Juniper oil for hair

Juniper oil for hair
  1. Reviews
  2. How to apply
  3. Where could I buy

Juniper in Russia was called a grouse bush, and the first mention of it dates back to the 70s BC. During epidemics, juniper was used to fumigate rooms. The cones of this plant are spherical when mature, with a shiny surface and a bluish wax coating. It is dangerous to confuse with the Cossack juniper, its berries are black-blue with a bumpy surface. Cossack juniper is poisonous!

Common juniper berries contain 0.5-2% essential oil. In addition, they contain sugar, resins, fats, pectins, organic acids, dyes. The bark contains up to 8% tannins and essential oil.

Its medicinal properties are used not only for diseases of the liver, bladder, inflammation, rheumatism. The use of common juniper, or rather its essential oil, in cosmetic production is very interesting.

Reviews

Most reviews on the use of juniper oil especially note its positive properties in the treatment of dandruff and oily hair. Moreover, treatment with masks based on it for a month completely frees the head from dandruff. Some reviews note the successful use of juniper oil mixed with other essential oils for postpartum hair loss.Good results with the use of this drug by those whose scalp is sensitive to allergens.

In most cases, harmful bacteria are destroyed and a calming effect on the scalp is manifested. It is interesting to use this oil when added to regular hair shampoo. After several sessions of shampooing with such a mixture, it is noticeable how the hair has become stronger and their fat content has significantly decreased.

How to apply

It is known that this natural preparation has restorative functions, has drying properties, the ability to neutralize the effects of toxic substances. Using it in combination with other natural ingredients such as sage and rosemary ensures normal hair growth and strength. One of the ways to effectively use juniper oil is to aroma-comb your hair at night.

Aroma Combing

This method of scalp hair care is now becoming more and more popular. The cost in terms of time and money is insignificant, and the result is effective. Curls will become thicker, acquire shine, a good look, aroma. The process itself brings calm, positively affects the state of mind. All you need is a wooden comb and five drops of juniper elixir.

It is necessary to apply juniper ether to the comb and comb the hair smoothly, with calm movements for 25-30 minutes. Your hair after the end of the session will acquire a coniferous aroma. The overall effect will appear within a week. In such procedures, you need to take breaks.

The free sale of oil and mixtures based on it makes it possible to make hair masks on your own, especially to reduce sebaceous secretions.

One of these masks

  • vegetable oil, burdock, linseed or olive oil in the amount of three tablespoons;
  • six drops of juniper;
  • heat vegetable oil to room temperature and add these drops;
  • rub into the scalp and distribute along the length of the hair;
  • Hold the mask for about one hour, then rinse with water and your shampoo.

For dry and brittle hair

Such hair needs active nourishment and hydration, to help them, we will make a natural mixture, which will require:

  • one tablespoon of almond elixir;
  • 40-45 grams of avocado fruit pulp or its elixir;
  • juniper elixir;
  • a few drops of egg yolk.

Mix all ingredients and heat up. Spread the mixture over the curls, thoroughly nourish the ends of the hair. After 45 minutes, rinse with warm water with your shampoo. Repeat three times for ten days.

Stop hair loss

Often loss is due to nutritional deficiencies and the use of chemical dyes. To strengthen the follicles, normalize the work of the hair root system, you need to make a mask:

  • five drops of juniper essential oil;
  • burdock 15 grams;
  • 4 chicken egg yolks;
  • cognac about 20 ml.

Beat the yolk, add cognac, essential oil and burdock oil. Mask to nourish the scalp at the root system, wrap with a film and hold for the whole night. Rinse well in the morning, dry with a towel.

At home, you can prepare a healing bath with a decoction of juniper branches. Take a bath before bed. Repeat 10-12 times every other day.

Another video is a recipe with juniper oil for hair.

Where could I buy

It is better and more reliable to buy juniper oil in pharmacies that work directly with manufacturers. Oil is usually sold in vials of 15-30 ml.Be sure to check the expiration date. Beware of fakes!

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