If you’re searching for some home remedies for an itchy scalp, look no further! I’ve rounded up eight simple and helpful home remedies that can help soothe and calm a dry, itchy scalp. Having an itchy scalp can be awkward, not to mention very uncomfortable. So if you’re looking for ways to save some money or just want to take a simpler route to getting relief,
Treating your itchy scalp can be as easy as picking up a bottle of anti-dandruff shampoo from your grocery store or pharmacy. But many of these shampoos contain potentially harmful ingredients and don’t necessarily treat the underlying cause of the dandruff.
What is dandruff anyway? Most often, dandruff is just dry, dead skin cells. The skin flakes off your scalp, leaving you with unsightly white flakes in your hair and sometimes on your shoulders. Less often, dandruff can be caused by overly oily skin, eczema, certain hair products and a fungus called malassezia, which lives on the scalp of most adults, but only irritates some. (Lucky you!) Chemical shampoos work mostly by reducing the natural fungus on your scalp or by slowing the process of how skin cells die.
check out these helpful home remedies for an itchy scalp!
1)BAKING SODA:
One of the easiest remedies for an itchy scalp is to make a paste with baking soda and water. For best results, rub some olive oil on your scalp before you apply the baking soda and water. Then, make a thin paste by dissolving baking soda with water and applying it to your scalp. Leave the paste on for about 10-15 minutes then wash it all out.
Another readily available ingredient that can relieve an itchy scalp is baking soda. It helps relieve itching by exfoliating the scalp and controlling dandruff caused by overactive fungi.
Make a paste with baking soda and water and apply it directly onto your scalp. For best results, rub some olive oil on your scalp before applying the baking soda paste.
Allow it to soak into your scalp for 10 to 15 minutes and then rinse well with water.
2)Tea Tree Oil:
Tea tree oil, with its powerful natural antifungal, anti-inflammation and antibacterial properties, can be used to treat itchy scalp. You can use tea tree oil in various ways, for instance:
You can add 10 to 20 drops of tea tree oil to one-half cup of baby shampoo and use it daily until the condition of your scalp improves.
Another option is to dilute two or three drops of tea tree oil in one tablespoon of vegetable oil and massage the mixture onto your scalp. With regular use, this remedy will heal a dry, itchy scalp within a week or two.
Grab about a ½ cup of baby shampoo and mix in 10-20 drops of Tea tree oil and use daily to shampoo your scalp and hair. You can also combine 2-3 drops of tea tree oil with a tablespoon of vegetable oil to massage into your scalp to help unblock hair follicles and relieve itch.
3) Lemon Juice:
Lemon juice will help treat an itchy and dry scalp because of its antiseptic properties. It is particularly useful when dealing with dandruff.
You can simply apply fresh lemon juice thoroughly on the scalp. Leave it on for five minutes and then shampoo your hair. If you do not have dandruff, dilute the lemon juice in water.
Alternately, you can mix lemon juice with yogurt and apply it on your scalp for a few minutes before washing your hair with a mild shampoo. Repeat at least daily until itchiness and dryness disappears.
Mix two tablespoons of fresh lemon juice and massage it onto the scalp. Rinse your scalp out with water, then follow up by rinsing again with one cup of water and one teaspoon of lemon juice. Use daily until your symptoms subside but be careful, as lemon juice lightens dark hair. Also, this itchy scalp remedy isn’t recommended if you have broken skin as it can sting!
4)Apple Cider Vinegar:
Apple cider vinegar has powerful anti-inflammation properties that help kill the yeast and virus that can cause itchy scalp. Also, apple cider vinegar balances the pH levels of the scalp, which may help relieve itching and dryness.
Rinse your hair and scalp with water and allow it to dry.
Mix equal amounts of apple cider vinegar and water and pour the mixture into a spray bottle. Apply this mixture directly onto your scalp with the help of cotton balls. Spray it on your scalp.
After few minutes, shampoo with normal water.
Follow this remedy once or twice a week.
Is there anything ACV can’t do?! Mix ¼ cup apple cider vinegar with ¼ cup water and pour it into a spray bottle. Spritz your hair with the mixture and massage it into your scalp. Put a towel around your head and wait 15 minutes before washing your hair out.
5)AVOCADO & BANANA:
This next remedy is great for an itchy scalp but it also does wonders conditioning your hair! Dry scalps will love the nourishing and moisturizing properties of avocado and banana. Simply mash and mix two bananas and one avocado together. Apply it to your scalp and your hair if you want, leave on for 30 minutes and rinse thoroughly.
If you like to eat bananas, you will be happy to know that it can also be used to treat an itchy scalp. Bananas will treat your itchy scalp while also conditioning your hair. The nourishing and moisturizing properties in bananas will also reduce flakes, dandruff and inflammation.
Simply mash two bananas and mix them together with one ripe avocado.
Apply this mixture to your scalp (and your hair if you want).
Allow it to sit for half an hour and then rinse thoroughly.
6)Aloe Vera:
Aloe vera gel contains moisturizing properties, which may relieve excessive dryness and itching. If fresh aloe vera gel is not available, you can purchase the gel.
Spread some fresh aloe vera gel onto your scalp using your fingers.
Allow it to sit for 10 to 15 minutes and then wash your hair with a mild shampoo.
7)Coconut Oil:
Coconut oil creates a barrier that helps keep skin moisturized and hence it is an effective way to treat an itchy scalp.
Rub a little coconut oil onto the scalp after washing your hair your scalp when it is clean. Leave it on for at least half an hour and then wash it out with a perfume-free shampoo. Follow this simple remedy three times a week.
Another option is to gently heat coconut oil so that it melts, add it to your shampoo before washing your hair.
8)WITCH HAZEL:
If you use witch hazel as a part of your skincare routine, you’ll be happy to know that you can also use it to calm and comfort an itchy scalp. Mix one part witch hazel with two parts distilled water and pour onto your scalp. Massage the mixture into your scalp and let it set for a few minutes before you wash and rinse it out.
This herb is beneficial when you have an itchy scalp due to hair coloring and daily blow drying.
Mix one part witch hazel with two parts water.
Pour the mixture onto your scalp and massage thoroughly. Let it sit for a few minutes.
Wash and rinse your hair and scalp thoroughly.
9)Sesame Seed Oil:
Sesame oil is highly nourishing, healing and lubricating, making it an effective treatment for a dry scalp and give you relief from itchiness.
Heat some sesame oil to warm it slightly.
Massage your scalp with the warm oil before going to bed each night. For best results, massage the scalp with your fingertips for at least 10 minutes, wrap your head in a hot towel and leave it on for about 10 minutes before going to bed. When this oil remains on the scalp all night, it provides optimum moisturizing.
Shampoo and rinse your scalp and hair thoroughly in the morning. Continue this treatment as long as necessary.
10)Jojoba Oil:
Jojoba oil is a great natural moisturizing treatment to relieve a dry and itchy scalp. The molecular structure of jojoba oil is closest to that of our own natural oil or sebum, which makes it a very effective rejuvenating and hydrating treatment.
Massage a small amount of jojoba oil onto your scalp for a few minutes before going to bed. Leave it on overnight.
In the morning, wash your hair with a mild shampoo.
Repeat this remedy once a week.
Experts say that Jojoba oil’s molecular structure is closest to that of our own natural oil or sebum, so it makes for a great rejuvenating and hydrating treatment. Massage about a quarter size amount of Jojoba oil into your scalp for a few minutes.
There are many ways you can treat an itchy scalp and now we know that we don’t have to spend a lot of #money in order to get good results! If you’re sick of buying products that don’t do what they promise or are looking to take the more natural and eco-friendly route to relieving your itchy scalp, please try some of these easy home remedies out! Do you have any home remedies to share?
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