Vinegar is a great homemade option for treating dandruff, because it has anti-bacterial, anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory effects, helping to control flaking and alleviate dandruff symptoms.
Dandruff, also called seborrheic dermatitis, is caused by excess oil on the scalp that can occur when hair becomes dirty, favoring the proliferation of fungi and bacteria. As vinegar has antimicrobial action, this is a practical, quick and economical way to put an end to this problem.
Other situations that can favor the appearance of dandruff are stress and poor diet and, therefore, in addition to using vinegar, it is recommended to adopt a healthier diet, combat stress and invest in carqueja tea, as it purifies the skin. blood, which is useful in combating dandruff.
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How to use
Apple cider vinegar is a simple option for controlling dandruff. To do this, you can use vinegar in three ways:
- Soak small pieces of cotton in vinegar and apply to the entire scalp, leaving it to act for up to 20 minutes and then washing your hair;
- Put a little vinegar on the roots of your hair after washing your hair normally with cold water and let it dry naturally;
- Mix the same amount of apple cider vinegar and water, let it act for a few minutes and then wash with warm water.
As an alternative to apple cider vinegar, you can use white vinegar, but to do this you need to mix half a cup of vinegar with two cups of water, massage the scalp, leave for about 5 minutes and then rinse. Check out other home remedy options for dandruff.
Bibliography
- HOI Huynh. Seborrheic Dermatitis and Traditional Treatments. International Journal of Psychosocial Rehabilitation. 24. 2; 1537-1545, 2020
- YAGNIK, Darshna et al.. Antimicrobial activity of apple cider vinegar against Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus and Candida albicans; downregulating cytokine and microbial protein expression. Scientific Reports. Vol.8, n.1732. 2018