5 Essential Ingredients To Get Rid Of Winter Dandruff

posted in Hair on 9/14/2016

Snow and dandruff come to visit around the same time every year – but you only have to live with one of them. Turns out dandruff needs to be soothed, not battled. Whether it's with the right blend of essential oils, or a blast of hydration, dandruff can easily be defeated with the right tools.

How is dandruff caused?

Dandruff can be caused by a number of things, including dry skin, sensitivity to hair products, and skin conditions such as psoriasis, seborrheic dermatitis, overgrowth of yeast, or eczema.

1. Essential oils: Tea tree, rosemary, and oregano

These three oils cure dandruff and itchy scalps, because they offer moisture in addition to their anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, and antifungal benefits.
Balanced Guru Scalp Detox ($18) blends them to detox roots, prompting cell turnover.

2. Moringa oil

While its antifungal properties fight dandruff, this oil also delivers antioxidants and moisture to a dry, irritated scalp. It's all you could ask for in a hair partner-in-crime.
True Moringa Hair Treatment ($28) features moringa oil to deeply moisturize and soothe the hair follicles.

3. Dry shampoo

Shampoo helps dandruff by removing buildup, but doing it every day is asking for a flaky scalp. Instead, sub dry shampoo.

Skip aerosols! Their alcohol content is aggravating. Choose a powder formula instead. Green and Gorgeous' are organic, vegan, and come in brunette or invisible ($8).

4. Kukui oil
This oil is used to treat eczema, chapped skin, and psoriasis, which tells you how great it is for dry skin. The amino and essential fatty acids in kukui nut oil penetrate the hair shaft and leave hair healthy and moisturized.

5. Argan oil
This oil is a classic for a reason. Full of vitamin E and antioxidants, this oil nourishes your scalp – making it your best sidekick to counter the drying heaters and cold weather of winter.
YUNI Beauty's Micro Veil Treatment ($21) blends kukui and argan oils in a feather-light formula.

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Scalp Detox

Give your tired roots the rest they need with this detoxifying scalp treatment. An astringent blend of Oregano, Tea Tree Oil and Rosemary essential oils begin the detox process, while algae, sea kelp and brahmi bring rejuvenation back to your roots.

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True Moringa Hair Treatment

Eliminate frizz and add definition to curls and locks without weighing down your tresses or leaving a greasy film. True Moringa Hair Treatment delivers intense hydration to all hair types while moisturizing and soothing the scalp and hair follicles to promote healthy hair growth. A unique combination of moisturizing agents make True Moringa go on smooth and weightless and virtually disappear after application. Avoid breakage and split ends while bidding adieu to snarls.

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