Although dandruff does not cause any health problems, it can be quite annoying for people that suffer from it. Oftentimes, the white flakes fall on clothes and food while leaving its residue behind. People that suffer from dandruff may notice that during certain seasons, the scalp becomes drier than normal and dandruff is more pronounced.

If the thought of the appearance of flakes on your favourite winter jacket makes you worried, check out these tips! A healthy hair care regime is an ideal way to prevent flaky scalp during the winter season.

• Exfoliate Your Scalp. In winter, dead skin cells tend to accumulate and block your follicles. If you live in a hard water area, this can get worse. If you colour your hair regularly, the colour deposits may also affect your scalp. Remember, ordinary shampoos may make dandruff worse by drying out your scalp. Because of these reasons, it is important to remove dead skin and dandruff flakes regularly with a gentle cleanser made for hair. 

• Shampoo frequently. Washing your hair with gentle products and massaging the scalp can help reduce those pesky flakes.

• Humidify your home. From head to toe, your skin will appreciate the added moisture that a humidifier can bring to your home environment. A humidifier’s burst of water vapor can help ease a number of cold-weather-induced skin problems, including an irritated scalp.

• Seek relief with home remedies. To calm inflammation, you can massage the scalp with natural oils, such as organic cold-pressed extra virgin coconut oil and extra virgin olive oil combined with tea tree oil. Lemon juice can help balance pH levels, and a gentle salt rub can loosen dead skin.

• Cover-up — Make sure to protect your scalp and hair from the sun, wind, and cold by wearing a hat or scarf. Using them will guard your scalp and tresses from the cold, keeping them healthy. If your hair and scalp become wet, dry them as soon as possible because damp hair against your scalp for too long can prompt it to soften and break down.

It is important to remember that dandruff cannot be attributed to winter alone. As a preventative measure, it is advisable to treat underlying causes and symptoms of dandruff consistently throughout the year.