Your scalp is prone to itching. Do you have dandruff? Here are some natural remedies and treatments to get rid of it.
Is your hair, shirt collar or sweater strewn with little white flakes? Do you feel itchy in your scalp? Nothing serious, it is “only” dandruff. The latter result from an imbalance of the skin flora. “Dandruff is small patches of dead skin. The renewal of the skin, which normally takes place in 28 days, speeds up, and dandruff appears. They can be of two types: dry dandruff which falls on the shoulders, or oily dandruff which remains on the scalp “, explains Claire Brevard, specialist at Hairfax. But then what are the causes of dandruff? What are the best suited treatments? Are there any grandmother’s remedies to eliminate them? Experts give us their advice.
Why do some people get dandruff and others don’t?
“Dandruff can appear following the use of cosmetology products unsuitable for the scalp. Stress, fatigue, tobacco, alcohol, too rich a diet, too frequent use of the hair dryer, hormonal imbalance … are all factors that can promote the appearance of dandruff “, indicates the specialist at Hairfax.
What are the different types of hair dandruff?
There are dry dandruff and oily dandruff.
- Dry dandruff usually affects dry, normal hair. They are very common and are linked to dryness of the skin. These are the dandruff found on shoulders and clothing.
- Oily dandruff is linked to a disruption of the hair’s life cycle. Unlike dry dandruff, it sticks to the scalp.
How to treat dandruff?
Just because you have dandruff doesn’t mean you have to stop washing your hair, on the contrary … You should, however, use a shampoo suited to your problem. In the acute phase, apply anti-dandruff shampoo three times a week for a minimum of one month. Leave the product on for a few minutes before rinsing your hair. You can then do a second shampoo with neutral pH. Note that the treatment is done on a case-by-case basis. Some people will see improvement after a month, others will have to continue it for longer.
To fully understand the origin of the problem, Claire Brevard recommends carrying out a hair assessment to define habits and lifestyle, the products used but also the type of dandruff. Hairfax offers a preparatory serum before shampooing, a suitable washing treatment and a lotion are recommended. “The effects of this type of treatment protocol are visible from the first applications. In order for the result to be lasting, it is advisable to continue the protocol for a minimum of one month. The use of washing care remains recommended, thereafter, to avoid the reappearance of dandruff “. Note, however, that even treated, dandruff tends to come back. There are, in fact, no miracle cures to overcome them definitively.
Our selection of anti-dandruff shampoos:
Neopur shampoo from René Furterer
To break the cycle of recurring dandruff, René Furterer has developed two balancing anti-dandruff shampoos: one for oily dandruff, the other for dry dandruff. Formulas enriched with wild ginger extract and patented celery extract, which help fight against itching and scaling. Available here.
Nat & Nove Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
This shampoo with organic willow extract and phyto-ingredients aims to eliminate dandruff 100% from the first use while soothing itching and purifying the scalp. Its formula contains 98% of ingredients of natural origin. Available here
Faith in Nature Lemon & Tea Tree Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
This anti-dandruff shampoo is made from organic tea tree oil and lemon, an ingredient with 100% natural anti-dandruff properties. Available here
Oxygen detox cleansing treatment from Hairfax
This anti-dandruff shampoo deeply cleanses, rebalances the skin microflora and aims to eliminate dandruff. Available here
The Body Shop Ginger Anti-Dandruff Shampoo
This vegan shampoo contains 90% natural ingredients, including ginger oil, birch bark and white willow extracts. It aims to eliminate dry dandruff and soothes dry itchy scalp. Available here
Cattier anti-dandruff shampoo
This Shampoo with Willow Wood eliminates dandruff and prevents irritation of the scalp. Rich in wheat proteins, it also contains essential oils and organic Lavender floral water. Available here
Kelual DS Ducray Treatment Shampoo
This treating shampoo accompanies scalps prone to seborrheic dermatitis or conditions
recurrent dandruff associated with intense itching. Available here
Are there effective natural methods for dandruff?
Several natural products have been shown to be effective in treating dandruff. There are, in particular, organic products, ready-made, based on essential oils of tea tree or cade wood. Baking soda has exfoliating properties. It is ideal in the treatment of oily dandruff. It has the ability to remove excess sebum, which can be responsible for dandruff. Aloe vera is also one of the most effective remedies for dandruff.
If your scalp is dry, you can also shampoo with egg yolk. In his book, “The guide to natural medicines” published by Flammarion editions, Dr Jean-Ernest Altherr recommends beating two or three egg yolks with a tablespoon of rum, wet your hair, apply the yolks before gently massaging the scalp. “Wait five minutes. Rinse off with lukewarm water. Finish the rinsing with water to which apple cider vinegar has been added (5 minutes per liter of water) “. You can also do a hair bath.
How to do your hair bath?
“The hair bath consists of coating the scalp with a vegetable oil before shampooing to treat it. In case of dry or oily dandruff, one can resort to a scalp bath with jojoba oil or black seed oil. To do once or twice a week“, explains Julien Kaibeck, founder of Slow Cosmetics and author of the book My slow cosmetic bible Editions Leduc. Jojoba is recognized for its moisturizing properties. It soothes the skin and regulates the sebaceous flow. Nigella, for its part, cleanses and soothes. “It is possible to mix the two oils in equal parts or to alternate the application of one and the other“.
Julien Kaibeck gives us his homemade recipe: “Simply rub the equivalent of one to two tablespoons of oil on your scalp and leave on for at least two hours, ideally overnight, making sure to protect your pillow. Rinse in the morning with a suitable shampoo. This method is suitable for everyone, from adolescence to maturity through pregnancy “.