Anyone who suffers from itchy scalp knows how unpleasant it can be! Often skin dryness even causes flaking, which, in addition to being annoying, tends to make the hair look ugly and dirty.
The good news is that it is not always necessary to invest in chemical treatments or spend on expensive products to obtain good results. There are many ways to improve irritation and make your hair look even healthier with ingredients you have at home.
If you are looking for simple and natural solutions, check below 8 homemade and effective recipes to eliminate the problem!
1. Sodium bicarbonate
This is one of the easiest tips! Make a thin paste by dissolving the baking soda in water and apply to the scalp. Let it act for about 10 minutes and then wash normally. For an even better result, you can rub some olive oil on your scalp before applying the mixture.
2. Avocado and banana
In addition to relieving itchiness, this treatment is also great for moisturizing your hair. Just mash two bananas and mix with an avocado. Apply the paste to the scalp (and, if you want, to the hair as well), leave it on for 30 minutes and rinse well. Both fruits have nourishing and moisturizing properties, which will do a lot of good for dry scalps.
3. Apple Cider Vinegar
Another cheap and effective remedy is apple cider vinegar. Mix ¼ cup vinegar to ¼ cup water and place in a spray bottle. Spray the mixture on your scalp and massage, then place a towel around your head and wait 15 minutes. So just wash and see the effect.
4. Hamamelis
Witch hazel is a medicinal herb used to help treat minor superficial skin wounds, and can also remedy the problem. Just mix one part of the herb to two of distilled water and pour it on the scalp. Massage well, let it act for a few minutes and rinse.
5. Lemon juice
Lemon juice is yet another cheap and effective remedy. Add a spoonful of lemon juice to a glass of water and pour the mixture onto your scalp. Rinse well with water and apply again. You can repeat the process daily, until the symptoms disappear. But be careful: wash well after the procedure, as lemon can lighten dark hair. Also, this recipe is not recommended if your skin has any kind of wound or irritation as it can sting.
6. Tea tree oil (tea tree oil)
Tea tree oil is a versatile ingredient in many home remedies and can help soothe itchiness and flakiness. Mix 10 to 20 drops of the oil in a cup of shampoo and use the product as normal when washing your hair. You can also combine 2 or 3 drops of tree oil with a tablespoon of vegetable oil to massage the scalp and help unclog the hair follicles.
7. Jojoba Oil
Jojoba oil is an excellent natural moisturizer. Experts say that its molecular structure is very close to that of the skin’s own natural oil, which is why it is so efficient in treatments to rejuvenate and hydrate. You can use some Jojoba oil to massage your scalp. Repeat the process once a week.
8. Aloe
If you have any Aloe vera type plants (known as aloe vera) close by, enjoy! It is an amazing natural remedy. Cut an aloe leaf, and remove the gelatinous substance that it releases. Apply this “paste” directly to the scalp, leave it on for about 30 minutes and wash as usual.
Remember: depending on the intensity of your problem, it is important to seek guidance from a dermatologist to evaluate the case and the best form of treatment.