Do you find yourself itching your scalp constantly? Does your hair get oily, with the skin on your scalp flaking off? You might be dealing with dandruff. Characterised by excess shedding of the top layer of your scalp, dandruff is a mild form of a chronic condition called seborrheic dermatitis (SD). Unlike SD, however, it is often seen by medical professionals as an aesthetic problem and is neither contagious nor serious.

The exact cause for dandruff is unknown as well, but research ties it to hormone production during adolescence, a possible overgrowth of a fungus known as malassezia, or overproduction of sebum by the oil glands. Pesky cases of dandruff are often treated with the help of topical lotions and medicated shampoos, but if you’d like to take the natural route, neem might help.

Neem has been known since ancient times to be a powerful plant, with every part of it having some kind of medicinal use. It’s known to combat everything from skin and scalp diseases to infections, dental problems, and even fever. Naturally, experts turn to it to treat the symptoms of dandruff as well.

Here are all the properties of neem that make it excellent to fight dandruff:

1. Has Antifungal Properties

As mentioned above, one of the main causes of dandruff is a build-up of a fungus known as malassezia on the scalp. Studies show that neem leaf extracts have strong antifungal properties which fight this fungus that causes dandruff and inhibit its growth, in turn, helping treat the flaky condition effectively.

2. Contains Anti-Inflammatory Ingredients

Neem oil has anti-inflammatory ingredients like nimbidin. Research shows that this helps alleviate the symptoms of dandruff such as itching, and soothes the scalp.

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3. Has Antibacterial Agents

A series of recent studies have found that the severity of dandruff might be linked to an unhealthy balance of microbes, particularly fungi and bacteria on the scalp. More specifically, excess growth of propionibacterium acnes and staphylococcus epidermidis, two bacteria types, was found in people with dandruff. The antibacterial properties in neem extract help inhibit the growth of these bacteria. That along with its antifungal properties can help keep the scalp healthy and manage dandruff.

4. Packed With Antioxidants

Research has linked oxidative stress to poor scalp health as well as the occurrence of dandruff. Neem is packed with antioxidants that maintain a balance between the production of free radicals (often triggered by exposure to pollution, cigarette smoking, and industrial chemicals) and the ability of antioxidant defenses to combat it.

5. Great Source Of Vitamin E

While dandruff in and of itself does not cause hair loss, scratching the scalp to relieve itchiness caused by it might. This is because repetitive friction can weaken hair follicles. Vitamin E in neem can help increase capillary circulation in the scalp and promote hair growth.

Goodness Of Neem In Kapiva’s Neem Juice

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