Is diet making your dandruff worse?
Dandruff can be an embarrassing thing to talk about. No one likes others to know that they have it, but have you ever wondered how diet can affect your skin, hair and scalp?
Everyone wants to have healthy hair and shiny skin. In order to do this, we should take care of our bodies and our hair too. There are many tips that will help you prevent flaking, itching, and falling out of your hair. Let's talk about food, natural remedies, and vitamins.
How food affects the skin
If you're dealing with dandruff, the first line of defence is to add a natural hair product to your daily hair-care routine. It also may be time to review your diet.
What you eat may impact how your hair or skin look and feel. In fact, nutritionists say that what you eat affects every aspect of your health and appearance, including the health of your hair and scalp.
People with food-related allergies will experience skin irritations on their arms, legs, and scalp. It’s possible that you have a mild food allergy or sensitivity that you are not aware of. Cutting out certain foods is a good, non-invasive way to troubleshoot the cause of your dandruff.
What to change in your diet
One food-related solution for your dandruff problem is to try and increase the amount of omega-3 fatty acids in your diet. Omega-3 is a healthy fat that is known to help keep the skin moisturised and healthy. Omega-3 fatty acids are often found in fish and seafood, but you can also get them from walnuts, flax seeds, and fortified foods like milk and eggs.
If you’re on a plant-based diet or have an allergy to certain nuts and foods, you can also cut out the middle-man and take an algae oil supplement. Fish get their omega-3s from the algae they eat, and by taking this supplement you can avoid any food sensitivity issues.
You can also try cutting down on the amount of sugar you consume if you feel that's contributing to your dandruff issue. This is because sugar has been shown to reduce the effectiveness of insulin, which regulates blood sugar levels in our bodies. This leads to the hormones that stimulate oil production in your body. Too much oil can lead to fungus or dandruff in your skin and scalp. Too much sugar has also been shown to increase inflammation, both internally and externally. Externally, this may result in reddened skin, dry skin, or lesions on your scalp.
Healthy food and natural products win
In the end, it’s important to add more fruits and vegetables to your diet. Certain vitamins like Zinc or B-vitamins can also be beneficial.
At Devil’s Dandruff, we pride ourselves on only using natural and locally sourced ingredients in our products. Devil’s Dandruff shampoos and hair products contain peppermint and menthol, which have naturally occurring cleaning and medicinal properties. Our mission is to help you get your dandruff and scalp issues straightened out long-term, and the right diet will certainly put you in the right direction.
If you have a severe case of dandruff or food allergies, it’s important to check with your physician before trying any product.