Easily Penetrates into the Scalp – Coconut oil contains lauric, caprylic and capric acid (medium chain fatty acids), which help it to penetrate deep into the hair shaft and scalp. It helps the coconut oil to kill the dandruff-causing fungus and check the reoccurrence of it.

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Keeps the hair and Scalp Healthy – Healthy scalp fights well with the fungus that causes dandruff and at the same time stops the reoccurrence of it. Coconut oil with its various nutritional properties keeps both the scalp as well as the hair healthy. Apart from that it also gives a good aroma to the hair and scalp.

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Heals the Scalp – Its skin healing properties offer a soothing effect to the irritated and itchy scalp that is caused due to dandruff and continuous scratching of the scalp.

Containing many nutritional properties coconut oil is considered as a good food both for the scalp as well for the scalp.

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How to Use Coconut Oil for Dandruff

There are various ways in which you can use coconut oil to treat dandruff. You can prepare various home remedies by using coconut oil along with other ingredients to treat this scalp condition well.

1. Direct Application of Coconut Oil

This is one of the easiest and effective remedies that you can use to get rid of dandruff. It is easy and at the same time effective to treat dandruff.

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Required Ingredients:

• Warm Coconut Oil – 2 tbsp or as per the hair length

• Warm Water – as per the requirement

• A Shower Cap

 

Process:

1. Take 1 tbsp of warm coconut oil in a small bowl.

2. Apply the coconut oil to your scalp with the help of your fingers. Also, apply the oil to the hair starting from the root to the end.

3. Massage your hair and scalp with the coconut oil at least for 5 minutes.

4. Put a shower cap on your hair and leave for overnight.

5. Next morning clean your hair with your regular shampoo.

6. Follow this remedy regularly if you are facing this dandruff issue continuously.

Note: Prefer to use organic coconut oil for preparing the remedies for dandruff as it contains a good amount of antifungal and antimicrobial properties.

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2. Coconut Oil and Oregano Oil Combination

Like coconut oil, oregano oil is antifungal as well as antibacterial in nature. So its use can kill the dandruff-causing fungus and check the further growth of it.

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Required Ingredients:

1. Oregano Essential Oil – 1 tsp

2. Coconut oil – 5 tsp

3. A Shower Cap

 

Process:

• Take 1 tsp of oregano oil and 5 tsp of coconut oil in a small bowl and mix well.

• Apply this mixed oil to your scalp and hair, starting from the root to the end.

• Massage your scalp for 5 to 10 minutes.

• Clean your hair and scalp with your regular shampoo.

• Follow this remedy 2 to 3 times a week to treat dandruff properly.

 

Note: Be cautious while using oregano oil on the scalp as it is very strong and may burn your scalp if you apply it directly. Always mix oregano oil with coconut oil and do a patch test on your skin before applying it on the scalp.

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3. Coconut Oil and Lemon Juice

You can increase the effectiveness of coconut oil to treat dandruff by adding lemon juice to it. The acidic content of lemon juice balances the pH level of the scalp which very well treats as well keeps dandruff at bay. The citric acid in it fights with the fungi that cause dandruff.

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Required Ingredients:

• Coconut Oil – 2 tbsp

• Lemon Juice – 2tbsp

 

Process:

1. Heat 2 tbsp each of coconut oil and lemon juice in a container.

2. Apply this lemon juice mixed oil to your scalp and hair.

3. Massage your scalp for 10 minutes and leave the oil on your hair for 20 minutes.

4. Clean your hair with a mild shampoo.

5. Using this remedy 3 to 4 times a week will help you to get rid of dandruff completely.

 

4. Camphor and Coconut Oil for Dandruff

The use of camphor can give you relief from the itching sensation and skin irritation caused due to dandruff.

 

Required Ingredients:

• Coconut Oil – ½ cup

• Camphor – 1 tsp

• An airtight Container

 

Process:

1. In an airtight container take the camphor and coconut oil and store it.

2. For the treatment of dandruff, take this camphor-mixed coconut oil in your hand and apply it on your hair and scalp before going to bed.

3. Massage this mixed oil for 10 minutes.

4. Follow this remedy at least for 2 weeks every night to get rid of dandruff.

5. If your dandruff gets controlled, then you can apply this mixed oil in every alternate night.

 

5. Coconut Oil, Honey, Olive Oil and Yogurt Scrub

Containing various therapeutic properties, the use of honey can treat the dandruff issue as well as its related symptoms. The healing properties of honey soothe the irritated scalp, which is caused due to dandruff. It also has wound healing and anti-inflammatory properties, which can treat the inflamed scalp. And the most important thing is that honey is anti-bacterial and anti-fungal in nature, so its use kills the fungus that causes bacteria.

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The application of olive oil on the scalp removes the dryness of the scalp, which causes dandruff.  It also hydrates the skin well, thus reduces the dandruff issue considerably.

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Like honey, yogurt is also antibacterial in nature, so its use can help you get rid of dandruff. It also controls the dandruff issue by cleaning and tightening the scalp pores.

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Required Ingredients:

• Coconut Oil – 2 tbsp

• Olive Oil – 2 tbsp

• Yogurt – 3 tbsp

• Honey – 2 tbsp

 

Process:

1. Mix all the ingredients well to make a medium consistency paste.

2. Apply the paste to your scalp and hair with the help of your fingertips.

3. Massage your hair for 10 minutes to open up the scalp pores and promote blood circulation to the scalp.

4. Leave the paste on your hair for 40 to 45 minutes.

5. Rinse your hair with a mild shampoo to clean it properly (you can shampoo your hair twice if your hair does not get cleaned in the first cleaning process).

6. Leave your hair to dry naturally.

7. Take 4 to 5 drops of coconut oil in your palm and rub the palms so that the coconut oil will become warm.

8. Now, apply the oil on your scalp and hair.

9. Repeat this process to cover the entire scalp.

10. Use this remedy once in a week to get the desired results against dandruff.