Essential oils are increasingly popular home remedies. Among them, lavender has become a common essential oil favorite. So what are the benefits of lavender for our hair? Here are 5 reasons to use lavender oil on your hair.
Lavender essential oils are derived directly from the lavender plant. Using proprietary distillation techniques, the end product is a highly concentrated extract of lavender's beneficial compounds, packed with health benefits and more. These include pain relief, migraine relief, air freshening, cleaning and even hair care benefits. Studies show that lavender has many benefits for your hair.
HOW LAVENDER OIL IMPROVES HAIR HEALTH?
1. HELPS TO SUPPORT HAIR GROWTH
Lavender essential oil has recently gained attention for stimulating hair growth. This oil is much more effective when it can penetrate the skin on its own. According to these studies, lavender oil helps with problems such as hair loss.
2. IT IS ANTIMICROBIAL
Lavender has antimicrobial properties. This means it helps prevent the growth of bacteria and fungi. When applied to the hair or scalp, this can prevent common hair or scalp problems. It can especially prevent itchy scalp or dandruff and even infections.
3. CAN HELP PREVENT OR KILL HAIR lice
A 2011 study found that lavender essential oil can help prevent head lice. It can even kill head lice. The study tested lavender with another essential oil, tea tree oil. Although more research is needed, using lavender oil may reduce the risk of lice. Using it with tea tree oil can be even more successful.
4. MAY HELP BRAKE SKIN INFLAMMATION
Lavender is sometimes used as a home remedy for skin inflammation and burns. Using it in the form of essential oil can be good for scalp inflammation and dryness. A 2012 study found lavender oil to be used successfully topically on skin inflammations and ulcers. It reduced inflammation and accelerated the healing process.
5. IT HAS A CALMING EFFECT AND DIVINE SMELL.
As an added benefit, lavender has a wonderful scent. Its aroma can literally calm your nervous system. In this 2012 experiment, human subjects experienced greater relaxation, pleasure, and better moods after inhaling the scent.
HOW TO USE LAVENDER OIL FOR HAIR?
1. MASSAGE THE OIL ON YOUR SCALP
Want to make the most of the hair growth and scalp benefits of lavender oil? Massage your scalp with diluted lavender oil. You can dilute lavender essential oil with a carrier oil such as jojoba or coconut oil. You should mix the essential oil and the carrier oil in equal proportions.
It is best to do this after a bath or shower. Let it sit for 5 to 10 minutes and then rinse it off. If you want to get the maximum benefit, you can leave your hair wrapped in a towel overnight. You will also experience some of the scalp healing effects along with the calming and pleasant scent of lavender.
2. ADD OIL TO YOUR HAIR PRODUCTS
Add oil to hair products for some scalp benefits, hair growth, fragrance and calming effects. For example, you can add some lavender oil to your shampoo, conditioner, or other product. To be safe, add only about five drops to the product. Then use the hair product as directed. Another option: Add two to three drops directly to a lock of hair product on your palm before applying. Use your hair products as often as you use them regularly.
3. USE LAVENDER ESSENTIAL OIL HAIR SERUM
Hair serums are products designed for specific hair care benefits. This includes frizzy hair, oily hair, split ends and more. Some hair serums are designed to contain lavender essential oil for its effects. They may have some benefits to the scalp but less hair growth benefits, but they can also prevent hair breakage.
4. TRY LAVENDER HAIR MASK ONCE A WEEK
Try a lavender hair mask once a week. This gives you the best benefits of lavender oil for hair care. Like a hair serum, it can also provide benefits such as preventing breakage or moisturizing.
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