15 Home Remedies For A Dry, Itchy, And Oily Scalp

Now that summer is here, it is the time for a dry, itchy, and oily scalp. Yes, the irritating dry, itchy, and oily scalp will be back in no time. And I am sure most of you must have started searching for the best product in the market for getting rid of that dry, itchy, and oily scalp. Look no more! Your dry scalp savior may be listed below. Today, I am going to give you the best 15 home remedies that you must try instead of going for those expensive chemical-loaded products in the market that do nothing more than claiming to help you get completely rid of a dry, itchy, or oily scalp. Before attempting any home remedies, you must first find the cause of dryness, itchiness, or oiliness of your scalp. Know if your scalp is damaged, or if it's just dandruff and lice, or regular sweating is causing all those things. If any of these problems are the reason for your dry scalp, we have the solution for your scalp problems.

Coconut oil has been the age-old remedy for dry, itchy, oily, and damaged scalp. Take a few teaspoons of virgin coconut oil. Heat the oil lightly and apply it all over your hair and scalp and massage for a few minutes. This will help your scalp and hair absorb the oil. You can also add a few drops of vitamin E for moisturizing your dry and damaged scalp. You must do this twice a week. A dry scalp itches. The drier your scalp is, the itchier it gets. Hence, it is important to keep your scalp moisturized. A gentle massage after oiling the scalp twice a week will keep the balance of moisture in your hair and scalp. Not only that, but it also helps in fighting the infection that is causing itchiness in your scalp.

Take 5-10 drops of tea tree oil in your palm and directly apply it to your dry scalp. Massage your scalp for a while and leave the oil on overnight. Wash your hair and scalp in the morning. You can do this twice to three times a week for better results. Tea tree oil keeps your scalp free from dandruff buildup and nourishes it. It also eliminates the dryness from the scalp. This oil contains terpenes. Terpenes has antifungal and antibacterial properties that treat dry scalp and scalp infection.

To cure itching, mix one part apple cider vinegar with four parts water and massage it on your dry scalp. Do this two times a week to get rid of an itchy dry scalp. Apple cider vinegar acts as an astringent and cleanses the scalp. It has lactic acid that is antibacterial and antifungal. It will also remove all the dead cells from your scalp that often accumulates and causes itchiness. Also, apple cider vinegar rebalances the pH of the scalp.

Take 2 or 3 tablespoons of baking soda and mix it with water to make a paste. Now apply this paste on your scalp and let it rest for 10-15 minutes before rinsing it off. Do this every few days. Baking soda is both antibacterial and antifungal, and it kills the microbes in the scalp that causes infection, resulting in itching and hair fall. It also soothes the skin by neutralizing the pH of the scalp.

Warm some virgin olive oil and gently massage it into your scalp and hair. Leave it overnight and rinse it in the morning. Do this twice every week for healthy hair and scalp. Oleocanthal and oleuropein are two elements are found in olive oil. They have skin-protecting and anti-inflammatory properties. These properties soothe the itchiness in the scalp that is commonly caused by dandruff by healing the inflammation in a dry scalp.

Take 2-3 tablespoons of lemon juice and apply it on a dry scalp with the help of a cotton ball. Let it stay for no more than 5-10 minutes and then rinse it well with water. Do this at the maximum of twice every week. Because of phytochemicals and acidity, lemon is naturally antimicrobial. These phytochemicals have anti-inflammatory properties that soothe irritation and itchiness in the scalp. However, if you use lemon juice excessively, it can lighten the color of your hair.

Mix one part witch hazel extract with two parts water and apply it all over your scalp with your fingers. Massage the mixture gently for a few minutes and rinse it after letting it work its magic on your scalp for 10 minutes. You can apply witch hazel oil every three to four days. Witch hazel has antibacterial properties and is an excellent astringent. It treats infection in your scalp and reduces inflammation.

Remove the aloe vera gel from the aloe vera leaf and then apply it directly to your scalp. Let it stay for 15-20 minutes on your scalp before rinsing it with lukewarm water. Lukewarm water will help you wash off aloe vera gel easily. You can do this twice a week. Aloe vera gel is a perfect cure for dandruff and an itchy, dry scalp. It is not only a natural moisturizer but also carries antimicrobial and soothing properties.

You will need a carrier oil like olive oil, castor oil, or jojoba oil along with the peppermint oil. Take half a teaspoon of peppermint oil and mix with it one to one and a half teaspoons of carrier oil. Apply this oil mixture on your scalp and let it rest for a few hours before rinsing your hair. You can do this twice a week before you are due for your hair wash. This is a worldwide used remedy for dry, itchy, and inflamed skin. It works magic on the scalp. The bonus is that peppermint oil has antibacterial and antifungal properties as well. However, always use a carrier oil with the peppermint oil. If used alone, it can cause soreness on the scalp since it doesn’t spread well by itself.

Yes, apart from making your mouth feel fresh, Listerine has other great uses as well. One among them is helping you get rid of an oily, itchy, and dry scalp. Mix half a cup of Listerine with an equal amount of water. Now apply it on your scalp, massaging for a few minutes. Let it stay for five minutes and then rinse it off. You can do this twice a week. Listerine is antimicrobial and an antiseptic. That makes it a good remedy for making your mouth germ free. The same properties work on making the scalp itch and dandruff free. However, don’t use it if you have a cut or open lesions on your scalp.

Take some argan oil and apply it on your scalp, gently massaging it for a couple of minutes. Let it dry overnight and then rinse it off in the morning. Do this at least once every week. Argan oil has moisturizing and nourishing properties. That has made it a favorite among hair experts. It is also used for the treatment of psoriasis. So, it can treat your itchy, dry and oily scalp as well.

Take a small onion and some cotton balls. Peel the onion and grate it. Squeeze out the juice of the onion and use the cotton ball to apply it on your scalp. Let it stay for 20 to 30 minutes and then wash it off with shampoo. Do this once every week. Onion has antimicrobial properties that can keep the scalp free of infection. It also has antioxidants that reduce the inflammation in a flaky and dry scalp, making it look healthy.

Add 6-8 drops of neem oil to two tablespoons of coconut oil and mix it well. Apply this mixture on your scalp and gently massage it for a few minutes. Let it stay for 15 minutes and then rinse it off with a mild shampoo. If you have a very itchy scalp, do this twice or thrice every week. Neem oil has antimicrobial properties that have been used for ages for various treatments. It clears the infection that causes itchiness in the scalp, thus relieving you of the itching and dryness. It also works well on an oily and flaky scalp.

Massage some Jojoba oil into your scalp and hair. Let it absorb overnight and rinse it in the morning with a mild shampoo. Do that twice a week. Jojoba oil hydrates the hair and heals the scalp. In turn, it reduces and removes the irritation and itching from the scalp. Jojoba oil easily gets absorbed into scalp and skin, thus making your hair shiny and soft and making your flaky scalp healthy and itch free.

Take one teaspoon each of eucalyptus and lavender oil and one tablespoon of coconut oil. Mix all three oils together and then apply it to your scalp. Keep it on for an hour before washing it off with a mild shampoo. This is one potent serum that makes your hair soft, shiny, and silky and your scalp itch-free. The combination of eucalyptus, lavender, and coconut oil is very relaxing and soothing for your hair follicles and scalp. Eucalyptus oil is also a great remedy for treating dandruff, one of the main causes of itching on the scalp.

Apart from these home remedies, there are many more that can be used to treat a dry, itchy, flaky, and oily scalp. For your benefit, I am listing a few more. Chamomile spray is an age-old remedy for treating inflammation and other hair problems. It also soothes an itchy scalp. To make chamomile spray you would need a handful of chamomile flowers and two cups of water. Boil the water and add chamomile flowers to it. Let it simmer until the color changes. Turn off the flame and let the mixture cool down. Fill a spray bottle with the serum and keep it refrigerated. Whenever you feel your scalp itching, spray it on your scalp. It will give you instant relief. You can also use henna for treating your oily and itchy hair. Boil some tea leaves in water and let it cool completely before making a paste of henna powder with it. Leave it overnight and then apply it on your hair as a mask. Let it stay for 2-3 hours, covered with a shower cap to prevent the drips from ruining your dress and other things. Rinse well with a mild shampoo. You can do this twice every month. Beer can be used for more than just drinking! If you have oily hair, use beer for reducing the oil in your hair and scalp. Beer is made from malt, yeasts, and hops and also nourishes with vitamins and minerals. You can either wash your hair with beer or mix it with a hair mask. Before using the beer, you must keep it open for half an hour. Wash your shampooed wet hair with beer, massage for 5 minutes, and then wash it with running water. Or mix one egg yolk in 100ml of beer. Massage this mixture into your dry and flaky scalp and hair. Let it stay for 30 minutes covered with a shower cap and then wash it off. Egg whites have special enzymes that destroy bacteria and reduce the itchiness and oiliness in scalp and hair. Eggs have been known to be a good hair conditioner for a very long time. Separate two egg whites and apply it onto your wet hair and scalp, massaging it for 5 minutes. Let it stay for half an hour. Wash your hair with mild shampoo and then follow it up with a lemon rinse. The soap nut is a natural cleansing agent and has been used for ages. It was used to wash hair before shampoo was discovered since it is a very good natural cleansing agent. It also makes your hair look glossy and adds volume to it. Add 5-8 nuts to boiling water. Cover it and store it overnight. Take out the nuts and put it in a different bowl. Use the water from the first bowl to create lather in your wet hair. Massage the mixture with your fingers into the scalp and hair. Repeat this with the water in the other bowl as well. By the second bowl, the lather will start appearing. Let it stay for a few minutes before rinsing it off. Fuller’s earth is a very popular natural beauty product used widely. It not only treats acne, pimples, and oily skin, but it also treats oily, dry, itchy scalp and damaged hair, and is also great for removing dandruff. Soak fuller’s earth in water for an hour and make a thick paste of it. Then add two tablespoons of soap nut to it. Mix well and apply it on your hair and scalp. Let it stay till it dries by itself and then wash it with water. Green tea is a powerful antioxidant that helps in reducing inflammation and also the damaging effect of free radicals. Green tea is also effective in treating psoriasis, pimples, and skin infections and also dandruff, rashes, oiliness, and irritation in the scalp. Brew the strong green tea, strain it, and keep the liquid till it cools down completely. Use mild shampoo for cleaning your hair and then wash your hair with the green tea liquid. Don’t rinse it off again; instead, dry off gently with a towel. Corn flour is also an excellent agent for soaking up excessive oil from your hair and scalp and making it look smooth and shiny. It is a rich source of fatty acids and vitamin E which makes it good for nourishing hair from root to tip, reducing hair fall and breakage as a result. Sprinkle dry corn flour on your scalp and massage it for a few minutes. Then let it sit for half an hour. Comb the excess powder out before washing it off with a mild shampoo. Repeat twice in a week for better results. Peppermint is loaded with antibacterial and antioxidant properties. It also carries astringent properties that remove excess oil, sebum, and dirt from the skin, scalp, and hair. It is also a very effective conditioner that gives hair a natural shine and keeps it manageable and frizz-free. In half a liter of water in a pan, add a few leaves of peppermint and boil it for 20 minutes. When cooled, strain and keep the water in a container. After shampooing, rinse your hair with this water and let it stay. There are other remedies that can used as well, like orange peels, bananas, honey, yogurt, and even mayonnaise. You should always use a mild shampoo like baby shampoo and always wash your hair with just lukewarm or cold water. Don’t wash your hair repeatedly and make sure you drink 8-10 glasses of water every day. Don’t use too much hair styling products. Keep your combs and hairbrushes separate and never share them. Prevention is better than cure. You must always be careful about your hair and scalp. We often take them for granted and that leads to damaged hair and an oily or dry and itchy scalp.