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Vinegar can help soothe those irritating flakes known as dandruff. When using vinegar for dandruff, users have mixed opinions on how well white vinegar and apple cider vinegar work. Vinegar can treat dandruff effectively at a relatively low cost, and as an all-natural treatment, it’s fairly gentle on the scalp and environmentally friendly. There are also some downsides to using vinegar to treat dandruff, such as its strong odor, the amount of time it takes, and the number of treatments that may be required.
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Dandruff forms when dead skin cells mix with the oils that naturally exist in the hair shaft. The mixture creates white flakes that fall onto a person’s shoulders or clothing. The causes of dandruff include hormonal imbalances, vitamin deficiencies and infrequent washing, and depend largely on the personal habits and physical constitution of the patient. Dandruff responds well to home and over-the-counter treatments.
Vinegar can be added to a spray bottle and applied directly to a person’s scalp to reduce dandruff.
When using vinegar for dandruff, a person can use apple cider vinegar or white vinegar. Those who suffer can use full strength vinegar or dilute the liquid with water. There are several ways to apply the vinegar treatment. The user can add the vinegar to a spray bottle and spray the mixture directly onto the scalp, allowing it to dry. Alternatively, the user can pour the mixture directly onto their damp hair and let it sit for several minutes before washing the mixture out with water.
Visible white flakes of dry dead skin on the scalp is a sign of dandruff.
To its credit, vinegar is a completely natural treatment. All-natural treatments contain no added dyes, perfumes, or chemicals, so they are often gentler on the scalp than many over-the-counter treatments. Vinegar only contains one ingredient, so it also reduces the chances of allergic reactions or skin irritations. All-natural treatments do not harm the environment, unlike man-made treatments that can contaminate water sources.
Dandruff is a scalp condition characterized by itchy, scaly skin on the scalp.
A sufferer can usually buy a bottle of vinegar for a lower price than buying a manufactured dandruff treatment. Unlike pre-made treatments, vinegar can also serve a variety of other purposes around the home. This can make using vinegar for dandruff cheaper to buy and use than other treatments.
Both white vinegar and apple cider vinegar have a strong odor that most people find unpleasant. By using vinegar for dandruff, the person is exposed to this strong smell. Although the smell goes away as it dries, some people may find the smell unbearable.
Signs of dandruff include itchy scalp and white flakes falling off the head.
For the treatment to work, the patient will need to repeat the vinegar wash two or more times a week for several weeks. Applying the mixture, letting it sit, and washing the mixture off can take 30 minutes or more. Some people may find this process very slow. There are over-the-counter treatments that work like a daily shampoo or require a single application. These treatments can be more effective over time than using vinegar.