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Vinegar is a great homemade option to treat dandruff, because it has anti-bacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory action, helping to control flaking and relieve dandruff symptoms. Know the types and benefits of vinegar.
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 end 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, fight stress and invest in gorse tea, as it purifies the blood, which is useful in combating dandruff. See a diet that treats seborrheic dandruff.
How to use
Apple cider vinegar is a simple option for controlling dandruff. For this, vinegar can be used in three ways:
- Wet pieces of cotton in vinegar and apply to the entire scalp, allowing to act for up to 2 minutes and then washing the hair;
- Put a little vinegar on the hair root after the normal washing of the hair 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 it off with warm water.
As an alternative to apple cider vinegar, it is possible to use white vinegar, but for that you need to mix half a cup of vinegar with two cups of water, massage your scalp, leave it for about 5 minutes and then rinse. Check out other options of home remedies for dandruff.
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