Neutrogena T/Gel Therapeutic Shampoo: The T/Gel shampoo to prevent dandruff from Neutrogena is a trusted brand of personal care products.
Pros: Effective after 2 weeks of use, decreased recurrence, trusted brand with excellent product quality.
Cons: Holds an unpleasant odor and contains FDA approved coal tar for effective dandruff treatment, but an ingredient suspected to cause cancer. Makes the hair rough and dry.
Cost: 130ml at 1000 INR, .
Home remedies:
Every complication is known to hold a natural solution and so here are few natural and the best home remedies for dandruff.
- Neem leaves: This is one of the best home remedies for dandruff, as the anti-fungal property of this herb acts on the root of the cause. But stay aware of the overwhelming odor of Neem. Add bunch of neem leaves into 5 cups of hot water and let it stand overnight. Use the strained water to rinse hair. You can also make neem paste, apply on the scalp and leave for 30 minutes before rinsing it off.
- Lemon: Simple scalp massage with lemon can be pretty advantageous. The acidity of fresh lemons breaks the fungus causing dandruff. Leave it for few minutes and was hair with a shampoo as usual. You can also apply a mix of lemon juice and coconut oil to the scalp and leave it over night. Wash the hair the following morning.
- Fenugreek (Methi) seeds: Fenugreek seeds are rich in proteins and lecithin, which will prevent the flakes and makes the hair stronger. Soak two small spoons of seeds and make a paste the following morning. Apply the paste on the scalp and leave for few hours. Wash with mild shampoo.
- Others: Along with a balanced diet, one can go for the usage of tea tree oil, olive oil, common or epsom salt, henna, aloe sap, vinegar, solution of boiled beet-root, a paste of gram flour and curd for dandruff.
Disclaimer: Please use medicated products under the supervision of your doctor.
