In India, the inconspicuous tree amla (amalaki, amalaka) with green fruits reminiscent of gooseberries is recognized as sacred. It is a favorite of Ayurvedic medicine - preparations based on fruits, leaves, seeds, roots and even bark aml are used inside and outside. Hindus believe that Amalaki gives eternal youth. Widely used Indian gooseberry in eastern cosmetology. Today we will talk about the beneficial properties of amla oil, the types and its use for hair.
Amyl oil composition
The curative effect of oil from the fruits of the aml tree is due to its composition, which is not amenable to synthetic recreation. Indian gooseberry is a source of vitamin C, and also contains:
- carotene;
- vitamins B1, B2, B3;
- tannin (gallic acid);
- methionine;
- glucose;
- tryptophan;
- calcium;
- albumen;
- cellulose;
- phosphorus;
- iron;
- copper.
Properties of aml oil
Applying the oil of amla to the hair, you can forget about the loss and split ends, make your hair thick and shiny.
A remedy based on Indian gooseberries increases the flow of blood to the hair follicles and strengthens them, which promotes accelerated hair growth, eliminates loss and fragility. In addition, the oil of amla stimulates the production of pigment melanin, helping to fight with gray hair. This means will help owners of thin and rare hair, and also make the seasonal fallout barely noticeable.
Types of oil
The process of extracting oil from the fruits of Indian gooseberries is very complex and expensive, therefore, pure amyl oil costs an order of magnitude more expensive than preparations based on it. Consider the most popular of them.
- Amla hair oil Dabur (oil amla Dabur) - the most famous drug from Indian gooseberry. In its composition, in addition to the main ingredient, include mineral oils, deodorized and refined palm oil, preservative, dyes. The result is noticeable after the first application on the hair, but many beauties are afraid to use the oil aml Dabour because of not too natural composition.
- Amla Hair Oil Sahul - this preparation is made on the basis of sesame oil and contains, in addition to the oil of amlam, raw materials from henna, fenugreek (used in trichology for the treatment of scalp), margose, hibiscus Chinese, bacon small-leaved and aloe. Such a tool is suitable for admirers of natural cosmetics, however, in order for the result to be manifested, several weeks of systematic application will be needed.
- Oil of an amla with a jasmin is offered by firm of Arabian cosmetics Safeena Al Arab. The composition, in addition to active ingredients - oils of Indian gooseberries and jasmine terry - includes mineral (paraffin) oil, palm, rapeseed, rosemary oil, silicones, vitamin E, dyes. The product smells amazing, and, like Dambur aml oil, gives a quick result.
Thus, the above described preparations can not be called natural amyl oil, they are just extracts, but nevertheless possess all the medicinal properties of Indian gooseberry.
Application of oil hair amy
Funds based on oil from the fruit of the aml tree should be applied mainly to the hair roots and to the tips of the tips. Extracts have not too thick consistency, because they are easily applied and washed off.
It is recommended to leave the mask overnight. For the impatient, another scheme is suitable: at least half an hour before washing the head, apply the product on the hair, put on a plastic, and then a woolen hat. Wash off with warm water.
Attention! Because of the bright green color, it is not recommended to use the amla oil for light hair without preliminary testing.