Producer: Mehak Pal Editor: Manuj Yadav
An itchy scalp during monsoon can be most annoying. Here are some natural ways to prevent itchy scalp in monsoon.
Tea tree oil Tea tree oil is known for its anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-inflammatory properties which can help prevent itchy scalp. You can add a few drops of this essential oil to your everyday shampoo or apply it with a carrier oil like coconut oil.
Aloe vera Aloe vera gel can soothe your scalp itchiness immediately owing to its anti-inflammatory properties. You can apply it directly on your head, or create a hair mask using lemon juice, apple cider vinegar, fenugreek seeds, or even tea tree oil.
Lemon Lemon is renowned for its acidic nature. It can help balance your pH levels and reduce any greasiness. You can use diluted lemon juice directly on your scalp, or you can make a hair mask using either honey, curd, or coconut oil.
Neem Neem possesses certain effective anti-fungal properties which give strength to your hair follicles and prevent dandruff. You can boil some neem leaves in water and apply the liquid to your hair after shampooing.
Apple cider vinegar Apple cider vinegar can also help cure itchy scalp. You can use water and apple cider vinegar in a ratio of 1:1. After some time, rinse your scalp with water.
Peppermint oil Applying peppermint oil to a pruritus-affected area can help reduce itchiness. Dilute the oil with water or any other oil such as olive oil and then massage it into your scalp before shampooing.