{"id":217,"date":"2015-04-26T20:56:01","date_gmt":"2015-04-26T20:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/?p=217"},"modified":"2018-05-14T03:07:02","modified_gmt":"2018-05-14T03:07:02","slug":"how-to-treat-dandruff-with-the-help-of-essential-oils","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/how-to-treat-dandruff-with-the-help-of-essential-oils\/","title":{"rendered":"Relief! The Best Ways to Treat Dandruff with Essential Oils"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1233\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/young-child-scratching-head.jpg\" alt=\"young child scratching head\" width=\"899\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/young-child-scratching-head.jpg 899w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/young-child-scratching-head-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/young-child-scratching-head-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/young-child-scratching-head-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 899px) 100vw, 899px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Hair and scalp imbalances are a common and frustrating complaint.<\/p>\n<p>One of the more common imbalances is dandruff, which results from overly\u00a0dry and flaky skin on the scalp.<\/p>\n<p>Treating dandruff and scalp conditions can be tricky &#8211; especially when many of the commercial products available do a poor job of moisturizing and rebalancing. And these products can sometimes further agitate a dry scalp and cause the condition to worsen.<\/p>\n<p>Below you&#8217;ll find a variety of natural methods\u00a0to heal, moisturize and bring your\u00a0scalp health back into balance.<\/p>\n<p>First, here is a list of essential oils that are known remedies for dandruff:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Bay (Laurel and West Indian)<\/li>\n<li>Bergamot<\/li>\n<li>Cedarwood<\/li>\n<li>Clary sage<\/li>\n<li>Lavender<\/li>\n<li>Rosemary<\/li>\n<li>Sage<\/li>\n<li>Sandalwood<\/li>\n<li>Tea tree<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Maybe you already have some of them in your EO collection!<\/p>\n<p>Next, let&#8217;s get into some specific applications that you could apply today.<\/p>\n<h2>Anti-dandruff treatment<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1682\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/normal-hair-conditioner-essential-oils.jpg\" alt=\"normal hair conditioner essential oils\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/normal-hair-conditioner-essential-oils.jpg 900w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/normal-hair-conditioner-essential-oils-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/normal-hair-conditioner-essential-oils-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/07\/normal-hair-conditioner-essential-oils-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/2 cup distilled water<\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1GLSyjc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">apple cider vinegar<\/a> (AVC)<\/li>\n<li>8 drops <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1BXbokl\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">lavender EO<\/a><\/li>\n<li>8 drops <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1NLw6uP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">bay laurel<\/a> or <a href=\"NOW%20Foods Undiluted Tea Tree, 1 ounce\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">tea tree EO<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In a <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1GLrUXJ\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">4 oz container<\/a> combine water, vinegar, lavender and bay laurel EO.<\/li>\n<li>Shake well.<\/li>\n<li>Pour a small amount of mixture into your palm and massage into scalp.<\/li>\n<li>Let sit for 5 minutes.<\/li>\n<li>Rinse with water. No shampoo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The smell will be strong for an hour or so.<\/p>\n<p>Apply once weekly.<\/p>\n<h2>Exfoliating Dandruff Treatment<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1212\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/happy-young-woman-smiling.jpg\" alt=\"happy young woman smiling\" width=\"900\" height=\"597\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/happy-young-woman-smiling.jpg 900w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/happy-young-woman-smiling-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/happy-young-woman-smiling-768x509.jpg 768w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/happy-young-woman-smiling-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ingredients for a single treatment:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 cup distilled water<\/li>\n<li>3 tsp <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1FTg0Ll\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">baking soda<\/a><\/li>\n<li>3 drops <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1wRDdu7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">rosemary<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1PPoxBS\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">West Indian bay EO<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In an <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1ywv4fw\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">8 oz glass bottle<\/a>\u00a0combine water, baking soda, and rosemary EO<\/li>\n<li>Shake thoroughly to blend<\/li>\n<li>Pour onto hair and scalp while gently massaging it in.<\/li>\n<li>Continue until mixture has been fully applied.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Apply twice weekly.<\/p>\n<p>For best results, follow with the anti-dandruff vinegar rinse mentioned later in this post.<\/p>\n<h2>Pre-shampoo Warming oil treatment<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1202\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/essential-oil-bottles-with-white-flower.jpg\" alt=\"essential oil bottles with white flower\" width=\"900\" height=\"586\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/essential-oil-bottles-with-white-flower.jpg 900w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/essential-oil-bottles-with-white-flower-300x195.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/essential-oil-bottles-with-white-flower-768x500.jpg 768w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/essential-oil-bottles-with-white-flower-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s good to give\u00a0your head and hair some nourishing attention before you shower and apply shampoo and conditioner.<\/p>\n<p>Ingredients for a single treatment:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>4 tsp <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1b4g2TE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">jojoba oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li>3 drops <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1D3Y21G\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">clary sage EO<\/a><\/li>\n<li>2 drops <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1CYtYV6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">cedarwood<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1ILXJR3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">sandalwood<\/a> EO<\/li>\n<li>5\u00a0drops lavender EO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In a small non-reactive bowl you&#8217;ll want to combine your jojoba oil and lavender, sage cedarwood EOs.<\/li>\n<li>Stir well.<\/li>\n<li>Using your fingers, massage 1 to 2 tsp of the mixture into your hair and scalp.<\/li>\n<li>Soak a small towel or washcloth in water and wring it out so it&#8217;s not dripping.<\/li>\n<li>Heat towel\u00a0using a microwave (30-50 seconds) or boil water and pour just enough water over your towel to absorb fully.<\/li>\n<li>Once your towel is cool enough to handle, wring it out and wrap up it up over your hair.<\/li>\n<li>Apply once or 2-3 times, as desired. Reheating as necessary.<\/li>\n<li>Ideally, wait an hour before shampooing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The warming oil treatment should be applied at minimum once every two weeks for dandruff.<\/p>\n<h2>Dandruff Shampoo<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-1173\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/essential-oil-bottles-flower.jpg\" alt=\"essential oil bottles flower\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/essential-oil-bottles-flower.jpg 900w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/essential-oil-bottles-flower-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/essential-oil-bottles-flower-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/10\/essential-oil-bottles-flower-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/2 cup <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1ILYbyA\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">liquid castile soap<\/a><\/li>\n<li>1\/2 cup distilled water<\/li>\n<li>4 tsp <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1GvOnb1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">coconut<\/a>, <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1ysNvkM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">macadamia<\/a> or <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1FM7ys3\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">meadowfoam oil<\/a><\/li>\n<li>25 drops of your preferred essential oils (refer to the list at the beginning of the post).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In a glass measuring cup combine your castile soap and half (1\/4 cup) of your water<\/li>\n<li>Stir to mix.<\/li>\n<li>Add your 4 tsp of oil<\/li>\n<li>Stir to mix.<\/li>\n<li>Pour into an 8 oz glass bottle<\/li>\n<li>Add your essential oils<\/li>\n<li>Shake to combine<\/li>\n<li>Fill the container with the remainder of your water (1\/4 cup)<\/li>\n<li>Shake once more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Application:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In a small <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/1aVvm4M\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">non-reactive bowl<\/a> or container\u00a0combine a small amount of your new\u00a0shampoo with 1tsp baking soda.<\/li>\n<li>Stir well and shampoo as normal.<\/li>\n<li>Apply 3 to 4 times a week.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Best results when followed\u00a0with the Anti-dandruff Vinegar rinse listed below.<\/p>\n<h2>Anti-dandruff Vinegar Rinse<\/h2>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-820\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/apple-cider-vinegar.jpg\" alt=\"apple cider vinegar\" width=\"800\" height=\"568\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/apple-cider-vinegar.jpg 800w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/apple-cider-vinegar-300x213.jpg 300w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/apple-cider-vinegar-768x545.jpg 768w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/08\/apple-cider-vinegar-20x14.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Ingredients:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1\/2 cup apple cider vinegar (AVC)<\/li>\n<li>25 drops lavender EO<\/li>\n<li>25 drops tea tree EO<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Directions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>In a 4 ounce container combine vinegar, lavender and tea tree.<\/li>\n<li>Shake well to blend.<\/li>\n<li>In a non-reactive bowl combine 3 tsp of the vinegar rinse with 2 cups of warm water.<\/li>\n<li>After you&#8217;ve shampooed pour the rinse over your hair<\/li>\n<li>Massage into scalp.<\/li>\n<li>Rinse with warm water.<\/li>\n<li>Repeat once more, if desired.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h1>Conclusion<\/h1>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-467 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/EO-remedies-for-dandruff1.png\" alt=\"DIY Essential Oil Based Remedies for Dandruff\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/EO-remedies-for-dandruff1.png 900w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/EO-remedies-for-dandruff1-300x200.png 300w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/EO-remedies-for-dandruff1-768x512.png 768w, https:\/\/essentialoilsanctuary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/04\/EO-remedies-for-dandruff1-20x13.png 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Hopefully, some of these recipes will come in handy for you.<\/p>\n<p>If you have any questions or tips of your own\u00a0please make yourself heard in the comment section below!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hair and scalp imbalances are a common and frustrating complaint. 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