Dandruff question

My kids when they were babies would get cradle cap all the time if I didn't use baby oil. I think that if you tried using baby oil once in a while on the scalp it would calm it down. This time of year is awful on the skin even your pets will get that dandruff now. Good luck.

Here's a recipe using cider vinegar to help treat dandruff. Ingredients: 2 teaspoons dried thyme 2 teaspoons dried rosemary 2/3 cups water 2/3 cups cider vinegar Directions: Put herbs in a pyrex (or other heatproof) bowl or casserole dish. Then add 2/3 cups boiling water and cover. Let sit for 15 minutes and then strain the mixture. You can use cheesecloth to strain. Then funnel the liquid into a bottle with a tight fitting lid and add the cider vinegar. Shake well. Massage a small amount into your hair after you shampoo.

You are lucky I was also looking for a natural way to lessen my dandruff too. Here's what I find: Folk remedies Aloe vera - Thoroughly rub a thick gel of aloe vera leaves into the scalp; leave overnight; shampoo in the morning. Apple cider vinegar - Apple cider vinegar will help restore the proper acid/alkaline balance of the scalp and kill a bacteria that clogs the pores that release oil to the scalp. The clogged pores result in scales and crusts being formed. Apply apple cider vinegar diluted 50% with water to the scalp and let dry. There is no need to rinse. Another similar remedy suggests pouring two tablespoons into a cup, applying the straight vinegar to the scalp, and leaving it on from 15 minutes to three hours before shampooing. Lemon juice may also be used. It is the acid in these remedies that helps bring the scalp back into chemical balance. Coconut oil - Rub some pure coconut oil in your hair daily. The dandruff should clear up in a few days. Grapefruit seed extract - Mix 7-10 drops with the normal amount of shampoo you use. Massage into your hair and leave on for at least 2 minutes. Rinse thoroughly with water, avoiding contact with eyes. Listerine - For mild cases of dandruff, use the mouthwash Listerine. It has antiseptic properties. Do not use on cases where the skin is broken as the Listerine can be irritating. Herbal remedies Ginger - Combine olive oil and ginger root and apply to your scalp before shampooing. If your dandruff is really bad, put the mixture on 10-15 minutes before shampooing. Rosemary Rub - rosemary oil or a mixture of olive oil and crushed rosemary leaves into your scalp and leave on for 15 minutes. Tea - Make a tea of either sage or burdock and use as a rinse after shampooing. Thyme Make - a rinse by boiling four heaping teaspoons of dried thyme in two cups of water for ten minutes; strain and allow to cool. Massage this tea in your clean, damp hair; do not rinse out. The oil from the thyme has antiseptic properties. Check out this link for more information about other remedies for dandruff: http://www.health911.com/remedies/rem_dand.htm