Tea Tree Oil
The leaves of the Australian tea tree are steamed and extracted to produce tea tree oil or melaleuca oil. Topical use of tea tree oil has been attributed to anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial effects. Moreover, it contains anti-fungal and antiseptic qualities and is easily accessible at health food shops. Itching caused by dandruff, dermatitis, and head lice may be alleviated or even eliminated with tea tree oil. To use, at least five to twenty drops of tea tree essential oil can be added to the currently used shampoo bottle. Leave it for at most 3 minutes before rinsing thoroughly.
Itchy scalp may also be treated with shampoos or other hair treatments containing tea tree oil. Strictly follow the instructions, such as the maximum duration of leaving it in the hair, to avoid any adverse effects. After including it in a hair routine, reduce the frequency of using tea tree oil once dandruff or scalp pruritus improves. Because of its potential for skin irritation, tea tree oil should not be used frequently and must be diluted before application. Tea tree oil might cause allergic reactions in some, so it is best to discontinue it after swelling or redness occurs upon topical application.
