Dandruff may occur due to genetic, lifestyle, or environmental factors, and can be seen in almost half of the adult population. Their prevalence is more in people in their early twenties and less for people aged 45 years or above. Statistically, it is observed that men are more prone to dandruff than women. 

Once affected there are many effective medicines that the doctors recommend. However, it is best to prevent dandruff by using natural products to keep your scalp healthy. Below is a list of things that effectively control dandruff and flaky scalp.

Tea Tree Oil
Just a few drops of the tea tree oil, used on a daily basis, can drastically remove dandruff and improve the health of the scalp. The tea tree oil contains anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agents that keep the dandruff at bay leaving your hair with its signature aroma. A few drops of this oil can be applied directly on your scalp or can be prepared into a mixture of almonds coconut oil for daily use. The mixture is prepared by mixing 15 drops of tea tree oil to 80 ml of coconut or almond oil. It is best to massage your scalp with this oil and leave it to soak overnight before washing it the next morning. 

Apple Cider Vinegar
Organic apple cider vinegar contains anti-fungal properties that prevent itching and dry skin in the scalp. It also changes the pH of the scalp, thus making it harder for the fungi to grow on the scalp in the future. To prepare a mixture that can be used to fight against dandruff, equal amounts of apple cider vinegar and water are mixed and rubbed against the scalp and left to soak for about 20 minutes before washing it. Everyday use of this mixture can eliminate dandruff, leaving the scalp healthy. 

Lemon Juice
Lemon juice is easy to make, commonly available, and a natural cleanser, which makes it one of the best natural remedies to control dandruff. Due to the presence of natural acids, the lemon juice balances the pH of the scalp and removes excess oil from the scalp. Lemon juice is prepared by mixing lemon extract to about 20 ml of water and honey. This is then applied to the scalp and hair and left to soak for about 40 minutes before it is washed away. 

Coconut Oil
Coconut oil works wonders against all issues related to the hair. Its anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties have proven effective against dandruff, itchiness, and many other fungal infections. Applying coconut oil every day to hair and scalp does not just remove dandruff but also improves the overall condition of hair. It is best to apply coconut oil on hair and scalp and letting it soak overnight before washing it in the morning. 

Natural Honey
It is no surprise that organic and raw honey contains many benefits to improve overall health. Additionally, it works wonders for the scalp by retaining moisture while cleansing the grime and greasy substances that cause dandruff in the scalp. To apply on the scalp, raw honey is mixed with one-tenth of water. The application is let to soak for about 10 minutes before rinsing it with lukewarm water.