Camphor oil for hair
The oil extract from the leaves of laurel camphor has been known for a long time. It has found wide application, primarily in medicine. The properties of this substance are unique in their kind. It can improve blood circulation and respiratory processes. External use promotes tissue regeneration.
It is not surprising that such a tool has found its place in cosmetology. In particular, camphor oil masks have become one of the most popular ways to care for hair. Due to its healing properties, with regular and proper use, camphor oil strengthens the hair and scalp, has an antibacterial and cleansing effect, and can even solve problems with dandruff or seborrhea.
Application features
Do not use the substance in its pure form for hair care. Camphor oil has a very pronounced stimulating effect. If the proportions or rules for using it as a medicine are not observed, it can cause a negative effect, disrupt the structure of skin cells and lead to serious inflammation.
For hair care, it is necessary to use the so-called "white camphor", which is a product of deep cleaning.But even in this form, the oil should be used in conjunction with other emollient ingredients, as it has a strong warming effect, and can also cause an allergic reaction.
Most nourishing masks are left overnight and washed off only in the morning. Is it worth doing such a trick with a mask that contains camphor? The issue is quite controversial. Much depends on which recipe you prefer, and in what concentration camphor oil is used. Drugs offered in pharmacies, as a rule, have no more than 10% pure oil extract, and such a product is quite safe.
Nevertheless, experienced cosmetologists recommend always using camphor only in a diluted form, and not leaving the mask with its content for longer than 15-30 minutes.
Also, if you are using this drug for the first time, it is best to conduct a preliminary tolerance test by applying a drop of camphor to the skin of the hand and following the reaction of the body for 15 minutes.
For hair growth
The hair growth mask, which is based on camphor oil, has a serious effect and has received a lot of positive feedback from professional cosmetologists. Its main feature is the effect of the oil not only on the superficial tissues of the hair and scalp, but also on the deeper layers. Camphor has a positive effect on the hair follicle itself, enhancing its nutrition.
Given the active properties of the oil, it is recommended to use it no more than once a week. If you want to let go of the braid to the waist, then this is the best way to nourish your hair. The easiest way to use camphor oil is to add it to your usual shampoo.3-4 drops of oil are enough for a standard portion of the product.
You can also make your own homemade shampoo. In terms of quality, it may not be inferior to the one you usually buy in the store, while it is completely natural. To prepare it, you need to mix 2 tablespoons of pure water, 2 yolks of chicken eggs, and then add 2 drops of camphor oil. All ingredients should be thoroughly mixed, and the resulting mixture should be used as a regular shampoo. Washing your hair like this using such a product should not be hot, but warm water, since the yolks can curl.
It is better to prepare such a remedy at a time, since it is not stored. This classic recipe is affordable and fairly easy to make and use. This homemade shampoo can be used weekly to improve the nutrition of hair follicles and accelerate hair growth.
To strengthen
Hair breakage is a much more serious problem than it might seem at first glance. The structure itself is damaged. The cuticle peels off and opens up. Most of the nutrients are lost.
Such a problem is easy to notice even visually. Hair often falls out, becomes dry and brittle, the ends are actively split. Simple care may not be enough, so the hair is best treated with camphor oil. It has an enveloping effect, straightens and restores the cuticle, and also provides a further protective effect.
The use of camphor oil in such a situation is also useful in that it has nutritional properties. Such a tool can not only prevent further destruction of the hair structure, but also nourishes and restores it.
The treatment is carried out using pure oil extracts. To do this, take five parts of any oil for hair care, for example, burdock, olive, castor, and two parts of camphor. Apply the oil suspension along the entire length of the hair, starting from the roots and ending with the tips, distributing it evenly with the help of the palms or a comb.
When dropped
The process of hair loss is quite natural. From the point of view of physiology, it represents the final stage of the cycle of development of the hair tissue, which dies and separates. However, if this happens too often and in large quantities, then you can get really worried.
The hair shaft itself is actually a dying tissue, but the really important part is the root and the hair follicle. That is why treatment should be aimed at improving their nutrition, which occurs through the scalp. Only due to sufficient blood circulation, as well as the supply of all necessary trace elements to the hair root, it is possible to prevent its premature death and loss.
For this, a combination of camphor oil and ginger is best suited. Ginger root must be grated on a fine grater so that the result is a teaspoon of gruel. Add a tablespoon of liquid honey and a few drops of camphor oil to it. If the mixture is too thick, it can be slightly diluted with any decoction of herbs, such as chamomile or nettle.
The peculiarity of this mask is that it helps to open the pores, thanks to ginger, as well as the soft nourishing effect that the oil provides. At the same time, honey provides protection and reduces the irritation that ginger root can cause.
Such a tool should be used with caution. It is suitable for all types of hair, including oily, but has a tendency to overdry the skin. Keep the oil and ginger mask for no longer than 15 minutes, and then wash your hair thoroughly with shampoo.
Popular mask recipes
Proper use of camphor involves its combination with other natural ingredients. The use of such a product should be gentle and gentle, so many mask recipes require not only the right combination of all ingredients, but also moderate and regular use.
For deep cleansing of the scalp and oily hair, a mask with lemon juice is used. To prepare it, you need to mix camphor oil and fresh lemon juice in a ratio of 1 to 5. Apply the product immediately after combining the ingredients, distributing it along the entire length of the hair, and keep it for no more than 20 minutes. At the same time, you should not wrap your head or create additional heat in any other way, as it can enhance the irritating effect of citric acid.
If the hair needs serious nutrition, then a mask with vitamins is best suited. But if you decide to cook this, then you should correctly combine the preparations with each other. In general, hair loves B vitamins, and especially B1 and B6, so it’s better to purchase them for a mask. But never combine them in one serving, as these vitamins neutralize each other.
The proportions for preparing the mask are as follows: for one ampoule of the vitamin, you need 2 drops of camphor oil, and 1 teaspoon of pharmacy glycerin. You can also prepare a mask with vitamins A and E, which can be combined with each other.In this case, you can do without glycerin by mixing two parts of vitamins and one part of camphor.
Also popular are masks, which are commonly called "burning". For their preparation, natural ingredients are used that have an irritating active effect on capillaries, thereby enhancing blood circulation and nutrition of surface tissues. These recipes include a mask with camphor and mustard.
If you are using mustard in powder form, then soak it for a while in hot water or warm herbal infusion. After the mixture has cooled, you can knead it and add a few drops of camphor oil. In order to somewhat soften the irritation from mustard, you can steam it in an infusion of chamomile or calendula.
Mustard in its ready-made thick version does not require any preliminary refinement. It is enough just to add camphor to it. When choosing this option, pay attention to the fact that mustard contains only natural ingredients.
Cost and reviews
Most women leave positive feedback about camphor oil as a hair care product. At its cost, it is very affordable, since a bottle of camphor in a pharmacy costs about 15 rubles. As a result, we get a fairly effective and affordable tool for everyone.
Masks with the addition of camphor have a pronounced stimulating effect, which goes well with nourishing, softening or warming components. Women who have experienced most of the recipes note a rather impressive result. Especially well camphor has established itself as a means of improving hair growth, as well as preventing their brittleness and loss.
Before using the oil, you will not need special instructions, but you should remember some rules to avoid unwanted complications or the development of an allergic reaction.
Camphor oil for hair is the key to female beauty.