How To Use Essential Oils For Dandruff Treatment

The best essential oils for dandruff depend on the underlying cause of your dandruff:

• If the cause of your dandruff is fungus, tea tree oil (Melaleuca alternifolia) is probably your best choice. You can also try rosemary.

• If your scalp is oily with dandruff, cedarwood, juniper, or patchouli may help.

• If you have a dry, flaky scalp, try Roman chamomile, myrrh, or sandalwood.
  

How to Use Aromatherapy for Dandruff

An easy way to use aromatherapy for dandruff is to add a few drops of your chosen essential oil to your shampoo (preferably unscented, nondetergent shampoo). Adding 8 to 12 drops to an 8-ounce bottle is a good place to start, though you can try using more, if you don't find it too strong.

For a good anti-dandruff, conditioning blend, add 8 drops lavender and 4 drops tea tree to your 8-ounce bottle of shampoo.

Aromatherapy Hair Recipes For Dandruff

Here are before- and after-shampoo hair treatments for dandruff:

Pre-Shampoo Treatment

• 5 drops lemon essential oil
• 2 drops lavender essential oil
  
• 1 drop rosemary essential oil
• 2 drops peppermint essential oil
• 10 drops carrier oil (jojoba is particularly good for hair)

1. Blend the oils.
2. Thoroughly massage one teaspoon into your scalp for 2 to 3 minutes. 
3. Leave on for 15 minutes.
4. Shampoo as usual, adding 2 to 4 drops of a chosen essential oil to one teaspoon shampoo.

Post-Shampoo Dandruff Hair Rinse

• 4 drops rosemary essential oil
• 4 drops lavender essential oil
  
• 2 drops tea tree essential oil
• 1/3 cup vinegar
• 2/3 cup water

Mix ingredients and shake well. Use it to rinse your hair after shampooing. 

Note: The vinegar smell quickly goes away.

Also, according to the EPA, witch hazel helps fight dandruff. Add a few drops of essential oil to half a cup of witch hazel and use it as a rinse.

Sources

Essential Oils Desk Reference

Aromatherapy for Dummies

Aromatherapy: A Complete Guide to the Healing Art

I recommend Young Living essential oils.

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