8 Best Natural Home Remedies for Dry Scalp

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The scalp related troubles are very stubborn for us and hard to deal with throughout our lives. Dry skin on the scalp is a common scalp issue that is encountered by many people during the dry winter months. There are several trigger factors, such as infections, dandruff, and the moisture deficiency could be considered leading to the dry and flaky scalp issue.

Natural Home Remedies for Dry Scalp – Best Home Treatment

Instead of going after costly cure methods, there are a lot of very easy to apply home remedies that you can make use to deal with the flakiness and dryness of the scalp.

Today, in this entire article, I would like to introduce some of the best home remedies for dry scalp that are proven work well and will not lead to any side effects. I hope you and other readers can make use of these tips and tricks that help you get rid of the issue soon as desired. The skincare remedies are:

  • Avocado Pulp
  • Egg White And Yogurt
  • Thyme
  • Sage
  • Aloe Vera
  • Apple Cider Vinegar
  • Bean, Curd, Lemon, And Honey
  • Lemon Juice
  • Olive Oil
  • Coconut Oil

1. Avocado Pulp:

This is actually the first one of the best natural home remedies for dry scalp that I want to reveal in this article and think that everyone who is dealing with this issue should try once for good!

Avocado is actually very high in fat and can help to moisturize the scalp and skin and prevent the hair from becoming dry and brittle as well. You just need to prepare one avocado and use it to form a paste. Use the paste to apply right directly onto the hair and scalp and let it stay for an hour to allow the pulp to get absorbed into your scalp.

You should keep applying the avocado remedy for several days together so that your will be able to remove dead skin cells and you will get your scalp well-nourished and clean. Apply this method at least once every week to prevent dry scalp.

In fact, using avocado pulp is on top of the best natural home remedies for dry scalp that people should not look down but make use as soon as and as regular as possible for good!

2. Egg White And Yogurt:

Egg white and yogurt is a common remedy that is widely used to deal with scalp and hair related issues. Yoghurt is a natural moisturizer and can help to remove dead skin cells and dirt accumulated on the scalp. Egg provides the skin with a lot of nutrients and proteins that are necessary for the health of your hair, and hence necessary for strengthening hair follicles and the scalp as well. To make use of these ingredients, you just need to prepare 1 egg and 1 cup of yogurt. Mix them well and use the paste to apply onto your scalp directly. Allow it to stay for about 30 minutes before using shampoo to wash it off. Repeat 3 times per week for achieving the best results as desired.

This is also one of the best home remedies for dry scalp that I would like to reveal in the article today and want my readers to learn and remember to make use for good!

3. Thyme:

Thyme can also act as an excellent herbal beauty remedy that helps people deal with the scalp dryness effectively from the root. To make use of thyme to deal with this issue, you will need to prepare 1 tablespoon of thyme (dried) and add 16 ounces of water to it. Allow the mixture to simmer until the thyme is boiled and steep for 10 minutes. The infusion can be used to apply directly onto your hair and scalp as a rinse for controlling flakiness and dryness of the scalp.

In fact, this is one of the best and easiest natural home remedies for dry scalp that I want to release in this article and want you and my other readers to learn and make use as soon as possible for good!

Thyme might be strange, but it is actually perfect for treating dry scalp. So try it out!

4. Sage:

You can prepare lightly crushed fresh sage leaves and boil them in 1 cup of water. Steep for about 5 – 10 minutes and allow it to cool before using it to apply onto your hair and scalp. This tea can be applied onto your scalp after showering and you should let it stay to prevent dryness and also remove dead skin cells and dirt, which can lead to dry and flaky scalp.

Actually, this is also among the best and most effective home remedies for dry scalp that I want to reveal in this entire article and people who are looking for dry scalp home remedies should learn and make use for good!

5. Aloe Vera:

Aloe is a natural moisturizing agent that can also help to deal with harmful bacterial and fungal infections related to the scalp that can make the scalp scaly and dry. To deal with the dry scalp issue, people just need to take the fresh jelly-like substance inside the aloe vera leaf and apply onto the scalp. Let it stay for about 2 – 3 hours before using clean water to washing it off. Aloe vera also has powerful cooling properties that can help in removing heat from the hair and scalp, which can also lead to the flaky and dry scalp issue and also cause hair fall.

6. Apple Cider Vinegar:

This is also one of the best home remedies for dry scalp that I would like to introduce in this article and want my readers visiting and are reading this article to learn and apply as soon as possible for good! Apple cider vinegar has powerful anti-inflammatory properties and it is also very beneficial for restoring the pH balance of the scalp – one of the most important reasons for using this natural ingredient as an useful home remedy for dealing with the dry, flaky scalp problem. To make use of apple cider vinegar in terms of treating dry scalp, you just need to prepare a sufficient amount of apple cider vinegar and use some water to dilute it. Then, use the diluted apple cider vinegar to apply directly right onto your scalp and let it stay for about 30 minutes.

If you can apply this method constantly, apple cider vinegar will help effectively in removing the imbalance of the pH levels in the scalp and also remove the accumulation of dead skin cells as well. This can also help in boosting hair growth and preventing hair loss due to the scalp dryness. Apple cider vinegar will also make your hair look smooth and shiny. You can also apply undiluted apple cider vinegar if your skin is not too sensitive.

7. Bean Curd, Lemon, and Honey:

This is a simple home remedy that can be done for dealing with flaky and dry scalp. The treatment is gentle enough so that you can apply it on a daily basis without concerning about the side effect unless you have some kinds of skin irritation in your scalp. To make use of this natural ingredient, you just need to take 2 tablespoons each of honey and bean curd and add 4 tablespoons of lemon juice to the mixture as well.

You can use this mixture to massage directly onto the scalp gently and allow it to stay on your scalp for about 30 minutes. After that, use a mild shampoo to wash it off. You should apply this method on a daily basis for achieving the best results as desired. Once you can control the scalp dryness, you will be able to reduce the sessions to one or two times per week.

8. Lemon Juice:

This is the last but certainly not least one on the list of the best and most effective natural home remedies for dry scalp that I would like to reveal in this article.

Lemon juice is also a powerful natural exfoliator that can help to remove flaky and dry skin from the scalp. This will also help in preventing dandruff if you can apply it on a regular basis. To make use of lemon juice in terms of dealing with dry scalp, you just need to take the fresh lemon juice and apply directly onto your scalp. Let it stay on your scalp for about 30 minutes.

Lemon is very powerful and it can help to remove the dead skin cells that plague your scalp and lead to related issues, such as the hair loss problem and the clogging of pores as well. When applying fresh lemon juice onto the scalp, you need to ensure that you will also massage the scalp with your fingertips gently for better results. A better choice for you with the same purpose is to mix some olive oil with fresh lemon juice and use the mixture to massage onto your scalp to moisturize your scalp as well.

This is the list of 8 best home remedies for dry scalp that are proven good and safe to apply. If you have any question about this article or any concrete part of it, do not hesitate to leave your comments and feedbacks in the comment section below this article and wait for my soon replication. Do not forget to share this list widely to make use with other people you know who also want to get dry scalp.

Churchill Otieno
Churchill Otieno, holds a degree in Communications and Public Relations. He is an accomplished independent researcher, experienced, professional writer based in Chicago, IL past Mombasa, Kenya. He is an author and publisher for Consumer Health Digest - Joint Pain Center category since 2013. He has an additional credentials in health and lifestyle fitness. He has been writing articles on health for more than two years with interest on bone, joint health, arthritis, osteoarthritis etc. He is also a contributor to healthcentral.com and many other popular websites. His mission is to educate, empower and advocate people whose lives have changed due to arthritis joint pain. He also strive to support the families and caregivers as they learn how to advocate and care for the afflicted person.