Camphor oil for hair

Camphoric oil is a herbal remedy, which is widely used in medicine and cosmetology. It is obtained by steam distillation from camphor wood, which grows in Japan, South China, Taiwan.

The healing properties of camphor oil

The healing properties of camphor oil have been known since time immemorial. And to this day it is used in the treatment of diseases such as asthma, bronchitis, gout, heart failure, central nervous system disorders, arthritis, rheumatism, myositis, etc. Among the many useful properties of camphor oil are the following:

• anti-inflammatory;
• antiseptic;
• warming;
• anesthetizing;
• antidepressant;
• immunostimulating;
• cardiotonic;
• vasoconstrictive;
• antipruritic and others.

Based on camphor produced a lot of medicines, including:

• 20% camphor solution in oil in ampoules for hypodermic injections;
• 10% camphor oil for outdoor use;
• camphor alcohol;
• ointment camphor, etc.

Camphoric oil - application for hair

Cosmetologists also discovered the healing properties of camphor oil and began using it as a component for various skin care products and hair. This oil is often introduced into shampoos, balms, masks.

The benefits of camphor oil for hair is as follows:

1. Camphor normalizes blood circulation in the tissues, as a result of which the nutrition of the follicles improves, oxygen and nutrients enter into them.
2. Camphor oil is suitable for growth and hair loss due to the ability to normalize the metabolism, to stimulate regeneration processes.
3. Providing a drying and anti-inflammatory effect, camphor oil can be used successfully with irritated skin of the scalp.
4. Thanks to the disinfectant and refreshing properties of camphor oil effectively copes with the problems of oily hair and dandruff.
5. Camphoric oil favorably affects dry and damaged hair, providing a firming, nutritional effect, moisturizing, giving elasticity and shine.

Home hair products based on camphor oil

There are many recipes for the preparation of various hair care products using camphor oil (10%), the most popular of which are given below.

Shampoo with camphor oil for oily hair :

1. Mix one egg yolk with two teaspoons of water, beat thoroughly.
2. Add half a teaspoon of camphor oil.
3. Stir and apply the mixture to damp hair.
4. Leave the remedy for 2 - 3 minutes, massaging at the roots.
5. Wash off with warm running water.

Mask against hair loss with camphor oil:

1. Squeeze juice from one lemon.
2. Mix it with a teaspoon of camphor oil.
3. Apply the mask to the scalp, massaging for 2 - 3 minutes.
4. Cover the hair with polyethylene, leave for 30 - 40 minutes.
5. Wash off with shampoo.
6. Apply this mask daily for two weeks.

Mask for hair growth with camphor and castor oil:

1. Combine one egg yolk with a tablespoon of sesame oil.
2. Add 3 - 4 drops of oil.
3. Add half a teaspoon of camphor and castor oil to the mixture.
4. Add a teaspoon of tincture of red pepper.
5. Blend the mixture into the scalp, cover the hair with polyethylene and a warm towel.
6. Wash off with shampoo after 30 - 40 minutes.
7. Apply the mask twice a week.

Mask of dandruff with camphor oil:

1. Take three teaspoons of coconut oil.
2. Add a teaspoon of camphor oil, mix.
3. Apply the mixture on the scalp for 10 - 15 minutes.
4. Wash off with shampoo.