Dandruff is a very common condition that can be cause for some embarrassment.
By the age of 20, about 50 percent of Americans have suffered an outbreak.
A small amount of flaking is normal as skin cells do die and flake off your scalp, but some people experience an unusually large amount of flaking, either chronically or as a result of certain triggers. Dandruff may also be accompanied by redness and irritation.
Dandruff is believed to be caused by a fungal infection, specifically a species called pityriasis capitis. Another yeast-like fungus, malassezia globosa, has also been implicated. The fungi live on your scalp, feeding on skin oils.
The malassezia globosa fungus uses enzymes called lipases to metabolize the oils, creating a by-product called oleic acid. The acid penetrates your skin and triggers skin cell shedding.
Oil of Oregano
Research shows dandruff is caused by a yeast infection in the scalp.
Oil of Oregano was shown to be effective against certain types of yeast and fungal infections.
Oregano is also an excellent antibacterial agent. Its volatile oils are highly
active against the majority of pathogenic bacteria, including staph, strep,
and even E.coli!
Furthermore, fungal resistance to oregano oil is exceptionally rare.
Oregano is such a potent antifungal agent that it is capable of destroying
even resistant fungal forms such as the mutated fungi which result from
antibiotic therapy.
How to Use:
Add a few drops, up to five drops therapeutic grade oregano oil to your shampoo.
Let the lather sit for a few minutes in your hair before rinsing it away,
then repeat the process. Using oil of oregano in your regular shampoo is
a gentle, chemical-free way to cure dandruff.
Be careful to keep the shampoo containing the oil of oregano from your eyes
as the oil can burn them. Be careful also to not put the oil of oregano
directly on your skin. Rinse well with water.
Repeat throughout the week for maximum effect.
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Dandruff is a very common condition that can be cause for some embarrassment.
By the age of 20, about 50 percent of Americans have suffered an outbreak.
