No matter how bad your dandruff is or if you are just trying to avoid having dandruff in the future, you are in the right place. If you have ever experienced a flaky scalp before, or if this is your first time experiencing it, we all know it’s irritating and stressful because you don’t want people to notice those unattractive white flakes. This is why we have put together eight tips that can help you to avoid getting dandruff at all or ever again if you currently are suffering with this condition. Continue reading to put an end to all your dry scalp problems.
- Make Sure to Wash Hair
In order to avoid getting dandruff you should be washing your hair on a regular schedule in order to avoid build up. By not washing your hair at least a few times a week, your scalp is producing oils at a rate that will lead to build up that will irritate your scalp, causing dandruff. Washing your hair allows for the shampoo to remove oils from your hair, cleaning your scalp and avoiding the irritation that is often the source of dandruff.
- Limit The Amount of Hair Products You Use
Try to avoid layering multiple products in your hair. The more products you put on your hair, the more irritated your scalp may become as the ingredients interact. Since dandruff is mainly caused by inflammation and irritation, too much product can cause buildup that irritates the scalp. Not only that, but you may become sensitive to certain products when their chemical makeup interacts with other products. By streamlining the amount of products you are using, you can keep your scalp healthier and less irritated.
- Limit The Amount of Stress You Have
Stress is known to cause a host of problems with your health, both mentally and physically. But how can it cause dandruff? Well, it doesn’t necessarily give you dandruff, but it can worsen the symptoms of dandruff. This is because dandruff is caused by skin irritations which can be fought off by your immune system. When you endure prolonged periods of stress, the immune system can be impacted, which ultimately reduces your body’s ability to fight off irritants on your scalp. This is why stress can increase the symptoms that lead to dandruff such as itching and dryness.
- Try Exfoliating Your Scalp
If you get into the habit of exfoliating your scalp, you are removing all the flakes that fall as dandruff from the scalp. Exfoliation is a great way to reduce the amount of flakes you find on your shoulders throughout the day since it effectively removes excess flakiness in the shower. This is not something to do every day, but once to twice a week will ensure that you’re always removing the dead skin cells that lead to flaking. We recommend trying the Keranique micro-exfoliating mask to reduce flaking and nourish the scalp.
- Try Using Coconut Oil
The fatty acids that make up coconut oil help to heal the irritation and flakiness of your scalp which causes dandruff. The lauric acid inside is what helps to soothe and stop the peeling and dryness of your scalp. By using coconut oil on your scalp once a week, you are avoiding the chances of your scalp losing moisture and becoming dry and itchy, which can lead to dandruff.
- Put Baking Soda on Your Scalp
Baking soda is known to have antifungal, anti-itch and oil absorbing properties, which makes it an easy at-home remedy to prevent dandruff. It can soothe the itch and soak up all the extra oils that are sitting at the surface of your scalp causing irritation. Sprinkle a bit you’re your scalp before you shower and work it into the scalp to make sure it reaches the irritated spots. Shampoo as you normally would, making sure to scrub the baking soda out.
- Use Aloe Vera
Aloe Vera is known to help with sunburns, but why only use it on sunburns when it has so many other benefits? We all know how it helps our skin when we have a burn, well it can do the same with our scalp. It helps to moisturize and heal your scalp to help tackle the dryness that leads to flaking and dandruff. In addition, aloe also has antibacterial and antifungal properties in it that could also help to avoid dandruff in the future.
- Take A Probiotic
Probiotics are known to help our health in a number of different ways, but did you know it can also help with dandruff? Probiotics are known for helping to support the immune system, which in a way is helping our body to be able to fight against fungal infections that could lead to dandruff. Talk to your health care professional to learn what type of probiotic could be right for you and your individual health needs.
After seeing these eight tips to help avoid or get rid of dandruff, consider trying a few of them out to see what makes a difference when traditional dandruff shampoos can’t. In a matter of time, you should notice less itching and flakes when you wear dark clothing. The dryness will be gone and you will be back to feeling fabulous.
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This article is not intended to treat any disease or offer a substitution for professional medical advice.
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