How to Use Coconut Oil for Dandruff

    Dandruff, which is a common scalp disorder, affects millions of people across the world.
  This scalp condition is caused by the fungus known as Malassezia. The person, who suffers from this itchy scalp problem, gets dusky and white flakes on the hair. Dandruff is neither contagious nor dangerous, but it certainly makes you embarrassed when you move in the social circles.

   Here, an effective ingredient that comes to your rescue is coconut oil. Loaded with various benefits both for the scalp and hair, the use of coconut oil can treat the dandruff issue very well.

How Coconut Oil Treats Dandruff
   Since ancient times, coconut oil has been used to treat various types of hair as well as scalp problems including dandruff. So what are the properties in coconut oil, which makes it so powerful in treating the dandruff problem? Let’s find out.

* Antifungal –   Coconut oil is antifungal in nature, so its application can treat the dandruff problem by killing the fungus that causes dandruff.
*A Great Moisturizer – Coconut oil works as a good moisturizer. Its use moisturizes the scalp well and removes the dryness. Dry scalp is one of the main causes of dandruff.
*A Good Conditioner – Apart from moisturizing the scalp it also works as a good conditioner, thus makes the hair and scalp softer, which in turn keeps dandruff at bay. Easily Penetrates into the Scalp – Coconut oil contains lauric, caprylic and capric acid (medium chain fatty acids), which help it to penetrate deep into the hair shaft and scalp. It helps the coconut oil to kill the dandruff-causing fungus and check the reoccurrence of it. Keeps the hair and Scalp Healthy – Healthy scalp fights well with the fungus that causes dandruff and at the same time stops the reoccurrence of it. Coconut oil with its various nutritional properties keeps both the scalp as well as the hair healthy. Apart from that it also gives a good aroma to the hair and scalp.

*Heals the Scalp – Its skin healing properties offer a soothing effect to the irritated and itchy scalp that is caused due to dandruff and continuous scratching of the scalp. Containing many nutritional properties coconut oil is considered as a good food both for the scalp as well for the scalp.

 How to Use Coconut Oil for Dandruff

    There are various ways in which you can use coconut oil to treat dandruff. You can prepare various home remedies by using coconut oil along with other ingredients to treat this scalp condition well.

 1. Direct Application of Coconut Oil
    This is one of the easiest and effective remedies that you can use to get rid of dandruff. It is easy and at the same time effective to treat dandruff.

Required Ingredients: Warm Coconut Oil – 2 tbsp or as per the hair length Warm Water – as per the requirement A Shower Cap
Process:
  1. Take 1 tbsp of warm coconut oil in a small bowl.
  2. Apply the coconut oil to your scalp with the help of your fingers. Also, apply the oil to the hair starting from the root to the end.
  3. Massage your hair and scalp with the coconut oil at least for 5 minutes.
  4. Put a shower cap on your hair and leave for overnight.
 5. Next morning clean your hair with your regular shampoo.
 6. Follow this remedy regularly if you are facing this dandruff issue continuously.
Note: Prefer to use organic coconut oil for preparing the remedies for dandruff as it contains a good amount of antifungal and antimicrobial properties.

2. Coconut Oil and Oregano Oil Combination

    Like coconut oil, oregano oil is antifungal as well as antibacterial in nature. So its use can kill the dandruff-causing fungus and check the further growth of it.

Required Ingredients: 1. Oregano Essential Oil – 1 tsp 2. Coconut oil – 5 tsp 3. A Shower Cap
Process:
 Take 1 tsp of oregano oil and 5 tsp of coconut oil in a small bowl and mix well. Apply this mixed oil to your scalp and hair, starting from the root to the end. Massage your scalp for 5 to 10 minutes. Clean your hair and scalp with your regular shampoo. Follow this remedy 2 to 3 times a week to treat dandruff properly.
  Note: Be cautious while using oregano oil on the scalp as it is very strong and may burn your scalp if you apply it directly. Always mix oregano oil with coconut oil and do a patch test on your skin before applying it on the scalp.

 3. Coconut Oil and Lemon Juice
     You can increase the effectiveness of coconut oil to treat dandruff by adding lemon juice to it. The acidic content of lemon juice balances the pH level of the scalp which very well treats as well keeps dandruff at bay. The citric acid in it fights with the fungi that cause dandruff.

 Required Ingredients: Coconut Oil – 2 tbsp Lemon Juice – 2tbsp
 Process:
   1. Heat 2 tbsp each of coconut oil and lemon juice in a container.
  2. Apply this lemon juice mixed oil to your scalp and hair.
  3. Massage your scalp for 10 minutes and leave the oil on your hair for 20 minutes.
  4. Clean your hair with a mild shampoo. 5. Using this remedy 3 to 4 times a week will help you to get rid of dandruff completely.