to treat dandruff.

Ingredients

– 1/4 cup of carrier oil (castor oil or coconut oil)

– 4 drops of essential oil (lemongrass, rosemary, tea tree or lavender)

Directions

Measure out carrier oil into a bowl.
Drop in essential oil into carrier oil.
Mix to combine.
Apply to the scalp and gently massage.
Wrap your head with a shower cap, saran wrap or a plastic bag.
Leave it on for 30 minutes, or overnight for severe dandruff.
Wash your hair as you normally would.

To get the best results for severe dandruff leave this mixture in overnight.

Adding essential oil to your shampoo will be effective too. Add 5 drops of essential oil per ounce of shampoo. When you are shampooing, make sure you take your time and massage the shampoo into your scalp so it can effectively target the dandruff.

Essential oils are distilled from plants and are highly concentrated. Since they are so potent it is important not to directly apply them to your skin and use a carrier oil in order to dilute them. Always test a tiny bit of essential oil on your skin to ensure you don’t have a reaction before using them in higher quantities.