The appearance of dandruff in your hair can be both uncomfortable, with continuous itching, but also unsightly by dotting your hair with small white residues. To eliminate dandruff, you must first understand the problem, then adapt your beauty procedures. Here are our tips for fighting dandruff.

The scalp evolves in cycles: every 21 days, it renews itself. However, in some people, this cycle speeds up to only 5-7 days. The dead cells of the scalp then find it difficult to evacuate, forming white residues; this is called film.

The reasons for this acceleration of the cycle can be varied, but when it is really severe, it is called pityriasis. It is a micro-organism, a bit like a fungus, which completely disrupts the normal cycle of the scalp. Although the causes of its development have still not been discovered, it is known that pityriasis develops more easily on oily hair, although it can be present on dry hair.

Among the factors favoring the appearance of dandruff, we find: the intensive use of heating devices (hair dryer, straightener), wearing a hat or too tight hairstyle, the abuse of styling products, or a rise stress or a period of illness. Result: your scalp itches, you are bothered by apparent dandruff, and your hair grows less well because the scalp is suffocating. Fortunately, there are solutions. 

Dry dandruff affects many people and can be very uncomfortable on a daily basis. We recognize them because they easily fall from the scalp, disperse on the hair and even clothes. Dry dandruff is the result of a dry scalp.

To treat them, you can use anti-dandruff shampoos for dry hair, or mild shampoos for sensitive scalp. The goal is to gently remove dandruff and soothe the scalp. For cases of severe itching, there are specific ranges in pharmacies that will cleanse the scalp and nourish it to prevent the formation of scabs and plaques. Do not hesitate to seek advice from a drugstore. 

We recognize oily dandruff because it is larger than dry dandruff and remains attached to the hair. They suffocate the scalp and contribute more to the production of sebum, which is why they should not be allowed to set in.

To eliminate oily dandruff, use anti-dandruff shampoos for oily hair, to purify the scalp. Some anti-dandruff shampoos contain zinc pirythione, ideal for eliminating pityriasis. In addition to shampoos, you can make a green clay mask once a week, which will eliminate dandruff and excess sebum. 

To eliminate dandruff and prevent its appearance, a healthy lifestyle is essential: a healthy, balanced diet and a regular sleep cycle are a good start to overcome dandruff. Then, be sure to clean your brushes and combs regularly to avoid the accumulation of dandruff and residue.

On the skin care side, herbal lotions, like myrtle, can work wonders on your scalp. Essential oils such as thyme, cineolated rosemary or palmarosa are excellent anti-germ remedies for eliminating pityriasis.

Finally, plant decoctions can also be very effective against dandruff. Boil a large handful of thyme in a volume equivalent to two cups of water then apply to the hair and leave on for 5 minutes before rinsing. It also works great with a handful of chamomile and a little ginger root. Do it once or twice a week, you will get quick results.