How Dandruff Could Be Causing Your Hair Fall And Two Ways Sea Salt Can Help

Dandruff — it is probably one of the most annoying hair conditions, if not downright embarrassing especially when we have tried everything and nothing works. Even though it can be very evident that you have dandruff it is an issue that a lot of people don’t care to admit having.

The white flakes make wearing black outfits dreadful, and the excessive itching is equally unwanted. But what’s a gal (or guy) to do? Dry scalp isn’t a condition that stems out of nowhere. It’s very likely that your habits and product choices are to blame for your issue.

What makes things worse is that dandruff is linked to hair loss, so if you’re suffering from both problems, then you may have just found a way to get rid of both.

Dandruff, as you may know, appears when you have a dry scalp, which then creates flakes of skin, which could eventually clog the pores in your scalp. When this happens, it can result in hair fall. Then the constant scratching can also contribute to excess shedding. Your hair roots are being weakened, so they have no choice but to fall out.

Does dandruff directly cause hair loss?

Nope. It’s just a part of the equation, which is intense itching, scratching and clogging of the pores. Some folks also have a condition called dermatitis, which has dandruff and hair fall as symptoms.

It’s common for folks who suffer from hair fall to be diagnosed with dermatitis. The fungal secretions that form alongside dandruff can also result in hair falling out.

What comes first, the chicken or the egg?

So does dandruff lead to hair fall or does hair loss lead to dandruff? We’ve already established that dandruff can indirectly lead to hair fall, but battling hair fall can also cause dandruff. For example, the shampoos and treatments you’re using that help prevent hair fall may contain chemicals that dry out your scalp and lead to dandruff.

Such chemicals include minoxidil, which is commonly used in hair fall products, and is known to lead to flaking and dandruff. So make sure that your shampoo doesn’t contain this ingredient.

Quick tips for getting rid of your dandruff

There are a variety of things that could be causing your dandruff woes. This includes dry skin, psoriasis, eczema, fungal infection, hygiene, illness, chemical shampoo and an unhealthy diet.

To counter these issues, you should focus on properly cleaning hair and scalp regularly with natural herbal shampoos, eliminating chemical shampoos and using natural oils* to seal in moisture.

If you have a fungal infection, you can use essential oils* like wild oregano to kill it. Make sure to stay away from shampoos that contain dandruff-causing ingredients like zinc* pyrithione, ketoconazole, coal tar, selenium sulphide, etc.

Why use sea salt to combat dandruff

Using a natural remedy for your dandruff is a lot better than resorting to chemically-made shampoos and conditioners that offer to do the same.

You can get equally great results, if not better, using natural ingredients like sea salt. This may be surprising to some who aren’t familiar with the skin benefits of sea salt. Not only does it work for dandruff relief, but it is a permanent solution as well.

Here are the known benefits:

• Rubbing salt in your hair helps to get rid of dead skin flakes, thus clarifying your scalp.
• It absorbs excess oil from your scalp, which also helps with prevention of dandruff.
• It prevents formation of fungus, which likes to grow on wet and oily scalps. Salt removes extra moisture, so that fungi can’t grow.

Sea salt methods for eliminating dandruff

There are two methods that you can use for your sea salt hair treatments:

Method one:

Using a table salt shaker, shake the salt directly into your scalp.
Wet your fingers and massage your scalp for 10-15 minutes.
Wash your hair with a natural herbal shampoo.
Dry your hair with a clean towel.

Method two:

Pour water into a pan and allow it to warm up. Then add 3 Tbsp to it.
Stir the salt into the water until it dissolves.
Allow the warm water to cool off to room temperature.
Rinse your hair with the water and massage your scalp well for 5-8 minutes.

Both are very simple methods. Choose whichever one works best for you.

It’s very important that you counter you dry scalp issues with a well-balanced diet as well. If you don’t eat a lot of nutrition rich foods or eat foods with artificial hormones (soy, dairy, meat), you could end up with a hormonal imbalance, which can lead to excessive dry skin and dandruff.

Don’t forget to keep an eye on the ingredients within your cosmetics. It’s best to use products that are 100% natural. Making your own hair products would be even better.

When you focus on your body from the inside out, you’ll see the results quicker. So switch up your regimen and eliminate culprits and watch your flakes disappear!