Tips to prevent dandruff and take care of your scalp

Avika Roy
3 min readNov 14, 2019

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With the change in the weather, you notice those white flakes on your shoulders that instantly escalate your anxiety level. Yes! We all hate dandruff. It results from the shedding of dead cells from your scalp which sometimes itches We, humans, have approx 100,000 hairs on our head at a time constantly protected by sebaceous glands that secrete necessary oil to keep them healthy.

When our daily hair care routine gets affected with our hectic lifestyle, we experience a dry scalp which ruins the quality of our hair. Therefore, a healthy hair care routine should be followed to remove excess oil and dirt from the skin. With a couple of tips, we can tackle this problem and can get a healthier scalp.

Shampoo regularly- It is the most common advice that anyone can give you. It’s very true that using a good shampoo twice or thrice a week is important for your scalp because it eliminates dirt and oil. By using The Ginger Anti–Dandruff Shampoo from The Body Shop one can truncate the dandruff problem, leaving the scalp feeling soothing and fresh. It has ginger extract, birch bark extract, white willow bark, and community trade honey especially imported from Ethiopia. This perfect solution consists of magical ingredients.

Oiling and massage- We all have heard this tip from our mommies and grandmas: to massage our scalp regularly for long-lasting nourishment and care. Our scalp has blood vessels beneath it that carry oxygen to the hair follicles. The Coconut Oil Brilliantly Nourishing Pre- Shampoo Hair oil from The Body Shop is enriched with organic coconut oil is a phenomenal formula for scalp treatment and can also be used pre-wash, as a leave-in conditioner.

Conditioning your hair- It is very important to preserve moisture to keep the tissues alive on your scalp. With a change in the weather, we often lose the natural oil balance of our scalp which makes it dry and rough. The Ginger Scalp Care Conditioner soothes the scalp and strengthens weak locks. It makes your hair healthier and always moisturized. The best way to get good results is to use it with The Ginger Anti–Dandruff Shampoo.

Build a shield for harmful UV rays- We often have prolonged exposure to sunlight during day-to-day activities. The Body Shop recommends you to use the Rainforest Radiance Detangling Spray to have a dazzling and a perfect shine on your hair. This formula also helps you to manage colored hair and keeps them glamorous.

A proper diet- For healthy hair without dandruff and breakage problems we must maintain a healthy diet. Our hair follicles need proper nutrition, therefore, we must add fruits, vegetables, eggs, pulses etc. on our diet plan. The Body Shop promotes the products which are 100% vegan and cruelty-free. Therefore, by accepting a vegan lifestyle, anyone can revitalize their body.

Take a pause from chemical treatments- Every season we aspire to change our looks to feel more confident. Whether be it a festival or any marriage ceremony, we always keep a check on our looks and try out the different hair treatments which make our hair dry and dull. The Shea Butter Richly Replenishing Hair Mask from The Body Shop intensely nourishes dry hair and takes care of the damage. It is 100% vegan and perfect for a healthy scalp.

We also offer The Grapeseed Glossing Serum which keeps your hair glossy and shiny on every occasion. It is suitable for dull and frizz-prone hair that is affected by the change in weather. It is a vegetarian beauty product that has sesame seed oil and grapeseed extract which makes it different from any chemical product.

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Avika Roy

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