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Burdock hair mask. Video recipe
Burdock oil is a valuable natural remedy widely used in traditional and folk medicine, as well as in cosmetology. For example, it is used for hair care.
Burdock oil contains a huge amount of vitamins, micro- and macroelements. So, it has a high content of vitamins of groups A, C, E and B, iron, chromium, strontium, boron, vanadium, tin and other elements. Burdock oil is also rich in palmitic and stearic acids, proteins, tannins, natural inulin and essential oils.
Burdock oil is simply unique in its properties: it strengthens weakened hair, enhances their growth, and also gives them shine and elasticity.
This cosmetic product also normalizes the lipid balance of the scalp, relieves irritation and itching, effectively treats seborrhea and dandruff, improves metabolism and blood circulation. To care for hair, burdock oil is used both in pure form and as part of hair masks.
The use of burdock oil for hair care
Take the required amount of cosmetic product (its amount depends on the length of the hair) and slightly warmed up in a water bath. Then the oil is applied to the root system, gently massaging the scalp at this time, and along the entire length of the strand (hair must be clean). After applying burdock oil, the head is covered with plastic wrap and wrapped on top with a terry towel. After 27-30 minutes, the nutrient mixture is washed off with warm water and shampoo.
If burdock oil is not easily washed off, it is recommended to rinse your hair with warm salted water.
To prepare this cosmetic mixture, take the following components:
- 2-3 tbsp castor oil
- 2-3 tbsp burdock oil
- 3-5 drops of aromatic oil (you can take lavender, lemon or any other)
- 1 tbsp kefir
- chicken egg yolk
The yolk is whipped into a light foam, after which it is mixed with other components. The nutrient mixture is applied to the scalp and along the entire length of the strands. Cover your head with a plastic bag and put on a woolen hat. After 57-60 minutes, wash the hair with warm water and shampoo.
The recipe for another nourishing mask for weakened hair is as follows:
- 2 chicken egg yolks
- 3-5 tbsp burdock oil
- 1-1,5 tsp oil solution of vitamin A
- 1 tsp cocoa powder
- 1-1,5 tsp oil solution of vitamin E
Cocoa is mixed with burdock butter, whipped yolks and vitamins. The mass prepared according to this recipe is applied to the root system and along the entire length of the strand. The head is covered with cling film, and the top is insulated with a thick towel. Keep the nutrient mixture for an hour, after which the hair is washed with warm acidified water (for this, 1 tablespoon of table vinegar or freshly squeezed lemon juice is taken for 1 liter of water). The recommended frequency of treatment procedures is once every 7-10 days.
And for the care of oily hair, burdock oil is not recommended to use
A cosmetic mixture made from:
- 1–1,5 tsp Teddy bear
- 1 tsp cognac
- 1-1,5 pp. burdock oil
- chicken egg yolk
Honey is mixed with burdock oil, then the mixture is enriched with cognac and slightly whipped yolk. The mass is applied to the scalp, put on a rubber cap and insulate the head with a terry towel. After 3–3,5 hours, the hair is washed with warm water and shampoo.
If the hair begins to fall out intensively, it is strengthened with a cosmetic mixture, which contains the following ingredients:
- ½ tsp chopped hot pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 35-40 ml burdock oil
The components are mixed, then the container with the mixture is placed in a water bath and the slurry is heated to 37–38 ° C. The mass is applied to the root system and gently rubbed into the scalp, after which the strands are covered with it along their entire length. A plastic bag is put on the head and insulated with a terry towel. The mixture is kept for 47-50 minutes.
Cosmetic blend to accelerate the growth of hair
To prepare this hair growth stimulating mask, take the following ingredients:
- 90-100 ml burdock oil
- a glass of boiling water
- 2 tbsp dried shredded nettle leaves
Nettle is poured with boiling water, insisted for 17-20 minutes, and then filtered. Nettle infusion is mixed with burdock oil. The mixture is applied to the scalp and hair and left for 37-40 minutes.
Such procedures are recommended to be carried out twice a week.
Revitalizing burdock mask
The composition of this healing agent contains the following components:
- 10 ml olive oil
- 27-35 ml burdock oil
- ampoule of vitamin A.
- ampoule of vitamin E.
- 10 ml jojoba oil
Olive oil (it can be replaced with almond oil) is mixed with jojoba oil and enriched with burdock oil. Then vitamins A and E are added to the resulting solution. The finished mask is applied to the strands and scalp (when applied, the nutrient mixture should be warm). The head is covered with cling film and a woolen hat is put on top. This mixture is kept for 1–1,5 hours, and washed off with warm water acidified with lemon juice or vinegar.
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