Home-Made Natural Anti-Dandruff Shampoo

Dandruff occurs in your scalp due to excessive shedding of skin cells.

The causes can be poor diet, stress, detergent shampoos that contain harsh chemicals, poor circulation, yeast infections, over active oil glands, and more.

The ingredients can all be purchased from the local supermarket & /or health food store.

Ingredients:

- ¼ cup liquid Castile Soap
- 1 cup Water
- ¼ cup Aloe Vera gel
- 2 tablespoon Plain Vinegar ( or Apple Cider Vinegar)
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil (Sweet Almond, Coconut or Grapeseed oil)
- 1 tablespoon Calendula oil
- 1 tablespoon dried Peppermint leaves
- 1 tablespoon dried Thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon dried Rosemary leaves
- 3 drops of Eucalyptus oil

Method:

• Bring water to a boil.

• Add the herbs and leave to simmer for 15-20 minutes.

• Strain the herbs and allow the concoction to cool.

• Add the remaining ingredients and mix thoroughly. Store the shampoo an air-tight jar.

While using, apply a generous amount to wet hair and leave it on for 10 minutes before rinsing. You could mix a few spoons of vinegar to the water for a final rinse.

Other remedies include:

- Regular use of Aloe Vera gel. Massage it in to your scalp and wash your hair.

- Mix the juice of a lemon with an oil of your choice, preferably coconut, massage it in your scalp and wash of the next day.

- A mixture of olive oil with equal parts of almond oil can be used as a hair mask. Warm the oils for maximum benefit.

There are more ideas in my new book "The Skin Program" www.lindaparker.com.au/books