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. On the basis of sea buckthorn prepare various emulsions, extracts, mixtures. Sea buckthorn oil is especially popular, its use in hair care is discussed in this article.

Fruits of red-orange color with a small bone, characteristic sourness and a special smell are the 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. Due to such a rich composition, this plant has the following properties that help to 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;
• Analgesic - relieves irritation and a feeling of tightness of the scalp.

Sea buckthorn oil is used as the main component in the composition of the masks. Sea buckthorn emulsion should be used in the form of heat, preheating it in a water bath. The effect of using it will be much better.

It is necessary to put a mask in the massage movements, distributing on locks with hands or a hairbrush.

It is not recommended to keep the mask on the head for longer than specified in the recipe. Rinse the composition with hair should be water with the addition of lemon juice or vinegar, herbal decoction.

Before applying the mask with the content of sea buckthorn it is necessary to test for the presence of an allergic reaction. At the elbow bend, apply a small amount of the mixture and hold for a few 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 the oil in the refrigerator. A small bottle is enough for a long time, if you use the product as a part of masks. The cost of sea buckthorn product is low, which makes it even more buyable. 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 select the most popular of the most effective.

At the initial stage of baldness it is recommended to rub a small amount of the emulsion with massage movements into the scalp directly on the affected areas. Mask must be kept on the hair for two hours, then rinsed with shampoo. Regular use of sea buckthorn oil improves the condition of the hair and the emergence of a new gun.

An excellent remedy for hair loss is the use of sea-buckthorn emulsion with dimexide, which promotes better penetration of oil into the affected tissues. In addition, dimexide has anti-inflammatory properties. Please note that a mask with dimexidum 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 use.

To start, slightly heat the oil in a water bath. Combine one teaspoon of Dimexidum 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 wear a shower cap and wrap a head with a towel that will provide a warming effect. After the appointed time you need to wash off the mask with water with the addition of shampoo.

Sea buckthorn oil in combination with olive oil can permanently relieve such an unpleasant phenomenon as dandruff. Mask of pre-heated one tablespoon of sea buckthorn oil and three tablespoons of olive oil to apply on curls, paying particular attention to the root zone and scalp. To maintain a mask on the hair for 30-35 minutes, then rinse. Systematic use of this tool will help you get rid of dandruff, the oils will give your hair extra softness and shine.

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

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

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

For hair prone to fat, we can recommend the option of a mask with mustard. In a pre-purchased dry mustard powder add a few drops of sea buckthorn oil. The resulting mass is applied to the entire surface of the hair from the roots, paying special attention to the tips. This can be done with a comb. Leave the mask on the hair for no more than 15 minutes, then wash the strands with warm water.

The following oil shake is an excellent treatment for hair of any type. It is necessary to combine in the same proportion sea buckthorn, burdock and castor oil. Distribute the mixture evenly on the hair from top to bottom. The mask should be kept no more than 1.5 hours. After this time, wash the hair with a decoction of chamomile or nettle. This mask is recommended to do in the winter season or after a vacation in hot countries, when the hair especially needs additional hydration and nutrition.

More sea buckthorn hair masks in the next video.

Little sea buckthorn is good because the berries grow in abundance in our country, and to make the product yourself is not difficult.

From the berries you need to squeeze the juice 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 trace elements.

Oilcake, which remained from the extraction of juice, pour vegetable oil and stand until it gets dark. The cake should be pressed, and the resulting emulsion should be used for the preparation of masks, tinctures, for direct consumption. Although in this oil and less useful elements than in the first, its benefits are great.

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

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

Oil should not give staleness, on the contrary, the aroma of the product is peculiar, but rather pleasant. Product color is rich golden orange. By its composition, the oil is very saturated, thick. There may be a slight sediment in it - 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, noted a significant improvement in the structure of the hair. Curls become more elastic, thick, gain a healthy shine. In addition, the oil really helps in solving problems such as dandruff, high fat content, hair loss.