Natural Remedies for Dry Itchy scalp and dandruff

1. Lemon

lemon is also a great remedy for dry itchy scalp. Lemon juice clear outs the dandruff hence making the chances of itching to be very low.

• Take some lemon juice and apply on the scalp
• Massage gently
• Rinse the hair after an hour

2. Almond oil

Almond oil with loads of nutrients and beneficial fatty acids helps nourish the dry scalp. When the dryness is tackled itching is no more. You can apply almond oil at night and then rinse the hair next morning. Using pure almond oil is recommended in this case

 Avocado oil

Avocado oil has the resemblance with the sebum/oils that our skin produces, on a molecular level. Therefore, Avocado oil plays a good role when it comes to treating dry itchy scalp.
Apply Avocado oil at least twice a week and notice the results in your dry itchy scalp

Tea tree oil

Tea tree oil is antibacterial and anti fungal in nature and as most common cause of itchy scalp is dandruff which is a fungal infection. Tea tree oil can be extremely beneficial.
You can add some tea tree oil in water and apply this on the scalp keep it for some time and then wash off.

10. Hydrating fruit mask

Fruit packs are not just limited to enhance the skin’s glow but they can be very efficient in treating dry itchy scalp. Here is a quick recipe for a hydrating fruit mask for dry scalp. You will need papaya, avocadoes and some lime juice.

• Mash the fruits and mix the lime juice into them.
• Apply the fruit hair mask on the scalp.
• Leave it for half an hour
• Wash off with plain water.

Some Do’s and Don’ts when you have Dry Itchy Scalp

• Use a shampoo that is hydrating and not drying
• Avoid using products with alcohol
• Minimize the use of hair dryers
• Drink lot of water
• Eat protein rich and balanced diet
• Do not share the hair brushes etc with anyone
• Check for lice and get rid of them
• Use a dandruff control shampoos that have ingredients like Salicyclic acid, Zinc pyrithione and selenium Sulphide, if the dryness and itching is due to the dandruff.

Trying the above remedies for dry itchy scalp will definitely give you good results and dryness and itching will be greatly reduced. Be consistent in doing the remedies and let them show their results.