Does baking soda get rid of dandruff?
I've been having really bad dandruff lately, and it's so annoying. My cousin told me that using baking soda as a hair rinse can help get rid of it. I wanted to know if this remedy is effective and safe to try.
I've been having really bad dandruff lately, and it's so annoying. My cousin told me that using baking soda as a hair rinse can help get rid of it. I wanted to know if this remedy is effective and safe to try.
Hey, don't stress too much about dandruff! Some people do use baking soda as a scrub, but honestly, it can be super harsh on your scalp. Try a mild anti-dandruff shampoo instead, it's way gentler and actually works.
I try to keep my routine very clean and active. I wouldn't recommend baking soda because it is highly alkaline and can strip your scalp's natural oils, making dandruff worse in the long run. Focus on a good diet and sweating it out with regular exercise instead.
Please be very careful before putting kitchen ingredients on your head. I tried a baking soda paste on my scalp once and it caused severe chemical irritation and hair fall. I had to visit a dermatologist to get it healed, so please consult a doctor first.
Omg, do not try this! I saw a reel about baking soda for dandruff and tried it in my hostel. My hair became literally like dry straw and my scalp was itching like crazy for three days. Stick to normal head & shoulders, guys.
I just got rid of my chronic dandruff last month. I tried baking soda and it did nothing but make my hair super rough. What actually worked was using a coal tar shampoo prescribed by my doctor. Trust me, skip the kitchen remedies.
Dandruff is often a reflection of internal heat and stress in the body. Instead of using harsh agents like baking soda, try daily sheetali pranayama to cool your system and apply fresh aloe vera gel on your scalp. It heals naturally and gently.
My grandmother always recommended washing hair with shikakai and neem water for dandruff. While home remedies are good, baking soda is too chemical-based and can damage your hair. It is always best to consult a skin specialist for safety.
Dealing with PCOS makes my scalp very sensitive and oily, so I avoid experimentations. Baking soda seems a bit too strong and could disrupt your scalp's pH balance. It might be better to ask a dermatologist for a mild, safe product.
Yes, it can act as an exfoliant but it's too harsh; using apple cider vinegar diluted in water is a much safer home alternative.
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I panicked when I saw huge white flakes on my black shirts and tried all kinds of weird hacks, including soda. It just irritated my skin. Later my doc told me it's just a normal fungal imbalance and a basic medicated shampoo cleared it up in two weeks. Relax, it's very easy to fix.
Honestly, I don't have time for messy DIY remedies that might ruin my hair. Just buy a standard ketoconazole shampoo from the chemist, use it twice a week, and get on with your day. It's clinically proven and saves so much time.
I have struggled with dandruff forever, especially in winter. While baking soda might scrub off the flakes temporarily, it really dries out the scalp, which actually triggers more oil and more dandruff later. Using a curd mask or neem oil is a much gentler option.
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