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Hair masks with castor oil. Video
Even children know that castor oil is very useful, because it was castor oil that the fairy-tale characters Dunno and Buratino were treated with. But the unique properties of this vegetable oil do not end there: this tool is widely used in cosmetology, for example, for hair care.
Castor oil is obtained from hot or cold pressed castor bean seeds. At the same time, the product obtained by hot pressing is considered a low quality product, but castor oil produced by cold pressing is considered a high quality oil. This oil is a clear or slightly yellowish, rather viscous liquid. It has a peculiar taste and unexpressed aroma.
Castor oil contains saturated (stearic and palmitic) and monounsaturated (ricinoleic and oleic) fatty acids
This cosmetic product is also rich in polyunsaturated (for example, linoleic) fatty acids. In addition, castor oil contains many valuable vitamins, trace elements and other biologically active substances. Thanks to such a rich composition, castor oil perfectly nourishes and moisturizes the hair, fights hair loss, accelerates hair growth, restores the structure of hairs from the inside, eliminates brittleness and dryness. In addition, castor oil is used to treat dandruff and combat other problems.
Castor oil for hair health and beauty
This cosmetic product is used alone or in combination with other ingredients. So, take 45-50 ml of castor oil, slightly warm it up in a water bath. After that, the root system and strands are covered with warm oil, the head is wrapped in a plastic bag and insulated with a terry towel. After 17–20 minutes, the nutrient is washed off. This procedure is recommended to be done once a week for a month. The result will not be long in coming.
Owners of oily hair are advised to regularly apply a cosmetic mixture to their hair, consisting of:
- chicken eggs
- 1-1,5 tsp olive oil
- ¼ tsp castor oil
Beat the egg, then add oil. The finished mass is applied to the strands, the head is covered with a plastic bag and wrapped in a towel: thanks to this, nutrients are better absorbed. The mask is left on for 17-20 minutes. After this procedure, the hair is washed with copious amounts of warm water and shampoo. With this nutritional formula, hair stays clean and soft for longer.
A cosmetic mixture has an excellent effect on oily hair, for the preparation of which the following components are used:
- 1-1,5 tbsp castor oil
- 190-200 ml of curdled milk or kefir
The fermented milk product is slightly warmed up in a water bath and mixed with castor oil. Next, the mixture is applied to the hair roots, wrapped around the head with cling film and insulated with a terry towel. After 1,5-2 hours, rinse your hair with warm water and shampoo. The recommended frequency of this cosmetic procedure is 2-4 times a month.
To cope with the problem of split ends, mix equal parts of castor and olive oil and apply this mixture on the strands for 17-20 minutes. Then the hair is rinsed with a decoction of oak bark
Castor Blends for Dry Hair
Castor oil can be a wonderful helper for owners of dry hair. This cosmetic product provides moisture and nourishment to hair, restores its shine, and also restores the structure of hairs damaged by endless dyes and perms.
When caring for dry hair, it is recommended to use a nutritional mixture that contains the following products:
- 2-2,5 tbsp castor oil
- chicken egg yolk
- 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp glycerin
The castor oil is heated in a water bath to a comfortable temperature, after which it is mixed with yolk whipped into a light foam, glycerin and vinegar. The mass is applied to the root system, gently rubbing into the scalp, and distributed over the entire length of the strand. After that, the head is insulated and the mixture is left for 37-40 minutes. Wash off the nutrient mixture with warm water and shampoo.
Fight hair loss with castor oil
Strengthens hair and fights hair loss with a nutritional mixture, which contains:
- chicken egg yolk
- juice from one lemon fruit
- 1 tsp castors
The components are thoroughly mixed until a homogeneous mixture is formed. The mask is applied to clean, damp strands. The mixture is kept under a warming cap for 55-60 minutes, after which it is washed off with plenty of warm water and shampoo.
With severe hair loss, a cosmetic mixture has proven itself, consisting of:
- 1 tsp castor oil
- 1 tsp cognac
- chicken egg yolk
- 1 tsp pepper tincture
- 1 tsp. Teddy bear
- 1 tsp onion juice
- 1 tsp tincture of calendula
All ingredients are mixed and the mixture is applied to the hair. From above, the head is insulated with a terry towel (previously covered with a plastic bag) and the mask is left for 1,5-2 hours.
The cosmetic blend, consisting of castor oil (2 tablespoons) and calendula tincture (1 teaspoon), fights dandruff well. The mixture is rubbed into the scalp and left for 20-23 minutes
Strengthening castor mass for hair
The recipe for this nutritional formula is as follows:
- 3 tbsp henna diluted with water
- 1 tbsp. castor oil
- 1 tbsp cocoa powder
Mix the components well and cover the hair roots and strands with the prepared mixture. A plastic bag is put on the head, and a woolen hat on top. This mask is kept for 37-40 minutes.
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