Natural cure for dry scalp

Many people experience the problem of a dry scalp at some point in their lives. When you run your fingers through your hair, you realise that your scalp is completely dry.

We're assuming you're one of them, since you're on this page. If not, why don't you send your friend who has the problem over to this page?

So you're not alone. The problem, however, is often finding the reason behind it skin problem. By finding the culprit, you can avoid it much more easily in the future.

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However, there can be several reasons, such as:

• Irritation with medication
• Skin disease as psoriasis
• Hypersensitivity to certain products, such as shampoo or conditioner

Dry scalp often appears for the same reasons. In many cases, the problem is that we fill our scalp with all kinds of boring chemicals and synthetic preservatives on a daily basis. Not only does this make our hair tired and flat, but it also takes its toll on the scalp.

Luckily, there are natural remedies that can quickly solve the problem.

You can achieve great results with just a few products. Clean products like coconut oilworks as a lotion and you can even get rid of dandruff and other skin problems.

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Why do you get a dry scalp?

 

As mentioned, there can be a number of different causes. In many cases, it's simply the scalp becoming chemically fatigued.

In today's Denmark, we may also have a tendency to wash our hair more than is good for us. The many hair washes with different shampoos can remove the scalp's natural fat production and thus make the scalp dry.

A dry scalp is mainly characterised by itching and flaking. In some cases, it can even contribute to increased hair loss.

By far the most common cause of a dry scalp is that the right amount of natural oil is not present. That is, the sebum (the skin's own oil). This means that both the natural oil in the hair and scalp is insufficient. There can be several reasons for this, but in most cases it is usually relatively easy to treat and can also be prevented.

There is some misunderstanding about the most common causes of dry scalp. Many people point out that it has to do with an abundance of oil from the sebaceous glands. In other words, overproduction. In reality, scalp dryness is caused by the opposite.

The body's natural oil is secreted by sebaceous glands on the scalp. These are necessary to maintain a healthy balance of natural lubrication in both hair follicles and the scalp. When a high amount of this natural oil is not present, hair becomes brittle and the scalp becomes dry and flaky.

One of the main reasons for this is the use of harsh shampoos.

Basically, the chemicals in shampoo strip too much of the natural oil from the hair and scalp. This often results in an itchy and flaky scalp. Furthermore, hair can appear to lack lustre.

Other causes of a dry and itchy scalp

 

Other reasons, especially in Denmark, include the hard water we often use. Most of Denmark has what we call hard water, which basically means that it contains a lot of calcium. When the water is hard, you also use a lot oftomatically more soap in your hair.

You've probably tried washing your hair in Norway or Sweden, for example, and realised how little soap was needed. Here they usually have very soft water. Hard water can therefore be a contributing factor to scalp dryness.

So, while there are shampoos recommended for dry hair and scalp, they usually won't work effectively if hard water is used for washing and rinsing. However, there is the option to purchase a water filter that can be installed on the shower head to remove some of the mineral content from the water. This will minimise the hard water and allow the natural level of oil in the scalp and hair to benefit.

You almost guessed it. Didn't you? Because diet can also play a role in the development of this condition. Like all functions in the body, the sebaceous glands require the right nutrients to function properly. Without the right nutrients, the glands won't produce the essential oils your skin and hair need.

The lack of a good and healthy diet can result in an itchy scalp and dry hair.

Here in the North, we also tend to experience cold months during winter. Believe it or not, a dry and harsh winter can be just as drying and hard on your hair and scalp. So, especially in winter, your scalp often needs a little extra conditioning love.

Hair loss associated with dry scalp

 

Everyone loses a good amount of hair in a day. Some even have to get the vacuum cleaner out a couple of times a week just to remove the visible long hairs that have been shed during the day. It's quite normal to lose around 100 hairs a day.

If you visibly lose more than that, or if you can actually feel entire tufts of hair falling out, we recommend that you seek medical advice. If you are already taking a medical product, you should consider with your doctor if this could be the cause.

Dry scalp can be a cause of hair loss, but in most cases, there are other causes. Hair loss can be linked to a poor diet or poor blood circulation. More commonly, you may experience hair loss associated with dandruff eczema or seborrhoeic eczema.

If you're struggling with hair loss, we recommend talking to your doctor. Here you will be able to find out what exactly is causing your hair loss. We don't recommend attempting treatment before you know what you're dealing with.

Natural remedies for dry scalp

 

Back to the natural cure for dry scalp. As mentioned, there are several commercial products made specifically for dry scalp and hair. But you're obviously looking for something less rancid and far more naturally nourishing for your scalp.

Here are three great suggestions.