Healthy and shiny hair is a natural decoration not only for women. Currently, among the means for the care of curls, burdock oil is gaining special popularity. Having accessibility and effectiveness, it is able to give new life to damaged hair.
How does oil affect curls?
It has been known for a long time, because even Nefertiti used it to care for her hair. And currently reviews about burdock oil are mostly only positive.
Thanks to the complex of useful substances that make up its composition, it is an integral component of many shampoos, balms and hair masks. It is the use of the product in its pure form that can deliver the greatest benefit to curls.
The composition of burdock oil
The starting material from which the product is made is the rhizomes of burdock. The oil is rich in healing properties, thanks to a set of useful substances. The composition of the tool includes:
- Inulin. It not only removes harmful substances from the body (toxins, salts of heavy metals), but also perfectly cleanses the scalp.
- Vitamins A, C, P, E, B. They are nutrition and "building" material for curls.
- Minerals (calcium, chromium, iron). Slow down the process of thinning hair and normalize metabolism.
- Fatty acid. Palmitic acid restores the structure of the hair due to the production of elastin and hyaluronic acid. Stearin is necessary for the normal functioning of the whole organism.
- Protein. Essential for maintaining healthy skin, hair and nails. At the cellular level, it acts as a building material.
- Polysaccharides. Activate the scalp metabolism and rid it of toxins. The effect is comparable to a salon peeling procedure.
- Tannins. Slow down the aging process of hair and skin due to stabilization of the water balance.
The beneficial substances that make up burdock oil make it possible to treat almost all diseases of the scalp and hair due to its use. Seborrhea, dandruff, alopecia, brittleness and damaged ends of curls - this is far from an incomplete list of unpleasant hair conditions that recede after using the product.
What problems does the oil fix?
The tool is used to reduce the following unpleasant conditions:
- Hair loss.
- Dandruff and oily seborrhea.
- Damaged and dry curls.
- Itching and peeling of the skin.
- Brittle hair.
- Care after dyeing or perming curls.
Regular use, according to reviews, burdock oil makes the hair soft and thick. It stimulates the work of the glands, prevents the growth of fungus on the skin.
The tool is indispensable for women who want to have long hair.
Where to get butter?
The easiest way is to purchase it at a pharmacy. Currently, many cosmetic brands present their burdock oil on the market. Budget options are made on the basis of a mineral product that is not complained by consumers and is of secondary importance. However, recent studies have shown that it is not harmful to the skin, therefore, it can also effectively affect the hair.
More expensive burdock oils contain components such as olive or sesame. The effectiveness of the drug increases, as does the likelihood of allergies in people with sensitive skin.
The shelf life of the oil is quite short - only two months from the date of manufacture, although manufacturers write on the labels for a year or more.
You can prepare a miracle cure with your own hands. For this, 5 tbsp. spoons of powdered burdock root pour 500 ml of cosmetic vegetable oil (it can be purchased at specialized stores). The resulting mixture is infused in a dark place for 3 weeks.
After the expiration of this time, the tool can be used for wellness procedures.
Application features
Does burdock oil help? There are several recommendations for its proper use:
- Check the expiration date of the product before purchase. Expired oil loses its beneficial properties.
- The product must be preheated. You can do this in a water bath or by placing a container of oil in boiling water.
- Before the application process, moisten the hair and then dry with a towel. They should not be wet, but a little wet.
- Divide the hair into strands and apply oil to them with a dye brush. Untreated sections of curls should not be.
- After complete application, you need to do a light head massage. This will improve blood circulation and mask efficiency.
- Now all the strands must be combed with a comb, not forgetting about the tips.
- Collect the curls in a bundle, wrap with a film and insulate with a towel.
- Soak on the hair for 1-3 hours. It is not recommended to leave at night, especially during initial use.
- The shampoo must be foamed directly on oily hair with a little water. They carry out several such procedures.
At the end, rinse your hair with water with vinegar or lemon juice. Sometimes decoctions of herbs are used. Rinsing with water again is not recommended. The curls need time to dry naturally.
Eyelash oil
Many women use the product not only to improve hair growth. Effectively use burdock oil for eyelashes.
It perfectly stimulates the hair follicles, strengthens and promotes their growth. The tool is carefully applied with a brush from the tips to the middle of the eyelashes, avoiding contact with the eyes. It is not recommended to leave oil at night, in order to prevent redness and swelling of the eyes.
Burdock oil for beard
The tool can be used as a component of therapeutic masks, infusions or mixtures.
The compress from the product allows the active components to penetrate deep into the hairs of the beard. The recommended time for the procedure is 1.5-2 hours. Apply several times a week for a month.
The procedure for using oil on a beard is as follows:
- thoroughly clean the skin;
- soak the fabric with a tool and apply to the beard;
- cover with a film and insulate with a towel;
- withstand 1.5-2 hours;
- remove the compress, rinse the beard.
After several procedures, an effective result is noticeable. The hair on the beard becomes thicker and looks healthy.
For mask application: burdock and castor oil are mixed in the same proportion. Then heated in a water bath. The product is rubbed into the skin of the face and applied to the bristles. The amount of the mixture is taken depending on the length of the beard. The longer it is, the greater the amount of product you need. After 1.5 hours, rinse with bristles with water.
The most effective means include burdock oil with red pepper. The first component positively affects the appearance of new hairs, and the second improves blood circulation and stimulates the growth of the beard as a whole. The mask is done 3-4 times a week for a month.
Basic rules for using the tool:
- Steam the face and wipe with a cleansing tonic.
- Red pepper is added to the main component. A small amount is taken - at the tip of the knife.
- Burdock oil with pepper is applied to the growth area of the bristles.
- Cover with a cloth and incubated for an hour.
- After the specified time, remove the product, and lubricate the skin with face cream.
If there is a strong burning sensation, then the mask is removed immediately, without waiting for the end time of the procedure. After it, you need to wash thoroughly and apply a moisturizer.
Hair masks
The most common way to use the product is to rub it into the hair roots. Before using the mask with burdock oil, it is heated in a water bath. Apply to curls and insulate. Stand for 2 hours. Wash off with shampoo.
If the mask is used to restore hair, then make it every other day. The number of sessions is 15-20. If the mask is used as a prophylaxis, then 1-2 procedures per week are necessary, and a total of 18-20 sessions.
For additional hair nutrition, along with burdock oil, a yolk is used. It is added to a preheated product. On the hair stand no more than 40-50 minutes.
For oily hair in 2 tbsp. tablespoons of burdock oil add red chili pepper (1 teaspoon) and egg white. The mixture is stirred. Apply to scalp and hair. Stand for 1 hour. Wash off with water and shampoo. Avoid contact with eyes due to red pepper.
After just a few treatments, the condition of the hair will noticeably improve.
To strengthen the hair, a mask of burdock oil and yeast is used. It strengthens hair, reduces hair loss and promotes growth.
2 tbsp. tablespoons of baker's yeast and the same amount of warm milk are thoroughly mixed. Then add 1 teaspoon of honey and leave for 20 minutes in a warm place. According to 1 tbsp. a spoonful of burdock and castor oil is mixed with the mixture obtained earlier and applied to the hair. Stand for 60 minutes.
The benefits of oil
The main positive properties of the product are its effective care for hair, eyelashes, skin and nails.
Oil is capable of:
- Wrap each hair shaft to create a microfilm. This helps preserve moisture and nutrients inside the hair. The inulin present in the oil, due to its absorbent properties, deeply cleanses the pores of the head.
- Regular use of the product improves blood circulation, which speeds up metabolic processes and the delivery of nutrients to the hair follicles. The skin regeneration processes improve and resistance to various infectious diseases increases.
- The most commonly used burdock oil is for hair growth and the awakening of sleeping hair follicles.
- Also, the tool solves the problem associated with the growth of eyebrows and eyelashes.
Due to its positive properties, oil is becoming one of the most indispensable means to prevent various hair diseases. Regular use of the drug can improve their growth.
Oil damage
The tool has not only useful qualities, but sometimes it can lead to the following negative effect:
- Burdock oil can cause an allergic reaction on the scalp. Before using on the elbow, you need to apply a little tool.
- Use caution with oil for oily hair. Such masks can worsen the condition of the strands due to their frequent washing.
- Frequent use of oil can wash away the paint used for staining. Therefore, girls to maintain the shade of their curls should not get involved in masks with burdock oil.
Sometimes after applying the drug, the curls fall out intensely. This is due to the fact that the fallen hairs were already dead, and the oil component significantly accelerated this process. However, after a few procedures, the condition of the strands will improve, they will become healthy and shiny.
Contraindications
Due to the fact that burdock oil is a completely natural remedy, its individual intolerance is possible. Various additives in it can lead to allergic reactions.
Caution should be taken when using burdock oil with pepper, nettle, and various vitamin complexes.
In any case, it is best to do a test before applying the oil. Apply a little to the elbow and wait for 20 minutes. If no reactions on the skin are observed, then burdock oil can be safely used for cosmetic procedures. Their duration will depend on the composition of the masks.
Conclusion
Burdock oil is an effective tool that can be used for therapeutic and prophylactic purposes. After using it, the hair becomes smooth and healthy. During the period of use of the drug, it is necessary to take into account existing contraindications.