Although dark smokey makeup and ruby red lips can make you the cynosure of all eyes in any season and occasion, a gorgeous mane is what completes the look. Lustrous and healthy locks of hair on a woman are one of the defining features, of a beautiful, attractive appearance. However, amid the backdrop of changing weather and transforming fashion, dandruff is something that, unfortunately, remains a constant.

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A common skin disorder primarily affecting the scalp, dandruff is a stubborn problem that leads to incessant itching and flaking. Triggered by the fungus Malassezia, genetic aspects, environmental factors like cold, dry winters, and underlying conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, excessive oil secretions, and dandruff develops due to surplus skin cells detaching from the scalp. These rise to the surface and even fall onto the neck and shoulders, prominently visible as white flecks and affect not only a woman’s scalp health and hair growth but also her self-esteem and confidence.

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The bottom line is that dandruff can be embarrassing. And while the countless over-the-counter anti-dandruff shampoos and medicated hair products effectively treat dandruff, they do contain harsh chemicals that upon frequent use, tend to irritate the scalp and damage the hair. Cue in Essential Oil, your ultimate hero for treating flaky scalp.

What Are Essential Oils, You Ask?

Essential Oils are pure,  natural extracts acquired via the cold-compression distillation method from various herbs, roots, seeds and leaves. They are primarily in the form of concentrated tinctures and need to be diluted by adding a carrier oil or water and employed for various purposes. Scientific studies show that certain essential oils like bergamot, lemongrass, tea tree, lavender, and thyme — can be extremely beneficial for treating scalp infection, while also moisturizing it to prevent inflammation and flaking.

So if you prefer gentle and hair-fortifying components, Mother Nature provides a plethora of healing elements, that can resolve your dandruff dilemmas, for voluminous, strong, silky hair and an immaculate scalp.