Dandruff

For those who find white flakes constantly on your shoulders and are tired of sweeping them off you, you might be interested in a few natural remedies to ease the "flake-fall".

Dandruff is a result of skin renewal where new skin replaces old skin by pushing it out. The old skin is then left to dry. Everyone has dandruff as this skin renewal process repeats itself monthly. However, for most people, these dry flakes are too small to be seen. For others, this shedding of skin takes only a week which results in large white clumps of flakes.

One reason why the cycle takes only a week is the amount of oil secretion on the scalp. Also, the presence of certain fungi on the scalp causes dandruff. Certain skin conditions including eczema and psoriasis could also occur on the scalp, causing flaking.

Some natural remedies to alleviate the condition are massaging your scalp with natural base oils. You could try sweet almond, coconut, kernel, jojoba and apricot oils. A small portion of rosemary, tea tree, lemon or thyme essential oils (please note that several essential oils are not suitable for certain conditions, including pregnancy and epilepsy) can be added into the base oil as well to make it more effective.

While shampooing your hair, a little lime juice may be added to your shampoo. Cider vinegar can be diluted in water and dabbed onto the scalp while bathing. You may also want to try massaging aloe vera gel onto the scalp before shampooing. Certain essential oils work not only for dandruff, but regulates oil production and eases itchiness.


Some say diet and constipation are reasons for dandruff and advocate going on a fruit diet. You might want to try cutting down on processed foods too.

Cést Naturel customises all natural remedies for curbing dandruff with our Scalp Tonics and Mud Scalp Treatments. Conditions such as hair loss, scalp breakouts and fragile hair can be improved as well with different combinations of natural ingredients.



If you are unsure about your condition and which oils will work best for you, please drop us an email at enquiries@cestnaturel.com.

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Dry Skin

If you reside in a country which experiences winter, or if you spend a lot of your time in air-conditioned places, you would probably notice that your skin is dry. The low humidity leads to moisture loss. Dry skin lacks oils and moisture, is usually thin with few or no visible pores and may appear scaly. Dry skin also lacks suppleness and may also feel tight after washing. Signs of ageing appear early for those with dry skin as well.

The first signs of premature ageing are dry and sagging skin, lines and wrinkles. The most common factors that cause premature ageing are exposure to the sun, insufficient water intake, poor diet and improper skin care.

Bathing with very strong soaps or going under the sun too often can also dry up the skin. If your skin condition is serious, it would be advisable to consult a doctor. If not, try changing some of your bathing habits. To protect the skin, bathe in warm water. However, taking too many baths a day to keep the skin moisturised will only worsen dry skin conditions. Instead, drink plenty of water to keep the body hydrated. Use milder or less soap when bathing.

Another way would be to apply oils, moisturisers or lotions to soothe and hydrate the skin by reducing evaporation. The best time to apply would be after a bath when skin is damp.

Try some of these C'est Naturel products for healthier skin:

1. Customised body oil (all natural) - This includes a blend of 2 or 3 essential oils in either sweet almond, grapeseed or jojoba oil.

Some essential oils that benefit dry skin: bergamot, cedarwood, clary sage, frankincense, geranium, lavender, myrrh, patchouli, rosemary, rosewood.

2. Body Whip with Shea Butter

3. Brightening Body Lotion

4. Lavish Body Balm

5. The Ultimate Body Lotion