She Puts Listerine in Her Hair Every Day… But When You See What it Does, You’ll Have to Try It

Listerine is an old product that people use as a mouthwash. However, it can be used for many more things than that. Listerine includes helpful ingredients such as thyme, eucalyptus, and alcohol which make it more than a mouthwash.

Did you know that Listerine® was marketed as an anti-dandruff product for 20 years?

It sounds strange now, but from the 1930s to the 1950s, Listerine® was marketed (very aggressively!) as a cure for dandruff.

There are still many fans who swear by it today, saying that it helps clear seborrheic dermatitis, soothes an inflamed and itchy scalp and leaves the scalp feeling healthier in general – all of which, of course, promote hair health too.

Bizarre as it may sound, there are very good reasons why it may be effective.

Listerine® contains menthol, thymol, eucalyptol and methyl salicylate. These ingredients have antiseptic and anti-fungal properties, both of which are good for keeping the scalp in great condition. Methyl salicylate also has an anti-inflammatory, cooling action wherever it’s applied – perfect for soothing an itchy scalp.

You can use Listerine as a final rinse after shampooing/conditioning…

…just mix 1/4 cup of Listerine with 1 cup of water and pour over the hair. In addition to the benefits mentioned above, it removes any remaining shampoo or build up of products from the hair.

But to address your itchy scalp/dandruff problems a little more directly, try a stronger solution.

Mix 1/2 cup of Listerine with 1/2 cup of water and apply to towel dried, clean hair, pouring it as close to the scalp as possible. Rub it in with your fingertips, leave it for about 5 minutes, then rinse thoroughly.

3 Important Points!

1. If available, use the traditional, orange colored Listerine in your hair for best results.

2. Take care if your hair is dry, because Listerine itself may have a drying effect. If your hair is brittle and liable to snap, you don’t want to make the problem worse! Coat the ends of your hair in conditioner to protect them, so the Listerine only reaches the scalp. Alternatively, use cotton wool pads to apply the Listerine directly to the problem areas on the scalp, rather than pouring it all over the hair.

3. DON’T try using Listerine on areas of broken or very irritated skin… it will sting!

These are other uses of Listerine:

Deodorant

Soak a cotton ball in Listerine and rub it under your arms for immediate freshness.

Remedy for Reducing Itchiness

Apply Listerine on your bug bites, rashes, or poison ivy for instant relief.

Toilet Cleaner

Sounds weird, but Listerine is good for cleaning your toilet as well.

Clean Your Toothbrush

Not only Listerine can clean your teeth, it can also eliminate germs on your toothbrush. Let the toothbrush soak in the liquid for a few hours and that’s it.

Foot Soak

Soak your feet in Listerine for half an hour if you want to eliminate your toenail fungus. Listerine’s ingredients are excellent for this purpose.

Deodorizer for Your Trash Can

When you replace the bag in your garbage can, throw a paper towel soaked in Listerine in the bottom. This little trick will keep your trash smelling fresh, no matter what else you put in the garbage can.

Cleaner Screen

You can use Listerine for cleaning your computer or TV screen, and it is also good for wiping away fingerprints and other stains.

Acne Cream

Listerine can help you solve your acne problem and also your skin will smell nice.

Eliminate Flea

If you have a pet, use Listerine to get rid of fleas. It is a better option than using harsh chemical remedies. You can mix it with shampoo in the bath or combine it with water and then use it as a spray.

Source:

hairsentinel.com