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No more oily scalp with this cheap DIY hair wash

Want to get rid of oily hair? Here's a remedy that can work wonders.

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Written By: Pavitra Sampath | Updated : September 11, 2015 10:48 AM IST

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Have an oily scalp that leaves your hair looking limp a day after you shampoo? Well, if you have tried everything without much luck, here is a great natural remedy by Charmaine D'souza in a book Kitchen Clinic.

How it helps

This wash contains green tea, mint and lemon. Lemon is a natural astringent and helps get rid of oiliness from your scalp and helps condition your hair. Also, mint and green tea nourish your hair, help keep infections at bay due to their antibacterial and antifungal qualities and are great gentle astringents that keep your scalp oil free. You may also like to read about these fantastic benefits of green tea for your skin and hair.

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What you need

  • 2 sachets of green tea
  • 5 min leaves
  • 500 mL water
  • Juice of one lemon
  • Strainer

Method

  • Take two sachets of green tea and 5 mint leaves and add them to a vessel with 500 mL of boiling water. Take it off the flame and leave it to infuse for about half an hour.
  • Next, add the juice of one lemon and mix it well.
  • Strain this mixture and leave it aside to cool.
  • How to use this remedy
  • Use this mixture to rinse out your hair to help reduce oiliness on your scalp and hair.

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Reference:

Kitchen Clinic. Charmaine D'souza. Random House India, Noida, 2013. Pages 265.

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Pavitra Sampath

Pavitra Sampath

A Microbiologist and a Hospital Administrator by profession, Pavitra now wants to share her passion for health with the world. A lively, vivacious and kindred soul, with a passion for writing she aims to make all aspects of health non-taboo. You can reach her on ... Read More