Curd is being used in Indian households since ages as a cure of dandruff. It is a common beleif that it helps keep scap free from flakes. Tap to read the if it is a myth and fact!
Lactic acid
Curd is rich in in lactic which helps maintain pH balnce of the scalp. It is rich in anti-infalmmatory properties which helps reduce falking and inflammation.
Moisturising properties
Curd helps nourish the scalp and helps prevent itchin, dryness and imnflamamtion. But it does not cure the root cause of dandruff.
What are causes of dandruff?
According to Dr Ankur Sarin, Hair Transplant Surgeon, Sarin Skin Clinic, New Delhi, Dandruff is often caused by a fungus, excess oil, or skin irritation and not something curd can fix.
Why Curd Can’t Cure Dandruff?
Curd can provide you a temperary relif from itching, and dryness but is not a permanent solution for dandruff,. Curd does not kill fungus and prevents it from growing back.
How to use curd for dandruff?
If you use curd, combine curd with lemon juice ad apply it to yur scalp for for 20–30 minutes, and wash thoroughly.
Information credits
This information is taken from the National Institues of Health (NIH). curd is ric in anti-infalmmatory properties whichh helps reduce scalp irritation.