Antidandruff shampoos are indicated for the treatment of dandruff when it is present, not necessary when it is already controlled.
These shampoos have ingredients that refresh the scalp and diminish the oiliness of this region, being great to end the dandruff and itching it causes.
Shampoos industrialized
Some great examples of anti-dandruff shampoos are:
- Clear anti-dandruff shampoo. Approximate price: 8 reais;
- Antidandruff shampoo medicasp. Approximate price: 25 reais;
- Vichy anti-dandruff shampoo. Approximate price: 52 reais;
- The apothecary shampoo. Approximate price: 20 reais;
- Antidote shampoo ketoconazole. Approximate price: 35 reais;
- Tarflex Shampoo. Approximate price: 40 reais. See the package insert for this shampoo.
The shampoo should be used daily or every time you wash your hair. The shampoo should be allowed to act for at least 2 minutes and then rinse and apply a conditioner, hair length to ends.
Those who have dry or damaged hair can use these shampoos only at the root of the hair and not rub the length of the hair, letting only the foam pass through this part of the hair. This will suffice to thoroughly clean the root without damaging the length of the wires.
To make the hair softer and silky you can use a mask, massage cream or conditioner on the length of the hair leaving a distance of about 3 or 4 fingers from the root.
Natural Shampoo to Control Dandruff
There are natural shampoos made with specific herbs that help control dandruff naturally. These can be bought over the internet or in natural product stores and some pharmacies, but are generally more expensive than the industrialized ones. However, you can buy the ingredients in these stores and prepare your shampoo at home, which is more economical.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
- 60 ml soft natural shampoo
- 60 ml of water
- 15 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
- 15 drops of lavender essential oil
- 10 drops malaleuca essential oil
Method of preparation
Mix all ingredients well and shake well before using. You can find these ingredients in natural products stores or in some of the handling pharmacies. To use this shampoo should be put a small amount in the hand and mix with a little water and then apply to the root of the hair by rubbing gently. Let the product act for 2 minutes and then rinse with cold water.
Celery water to control dandruff
Another possibility is to wash your hair once a week with a tea prepared with celery because it also helps control the oiliness of the scalp by fighting dandruff naturally.
How to prepare : boil 1 liter of water with 1 stalk of celery cut into slices and leave on the stove for 5 to 10 minutes. Then you should cook this by mixing the chopped celery, and store the liquid part in a plastic or glass container to use whenever you wash the head. In this case one should wash the head normally and finally throw some of this water into the scalp.
