Have you ever been in a public place like an office meeting, and you wanted to scratch your head but had to hold it in?
Pure torture!! Isn’t it? Yes, that’s what people with dandruff go through nearly every day. If you’re one of them, you know the pain.
Dandruff can be caused due to many things, and not due to a dirty scalp, as many people think. Here are just some reasons for dandruff:
- Dry skin
- Oily hair
- Fungus
- Sensitivity to hair products
- Seborrheic Dermatitis
Best natural anti-dandruff shampoos in India
While not exactly harmful, it’s embarrassing, not to mention uncomfortable. The treatment for dandruff is an external product applied to the hair and scalp, mostly in the form of shampoos. The good news is that there are some of the best natural anti dandruff shampoos available in India.
Now dandruff shampoos are a whole world out there, and it can be very confusing to choose one. We’ve done that for you by choosing the best natural anti-dandruff shampoos available in India.
1. Omved Restorative Herbal Anti Dandruff Shampoo
Tea tree is one of the most popular ingredients known to treat dandruff and Omved makes use of it in this restorative herbal shampoo. Along with tea tree oil, the shampoo also contains neem, aloe vera and Vitamin E.
With all these ingredients, it’s not surprising that while curing dandruff, this shampoo also has other benefits, including hair growth and elimination of stress.
You can buy the Omved Restorative Herbal Anti Dandruff Shampoo at Rs. 650.00 for 100 ml.
2. Juicy Chemistry Organic Shampoo Bar for Dandruff Control
If you’re a regular here, you know why shampoo bars are a big deal. And when you’re struggling with an itchy, flaky scalp, they’re just heaven-sent!
Made using cold pressed methods, this shampoo bar contains healthy fats from plantain, essential nutrients from various essential oils all come together to get rid of dandruff and promote better hair health.
You can buy the Juicy Chemistry Organic Shampoo Bar for Dandruff Control at Rs. 600.00 for 90 g.
3. Mamaearth Happy Heads Natural Protein Hair Shampoo
Mamaearth’s shampoo is a very gentle cleanser and helps to revitalizes damaged hair follicles with each wash, also moisturizing the scalp. It reduces hair thinning and breakage. Enriched with Vitamin B5, it keeps the scalp healthy. It nourishes the root to the tip by repairing and strengthening the hair It is suitable for all hair types.
You can buy the Mamearth’s combo pack of shampoo and conditioner at Rs. 663.
4. Earthy Sapo Shampoo Bars
Sheetal, the owner of Earthy Sapo, is one patient person! She’ll speak to you at length about your hair ans skin issues and recommend products to you accordingly. I have been using the utterly fabulous shikakai and multani shampoo bar. It is pure love for your tresses! Yes! Since my scalp tends to get a tad oily, I was recommended that shampoo for my hair. She makes all the products and each of them is 100% chemical free.
Priced at INR 185 each, Earthy Sapo shampoo bars come in two variants. For dry hair and oily hair. Both these variants can bought on Amazon India.
5. Forest Essentials Bhringraj and Shikakai Hair Cleanser
With ingredients that are commonly considered ‘hair food’, this hair cleanser form Forest Essentials is just what a dandruff-ridden scalp needs. Along with controlling dandruff, this shampoo also helps to control thinning hair and stimulates new hair growth.
Bringraj takes care of the main villain, dandruff, while shikakai ensures that the treatment is done while simultaneously nourishing the hair. Not having any chemicals like parabens and sulfates also helps in making it more effective.
You can buy the Forest Essentials Bhringraj and Shikakai Hair Cleanser at Rs. 325.00 for 50 ml.
6. The Nature’s Co Hibiscus Anti Dandruff Hair Cleanser
Many of our hair problems happen when our hair loses its natural ability to repair and restore, thanks to the stress and chemicals in our modern life. A natural cleanser like this one from The Nature’s Co helps reverse that damage.
With Hibiscus as the main ingredient, this anti dandruff shampoo performs the main acts of controlling dandruff and promoting hair growth, while also taking care of the little things like split ends. This is a mild shampoo that can be used daily.
You can buy the The Nature’s Co Hibiscus Anti Dandruff Hair Cleanser at Rs. 995.00 for 250 ml.
7. Satliva Hemp with Argan Oil Shampoo Bar
Isn’t it great when products multitask? You don’t need to stock up on too many things, and it’s easier on your pocket too! With the Hemp Argan Oil Shampoo bar from Satliva, you can skip the conditioner – the shampoo does that too!
This handmade shampoo bar contains a variety of essential oils like rosemary, argan, tea tree and others, making this a perfect formulation for dandruff prone hair. And all this while taming frizz and treating split ends.
You can buy the Satliva Hemp with Argan Oil Shampoo Bar at Rs. 379.00 for 100 g.
8. Plum Hibiscus & Rosemary Gentle Defence Shampoo
If you have dandruff, it’s likely that you have a dry, itchy scalp, and harsh shampoos will only worsen the condition. That’s why this gentle defence shampoo from Plum is the perfect choice for dandruff prone hair.
With hibiscus and rosemary, this shampoo has only natural goodness – and nothing else. It’s free from parabens, sulfates, silicones, alcohol, phthalates and anything that can hurt your precious hair.
You can buy the Plum Hibiscus & Rosemary Gentle Defence Shampoo at Rs. 675.00 for 300 ml.
9. Biobloom Dandruff Control Shampoo
The Biobloom dandruff shampoo tackles the dandruff problem from the root (pun unintended). It takes care of the fungus and bacteria that cause the dry and itchy scalp that give rise to dandruff.
Enriched with rosemary, ylang ylang and tea tree, the shampoo has a subtle aroma and gives you that squeaky clean feeling – no more dirt and no more dandruff!
You can buy the Biobloom Dandruff Control Shampoo at Rs. 699.00 for 200 ml.
10. WOW Skin Science Anti Dandruff Shampoo
If you’re tired of all the embarrassing itching that the dandruff makes you do, it’s time for some bioactive treatment, and this is available in the WOW Skin Science Anti Dandruff Shampoo.
The Argan, tea tree and cedarwood oils keep dandruff at bay, while the soy protein and almond protein ensure that hair gets all the nutrients it needs to stay strong and bouncy.
You can buy theWOW Skin Science Anti Dandruff Shampoo at Rs. 499.0 for 300 ml.
11. Just Herbs Dandruff Control Ayurvedic Soya Protein Shampoo
Sometimes when problem goes away, another one pops up in its place. People with dandruff often find that when they’re finally able to get rid of all the dandruff, they’re plagued by hair loss, brittle hair and greying.
The Soya Protein shampoo from Just Herbs promises that this won’t happen – simply by ensuring that while getting rid of dandruff, the soy provides hair with protein and the neem and other essential oils keep the hair soft and frizz-free.
You can buy the Just Herbs Dandruff Control Ayurvedic Soya Protein Shampoo at Rs. 695.00 for 200 ml.
12. Krya Anti-Dandruff Hair Wash
Hair products are often known to contain 8-10 active ingredients, but the Krya Hair Wash contains a whopping 18 different ingredients! The powdery texture makes it easy to apply all over the scalp, ensuring that the product has its full effect.
Herbs like Citriodora & Triphala have antifungal and antibacterial properties. Vetiver soothes the itchy scalp while fenugreek promotes hair growth.
You can buy the Krya Anti-Dandruff Hair Wash at Rs. 300.00 for 100 g.
Exhaustive list isn’t it? These were the shampoos that made it to the list of best natural anti-dandruff shampoos in India. Do you think there should be some brands added to this list? Leave us a comment and we will love to add to this list.
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Jenifer says
I don’t have dandruff but my husband has.
Will buy one from the list and try.
Pratibha says
Sure! Let me know which one you pick up and how it fared for your better half!
Anita Singh says
Family me kisi ko dandruff problem nahi hai per reference k liye note kar leti hu, kabhi kisi frnd ya relatives ko jarurat ho sakti hai kyunki bahut common problem hai ye
Thanks for sharing dear )
Pratibha says
Welcome 🙂
M sadananda says
I have very thin hair any shampoo for thick hair