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Five home remedies for dandruff

Dandruff, though frustrating, is easily treatable (Photo: Shutterstock)

Dandruff is a scalp condition that causes dead skin cells to shed into dry or oily chunks. Normally, our skin cells are shed into unnoticeable chunks but in this case, they are rather visible. There are many causes including hormonal changes, bacterial or fungal infections and stress but generally this isn’t a serious condition. 

It’s very treatable and you’ll be able to feel confident again without those terrible white flakes all over your clothes.

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