How To Use Camphor With Coconut Oil To Remove Dandruff?

By Chitra Shah
15 Jan 2024, 12:00 IST

In the season of cold, we often struggle with dandruff due to dry scalp. Tap to learn the best way to use camphor and coconut oil to treat dandruff at home naturally.

INGREDIENTS

To make this DIY oil for dandruff treatment, you will need only two simple ingredients: 4-5 tablets of camphor and a half cup of coconut oil. Additionally, you can add one vitamin E capsule.

CRUSH CAMPHOR

Pulverise 4-5 tablets of camphor. You don’t need much for that; a small amount is quite sufficient.

MIX IT WITH COCONUT OIL

Mix the crushed camphor with half a cup of coconut oil. Mix them to create a paste. You can adjust the quantity of oil according to your hair length.

APPLY TO SCALP

Section your hair and rub the camphor-coconut oil mixture onto your scalp. Rub it in gently, paying careful attention to the areas where dandruff is present.

LEAVE IT

Let the mixture stay on your scalp for about 30 minutes. This allows the ingredients to nourish your scalp.

WASH HAIR

After this period, your hair should be washed with a gentle shampoo that fights dandruff. Wash out the mixture completely.

CONSISTENCE USE

Perform this procedure often, according to the intensity of your dandruff. You can begin once or twice per week and modify it accordingly.

PATCH TEST

Perform a patch test before applying the mixture to your whole scalp so you do not experience any allergies.

CONCLUSION

Remember that individual reactions differ so pay attention to how your scalp reacts with this treatment. If irritation develops, discontinue use and see a dermatologist.