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Get Rid Of Dandruff With Custard Apple

By Pooja Kaushal

Green on the outside, juicy white pulp inside and numerous black seeds – this is custard apple for you. Available in the latter part of the year this is a fruit which is relished by all. Sweet and juicy with a very rich smooth texture the custard apple has many fans. And when it comes to custard apple hair and various benefits the list runs long.

HOME REMEDIES FOR DANDRUFF AND DRY HAIR

Take a look at the vitamins and minerals packed in it.

Vitamin A

Vitamin A

Vitamin A keeps eye sight good. It gives a healthy glow to the skin and hair. Custard apple even removes dandruff.

Vitamin C

Vitamin C

Vitamin C helps fight free radicals which in turn help keep diseases at bay.

Potassium

Potassium

Potassium not only helps keep you active but is essential for a healthy heart.

Magnesium

Magnesium

Magnesium helps remove acids from joints thereby bringing relief in arthritis pains.

Copper

Copper

Copper helps maintain good bone health and maintains healthy levels of hemoglobin.

Fiber

Fiber

Fiber content of the fruit helps maintain a good digestive system.

Peel:

Peel:

Take the peel of one custard apple and some coconut oil . Mash the peel and make a paste. Apply this oil to the scalp and strands at least one hour before taking a bath. Wash and rinse as usual. Repeat this treatment up to three times a week for at least two weeks.

Pulp:

Pulp:

Grind the fruit to make a smooth paste. Apply the paste to the scalp and strands making sure to cover the head completely. Allow this pack to dry completely. When dry wash off using warm water and shampoo as usual.

Seed:

Seed:

Grind seeds of the fruit to a very fine powder. Add enough water to make a paste. This is your hair pack. Apply to the scalp and hair and allow to dry. When dry wash and shampoo as regular.

Custard apple

Custard apple

benefits for the hair do not only come in the form of removing dandruff. If you or your child has accidentally got infested with lice the same custard apple infused oil can help control and eradicate the menace.

External application of custard apple removes dandruff. That is right. Every part of the custard apple has hair benefits. It helps in removing and controlling dandruff. Paired up with coconut oil this treatment becomes an all-round nourishing pack for healthy scalp and hair.

Story first published: Wednesday, February 18, 2015, 15:38 [IST]
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