Dandruff & Dry Scalp Causes & Remedies

Dry Scalp Problems, What You Can Do

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Beautiful Hair & Healthy Scalp Secrets & Remedies

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Dry scalp can feel "tight", a sensation that is sometimes accompanied by flakiness & dandruff. It is often the result of natural oils being stripped from our scalps & can be caused by the frequent use of shampoos, hair dyes and or other hair products resulting in a disturbance to the natural balance of our sebum and ph (acid mantle).

You rarely come across anyone who has the skin that has the perfect balance of oils these days. It is either excessively oily skin or dry skin. Unfortunately, so many people these days are cursed with the latter. We come across hundreds of products to take care of this problem of dry scalp and skin, and we fall prey to the advertising campaign to buy and use these products. Do we ever think of what goes into these products? And, do we pay any attention about the effect these chemicals and oils have on our skin? The companies that sell us these products certainly won't be bringing these causes to our attention.

Dry scalp problems & dandruff are mostly seen in those with dry skin. Itchy scalp and dandruff are the immediate problems associated with excessive drying of scalp. Further worsening of this condition can result in inflammation and sores of the scalp and lesions. If not attended to properly, then these can flare into much worse situations that people seek help for and end up requiring long-term medications. (Even steroids and other nasty drugs).

The dryness is caused by the stripping of natural oils from our body. Various causes attributed to this, some of which are:

• Pollution 
• Exhaust smoke 
• Hard water 
• Toxins in Cosmetics / Shampoo that strip and dry our scalps and skin 
• Bad eating habits and not drinking enough water 

We may not be able do anything to change the environmental conditions, which also include the quality of water available in your area, but there is definitely much you can do for little or no cost to enrich your scalp with moisture and nourishing ingredients that soothe & heal. For instance:

• You could make some changes to your eating habits to include drinking more water to hydrate your skin and scalp and flush out contaminants and toxins in your body,and of course the fresh fruits and salads that we know we should all eat more of but often don't, 

• Or most people don't realize how much you can do to help yourself avoid the causes ofdandruff, dry ot itchy scalp by making informed and wise decisions in your choice of cosmetics and hair products. For example, many big brand shampoos and cleansers that contain Propylene Glycol (antifreeze) Sodium lauryl sulfate, Sodium beryl sulfate, or Sodium Laureth Sulphate (same ingredient that is in engine degreaser). They are formulated for cleaning away oils - that they do,but the consequences can be painful and destructive to our scalp and hair follicles. If you want to treat a dry scalp, these are definitely to be avoided, especially those products containing SLS. SLS is known to cause many different disorders if a person is exposed to it including dry scalp because is strips the natural oils from your skin that protect your scalp from fungal infections like melassezia globbosa (dandruff) and excess flaking. 

• You can use natural remedies for dandruff or dry scalp that you can make at home to soothe and treat a dry scalp 

Moisturizing your dry scalp is the solution to many a problem like itchy and flaky scalp. There are many home remedies available to relieve you from various scalp conditions. Natural oils and moisturizers act on the scalp, restore the oil content, and reverse the damage caused by SLS and such harmful chemicals. There are many of the natural oils like Lavender, German Chamomile and Eucalyptus Oils along with neem oil that are just as powerful and do wonders in moisturizing dry itchy scalp. Some of these oils like the neem oil also act as antiseptic. There many oils I recommend and show you how to use them in my eBook Beautiful Hair & Healthy Scalp Secrets & Remedies

The pollutants and harmful toxins in the air and water are something we have to live with, but it doesn't mean we have to put up with a dry itchy scalp for the rest of our lives.
Once you are educated and know how, its easy to maintain a healthy hair and scalp using low cost natural oils (that have plenty of other uses too) to keep your hair and scalp in balance and rejuvenated. And by making wise choices (that often save you money) you can look after your scalp and prevent it from being stripped of the natural goodness that we are all born with.

So in summary - you too can have richly nourished hair and scalp anytime you want if you know how to use the gifts and natural scalp home remedies we are given from nature and by making minor adjustments to what we expose our scalps to in the form of shampoos, hair products etc.

OK, you've got some issues with scalp conditions,you know it, I know it. But what causes things like dandruff, dry itchy scalp and burning?

Well, many people will tell you that Dandruff is caused by the process of continual shedding of skin cells on your scalp. It can be caused by a fungus called melassezia globbosa or from toxins, pollutants and products that have built up on the scalp, particularly products like silicone - a cheap commonly used artificial shine enhancer in conditioners such as Pantene. 

The insidious illusion here is that most people don't understand what really causes our scalps to react this way in the first place and why our bodies respond this way,.

If you take one step back, thats when the story really starts - from the many to harsh irritating ingredients in hair products your scalp is subjected to on an almost daily basis. And yes, this includes dyes, shampoos, conditioners and styling products with ingredients such as propylene glycol and SLS in them. These chemicals strip the natural oils from your skin and even corrode it, as well as your eye membranes

One of worst culprits is Sodium Laureth Sulphate, or SLS. It causes excess flaking due to a yeast (dandruff bacterial growth) or by your own immune response to chemicals (which also results in flaking). SLA can also cause build-up on the scalp of hair products.

Surely it makes sense that when the natural balance of your scalp is disturbed, this creates the perfect environment for the fungus Melassezia Globbosa to move in and thrive.

This is when the natural process of shedding your cells gets a little out of hand resulting in an unsightly condition known as Seborrhoeic Dermatitis (fancy name for dandruff) and you see the highly visible tell-tale signs of flaking and crusting.

Then you start scratching,and it gets worse. accompanying itch and urge to scratch are often made worse by the multiplication of the fungal yeast having one big party on your scalp!

But scratching just makes it worse,and can cause small lesions which weep and ooze or become infected. Lumps bumps and sores are also common when the scalp is highly irritated or you've aggravated a sensitivity.

So what about anti-dandruff shampoo? Well many of these may contain ingredients that help to stop flaking and/or kill bacteria that manifest as dandruff such as ketoconizole or salicylic acid. They do the job of masking the symptoms temporarily, but ironically and astoundingly most of them also contain the irritating ingredients that caused your problem in beginning!.

That leads us to Natural Remedies as alternatives which can definitely help to soothe and heal your scalp (as long as you are eliminating the cause at the same time),.got you wondering about scalp home remedies?

So why should you want to use a  natural remedy for your dry, itching scalp or scalp lesions problem? Well, for one thing, they don't have any of the side effects of commercial products irritating your scalp and perpetuate the problem, and even worsening the cycle of flakey, itching scalp!

Natural remedies are just as powerful if not more so than their toxic counterparts assuming that you use them correctly. Better yet, dry scalp home remedies for scalp itching are non-toxic so you don't damage your poor scalp further, or worse yet, end up with a sensitized scalp and scalp sores.

Honestly, you don't have to use chemical dandruff stuff that burns your skin and can cause burning, itchy or red scalp.

So what natural remedies can help? Let's take a look,heres just some of the oils I recommend for dry scalp & dandruff

Natural Herbal Ingredients For Dry Scalp Home Remedies:

See how apply home remedies for dandruff video

Zinc Pyrithione: 

Wonderful stuff for scalp conditions. First synthesized in the 1930's, this is the most widely used active ingredient from a natural source. It's used to treat dandruff, seborrheic dermatitus, psoriasis, eczema and numerous other skin and scalp disorders. It has strong anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties.

Willow Bark: 

Willow bark contains Salycylic acid which is natural derivative of the Salycylic acid used extensively in antidandruff shampoos. It occurs naturally in willow tree bark. Key additive in many skin care products. Causes skin cells to slough off more readily keeping pores open...

Peppermint Oil: 

This oil with the naturally-uplifting scent features penetrating and analgesic qualities to heal scalp inflammation. It's also good for settling your stomach.

Guava: 

Guava is an herbal analgesic. It's also anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and antiseptic. If you've scratched your itchy dry scalp until it hurts, this is what you need.

Horsetail:

This baby is a positive herbal storehouse of vitamins and minerals, and revitalizing properties. If you want to give your dry, itchy scalp a makeover, this is the stuff.

Nettle:

If you've got scalp inflammation, this is the one you want. It's an herbal anti-inflamatory, anti-histamine, and it's rich in minerals.

Dandelion Extract:

Got problems with seasonal allergies that cause dry scalp or scalp itching? This is a natural allergen suppressant!

Aloe Barbabenis:

If you've got scalp lesions or scalp sores, you'll want to try this wonderful item, which is a natural anti-irritant.

Neem Oil (My Itchy Scalp Remedy Must Have):

Neem ought to be named neat for all the stuff it does. It's derived from a type of tree bark. Neem is an effective fungicide and insecticide (great for head lice when used with geranium, rosemary, lavender and eucalyptus oils).

As for the scent,well, it packs quite a punch, but you simply can't beat Neem for effectiveness. If you've got itchy scalp, neem is what you need.

In clinical studies Neem extracts and oil were found to be as effective as coal tar and cortisone in treating psoriasis with none of the usual side effects accompanying the use of Neem as there was with Coal tar and cortisone.
 
Neem extracts and oil removes redness and itching when applied directly to your scalp,and it's a great skin conditioner.

Tired of eczema, Then neem oil is your solution. Clinical studies demonstrate that even the application of weaker Neem leaf extracts effectively cured acute conditions of eczema with the fresh cold pressed oil with its high concentration of active ingredients.

Scalp inflammation is another thing neem's good for. Neem effectively kills the bacteria that cause acne and studies prove that Neem will reduce inflammation caused by acne and other bacterial infections.

Its also good for other skin conditions such as Dry Skin, Wrinkles, Dandruff, Itchy Scalp, Skin Ulcers and Warts which can be effectively remedied with soaps and other products containing Neem oil.

See how to apply home remedies for dandruff video

I have included an extensive list of remedies and causes of scalp conditions containing these and more oils & other ingredients (many from your kitchen and garden) in my eBook:

"Beautiful Hair & Healthy Scalp Secrets & Remedies"

How To Finally Be Free From Dandruff & Scalp Irritation Quickly And Easily - 100% Guaranteed!