A substance with high anti-inflammatory, antiseptic, antifungal activity is widely used both in modern medical practice and in cosmetology. Thanks to such properties in professional and home masks often add birch tar - application for hair allows you to get rid of a lot of problems with the scalp and significantly improve the appearance of the strands.
The healing properties of birch tar
The curative power of this natural remedy is in the following effects:
- antiparasitic;
- insecticidal;
- drying;
- regenerating;
- keratoplastic;
- anti-bacterial.
In addition, the use of birch tar provides a quick disposal of dry and oily seborrhea, dandruff , irritation of the scalp and even hair loss.
Birch tar for hair growth
One of the positive features of the substance described is its irritating effect. Strengthening of blood circulation in the scalp intensively promotes nutrition of bulbs and roots, accelerates the growth of hair. Moreover, birch tar causes the activation of "sleeping" follicles, which necessarily affects the density of curls.
Masks with birch tar
An excellent recipe for strengthening hair roots:
- A standard bottle of spirituous tincture of marigold mixed with 1 tablespoon of natural tar.
- Add 50 ml of cosmetic castor oil and mix the mass thoroughly.
- Apply to dry hair roots before taking a shower.
- Insulate the surface of the head with a cellophane film and a thick towel.
- After 60-70 minutes, wash your hair with any shampoo.
- Rinse the strands with cold herbal decoction or vinegar solution.
This mask also helps to eliminate dandruff and irritation of the scalp. Its regular use for 2-3 months will be beneficial for the quality of hair rods. They will become stronger and shinier.
In case of strong fallout, it is recommended to use this mask:
- A tablespoon of purified tar of birch is mixed with 300 ml of pepperic medicinal tincture with alcohol.
- Shake the drug for 2-3 minutes so that there is no sediment and no lumps.
- Gently rub into the scalp by means of a cotton pad or swab near the roots of the hair, leave for 1 hour.
- Wash the strands with not too hot water with an organic soft shampoo.
Repeating the procedure 1-2 times in 7 days, you can cope with even a diffuse hair loss.