Can Aloe Vera Help With Dandruff? Real-Time Case Study.

Aloe vera: a powerful nature’s gift for a healthy and dandruff-free scalp.

As winter comes, most of us suffer from dandruff. Guys, have you ever thought about why we face dandruff-like issues? What causes dandruff? Can aloe vera plants really help?

While the reasons for dandruff are multiple. The main reasons that cause dandruff are

• Using hair products to which you are sensitive.
• Dry skin
• Malassezia (a yeast-like fungus)
• Oily skin
• And psoriasis and eczema-like skin issues.

Now the question that I often asked is, Can aloe vera help with dandruff? It’s short answer is yes. Aloe vera has more than 75 active compounds that help us to fight with dandruff.

Here I shared how aloe vera treats dandruff, how can you use aloe vera for dandruff and what conditions that should you care before using aloe Vera.

How is aloe vera the best for dandruff?

Guys, do you know what the recent scientific studies on aloe vera say? Aloe vera contains more than 75 active ingredients that also include,

• Antioxidants
• Fats
• Proteins
• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Enzymes
• And antibacterial and antifungal properties. 

The antibacterial and antifungal properties of aloe vera help us to fight with some bacteria and fungi on our scalp that cause dandruff.

Aloe vera is also a well-known treatment for oily skin. And did you know before?  that oily skin is the only reason for malassezia growth? 

Malassezia can make our scalp itchy, irritated, and cause flakes on the skin, which may lead us  to discomfort and embarrassment to other people.

According to scientific studies, aloe vera has hydrating, anti-inflammatory, and astringent properties that remove impurities and excessive oil from our skin. 

This plant is also a proven method for reducing oil buildup to our scalp that causes dandruff. Some studies say aloe vera is the promised treatment for eczema and psoriasis that lead us to dandruff-like issues.

Real-Time Case Study on Aloe Vera for Dandruff.

Recently, I was looking for practical aloe vera benefits for dandruff. I found two practical examples. 

These examples especially focus on dandruff caused by seborrheic dermatitis. 

• The first study was performed on 44 adults. After using aloe vera, they noticed a significant decrease in dermatitis or its symptoms like scalp itching, redness, and dandruff. 
• And the second study is a more detailed overview. This practical study was performed on 25 people, dealing with facial seborrheic dermatitis. After using aloe vera gel, they became happy with almost 80% of improvement. 

Here Is How to Use Aloe Vera for Dandruff.

There are different ways to use aloe vera for dandruff. The simplest way is to extract aloe vera gel from the leaf and apply.

And other methods include mixing aloe vera gel with other ingredients. Here I discussed each point one by one.

Applying pure aloe vera gel.

Using simple aloe vera gel is the easiest way to remove dandruff. You can buy aloe gel from grocery stores, or you can also make it at home.

After buying or making, apply it directly to your hair and scalp and leave it for almost 30 minutes or 1 hour to calm your dandruff. Then you can rinse off it.

If you don’t know how to make aloe vera gel, read our guide to making aloe gel in just 7 steps.

Aloe vera and lemon juice.

Aloe vera gel and lemon juice are a great combination for treating dandruff.

Just mix 2-3 tablespoons of aloe vera gel with 1 table spoon of lemon juice and apply it directly to affected sections of your scalp. Then leave it for almost 20–30 minutes and rinse it off with a gentle shampoo. 

You can continue this process until you get a 100% healthy scalp. You will really be happy with this remedy against dandruff.

Tea Tree Oil and Aloe Vera.

Tea tree oil is also well known for its antibacterial, anti-fungal, and anti-inflammatory properties against dandruff.

You just need to mix 2-3 tablespoons of aloe vera gel with 3-4 drops of tea tree oil. Then gently massage it into your scalp and leave it for 20–30 minutes for dandruff removal.

Note:. Guys, remember, tea tree oil is mostly available in high concentration. So use it wisely; its added use may harm your skin.

Potential Aloe Vera Risks to Consider.

Aloe vera plant (Aloe barbandensis mill) is generally safe to use on our heads. But there are still some conditions that you must know before using.

• When buying aloe vera gel from stores, make sure to confirm that it’s pure. When someone claims it’s aloe like gel, avoid that product; this would be something else. 
• If you are allergic to onions or tulips, then also avoid using aloe vera. We found people who are allergic to onions are also allergic to aloe vera plants.
• If you want to confirm that you are really allergic to aloe vera or not, you can also perform a patch test. Take a little bit of aloe vera gel and apply it to your hand. Leave it for 30-50 minutes; if you see no reactions, this means you are not allergic to the aloe vera plant. 
• Avoid mixing aloe vera with other products by yourself. If any experts say, then you can do.

Avoid Mixing aloe vera with insulin, drugs that treat blood sugars, and heart-related drugs like digoxin and digitoxin. Most of these products react with aloe plants and can harm you.

Always use a reasonable quantity of aloe vera. Excessive use of anything always harms.

Conclusion.

In conclusion, the answer to the question “Can aloe vera remove dandruff? is yes. Aloe vera contains anti-fungal, anti-inflammatory, and hydrating properties that help us to reduce dandruff.

Recent studies on aloe vera say the main causes of dandruff are eczema, psoriasis, oily skin, and malassezia fungus. Surprisingly, aloe vera has the ability to treat all of these issues. 

You can easily apply vera gel to your scalp for dandruff. But before using, make sure to confirm you are not allergic to this plant.

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