treatment for excess sebum on scalp

ALOE TREATMENT FOR SEBUM

The hair is considered as oily if it looks greasy next day after shampoo. Sebum is secreted by sebaceous gland present in the top layer of scalp which causes oiliness if secreted in great extent. The oiliness of the hair makes it appear as stringy and dirty even though you wash your hair regularly. Factors responsible for the excess secretions of oil from the sebaceous glands are:-
    •    Heredity
    •    Hormonal fluctuation in women due to menstrual cycle, use of birth control pills, etc.
    •    Stress
    •    Excessive consumption of oil rich food
    •    Bad hair care products.
Oil on the scalp is necessary to keep the scalp healthy and to prevent damage to hair such as split ends and provide a good sheen. Oily hair can cause dandruff and itching. Applying fresh aloe vera gel on scalp help to reduce excess sebum as aloe vera is a medicinal plant used as part of numerous pharmaceutical, cosmetic and body products. Its antibacterial, antiseptic and anti fungal properties make this plant perfect to fight off dandruff, sebum and keep your scalp healthy. Aloe vera allows the hair to be nourished from the inside, helping it look more beautiful and giving it strength. 
Take fresh aloe vera leaves and cut it down using a knife, remove the leaves and apply fresh gel from the leaves on the scalp and massage gently for 10 to 15 min. After half an hour wash your head with lukewarm water. 

HOT OIL THERAPY

Sebum is nothing but the oil secreted by our gland to protect our hair from damage. But excess sebum production can cause hair dirty, damaged and even sometimes causes itching. So if your hair is breaking or falling due to excess sebum you will surely going to love this hot oil treatment. To control the production of sebum we have two best oils that can do wonder for hairs.
Coconut Oil:  Coconut oil can really help soften your hair. You can melt it by putting it in a container and sitting the container in warm water.
Olive Oil: This is probably the most popular oil used because most people have some of this around the house.  Olive oil is good for protecting your ends from splitting/breaking.

STEPS FOR PREPARATION :-
Warm your oil mixture by heating plain water on the stove. Wait until the water is just to boil 

and remove the pot from the stove. Put the oil in a separate container and place it in the pot of warm water until the oil warms up. Then test the oil in your wrist first and then apply on your scalp.

CURD APPLICATION

Curd is a good source of calcium, protein and vitamins. It helps with digestion and cools down the body. But over and above its various health benefits, curd can also be used in our beauty regime to benefit our skin and hair. Mix a cup of yogurt with an egg and some olive oil. Apply this all over you hair and put on a shower cap, leaving it on for half an hour. Wash it off thoroughly with lukewarm water to get soft and shiny hair. Use this hair mask twice a month to keep your hair healthy and manageable. Alternatively you can also apply yogurt mixed with a teaspoon of almond oil to condition dry and frizzy hair. Applying curd on the scalp is the best way to control excess scalp sebum. Curd is used along with  any of the herbs or spices like gram flour, pepper, methi powder, henna, egg, lemon and so on. Curd is a perfect tonic for improving the quality of hair. The protein content in curd helps to moisturize hair and get rid of all scalp issues. the rich curd also contains antibacterial agents, which help to relief from irritation and scalp itchiness.