Home Remedies for Oily Scalp

A dry scalp, dandruff, itchy flakes, discomfort and irritation. You are not just got a problem my friend. You got a scalp problem, which may not be your friendly neighborhood problem.

On the flip side, an excessively oily scalp may not be a very endearing thing to have. An oily scalp is a result of excessive secretion of sebum from your sebaceous glands. The fluid eventually passes onto the shaft, and then deposits itself on the scalp. The excessive production of sebum has been linked to genes, imbalance of the hormones, excessive humidity, or dietary abuses.

The scalp may develop some serious disease for which a dermatologist must be consulted. Although in case of a mere oily scalp, you might try out some curatives available at home. Read on about these natural remedies for oily scalp.

Home Therapies for Oily Scalp

1Vinegar

Apply white vinegar to your hair and leave it on until it dries. Wash with a mild shampoo later.

2Aloe Vera

Aloe Vera is as effective on oily scalp, as it is for a dry one. Aloe Vera gel, mixed with a few drops of lemon juice may be massaged on the scalp. Leave for 10 minutes before rinsing it off with water.

3Apple Cider

• 2-3 tablespoons of apple cider may be added to a cup of water, to be used as an after shampoo.
• Give your hair a final rinse with cold water.
• Follow the practice at least twice a week to keep your scalp oil free, yet adequately moisturized.

4Green Tea

Green tea is known to be rich in antioxidants, hence an excellent home remedy for oily scalp. You may brew, strain and cool the liqueur. Use is subsequently as a final rinse on the days you shampoo.

5Henna

Henna’s conditioning effect on your hair and scalp is in depth and intense. You may choose to soak some henna overnight, in the liqueur of tea. The morning after, you may apply the concoction on your hair and scalp. Leave for a few hours and wash away with a mild shampoo.

6Egg Yolk

2 egg yolks, beaten well may be mixed with a few drops of lemon juice and applied on a moist scalp. Leave on the natural serum for about 10 minutes before washing it away thoroughly. This remedy may be practiced 2-3 times a week.

7Table Salt

You may sprinkle a pinch of table salt onto your moist scalp. Massage thoroughly for about 10 minutes before rinsing it away.

By Abhro