Dandruff can be a major bummer, especially when white flakes ruin the look of your favorite little black dress. Commercial dandruff shampoos do the trick, but they are often full of nasty smelling chemicals. Beat dandruff the natural way with a raw honey hair mask.
This recipe comes from Youbeauty expert Julie Ricevuto. As an all natural dandruff cure, the raw honey hair mask works because honey is naturally antibacterial and anti-inflammatory, as well as being a fabulous moisturizer.
To make your hair mask:
- Mix two tablespoons coconut or olive oil with 1 tablespoon honey.
- Heat in the microwave for a few seconds until warm enough to spread easily.
- Massage the mixture onto your scalp, then cover with a shower cap for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Rinse well.
Growing up, I was told that apple cider vinegar was the best cure for my dandruff. Although it did the trick, I have to admit the smell was terrible.
I love the scent of honey, so I think this is a much better solution! If you want, you could even customize your mask with a few drops of lavender essential oil. Lavender pairs well with honey as a fragrance and lavender essential oil is often used to soothe an itchy scalp.
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