It usually occurs when the scalp is irritated by hair care products or is unwashed for days

If you have white flakes coming out of your scalp, you have dandruff. The cause of dandruff differs from person to person. It usually occurs when the scalp is irritated by hair care products or is unwashed for days. A more sever cause of dandruff is seborrheic dermatitis. It’s a skin condition the causes the scalp to become oily, scaly and inflamed.

There are three ways to get rid of dandruff: invest in a medicated dandruff shampoo, visit a dermatitis specialist or give home remedies a shot.

Home remedies that will help you get rid of dandruff:

1. COCONUT OIL

Add a tablespoon of coconut oil and teaspoon of fresh lemon juice, mix well and apply it on your scalp Message your scalp for 15-20minutes Wash it off with normal water. Repeat two to three times a week.

2. LEMON

Just massage 2 tablespoons lemon juice into your scalp and rinse with water. Then stir 1 teaspoon lemon juice into 1 cup water and rinse your hair with it. Repeat this daily until your dandruff disappears.

3.ALOE VERA

All of the these dandruff remedies will make dandruff go away, but aloe vera doubles as in itch-fighter. Stop itchiness by massaging aloe vera into your scalp before shampooing.

4.OLIVE OIL

An overnight olive oil soak is folk remedy for dandruff. Massage about 10 drops into your scalp and cover with shower cap overnight. Follow your regular shampoo routine in the morning. For a quicker cure, look for a shampoo that contains olive oil.

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