Argan oil hair mask
Argan oil mask is one of the most effective hair care products that has many beneficial properties. Argan oil is an expensive product, it is extracted from the fruits of argan. This "tree of life", as the Moroccan Berbers call it, has a very limited area of distribution, which explains the high cost of oil from its fruits. Argan is found only in the northern regions of Africa.
Nevertheless, if a woman decides to use a hair mask with argan oil, she will not have to regret the money spent. The oil is rich in unsaturated fatty acids, contains tocopherols and carotene. Cosmetic oil is different from that used in cooking. Argan oil for hair and body care has a light color and a slight almond scent.
Content:
- Benefits of Argan Oil for Hair
- How to use argan oil hair mask correctly?
- Argan Oil Hair Mask Recipes
- Where and how to get quality argan oil?
Benefits of Argan Oil for Hair
The benefits of argan oil for hair are undeniable.
The use of this product for scalp and hair care can achieve the following effects:
- Eliminate dandruff and seborrhea, as the oil has pronounced anti-fungal and antiseptic properties. Natural fungicides fight fungus, and herbal antibiotics have anti-inflammatory effects.
- Give hair shine, smoothness and silkiness, which is possible due to the polyphenols in the oil. The product acts as a naturally occurring antioxidant. Therefore, it perfectly protects the hair from the effects of negative factors of external and internal origin.
- Thanks to sterols from argan oil, the nutrition of the hair follicles improves, metabolic processes are accelerated. As a result, the hair acquires a more well-groomed appearance, is actively renewed, and begins to grow faster.
- Vitamin E, present in argan oil, stimulates the processes of self-healing of scalp cells. The hair receives more nutrients and oxygen, which makes it strong, supple and smooth.
- It will not be possible to get rid of gray hair with the help of argan oil, but the product is quite capable of preventing its early appearance.
The oil allows new hair to grow healthy and strong, and the already regrown strands acquire a more well-groomed look. In addition, the course use of argan oil makes it possible to regulate the work of the sebaceous glands, which prevents the appearance of oily sheen on the hair and dandruff. The scalp will be properly hydrated.
Masks with argan oil create an invisible protective film on the hair, which prevents the sun's rays and hot air from damaging the hair shaft structure. Hair becomes smooth, shiny, stops frizzy and electrified.
Argan oil is so useful that it is actively used to treat various skin diseases, which, among other things, can invade the scalp. It is recommended to make applications with it for eczema and atopic dermatitis.
How to use argan oil hair mask correctly?
The oil that is sold in pharmacies has a high concentration of nutrients. It should be used in minimal quantities, enriching various mask recipes. Thus, a bottle purchased at a tangible price will last for a long time.
Since argan oil is a product foreign to European people, an allergy test must be carried out before the first use. To do this, apply a small amount of oil to the skin of the wrist and leave it on for 15 minutes. After this time, it is necessary to assess the condition of the skin. If there is no negative reaction, then the product can be safely used for scalp and hair care.
The oil can be applied to any type of hair. It is suitable for treating oily, dry and normal hair.
Before applying the composition to your hair, you need to warm it up a little. However, the oil must not be heated to temperatures above 50 ° C. This will lead to the fact that the product will lose its useful qualities. Plus, hot oil can damage the delicate scalp.
As for the cleanliness of the hair, the mask with argan oil can be applied to both washed and unwashed strands. In this case, the components of the mask must be rubbed into the hair roots. In order to process the surface of the head with the highest quality, it is better to use a comb, with which it is convenient to divide the hair into partings.
After the medicinal composition is applied to the head, it must be additionally insulated. To do this, you should prepare in advance a plastic hat and a terry towel, which is wrapped around your hair.
The duration of the action of the mask on the scalp and hair is always indicated in the recipe. The exact time depends on which components are included in the mask in addition to argan oil. If there are no products that irritate the skin, the average holding time of the mask is 1 hour.
As for removing the mask from the hair, this is not difficult to do. The fact is that argan oil is well absorbed into the scalp and hair spine. Hair will not be covered with a greasy film of oil, unless other oils are included in the mask. Therefore, to wash off the mask, just use a regular shampoo.
To get the maximum benefit, it is necessary to use masks with argan oil for hair in courses. Each course should have at least 10-12 procedures with 4-6 days breaks. The mask can be applied to hair roots, ends or rubbed into the scalp.
Argan Oil Hair Mask Recipes
There are many recipes for argan oil hair masks. You can find recommendations for the use of pure oil. However, it has a high concentration of useful but potent substances, which can provoke an allergic reaction. Therefore, you should not experiment with your own hair, it is better to use the recipes given. Using various components in masks, you can choose the ideal composition for your hair.
- If your hair grows too slowly, then you can take two tablespoons of burdock oil and add half a teaspoon of argan oil to it. This mixture is gently heated and applied to the roots, rubbing it into the hair follicles. You can safely leave the product on your head for 2 hours under a plastic cap.
- If it was noticed that the hair has lost its former attractiveness, looks tired and lifeless, then a mask with argan oil, egg and sage essential oil will help to restore them. To prepare the remedy, you will need 3 drops of sage aromatic oil, the yolk of one egg, and a teaspoon of argan oil. It is not required to preheat the mask, its components must be at room temperature. The restoring agent is left on the hair for 40 minutes. It is imperative to insulate your head.
- If the hair shafts are badly damaged, and even frequent visits to the hairdresser only for a short time solve the problem of split ends, then they need to be treated with a potent composition. To prepare it, you will need honey (1 tbsp. L), an ampoule of vitamin A, an ampoule of vitamin E and argan oil (1 tsp). All components must be mixed and applied not only to the skin and hair roots, but also to distribute the mask along the entire length of the hair shaft. Then the strands must be collected in a braid and insulated. The product is kept on the head for at least an hour. If we are talking about severely damaged hair, then the number of procedures in the course can reach 15.
- Hair and scalp are often very dry. This leads to dandruff and itching. To cope with this problem, you can use a mask consisting exclusively of oils. To prepare it, you will need to mix 1 teaspoon of argan oil and add the same amount of olive and castor oils to it. To enhance the effect, add 2 drops of grapefruit and lavender essential oil to the product. The mixture is heated, after which it is thoroughly rubbed into the scalp and applied to the hair roots. The holding time of such a mask is 60 minutes. The head must be insulated.
- If the hair very quickly becomes dirty and becomes oily shine, then it is necessary to regulate the work of the sebaceous glands. Argan oil (a teaspoon) with the addition of egg white and lemon juice (2 teaspoons) does an excellent job with this task. After all the components are mixed, they are applied to the hair roots and scalp, leaving for 30 minutes. Such a mask does not require additional insulation.
- If the hair is prone not only to the occurrence of oily sheen, but also to hair loss, then argan oil (a teaspoon) with the addition of mustard (2 teaspoons of powder + 2 teaspoons of boiled water) will help to cope with this problem. You can dilute the mask with fat-free kefir. The resulting composition is applied to the hair roots and scalp, leaving for 20 minutes. It is not recommended to keep the product longer, as mustard powder can greatly irritate the skin. Warming your head is also not required.
- You can get rid of oily seborrhea with a mask of argan oil (22 drops) with the addition of aloe juice (10 ml) and a decoction of lime blossom (20 ml). All components must be mixed and applied to the scalp for 40-60 minutes. You don't need to insulate your hair. After washing off the mask, it is recommended to rinse them with water and lemon juice (you will need to take the juice of one lemon per liter of water).
Where and how to get quality argan oil?
You can buy argan oil at almost any pharmacy. This product is obtained only by cold pressing in order to be able to preserve all the useful substances in it. On average, you will have to pay about 400 rubles for a 30 ml bottle. Therefore, it is worth giving preference to the product that has a dispenser in the kit. Thanks to the nozzle, it will be possible to use the product as economically as possible.
It is not surprising that such an expensive product can be counterfeited. Real argan oil has a faint but perceptible smell of grass and nuts that is constantly changing. After applying the oil to the skin, this smell disappears altogether. If the oil does not smell, then it has lost its beneficial properties.
Unlike other oils, argan oil has a very light structure and is absorbed into the skin and hair in a few minutes without leaving a greasy film and a sticky feeling. Argan oil has a golden hue and can be slightly hazy. Of course, you shouldn't buy or use an expired product.
It is worth noting that there are ready-made masks and hair conditioners with argan oil on sale. However, a guaranteed effect can be obtained only when using a natural remedy of natural origin without any chemical additives. This is exactly what the argan oil mask is.
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The author of the article: German Olga Leonidovna, trichologist, specially for the website ayzdorov.ru
