Moneycontrol News December 5, 2023
Dandruff in winters is usually caused by a dry scalp, which can feel itchy. This is the result of a combination of three things—dry, cold air and an abundance of the Malassezia fungus.
1. Comb your hair regularly. Stimulating the scalp increases blood circulation thus increasing the secretion of oils that keep hair and scalp healthy. A well-nourished scalp implies one that is free of flakes.
2. Onions and garlic have high allicin levels, which have anti-fungal qualities. Try a common dandruff home remedy—apply onion juice or garlic juice mixed with honey to the scalp, and rinse it after about 15 minutes.
3. Oil your hair before every wash. Coconut oil is the one of the best options for a good hydration of the scalp and the hair. You can also mix a few oils such as olive oil, neem oil, almond oil, and castor oil using coconut oil as the base.
4. Reduce the use of styling tools that use heat. Heat is one of the most common causes of a flaky scalp.. But direct contact with heat—such as ironing sticks and hairdryers—make the scalp dry.
5. Incorporate vitamin B, zinc, and omega 3 into your diet. They are excellent sources of nutrition for the hair and scalp. Eggs, fish, bananas and spinach are good sources of these nutrients.
6. Reduce your sugar intake. High levels of sugar in the blood cause excess oily flakes, increasing dandruff in the winter. Reduce your intake of sugar and replace it with honey or jaggery.
7. Drink more water. During winters, we often forget to drink water; something that dehydrates the skin and hair, causing more dandruff.
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