There are various ways in which you can use coconut oil to treat dandruff. You can prepare various home remedies by using coconut oil along with other ingredients to treat this scalp condition well.

1. DIRECT APPLICATION OF COCONUT OIL

This is one of the easiest and effective remedies that you can use to get rid of dandruff. It is easy and at the same time effective to treat dandruff.

Required Ingredients:

Warm Coconut Oil – 2 tbsp or as per the hair lengthWarm Water – as per the requirementA Shower Cap

Process:

Take 1 tbsp of warm coconut oil in a small bowl.Apply the coconut oil to your scalp with the help of your fingers. Also, apply the oil to the hair starting from the root to the end.Massage your hair and scalp with the coconut oil at least for 5 minutes.Put a shower cap on your hair and leave for overnight.Next morning clean your hair with your regular shampoo.Follow this remedy regularly if you are facing this dandruff issue continuously.

Note: Prefer to use organic coconut oil for preparing the remedies for dandruff as it contains a good amount of antifungal and antimicrobial properties.

2. COCONUT OIL AND OREGANO OIL COMBINATION

Like coconut oil, oregano oil is antifungal as well as antibacterial in nature. So its use can kill the dandruff-causing fungus and check the further growth of it.

Required Ingredients:

Oregano Essential Oil – 1 tspCoconut oil – 5 tspA Shower Cap

Process:

Take 1 tsp of oregano oil and 5 tsp of coconut oil in a small bowl and mix well.Apply this mixed oil to your scalp and hair, starting from the root to the end.Massage your scalp for 5 to 10 minutes.Clean your hair and scalp with your regular shampoo.Follow this remedy 2 to 3 times a week to treat dandruff properly.

Note: Be cautious while using oregano oil on the scalp as it is very strong and may burn your scalp if you apply it directly. Always mix oregano oil with coconut oil and do a patch test on your skin before applying it on the scalp.

3. COCONUT OIL AND LEMON JUICE

You can increase the effectiveness of coconut oil to treat dandruff by adding lemon juice to it. The acidic content of lemon juice balances the pH level of the scalp which very well treats as well keeps dandruff at bay. The citric acid in it fights with the fungi that cause dandruff.

Required Ingredients:

Coconut Oil – 2 tbspLemon Juice – 2tbsp

Process:

Heat 2 tbsp each of coconut oil and lemon juice in a container.Apply this lemon juice mixed oil to your scalp and hair.Massage your scalp for 10 minutes and leave the oil on your hair for 20 minutes.Clean your hair with a mild shampoo.Using this remedy 3 to 4 times a week will help you to get rid of dandruff completely.

4. CAMPHOR AND COCONUT OIL FOR DANDRUFF

The use of camphor can give you relief from the itching sensation and skin irritation caused due to dandruff.

Required Ingredients:

Coconut Oil – ½ cupCamphor – 1 tspAn airtight Container

Process:

In an airtight container take the camphor and coconut oil and store it.For the treatment of dandruff, take this camphor-mixed coconut oil in your hand and apply it on your hair and scalp before going to bed.Massage this mixed oil for 10 minutes.Follow this remedy at least for 2 weeks every night to get rid of dandruff.If your dandruff gets controlled, then you can apply this mixed oil in every alternate night