Dandruff and hair fall caused by dandruff has been a common problem. Dandruff at times travels to your face and upper back, causing rashes and itchiness. It is a very common sight to see flaky white discharge on one’s shoulders. The reasons for the increase of dandruff can range from climate change to stress.

It is a battle that everybody faces at different points in their life. If you want to manage dandruff at home, here are some of the treatments that right out of your pantry.

1. Apple cider vinegar
The salad dressing also gives the greatest relief from the itchiness of the scalp. Apple cider vinegar cleanses the scalp by breaking the cell walls of the dandruff-forming fungus. However, the acidic nature of vinegar does not allow it to be applied to the hair directly. Here are some steps to be followed in the application of apple cider vinegar. The first step is to dilute apple cider vinegar with equal parts of water. Apply this mixture to the wet hair and proceed with your regular shampoo. It is to be noted that the ACV method can be used a few times a week for best results.

2. Neem
Neem is frequently used to treat all kinds of skin problems. Recently, brands have started incorporating neem extract into their shampoo due to its effect on the hair. The shampoo’s medicinal, anti-fungal and antibacterial properties make it one of the best dandruff curing agents. If you are keen to use neem, here are a few ways to use it. Combine ground neem and yogurt to make a paste that will be applied as a hair mask. Direct consumption of neem leaves, such as chewing or drinking neem juice, helps. Make a mixture of neem oil with a carrier oil, such as coconut, and apply it to the scalp.

3. Baking soda
The common kitchen staple has multiple uses because of its leavening properties. One of which is the dandruff cure. It is the quickest and readily available treatment. Like neem, sodium bicarbonate also has anti-fungal characteristics that help remove fungal growth in the hair. It relives the hair of dandruff by balancing the PH level in the scalp.

4. Yogurt
Yogurt is another pantry remedy that can reduce moderate symptoms of dandruff. The probiotics in the yogurt react with the acidic nature of the scalp and make it fungus-free. The lactic acid in the yogurt also aids the process by removing the dead cells of the scalp and cleansing them. You can apply it directly to the roots of the hair and wash it off after 15 to 20 minutes.