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Tea tree oil is a natural remedy for dandruff and itchy scalp. Extracted from the leaves of the Australian Melaleuca alterrnifolia tree, the oil has a natural antimicrobial and antifungal effect. It is commonly used in skin care products, including anti-dandruff shampoos. It is possible to add tea tree oil to any shampoo to treat dandruff or itchy scalp.
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Tea tree oil for dandruff
Tea tree oil is effective against dandruff because of its composition. According to Wikipedia tea tree oil consists of over 98 compounds, main of them like terpinen-4-ol has antimicrobial and antifungal properties. When we apply tea tree oil for scalp it penetrates the hair follicles, unclogs them and kills microorganisms that trigger dandruff and irritation. Australians have been using tea tree oil for dandruff elimination for centuries. They apply tea tree oil for itchy scalp treatment because their parents did so and the science proves its effectiveness.
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Research
In Camperdown, Australia the study was conducted at the Department of Dermatology at Royal Prince Alfred Hospital and they concluded that a 5% tea tree oil shampoo used to treat dandruff leaded to 41 % improvement of symptoms, no side effects were observed. They also proved that the application of tea tree oil for scalp resulted in:
- Reducing severe symptoms of dandruff and itchy scalp.
- Lessening greasiness of the hair.
- No adverse effects
How to use tea tree oil for itchy scalp and dandruff
If you need to heal your itchy scalp, it’s a good idea to add tea tree oil to your shampoo. You may add 1 tsp. tea tree oil to a 32-oz. bottle. It is not necessary to add more as it doesn’t mean that you will get a better shampoo but you may achieve skin irritation. Use this shampoo daily to get rid of dandruff and itchiness.
You may also add tea tree oil to your shampoo each time you wash your hair. Simply pour some shampoo in your palm and add a few drops of pure tea tree oil. Too much oil may lessen the quantity of suds in the shampoo. Two drops will be enough. Massage the shampoo into your scalp and hair, leave for 5 minutes, rinse.
It’s possible to rinse your hair and scalp after shampooing with a lotion consisting of 2 teaspoons of tea tree oil mixed with a quart of water. Tea tree oil will help fight infections and ease an itchy scalp.
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Caution
You should apply tea tree oil only topically. Sometimes people are allergic to tee tree oil. Perform a skin test before applying tea tree oil for the first time.
