Essential oils were used in cosmetology long before the appearance of creams, shampoos and balms. Most useful for hair is cedar nut oil, which is widely used in the manufacture of medicinal antiseptic drugs and cosmetics.
The Benefits of Cedar Oil
Thanks to the content of vitamins E, B2, B1, B3, cedar oil has a strong effect on the nervous system and helps to restore the structure of hair and nails.
Cedar oil has the strongest antiseptic and disinfecting effect, which makes it an indispensable remedy for dandruff, irritations and rashes on the scalp.
But the main thing, what is useful for cedar oil, is the high content of polyunsaturated fatty acids, not called synthesized by the body, called vitamin F. Fatty acids (Omega-6, Omega-3) improve the nutrition of tissues, have cardioprotective action, normalize blood circulation, cedar oil is recommended for people with impaired cardiovascular function.
Cosmetic effect
The use of cedar oil allows:
- restore the structure of the hair;
- get rid of dandruff;
- facilitate combing;
- protect from cross-section of tips;
- to remove irritation of the scalp;
- improve the flow of blood to the follicles;
- protect from hair loss.
Use cedar essential oil for hair can be in pure form or in the composition of masks.
Masks with cedar oil
- Restorative. In the whipped yolk, add 1 spoonful of cedar oil. Blend the mixture along the length of the hair, tie a warm towel over the head. Wash off after 20 minutes. Mask allows you to restore the structure of hair in the shortest time (the procedure is desirable to repeat once a week).
- Anti-dandruff. Mix 1 spoonful of strong freshly brewed tea, vodka and cedar oil. The mixture is thoroughly rubbed into the scalp, wrapped with a towel for 2 hours.
You can wash off using shampoo. - Firming. Mix 1 spoonful of yogurt, cedar oil, cognac, honey and sea salt. Blend the mixture into the scalp, apply to the hair, hold for an hour. Rinse off with warm water.
Useful for hair rubbing cedar essential oil in the scalp. The product is washed off after 15 minutes. Such a weekly procedure makes the hair soft, strong and shiny, protects against weather factors (frost, heat).
If there is no time for the mask, you can add cedar nut oil to the hair shampoo (5 drops per 5 ml).