Today modern world dandruff is the biggest problem for both men and women. Dandruff is the irritate problem for suffering persons. It is one of the most important reasons for hair loss. So most of the people use anti dandruff shampoo for quick relief. But it makes the problem worse. Naturally the dead cells come out of the skin. It is also happen for scalp of the head. Chemical in shampoo cause more cell dropping leads to dandruff. Dandruff starts at teenage of both male and female. It is very harmful in summer hot and winter cold.
What causes Dandruff?
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Environmental pollution, Automobiles smoke and chemical in the water stay on the head increase dandruff.
* Dandruff easily spread through comb, dress and pillow used by other dandruff persons.
* Vitamin deficiency, lack of nutrition causes dandruff.
* Dryness of hair due to improper applies of oil results to dandruff.
* Not properly take oil bath weekly once.
* Shampoo, Hair Oil, Hair gel with high chemical properties affects the oil secretion parts, because of that problem head skin becomes dry and cause dandruff.
Hibiscus
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Hibiscus also known as gudhal in Hindi, is extremely beneficial for hair. This flower along with its leaves is used in so many ways to fight hair fall, induce hair growth and also gives satisfactory results in bald patches. It is also said that hibiscus dyes the hair and prevents premature aging. All these properties are due to the high nutritional value of the hibiscus flower and hibiscus leaves. It is rich in amino acids, Vitamin A, Vitamin C and alpha Hydroxy acids along with other nutrients. Hibiscus is also available in the market in the form of powder or one can use the hibiscus flower and leaves if there is a plant they could get hold of.
Benefits of hibiscus for hair
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Hibiscus provides so many benefits for hair due to its vitamin C and amino acid rich composition. The flowers are lathery and mucilaginous which makes this plant a wonderful product to be used for healthier hair.
* It helps and prevents the premature greying of hair when used as hair oil or hair pack.
* Hibiscus is known to combat hair loss and hair fall in men and women.
* Hibiscus is good for all skin types and does no harm.
* Hibiscus makes the hair roost and strands stronger.
* It conditions the hair mildly and keeps them bouncier.
Hibiscus can be used in variety of different ways like as hibiscus shampoos, hair oil and hair conditioners. A good thing is that you can prepare all these hibiscus hair care related products yourself at home. Getting hibiscus enriched products from the store may also carry a disadvantage in the form of preservatives and chemicals.
Here are some simple hibiscus infusions that you can try at home to get rid of dandruff.
1. Hibiscus infused shampoo
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Ingredients needed:
Hibiscus flowers
Hibiscus Leaves
Reetha (Soapnut)
Method:
Heat 4 cups of water in a pan and add 5-6 hibiscus flowers and half cup of hibiscus leaves. Take 8-10 soap nuts and break them, take out the seeds and put the outer skin in that water. Boil the water and once it reaches 1 and half cup. Put off the flame and allow it to cool down. Once it cools. Mash the product with fingers and strain the water. Use this water to wash the hair. It will mildly lather but will cleanse the hair. This shampoo can be preserved in the refrigerator and used when needed.
2. Hibiscus hot infusion
Ingredients needed:
Hibiscus flowers
Hibiscus Leaves
Water
Method:
Add hibiscus flowers and leaves to a cup of boiling water. Put off the flame and allow it to cool down. Once cooled, strain the water and use the liquid as a rinse to wash the hair and scalp. The infusion also works for dandruff-related conditions.
3. Hibiscus cold infusion
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Ingredients needed:
Hibiscus flowers
Hibiscus Leaves
Water
Method:
Allow the flowers and leaves of hibiscus to stand overnight in cold water. Make sure that ratio of 1:6 (1 cup of flowers and leaves to six cups of water) is maintained. Squeeze out water from the flowers and leaves and strain the water before using it wash the hair the next day.
4. Hibiscus infused oil
Ingredients:
Hibiscus leaves
Hibiscus flowers
Coconut oil
Method:
Take a pan and put one cup of coconut oil in it. Allow the oil to warm up and put 8-10 hibiscus flowers and few hibiscus leaves. Boil the oil or small time. Till it gets infused with the hibiscus extracts and turns slightly reddish in colour. You can also put some amla in it to make it more powerful in combating hair loss and hair regrowth. When the oil cool down, mash the hibiscus left overs and then strain the oil. Use this hair oil to massage the hair.
All these home remedies will give you relief from dandruff easily and without any side effects. These remedies will not only treat the dandruff issue but also help in hair fall control, healthy and shiny hair growth.
