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The term dandruff generally refers to the condition of the skin where in shiny, silvery scales separate from the scalp and collect amidst the hair. The condition can become troublesome when the skin gets infected. The exact cause of dandruff, also known as scurf or Pityriasis simplex capillitii is unknown. Simple dry skin — the kind you get during winter when the air is cold and rooms are overheated — is the most common cause of itchy, flaking dandruff. People with dry skin or sensitive to yeast, who do not shampoo regularly or use of alkali soaps or shampoo get dandruff easily. Some other conditions like oily skin (seborrehic dermatitis), Psoriasis, Eczema and contact dermatitis (allergy to hair care products) can lead to severely effecting dandruff. According to Ayurveda the health of skin is maintained by healthy RAS and RAKT dhatu, proper nutrition and digestion helps to have nice skin and hairs. Ayurvedic treatment for dandruff includes, oils, hair cleansers, hair packs and some ingestible like triphala, amla, Jatamansi and neem. Rosemary and Margosa hair oil controls excessive oil secretion on scalp, stops secondary infections and growth of yeast. Rosemary and Tea tree hair oil contains, mustard oil, Neem leaf extracts, fenugreek, rosemary oil, lemon oil and tea tree oil. Tea tree oil is known for its clarifying, antifungal and anti-bacterial properties. Neem and lemon cleanses scalp and nourishes it. Fenugreek, a rich source of natural protein, moisturizes & strengthens the hair shaft. The combination helps remove dandruff scales and flakes from hair and scalp. Rosemary and Margosa hair oil helps strengthen hair and provide the appearance of thicker, fuller hair. Regular use along with Margosa and Tea tree clarifying shampoo does not allow dandruff to return back on scalp. Make hair pack from Henna powder, rittha, and curd mix them well and keep it for ½ an hour and then wash with Heena and Citrus Lemon conditioning shampoo. For more details please visit Ayurvedant
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