DIY Coconut Oil and Lemon Dandruff-Removal Recipe

By Shubhi Kumar
02 Feb 2025, 08:00 IST

Today we have come up with a DIY remedy using two tablespoons of coconut oil and 1 tablespoon of lemon to help remove dandruff. Tap to read!

Warm the Coconut Oil

For keeping the application easy, warm two tablespoons of coconut oil, avoiding overheating to not damage nutrients.

Extract Fresh Lemon Juice

Squeeze half a lemon to get the fresh juice without dropping seeds into the mixture, for easier application.

Blend Coconut Oil and Lemon Juice

Mix coconut oil and lemon juice in a bowl till a smooth and effective mixture is formed.

Massage Into Scalp

Gently massage the mixture into your scalp in circular motions like you mean it while all areas including those prone to dandruffs as well as those covering the roots.

Leave and Rinse

Allow for half an hour before rinsing off using a mild shampoo, and avoid hot water to get better results.

Benefit of Coconut Oil

Contains antimicrobial, lauric acid, nourishes the scalp, and kills dandruff-causing fungal infections.

Benefit of Lemon

Contains citric acid in high abundance, balancing scalp pH and exfoliating dead skin cells which hinder the formation of dandruff.

Information credits

This recipe is sourced from the yoga website of The Yoga Institute, which conducts numerous programs & workshops that cover psychology, yoga therapy, physiology, philosophy, & public speaking along with the in-depth practice of asanas. You can make alterations to this recipe to suit your needs.