Aromachildhood

Dandruff

Children have dandruff for different reasons . It may be a building of cells on the scalp, or it may be a sign of eczema, psoriasis, or a fungal infection. head lice are a parasitic infestation of the scalp, and the empty egg-shells left by the small creatures can look very much like dandruff. Children of all ages can have dandruff, which sometimes also affects the eyebrows.

Signs and Symptoms

White flakes of dead skin on the scalp and hair, which fall onto the shoulders.

Dead skin can be seen seen attached to the scalp, if not removed it can build up into crusty areas.

Sometimes, when medications and medicated dandruff shampoos are stopped, the symptoms return and can even increase. And so the product must be bought again to keep the symptoms at bay. This is no long-term solution . As an alternative, try the following natural three part dandruff plan.

It needs to be carried out once a week, with no other washes inbetween. Removing the build -up of dandruff with constant washing only seems to encourage more skin cells to be shed. Instead, leave it alone, and see if the scalp can balance itself out.

The Three Part Dandruff Plan
Part One : The Oil

Mix the following to make an oil to use at night:

1 ounce Jojoba oil

1/4 ounces Rosehip sedd oil

15 drops red carrot seed oil

Use only a small amount but make sure it covers all the scalp. Rub it in well. This mix may stain your bed linen, so use an ols pillow case. In the morning use the shampoo.

Part 2 - The Shampoo

Shampoo the oil out in the morning. Use the gentlest, most natural shampoo you can find .There are products for babies, children, and non perfumed brands for sensitive skin. Ideally use a shampoo that uses coconut derivatives, or the foaming agent from soapwort, rather than other detergents. Essential oils can be mixed directly in with shampoo. The following amounts are for 4 ounces of shampoo:

10 drops tea tree

10 drops Manuka

5 drops Myrtle

then rinse.

Part 3 - The Final Rinse

After shampooing rinse the hair thoroughly, then apply this final rinse, leave it in the hair.

The following amount would be enough for at least eight final rinses.

8 ounces of water

26 drops lemon

5 drops tea tree

shake well then pour through an unbleached paper coffee filter and bottle for future use.

Essential Oils That Help

Myrtle- Tea tree - Lemon - Manuka - Cypress - Carrot seed (Red)

Other Oils That Help

Jojoba - Borage - Almond - Rose Hip Seed

Get medical advice if the child has eczema or psoriasis anywhere on their body, if ther is a fungal skin infection; or if you suspect head lice.

Reference: Aromatherapy for the healthy child? valerie Ann Worwood