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Still talking herbal....
So, to have an oil infusion, you will need a carrier oil. It is in this oil that the herbs will steep and extract the phyto-nutrients that will benefit your scalp/skin.
Still talking herbal....
So, to have an oil infusion, you will need a carrier oil. It is in this oil that the herbs will steep and extract the phyto-nutrients that will benefit your scalp/skin.
Most commercial products use mineral oil. There is no danger in mineral oil, except that it lacks the fatty acids that can nourish your scalp or skin.
Most infusions are made from organic carrier oils like olive oil, coconut or castor oils. Here is a small list of carrier oils that are a favourite for many.
Sunflower oil: Sunflower oil is widely used for hair and skin, especially due to its emollient properties. Sunflower can be used to sooth dry skin. The main component of sunflower oil is linoleic acid. Its other components include oleic acid and palmitic acid. In addition to these, it contains lecithin, carotenoids, tocopherols and appreciable quantities of vitamins A, D and E.
Coconut oil: Coconut oil comprised of medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs) that are easily digested
and readily cross cell membranes. It also has a huge amount of lauric acid. Coconut oil has antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungi properties, hence making it a rich source of healing goodness.
It has been known to also penetrate the hair shaft due to its affinity to the hair proteins.
*** Grab yourself some herbal coconut oil ifusion (rosemary leaves, neem leaves, blackberry leaves, hibiscus flower ***
and readily cross cell membranes. It also has a huge amount of lauric acid. Coconut oil has antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungi properties, hence making it a rich source of healing goodness.
It has been known to also penetrate the hair shaft due to its affinity to the hair proteins.
*** Grab yourself some herbal coconut oil ifusion (rosemary leaves, neem leaves, blackberry leaves, hibiscus flower ***
Castor oil: castor oil is very thick and rich. It is an antiviral, antibacterial and anti-fungus, besides having unsaturated fatty acids, vitamin E and other mineral compounds. It is also very moisturizing, and when used after moisture hair treatments, the hair is left smooth and hydrated for a longer period.
Olive oil: Olive oil has been used for hair and skin for centuries. Olive oil is rich in vitamin E, which is a powerful antioxidant. It is also a moisturizing oil when used after a bath, or hair treatment. It can also be used as a hot oil treatment. To an extent, it does penetrate the hair shaft.
Avocado oil: Applying a good cold pressed avocado oil to your hair will improve its appearance and texture while strengthening and the strands.
Many people’s hair is dry, damaged and weak from poor nutrition , heat styling, chemical treatments and environmental pollution.
Monounsaturated fats, when applied directly in a hair mask, can nourish and strengthen hair strands, improving the way they look and protecting them from damage. Avocado oil is known to penetrate the hair strands to an extent.
The combination of antioxidant vitamin E, moisturizing plants sterols and the rich levels of monounsaturated fatty acids in avocado oil, provides three different nutrients that have been individually recommended for stimulating hair growth , in one simple, highly absorbable topical treatment.
Many people’s hair is dry, damaged and weak from poor nutrition , heat styling, chemical treatments and environmental pollution.
Monounsaturated fats, when applied directly in a hair mask, can nourish and strengthen hair strands, improving the way they look and protecting them from damage. Avocado oil is known to penetrate the hair strands to an extent.
The combination of antioxidant vitamin E, moisturizing plants sterols and the rich levels of monounsaturated fatty acids in avocado oil, provides three different nutrients that have been individually recommended for stimulating hair growth , in one simple, highly absorbable topical treatment.
Soybean oil: Soybean oil is a natural substance that has moisturizing and hydrating properties. It can be used in weekly hot oil treatments to add moisture to
damaged or dry hair. Though it will not penetrate the hair shaft, it will seal in moisture and prevent drying out.
Soybean oil is rich in many essential hair nutrients and lipids, which help the nutrients absorb more fully into your hair.
The oil is very rich, so a little bit goes a long way. This oil can improve softness and manageability.
The properties within the soybeans do more than just help hair maintain moisture.
As you use soybean oil, over time you will also notice that this healthy oil strengthens your locks. Soybeans are dense and loaded with protein.
Hair is made of protein, and additional proteins consumed in your diet and put on your hair helps to add strength and durability.
damaged or dry hair. Though it will not penetrate the hair shaft, it will seal in moisture and prevent drying out.
Soybean oil is rich in many essential hair nutrients and lipids, which help the nutrients absorb more fully into your hair.
The oil is very rich, so a little bit goes a long way. This oil can improve softness and manageability.
The properties within the soybeans do more than just help hair maintain moisture.
As you use soybean oil, over time you will also notice that this healthy oil strengthens your locks. Soybeans are dense and loaded with protein.
Hair is made of protein, and additional proteins consumed in your diet and put on your hair helps to add strength and durability.
Jojoba oil: The act that jojoba is the only oil whose molecular structure is similar to sebum (the oil that the scalp naturally produces). It is one of the most nutrient rich and expensive botanical oils. It is readily accepted by the scalp and does not mess with the scalp’s
natural balance. This is because of its similar molecular structure to sebum. Jojoba is an emollient – it fills in cracks that are on the surface of the hair cuticle, i.e. it helps to repair hair damaged by heat and styling.
Jojoba also hydrates hair from the inside of the hair shaft. So it works well as an agent for reducing hygral fatigue (the swelling and shrinking of hair as it it gets wet and dries that can weaken the hair fibre over time).
natural balance. This is because of its similar molecular structure to sebum. Jojoba is an emollient – it fills in cracks that are on the surface of the hair cuticle, i.e. it helps to repair hair damaged by heat and styling.
Jojoba also hydrates hair from the inside of the hair shaft. So it works well as an agent for reducing hygral fatigue (the swelling and shrinking of hair as it it gets wet and dries that can weaken the hair fibre over time).
You can easily get these oils at your local supermarket or pharmacy at friendly prices.
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