Sea buckthorn oil hair mask

Sea buckthorn has long been famous for its healing properties. The extract of this plant has been widely used in alternative medicine and cosmetology. Various emulsions, extracts, mixtures are prepared on the basis of sea buckthorn. Sea buckthorn oil is especially popular, and its use in hair care will be discussed in this article.

Fruits of red-orange color with a small stone, characteristic sourness and a special smell are a source of a huge amount of nutrients and trace elements. Sea buckthorn is rich in vitamin A, E, P, B vitamins, folic acid, iron, manganese, sulfur, magnesium and many others. Thanks to such a rich composition, this plant has the following properties that help give the hair a beautiful and healthy look:

• Regenerating - quickly heals tissues, cells of the scalp;
• Protective - prevents the negative effects of ultraviolet rays;
• Antibacterial;
• Painkillers - relieves irritation and a feeling of tightness of the scalp.

Sea buckthorn oil is used as the main ingredient in masks. Sea buckthorn emulsion should be used in a warm form, preheating it in a water bath. The effect of using this will be many times better.

It is necessary to apply the mask with massage movements, distributing it over the strands with your hands or a comb.

It is not recommended to keep the mask on your head longer than the period indicated in the recipe. Wash off the composition from the hair with water with the addition of lemon juice or vinegar, herbal decoction.

Before using a mask containing sea buckthorn, it is imperative to test for an allergic reaction. Apply a small amount of the mixture to the elbow bend and hold for several minutes. In the absence of any changes (skin tingling, redness, itching), the composition can be safely applied to the hair.

Masks with sea buckthorn should be applied in a course of 10 procedures.

Store oil in the refrigerator. A small bottle will last a long time if you use the product as part of masks. The cost of the sea buckthorn product is low, which makes it even more purchased. It is worth noting that the oil can stain the skin and things, so you should be careful when applying it.

In the variety of masks with sea buckthorn, we highlight the most popular of and the most effective.

At the initial stage of baldness, it is recommended to massage a small amount of the emulsion into the scalp directly on the affected areas with massage movements. The mask must be kept on the hair for two hours, then rinsed with shampoo.Regular use of sea buckthorn oil helps to improve the condition of the hair and the appearance of a new fluff.

An excellent remedy for hair loss is the use of sea buckthorn emulsion with dimexide, which contributes to better penetration of the oil into the affected tissues. In addition, dimexide has anti-inflammatory properties. Please note that the mask with dimexide should not be kept on the head for more than two hours, personal intolerance to the components of the drug may also be an exception to the use.

First, heat the oil slightly in a water bath. Combine one teaspoon of dimexide with two tablespoons of sea buckthorn emulsion and mix thoroughly. This mask should be applied to the entire surface of the hair, starting from the roots. Leave the mask on your head for up to two hours. To enhance the effect, you can put on a shower cap and wrap a towel around your head, which will provide a warming effect. After the appointed time, you need to wash off the mask with water and shampoo.

Sea buckthorn oil in combination with olive oil can permanently get rid of such an unpleasant phenomenon as dandruff. Apply a mask of preheated one tablespoon of sea buckthorn oil and three tablespoons of olive oil to curls, paying special attention to the root zone and scalp. Keep the mask on the hair for 30-35 minutes, then rinse. The systematic use of this tool will help you get rid of dandruff, oils will give your hair extra softness and shine.

In order to make the curls thicker, you can try this mask: grind two tablets of nicotinic acid and add two tablespoons of sea buckthorn fruit oil. The resulting slurry should be applied to the hair roots and kept for 40 minutes. Then wash your hair in the usual way.

Depending on the type of hair, you can choose a mask to solve a particular problem.

For dry and thin hair, the following mask is well suited. Beat one egg with one tablespoon of sour cream, add one tablespoon of sea buckthorn and olive oils. Apply the finished mixture on curls from roots to ends, leave on the head for up to 1.5 hours. Then rinse with warm or cool water. Do not make the water too hot - the egg white can curdle, and it will be problematic to wash it. Such a mask is a real salvation for overdried strands from frequent use of a hair dryer, curling iron, and ironing.

For hair prone to oiliness, we can recommend the mustard mask option.. Add a few drops of sea buckthorn oil to the pre-purchased dry mustard powder. Apply the resulting mass to the entire surface of the hair from the roots, paying special attention to them, to the tips. You can do this with a comb. Leave the mask on the hair for no more than 15 minutes, then rinse the strands with warm water.

An excellent treatment for hair of any type is the following oil cocktail. It is necessary to combine sea buckthorn, burdock and castor oils in the same proportion. Distribute the finished mixture evenly on the hair from the crown to the ends. The mask should be kept for no more than 1.5 hours. After this time, rinse your hair with a decoction of chamomile or nettle.Such a mask is recommended to be done in the winter season or after a vacation in hot countries, when the hair especially needs additional moisture and nutrition.

More hair masks with sea buckthorn oil in the next video.

Not enough sea buckthorn is good because the berries grow in abundance in our country, and it will not be difficult to make a product on your own.

It is necessary to squeeze the juice from the berries and put it in a dark, cool place. Over time, a thin oily film will appear on the surface of the juice, which should be collected. This product is the best, rich in vitamins and minerals.

The cake, which remains from the extraction of juice, is poured with vegetable oil and allowed to stand until it darkens. The cake should be squeezed out, and the resulting emulsion should be used for the preparation of masks, tinctures, for direct consumption. Although this oil contains fewer useful elements than the first one, its benefits are great.

In the video below, cooking sea buckthorn oil at home.

When choosing sea buckthorn oil, you should pay special attention to its color, structure and smell.

The oil should not give off mustiness, on the contrary, the aroma of the product is peculiar, but quite pleasant. The color of the product is rich golden-orange. The composition of the oil is very saturated, thick. There may be a slight sediment in it - this is a sign of the naturalness of the product.

Sea buckthorn oil has received good reviews from consumers.Women and girls who have tried various masks note a significant improvement in the structure of their hair. Curls become more elastic, thicker, acquire a healthy shine. In addition, the oil really helps in solving problems such as dandruff, oiliness, hair loss.