An Emerging of Essential Oils with Antifungal Activities as Anti-dandruff in Formulation

Dandruff could be an exceedingly disturbing scalp condition to most people. It has various causes, from fungus, bacteria, scalp irritation due to excessive sun exposure or even excessive shampoo exposure. As the world of beauty moves towards natural cosmetics, alternative anti-dandruff agents that use essential oils are quite popular these days. Essential oils such as tea tree, lemongrass, and lavender can act as antimicrobial agents against the causes of dandruff. This review describes the anti-dandruff potential of various essential oils on several dandruff-causing microorganisms such as Malassezia furfur and Candida albicans. The review method includes comparative research methods from research journal sources obtained from the internet, covering articles from 2013 to 2022, with topics that focused on essential oils with anti-dandruff and antifungal activity. The results of this review indicate that various essential oils, especially those highlighted in this article, show strong potential to inhibit the growth of dandruff-causing microorganisms and may be developed into stable anti-dandruff formulations.