# Antiseptic Dandruff Shampoos This DIY Hair Treatment Uses Tea Tree Oil to Combat Flakes By M | Published 2016-03-07 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dandruff-shampoo References: [helloglow.co](http://helloglow.co/3-homemade-treatments-for-dandruff-thinning-hair/) Consumers seeking an all-natural alternative to elevate scalp ailments such as dandruff can test out this homemade shampoo that contains a blend of wholesome products and tea tree oil to reduce the build-up of unwanted flakes. The shampoo is a chemical-free alternative to store-bought products that can further irritate the skin. The homemade dandruff treatment is a recipe put together by lifestyle blog Hello Glow that makes use of natural products to treat the skin and promote an anti-bacterial environment on the scalp. The mixture contains coconut milk to soothe irritations and rashes while the tea tree oil creates an anti-microbial coating on the skin. Castile soap turns the mixture into a lather while almond oil adds a subtle fragrant scent. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 38% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Cosmetics](https://www.trendhunter.com/cosmetics) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Natural Scalp Treatments:** There is opportunity for companies who can offer affordable all-natural scalp treatment products. - **DIY Hair Care Products:** There is room for startups to develop and market affordable DIY hair care products that utilize natural ingredients. - **Tea Tree Oil-based Shampoos:** There is room for established shampoo companies to add tea tree oil-based products to their line to address dandruff issues. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Natural Beauty Industry:** Companies in the natural beauty industry can capitalize on the trend towards using natural ingredients in hair and scalp treatments. - **DIY Beauty Industry:** The DIY beauty industry can innovate by developing products that are affordable and easy to use for home hair care treatments. - **Traditional Shampoo Industry:** Traditional shampoo brands can innovate by creating dandruff treatment products using all-natural ingredients such as tea tree oil. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Scalp-Focused Product Launches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shrd-haircare.md) - [Synergistic Scalp Haircare](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/anti-dandruff-shampoo-and-conditioner.md) - [Affordable Anti-Dandruff Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cerave-hair.md) - [Dandruff Reducing Shampoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/verbs-dandruff-shampoo.md) - [Free-From Dandruff Shampoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bare-sensitive-scalp-care.md) - [Dandruff-Targeting Scalp Duos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flakefree-duo.md) - [Dandruff Relief Haircare Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dandruff-relief.md) - [Ayurvedic Foaming Scalp Scrubs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foaming-scalp-scrub.md) - [Scalp Health-Focused Shampoos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scalp-shampoos.md)