When it is not what it looks like – Dandruff

I have had dandruff-like flakes for over a year now, I have tried various anti-dandruff shampoos from every single brand that was available in normal stores or drug stores, but it looks like my condition is only getting worse.

 

Not only that those white flakes are still there, they are getting bigger (looks like dry skin) and my scalp has started to itch very much. In fact the itch is becoming unbearable, causing bad day mood…

 

 

The itch usually comes right after I wash and blow-dry my hair, but gets better after a day or so. This is why I started to suspect dryness as the cause of the itch, and started some research in the Internet about this. My discovery was surprising.

I might not have dandruff, rather some kind of scalp problems which could be a result of some improper use of products that contain harmful ingredients. It could be eczema or something more serious, like psoriasis! I should really go and get a diagnosis at a dermatologist.  This freaks me out big time.

I hate doctors, so I decided to try some home remedies first, before I run to the doctor.

There are some simple rules I shall follow from now on:

  • Skip using my anti-dandruff shampoos and conditioners, because they dehydrate the scalp, making my condition and the itch even worse.
  • I should throw away my ordinary shampoos and conditioners, as they can (and in most cases do) contain Sodium Lauryl Sulfate or Sodium Laureth Sulfate, which is a chemical, causing itch, and even cancer, I learned.
  • I should stop using styling products, as they contain chemicals, causing wax build-up.

These are all poisons!

We are being poisoned by The Cosmetic Industry!

 

I stumbled upon a video today (which inspired this post), about making your own shampoo and conditioner, and since it seems very simple, I decided to give it a try.

This is what I am going to need to wash my hair:

  • 2 empty bottles (any kind, but at least 1 liter each)
  • 1 tablespoon of baking soda (if you have long hair, take 2 tablespoons)

  • 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar (if you have long hair, take 2 tablespoons)

  • 1 liter of warm water (if you have long hair, take 2 liters)

 

 

This is how to make your shampoo (double for long hair):

  • put 1 tablespoon of baking soda into one of the empty bottles
  • pour half a liter of warm water over it
  • close cork and shake well

 

This is how to make your conditioner (double for long hair):

  • pour 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar into the other empty bottle
  • pour half a liter of warm water over it
  • close cork and shake well

 

This is how to wash your hair:

Apply your ready made shampoo on dry hair, rub it into your scalp and wet your hair thoroughly. Be prepared that it’s not going to foam at all, but it should have a good cleaning effect.  Rinse well.

 

This is how to apply conditioner in your hair:

Apply your ready made conditioner on your hair that you RINSED with water before, rub it into your scalp and hair thoroughly. Leave it in for a couple of minutes.  Rinse well.

 

I am giving this a try today, and I’ll let you know how it went soon. Stay tuned!

 

Do you have some advices against dandruff or itchy scalp? Please share below!