Dry Scalp Home Remedies
Why home remedies?
It’s a personal preference, really. If you’re like me, you like to find natural solutions to problems that are typically handled by just buying some pre-made commerical product. Realistically, natural solutions aren’t always available, or as effective; especially in medical cases. However, with respect to dry scalp, I believe natural remedies are just as effective as commercial treatments.
Okay great, so what are they?
There are several dry scalp home remedies you can try if the preventative measures on the information page didn’t seem to do much. I would recommend doing all three for the best chance at succeding.
Natural oils/shea butter
Massage olive oil, jojoba oil, tea tree oil, or shea butter
If you’re in a dry climate, purchase a humidifier for your bedroom
A humidifier will add moisture to the air in your room and provide a little scalp relief. Just refill it every night before you go to bed. Don’t forget to clean it out to prevent bacteria or mold! You don’t need a big fancy humidifier either. Something cheap off of Amazon should do the trick.
Take Vitamin B and Vitamin C supplements and adjust your diet to eliminate or minimize sugar/HFCS intake
What you eat has an effect on the quality of your skin. You may notice that a healthier diet will even clear up acne and other skin conditions. If you combine this with the natural oil remedy listed above, you will increase your chances of curing your dry scalp. If you’re not interested in taking supplements, there are plenty of foods that are high in these vitamins.
Foods high in Vitamin C: Red/green chili peppers, guavas, oranges, kiwi, broccoli, bell peppers, fresh herbs (parsley & thyme), and strawberries.
Foods high in Vitamin B1: Sunflower seeds, yellowfin tuna, and most legumes (eg: lentils, black beans, navy beans, lima beans, etc.).
Foods high in Vitamin B6: Yellowfin tuna (again), salmon, cod, halibut, chicken, turkey, and bananas.
Foods high in Vitamn B12: Lean beef tenderloin, salmon, halibut, scallops, shrimp, snapper, venison, and calf’s liver.
That’s it? Will this really work?
I won’t lie to you and say “Yes! Definitely! 100% of the time!”, but these remedies definitely do help. I personally used tea tree oil in my hair for around 2 weeks, and no longer have any issues (I also take preventative steps and maintain a healthy diet which helps tremendously). Your mileage may vary though.
My personal recommendation: Try to cure your dry scalp the natural way first. You have to be very dedicated to it. If it’s not working after a month, try and use the treatment products listed on the treatment page. If THAT doesn’t work, and your dry scalp is being very persistent, then see a doctor, because you might have a more serious issue.
More than likely, your dry scalp will go away if you use home remedies or one of the treatment options. Remember to always use your best judgement as well. And when in doubt: consult a doctor!
