Tips To Prevent Smelly Scalp And Hair
Along with these natural remedies, here are a few tips that you should adopt in your lifestyle. It will assist in keeping bad smell away from your scalp.
- Improper hygiene is one of the important causes of smelly scalp disorder. So, keep your scalp, and hair clean by washing your hair regularly.
- If you are prone to excessive sweating, then wear light clothes.
- Try to not indulge in activities that cause you a lot of sweating.
- Use a mild shampoo, and not a harsh one as it can lead to excessive dryness, and itchiness. A dry scalp tempts you to scratch your scalp, that enhances the production of natural oil/ sebum on the scalp to moisten it.
- Try to avoid going when the sun is at its peak. If necessary, avoid direct exposure to sunlight, and dirt, by wearing a cap, or scarf.
- Avoid using chemical enriched anti-dandruff shampoos commonly available over the counter. Salicylic acid in these shampoos makes your scalp drier and aggravate the syndrome.
- Do not use silicone-based hair styling products that are seen to weigh down your locks, and make them oilier.
- After you use any chemical-based hair product such as hair serum, hair lotion, etc. always make sure you wash off your hair. This will prevent chemicals from staying on your scalp for longer time.
- If possible, do not treat your hair with hair dyes, hair colors, and ammonia-enriched color. They can make your hair dry, and brittle and to restore moistness to the scalp, sebum production will increase.
- Eat low sodium, sugar and spice to prevent excessive sweat.