Hair problems are usually manifested by two signs: hair loss or non-existent growth.
Complementary treatments, restorative shampoos and other chemicals, the cosmetic industry continues to offer us expensive solutions for a problem that requires an effective combination of natural ingredients. Here is a mask based on castor oil, vitamin E and coconut oil to give you all the benefits of a silky and healthy hair.
A hair to fall to the ground and a thickness to make jealous Franck Provost in person, it is obviously to the Indian people that we refer. Did you know that according to Lipid Insights, the production of castor oil in India varies between 250,000 and 300,000 tons per year? And for good reason, its cosmetic and therapeutic benefits have no secrets for this fascinating people. Moreover, Vogue India devotes a whole article to boast of the many virtues!
Castor oil
Ricinus communis, from which castor oil is derived, is a plant belonging to the family Euphorbiaceae. Rich in properties beneficial for the skin and the hair, it improves the growth of the hair thanks to its purifying virtues. As Emilie Jolibois, an expert in cosmetic ingredients at Glamor Paris, explains, the oil content in ricinoleic acid slows down hair loss and strengthens the hair shaft.
Vitamin E
According to The Tropical Life Sciences Research, vitamin E has beneficial properties for people with alopecia. As this article explains, this condition, which is characterized by baldness and accelerated hair loss, is generally due to lower levels of antioxidants in the scalp, as well as increased lipid peroxidation. Thanks to the presence of tocotrienols in vitamin E, scientists have observed in patients a decrease in oxidative stress and a decrease in lipid peroxidation, to minimize baldness.
Rosemary essential oil
According to Vogue, magazine guru of the world of fashion and femininity, rosemary oil is an effective ally to fight fine and fragile hair. This article on natural remedies refers to a study published by Skinmed Dermatology for the Clinician. According to the scientists, topical application of rosemary oil twice a day for 6 months would have enabled patients to treat their alopecia effectively.
Coconut oil
In an article dedicated to the natural methods of taking care of one's hair, Cosmopolitan magazine uses Mauricio Cifuentes, an eco-certified organic hairdresser and owner of the Mauricio hair salon in New York. This one looks at the benefits of coconut oil. He explains that thanks to the polyunsaturated fatty acids and the phytochemicals it contains, its use allows intense hydration of the scalp as well as an antioxidant action that regenerates the skin and prevents breakage.
Ingredients
· 3 teaspoons of castor oil
· 3 capsules of vitamin E
· 20 drops of rosemary essential oil
· Coconut oil
- Aloe vera
Preparation
1. Pour the castor oil into a bowl
2. Add the oil contained in the vitamin E capsules
3. Pour the rosemary essential oil
4. Mix everything and keep this mixture in a dark and tight glass bottle
Usage tips
Before applying the product, make sure that your scalp is clean and completely dry. In a bowl, put a tablespoon of your preparation and dilute it with a spoonful of coconut oil and half a spoon of Aloe Vera gel.
Apply this oil on your roots by gently massaging your scalp for 10 to 15 minutes. Leave overnight and wash your hair the next day with a mild shampoo and detangler.
Warnings
If you have allergy-prone skin, do a test first by putting a drop of each oil on your arm.
