| The exact cause of dandruff has long been uncertain. | | | | of fresh fruit and vegetables, whole grains, vegetable |
| Some doctors believe it is the result of either too | | | | oils and high protein food, such as lean meat and |
| much or too little oil being produced by the | | | | nuts. Also, sugar and starch products, alcohol, and |
| sebaceous glands in the scalp. | | | | fatty or highly spiced foods should be avoided. |
| However, some dermatologists suggest that it is | | | | Some Other Alternative Treatments |
| caused by an infection, and a yeast fungus has been | | | | Herbal medicine |
| isolated that is believed to breed in a combination of | | | | For a scalp massage after shampooing, use infusions |
| sebaceous oil and dead skin cells. Anti-fungal | | | | of rosemary or lavender, or a few drops of the |
| shampoos, developed in the 1980s, are now available | | | | essential oils of these herbs, and rub it into your |
| in health stores to correct this problem. | | | | scalp. Alternatively, boil 15g of sage leaves in 1 liter of |
| Natural "live" yoghurt is often recommended as a hair | | | | water for five minutes. Leave to infuse for another |
| conditioner. To use it first wash and rinse your hair, | | | | five minutes-and then use it as a scalp massage. |
| then rub yoghurt into your scalp, and leave for 10-15 | | | | Aromatherapy Instructions |
| minutes. Rinse it out, then wash again, using as little | | | | Mix essential oils of cedar wood, cypress and juniper |
| shampoo as necessary. A strong infusion of thyme, | | | | in 50ml of carrier oil. Rub well into the scalp and leave |
| nettle or sage with 2 tablespoons of vinegar can be | | | | for one hour. To remove, rub mild shampoo into the |
| used as a final rinse. | | | | hair and then wash out with warm water. |
| A naturopath doctor will tell you that dandruff may | | | | To keep dandruff at bay, use the same quantities of |
| indicate poisons in the system or nutritional | | | | the oils in 600ml of warm water. Stir well and use as |
| deficiencies and imbalances in levels of minerals and or | | | | a final rinse. |
| trace elements. He will recommend a diet of plenty | | | | |