Tea Tree Oil
Tea tree oil is another popular treatment for various skin conditions like acne and psoriasis. Dandruff is technically a skin condition, though a lot of hair hides the scalp. The main reason to use this oil is that it has anti-inflammatory and antifungal properties. Applying it to the scalp via massaging the scalp during baths helps ease many of the symptoms of dandruff. It also kills the fungal roots of dandruff so that the scalp can heal. One of the unfortunate side-effects of dandruff is lesions caused by scratching the scalp and fungi being removed. If they don’t heal cleanly, they will only cause problems in the future. Tea tree oil helps with healing and keeps the scalp clean of oil and grime.
Most of the time, the simple application of tea tree oil is enough. However, those who have sensitive skin might need the oil diluted with another oil, so it doesn’t have any nasty side effects. Coconut oil is a favorite option, but other hair oils like jojoba and lavender can help.
