Dandruff Defined
Short definition: "Flaky dead skin that appears on the scalp, eyebrows or around the hairline, ears or nose; range from small and white to large, greasy and yellow.Long definition: “Dandruff is the shedding of dead skin cells from the scalp. Dandruff should not be confused with a simple dry scalp. As skin cells die a small amount of flaking is normal; about 487,000 cells/cm2 get released normally after detergent treatment. Some people, however, experience an unusually large amount of flaking either chronically or as a result of certain triggers, up to 800,000 cells/cm2, which can also be accompanied by redness and irritation.
As the epidermal layer continually replaces itself, cells are pushed outward where they eventually die and flake off. For most individuals, these flakes of skin are too small to be visible. However, certain conditions cause cell turnover to be unusually rapid, especially in the scalp. For people with dandruff, skin cells may mature and be shed in 2–7 days, as opposed to around a month in people without dandruff. The result is that dead skin cells are shed in large, oily clumps, which appear as white or grayish patches on the scalp.*
Dandruff –How to Get Rid of it Naturally.
If you suffer from itchy scalp and flaky dead skin that appears on the scalp, eyebrows or around the hairline, ears or nose, there are natural treatments available.Natural remedies for dandruff treatment include: Following a healthy diet that includes flax seed oil; daily scalp massage increases blood circulation; weekly oil treatment to scalp, washing off in shower after 10-15 minutes will help avoid excessive drying out of skin; frequent mild shampoos that include any or all of the following Ayurvedic herbs:
Shikakai: A pod that’s considered a superior cleanser for lustrous long hair and has been reported to promote hair growth; included in natural remedies for itchy scalp prevention and dandruff treatment. Because of these benefits, this pod was named "Shikakai" which translated as, "fruit for hair".
Soapnut: Indian name Reetha fruit is also called Soapnut, as it contains natural soap. Besides excellent cleansing properties and dandruff treatment, it is known to keep hair and skin soft.
Amla: A wonderful cleansing agent for both the skin and hair. It imparts luster to hair and is an effective dandruff treatment; also helps prevent premature graying. Amla stimulates growth of hair on the scalp, and strengthens the hair roots.
Fenugreek: Seeds contain essential oil that contains 40 different valuable compounds. People used to soak fenugreek seeds overnight, and in the morning grind them into fine paste and apply them to the scalp for half hour for scalp treatment and removal of dandruff. The hair was then washed with Soapnut solution. The same paste was applied on the face at night before going to bed and then washed with warm water in the morning. This was known to prevent one from getting pimples, dryness and early appearance of wrinkles. It improved complexion and make one look younger.
In addition to being a proven dandruff treatment, these ancient herbs also are used for the following benefits: Natural hair conditioning; Hair softening; Help fix hair split ends; Prevent hair loss; Helps cure itchy scalp problems.
The best benefit of all: When dandruff is eliminated and your self-esteem is boosted by a look in the mirror and you see beautiful, radiant hair.
*Source: Wikipedia.
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