Lemon for dandruff: does lemon remove dandruff?
In this article you will learn that while lemon juice is often used as a natural remedy for dandruff by altering the scalp's pH and targeting Malassezia globosa, its effects are temporary due to daily pH fluctuations. Effective dandruff treatment requires shampoos with active ingredients like Piroctone Olamine, which is proven in clinical studies to combat Malassezia globosa, resulting in flake-free hair. The article suggests trying citrus-scented shampoos for similar freshness.
Many people have tried to get rid of dandruff using lemon juice – but does it really work?
The idea behind lemon juice is that it alters the pH level – the acidity – of the scalp and protect against the dandruff-causing microbe Malassezia globosa.
However, while it may have a very short-term effect on the microbe, any change to pH is just temporary.
The pH level of your scalp changes throughout the day and so any change by using a lemon juice natural remedy will be quickly reversed.
Instead, to truly treat dandruff you need to use a shampoo with an active ingredient that tackles the root cause.
Head & Shoulders shampoos contain Piroctone Olamine, which has been proven in hundreds of clinical studies to be effective against Malassezia globosa.
The result is flake-free, beautiful looking hair. And if you like the fresh, citrus smell of lemons, why not try our Citrus Fresh Shampoo.
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FAQ
Lemon juice can temporarily alter the scalp's pH to combat dandruff-causing microbes, but its effects are short-lived. For effective dandruff treatment, shampoos with active ingredients like Piroctone Olamine are recommended.
Lemon juice changes the scalp's pH, but this change is quickly reversed due to daily fluctuations in pH levels. Therefore, its dandruff-fighting effects do not last long.
Using a shampoo containing active ingredients such as Piroctone Olamine is more effective. This ingredient targets the root cause of dandruff and has been proven in clinical studies to reduce flakes.
