Dandruff can be caused by a condition seborrheic dermatitis caused by a fungus or yeast.

The more conventional way it is treated is with traditional anti-fungal products such as ketoconazole shampoo.

According to Wikipedia: The Malassezia yeast is believed to play a role. Seborrheic dermatitis-like eruptions are also associated with vitamin B6 deficiency. My naturopath recommends taking B6 with the superior form P5P not higher than 50 mg per day.

Besides reinforcing the body with Vitamin B6 and zinc, an important factor to lowering the Ph of your skin with shampoo and other products that are more acidic.

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Conventional Dandruff Shampoos 

❌Conventional dandruff shampoos or dandruff treatments are often too harsh and made with strong chemical and synthetic ingredients that can only fix the problem temporarily. Dandruff can be exacerbated by overly strong cleansing shampoos which overstimulate the scalp with their irritating chemicals and then produce as reaction excess sebum.

Conventional dandruff shampoos or dandruff treatments can stimulate the growth of Malassezia.

Although Malassezia is a natural part of the skin microbiome, this fungus can take over the scalp, causing itching and flaking skin. It can wake up and become dominant especially during stress, with an imbalanced diet, or when the scalp is subjected to today’s toxic shampoos.

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Greenwashing Dandruff Shampoo

❌They contain controversial ingredients such as 

Zinc pyrithione: Acute toxicity of Zinc pyrithione to human skin cells in vitro

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Organic Darduff Remedies 

✅Here are the natural alternatives that have been proven to help the condition:

Organic Vinegar and frankincense oil addresses hair failure and dandruff,  organic  tea tree oil, organic eucalyptus oil,  organic rosemary oil, organic rose water

Consider natural doctors: Yin Yang Dermatology

Also consider:

• Eliminating inflammatory food: For seborrheic Dermatitis they usually are dairy and wheat (gluten). Try eliminating these two foods from your diet for 3-4 weeks.

• Shower filter: Chlorine is a strong chemical that can increase Seborrheic Dermatitis by drying out your skin. A water softening system: is recommended if your tap water is hard. 

• Whole home Water filter: is the best option. Before choosing the best filter you will need to test your water.

• Spring water or distilled water to spray to wash and rinse your hair and face.

• Use only organic products on your face, hair, and skin, free from toxic or irritants chemicals found in most skin care products, such as sodium lauryl sulfate, sodium laureth sulfate, propylene glycol, PEG, DEA, TEA, parabens, and fragrance. 

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TIPS on how to wash your hair

For the health of your hair you need to get rid of the scales: with your fingertips deeply and gently massage the shampoo on your scalp without scratching your scalp.

In order to wash away the scales and flakes, loosen them with a shampoo brush to help exfoliate your scalp. Let the shampoo sit for at least 2-3 minutes before rinsing.  Follow with a light but thorough massage with therapeutic products listed below.

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