Sunday, July 31, 2011

Using Zinc to Control Your Dandruff



One of the more embarrassing things that can happen to us is for us to have a bad case of dandruff.  Dandruff can happen for a number of different reasons but some of the most common are because we are dealing with a dry scalp or because we have an oily scalp.  Either of these conditions can cause the skin to flake and peel off, causing an unsightly embarrassment.  It may even flake off on to our clothing which can cause additional embarrassment.  What can be done if we are dealing with this problem?

One of the ways that people commonly get rid of this problem is by using a medicated shampoo.  These line the shelves of the supermarkets and drugstore aisles in the hair care area.  Although these may be able to treat the dandruff to a certain extent, they rarely ever get to the root of what is the actual problem.  Not only that, they may cause a number of different side effects that can actually damage your health.  So out of a problem that is not dangerous, you may end up with something dangerous as a result.

One way for you to overcome this problem is to use a natural cure in order to overcome your dandruff.  Although there are a number of different natural cures that are available to help you with dandruff, one that is often overlooked is zinc. This mineral is something that is lacking in many of us on a regular basis and it is extremely important in order to regulate the skin.  A lack of zinc in our system may actually be the culprit behind our dandruff.  Since skin without this mineral can either be oily or dry, it is easy to see how it could be to blame.

Adding zinc into your diet through supplementation and eating the right foods is an excellent way for you to overcome a problem with dandruff.  You may also want to try getting a little bit of liquid zinc into the natural shampoo that you are using.  Medicated shampoos often use this mineral but they do it in conjunction with chemicals that may be dangerous to your health.

Doing this for a couple of weeks should make a marked improvement in the amount of dandruff that you're experiencing.  The best thing about it is that it is natural, not causing any health problems for us at all.

Thursday, July 28, 2011

Antiseptic Scalp Treatments That Cure Dandruff



There are many of us that have to deal with the problem of dandruff and believe it or not, it is one of the more difficult things to get rid of.  The good news about having dandruff is the fact that it rarely ever is a serious health problem.  Aside from that, it does cause a lot of problems that are cosmetic in nature and can be a real embarrassment for somebody that truly suffers from dandruff regularly.  There are some natural ways for you to be able to treat the disease and choosing the right one for your dandruff is going to make all the difference as to whether you are able to cure it or not.

Since dandruff is something that is associated with the scalp, using a scalp treatment is going to be one of the better options for you to be able to get rid of your dandruff once and for all.  Since there are some naturally occurring antiseptic items that are available, you can easily use these items in order to treat your scalp and to perhaps get rid of flaky dandruff altogether.

Some of the most common types of naturally occurring antiseptic items include a witch hazel, eucalyptus oil, lavender and rosemary.  By using these four items on a regular basis in order to treat your scalp, you may be able to get rid of the fungus that is often behind the dandruff that you're experiencing.  As a matter of fact, if the fungus is actually what is causing your dandruff you should begin to see a difference in the amount of dandruff that you're experiencing almost immediately.

Of course, there may be some other problems that are at the root of your dandruff which could include dry skin as well as oily skin.  That is why one of the most important things for you to do is to determine what is causing the problem before you go about trying to heal it naturally.  The good thing about using an antiseptic scalp treatment that is natural is the fact that it cannot hurt you, even if you do not have dandruff as a result of an overgrowth of fungus.

The best thing for you or do is to avoid any type of medicated shampoo's as they tend to harm the scalp instead of feeling it.  By using a natural treatment, you will be able to take care of the problem without having to worry about your health.