Aloe vera has been used throughout the centuries to treat wounds and skin diseases because it has a lot of antibacterial and antioxidant properties. It also has Vitamin E which helps nourish and moisturize the skin and hair.

Applying fresh aloe vera gel on your beard three times a week will help you get rid of the dandruff. Work the gel into the beard and down to the roots. Leave it on for at least five minutes before rinsing it off.

Lemon juice is acidic and that helps balance the pH level of a skin that is afflicted with dandruff. Restoring the natural pH balance of the scalp and skin is essential in keeping off dandruff-causing micro-organisms from multiplying on your skin. It also has anti-oxidants and Vitamin C which nourishes the skin.

Lemon juice works best at treating dandruff when combined with other herbal remedies. If you’re planning to use it separately, use 2 teaspoons of fresh-squeezed juice and mix it in 1 cup of warm water. Rub it gently into the beard and scalp. Leave it on for five minutes before rinsing it off. Do this daily until the dandruff is gone.

While known more for its culinary value, sea salt also has therapeutic benefits that can treat a variety of skin ailments. Sea salt differs from ordinary table salt in that it contains more minerals essential for healthy skin growth and function. High concentrations of salt can generally slow down the growth of fungi so if you use this treatment for beardruff, you can stop it from getting worse.

Dissolve 1 teaspoon of salt in 1 cup of warm water. Let it cool down to room temperature before rubbing it into the beard and roots. Leave it on for 5-8 minutes before rinsing it off with water.

Believe it or not, but aspirin is not just for treating headaches. That’s because it contains salicylic acid which is a key ingredient in most anti-fungal medications. It’s anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory and it exfoliates too.

Just crush a tablet into powder and dissolve it into a cup of water. Work it into the beard and roots, leaving it on for 10 minutes before rinsing. Be careful though; some individuals might be allergic to salicylic acid. To check: just dab a small amount on one part of your skin. If you see or feel any reaction on the skin after five minutes, then that’s a sure sign you skin is allergic to the compound. Move on to the next remedy instead.

One of the wonders of the botanical world, virgin coconut oil is a very useful and all around remedy for most ailments. The term “virgin” refers to the way the coconut oil is processed. VCO is obtained by cold pressing coconut meat to extract the oil. This results to more vitamin and mineral content and a whole lot of anti-oxidants which are absent when the oil is extracted by heat.

VCO also has anti-microbial properties which are very effective against dandruff-causing germs. It also moisturizes and nourishes the skin. Daily applications of VCO on affected areas gets rid of the itching and flaking. When used in combination with other herbal treatments, it becomes more potent against dandruff.

When used in moderate amounts, baking soda can be an effective remedy for beardruff. This is because baking soda is a natural exfoliant. When you rub it against your scalp, it removes the dandruff flakes while absorbing skin grease.

Too much of it, however, can alter your skin pH so that it becomes unbalanced and allow the growth of more dandruff-causing micro-organisms. That’s why it’s best to do this occasionally and in combination with other home-based remedies like lemon or apple cider vinegar.

Another popular home remedy for various ailments, apple cider vinegar has anti-fungal properties which makes it an excellent treatment for dandruff-causing germs. Since it has acetic acid, it balances out the alkalinity caused by excessive use of shampoos. High alkalinity often results to hair dryness and breakage. Using vinegar as a hair rinse can restore normal pH levels to the skin.

If you don’t feel like having a vinegar rinse, you can use a cotton ball to apply the vinegar into the affected spot. Leave it on for five minutes and rinse it off. Do this daily.

Fenugreek is a legume plant that’s traditionally used for herbal medicine. It’s also a condiment used in Indian cooking. When used as an anti-dandruff remedy, you need to do a bit of work in order to make an effective treatment.

Use fenugreek seeds and soak them in buttermilk for an hour. Coarsely grind the mixture until it becomes paste. Use this paste in rubbing over the affected scalp. Traditional healers say it will soothe the itching and remove the dandruff flakes.

If you’ve got some raw honey, you can use it to treat your dandruff. Like everything else on this list, it has anti-fungal and anti-inflammatory properties to help remedy the itching and flaking. If you don’t mind tasting your beard sweet every now and then, this can totally work for you. You can even try out this homemade recipe.

Washing your beard with carbonated water can help restore your skin’s pH balance so that it can fight off invasions from dandruff-causing fungus. Carbonated water’s pH is essentially similar to a normal and healthy skin. It stands to reason then that restoring the pH balance is essential in strengthening the skin’s own defense mechanisms so that the fungus cannot take hold.