Remedies for A Flaky Scalp

Low-cost remedies for a flaky scalp. There are different forms of scalp infections dandruff or yeast infections of the scalp. For babies, it is called cradle cap. Seborrheic dermatitis (dandruff), this skin conditions causes flaky, scaly skin, that makes your scalp appear red because you scratch your scalp often and it makes it red because your scalp has inflammation. Psoriasis is the bad form of scalp infections. Psoriasis is a chronic scalp disease. Psoriasis doesn't just affect your scalp it affects other parts of your body as well. It is recommended that you don't use alcohol-based products in your hair because alcohol will make your scalp dry. If you have dry skin, use daily oil moisturizer in your hair, Pink Oil Moisturizer for example. 

Allow your scalp to breathe. Dandruff can also form when you don't allow your scalp to breathe. People often wear baseball caps, scarves and they keep their hair up in different hairstyles that don't allow the scalp to get fresh air, or your scalp is caked up with hair products.

1. Apple Cider Vinegar (use one part apple cider vinegar and one part water). It works against Candida (a fungal infection). You will feel a tingling or burning sensation at first. Don't worry it's just working on getting rid of the fungus on your scalp.

2. Tea Tree Oil. You can buy this from Walmart or from the beauty store. You want to use pure tea tree oil. You don't need to use much because this is strong. Mix a few drops into your hair grease or shampoo. 

3. 100% Organic Coconut Oil. Apply this to your scalp daily. You can purchase this in your local grocery store. The kind that is also used for cooking.

4. Over-the-counter anti-fungal cream. Lotrimin, or make sure that the cream has this active ingredient in it, Clotrimazole.

5. Monistat 7. Do not use this with other anti-fungal creams. This cream is used to eat away the fungus on your scalp.

6. Olive Oil. Pure olive oil. Extra Virgin Olive Oil. You can purchase this in your local grocery store. Olive oil is good for your skin. It is a good skin moisturizer. And it leaves your hair shiny and silky. Pour the olive oil on your scalp and use a fine tooth comb to remove the dandruff from your scalp.