Dietary therapy and essential oil therapy for dandruff

Internal and external treatments combined, dandruff problems gone in an instant!

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Dandruff scattered on your shoulders is both unsightly and unhealthy. Even if you thoroughly comb your hair in the morning and remove all the dandruff from your shoulders before leaving the house, those annoying little white flakes will soon return, looking very untidy and quite bothersome. Dandruff is a result of metabolism. Excessive dandruff clogs pores, weakening hair and making it easier for fungi to multiply, leading to itchy scalp.

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Studies have shown that androgen stimulation plays a role in increasing dandruff, and the proliferation of *Tetrandilla ovalis* is a significant cause of excessive dandruff. Therefore, men prone to dandruff should pay attention to the following dietary points:

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**1. Eat less spicy and stimulating foods.**

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Because excessive dandruff can be accompanied by scalp itching, and spicy and stimulating foods can worsen scalp itching, it is advisable to eat less or avoid chili peppers, mustard, raw onions, raw garlic, alcohol, and alcoholic beverages.

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**2. Eat less high-fat foods.**

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People with oily dandruff should be especially careful, because excessive fat intake can cause the sebaceous glands to secrete too much sebum, which will make dandruff form faster and worsen the condition.

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**3. Foods rich in vitamins B₂ and B₆**

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Vitamin B₂ has a therapeutic effect on seborrheic dermatitis, while vitamin B₆ plays an important role in the normal metabolism of proteins and lipids. Foods rich in vitamin B₂ include animal liver, kidneys, heart, egg yolks, dairy products, eel, soybeans, and fresh vegetables. Foods rich in vitamin B₆, in addition to the above, include wheat germ, yeast, and grains.

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4. Increase your intake of alkaline foods.

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Excessive dandruff is related to physical fatigue. Fatigue occurs when acidic components accumulate in the body during metabolism, such as lactic acid, uric acid, and phosphoric acid. These acids can alter the pH of the blood, leading to fatigue. Consuming more alkaline foods can neutralize excess acidic substances in the body, restoring acid-base balance.

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Besides diet, essential oils are also quite effective at removing dandruff.

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**1. Suitable essential oils**

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Juniper, geranium, tea tree, patchouli, benzoin, rosemary, lemon, lime, birch, basil, thyme, cinnamon, peppermint, eucalyptus, sage, carrot seed, cypress, and lavender all have anti-dandruff properties.

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> **2. Magic Recipe**

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Shampoo formula: 6 drops rosemary + 4 drops thyme + 3 drops sage + 100ml unscented shampoo

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Massage recipes: 2 drops geranium + 3 drops lavender + 3 drops peppermint + 1 drop sandalwood + 20 ml olive oil; 5 drops lavender + 5 drops geranium + 2 drops sandalwood + 30 ml grapeseed oil

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> **3. How to Use**

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Washing your hair with a shampoo containing essential oils can loosen the dead skin cells on your scalp, removing dandruff during the wash. It also stimulates the skin's healing tissue, preventing the recurrence and accumulation of dandruff.

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After cleaning your hair, massage your scalp with massage oil to prevent and treat scalp sensitivity and itching, and to treat dry dandruff.

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If you don't have time to wash and condition your hair, putting a drop of essential oil on your comb can also inhibit dandruff growth and keep your hair clean and fresh.

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**4. Instructions for Use**

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(1) You can choose any one of the three methods; you don’t have to use them all at the same time.

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(2) Use essential oil shampoo to wash your hair, and be careful to prevent the shampoo from getting into your eyes.

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(3) Use with caution if you have abnormal blood pressure.