Dandruff? Try Neem oil



Dandruff is caused by excessive scaling of the scalp due to multiple causes including dermatological disorders, dry scalp, poor diet, stress, skin reactions to chemicals or detergents that are too aggressive, bad blood microcirculation on the scalp and fungal infections.

Let's see what are the benefits that neem oil can give to those who suffer from dandruff.

Neem oil to combat dandruff

Thanks to the high percentage of oleic, stearic and palmitic acid, Neem oil is able to integrate the lipid layer of the epidermis, hindering skin microevaporation, one of the causes of dry dandruff phenomena.

Neem oil also has nourishing, emollient and softening properties, again thanks to the high content of oleic acid, which helps to improve the elasticity and softness of the skin, limiting its peeling. Neem oil is therefore very moisturizing and is effective in combating dry skin, repairing damaged skin and restoring its natural elasticity.

Its antibacterial, antifungal and anti-inflammatory properties make it suitable for hair care in the case of dandruff due to fungi, also associated with itching or redness as it helps to soothe and resolve the problem.

How to use Neem oil in case of dandruff

Neem oil can be used pure but due to its rather strong smell, it is often diluted in other vegetable oils and to which essential oils can be added, including tea tree oil, particularly indicated in case of dandruff.

For example, an anti-dandruff oil can be prepared by mixing together:

> 30 ml of Neem oil

> 70 ml of coconut oil slightly heated in a bain-marie

> 10 drops of Tea Tree essential oil

Once warm, this oil should be massaged onto the scalp and left on for about thirty minutes; then proceed with the shampoo.

An even simpler and faster alternative is to add a teaspoon of Neem oil to the shampoo bottle to be used for normal washing.

Availability and conservation of Neem oil

Neem oil is a very dense oil that tends to solidify at temperatures below 25 ° C, has a dark green color and a very strong and particular smell.

Neem oil is purchased in herbal medicine or on the Internet and can be stored at room temperature away from sources of light and heat. Although it is a stable oil that does not go rancid in a hurry, to keep its characteristics intact it is advisable to store at temperatures below 60 ° C.

The properties, use and preparation of Neem's mother tincture

To know more:

> Proper nutrition in case of dandruff

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