Essential oil is a natural product, more precisely, a mixture of liquid substances that are isolated from plants by special methods. These methods are called extraction and hydrodistillation and have been worked out over the years so as to preserve the main natural components in the oil. These components are complex organic substances in high concentration. One of the most popular essential oils is lavender oil, used in a variety of ways, for example for hair.
Effect of lavender oil
A plant of lavender is widespread in the Mediterranean. There is a natural environment for its growth. But in many countries of the world lavender is cultivated with the aim of extracting essential oil from it. Consider all the types of action produced by essential oil of lavender at the time for hair and scalp:
- antiseptic;
- tonic;
- anti-inflammatory;
- analgesic;
- sedative;
- deodorizing;
- bactericidal;
- antifungal;
- antiallergic.
All these types of action make it possible to use lavender oil for hair with the following problems:
- dandruff and dandruff prevention;
- itching of the scalp;
- damage to the scalp;
- loss of hair ;
- excessive dryness or fat content of hair;
- dullness and lifelessness of hair.
How to apply lavender oil?
As can be seen from the above list, lavender oil is a universal remedy for both fatty and dry hair. In the absence of large problems with hair, a good method for strengthening and giving shine will be aroma-combing. For this procedure you will need a good wooden comb and a few drops of oil. Lavender oil drips onto the comb evenly, and then within 10 minutes, the hair is neatly combed over the entire head.
Another simple way to use the oil is to add a couple of drops to the basic waste, the favorite shampoo, mask or conditioner. The oil must be added immediately before use,
With existing problems with hair or scalp, the use of oil masks is recommended. It can be a mixture of oils, added in 2-3 tablespoons. Base oil (olive, jojoba, burdock, coconut, etc.):
- jasmine;
- rosemary;
- chamomile;
- citrus fruit;
- coniferous;
- rosewood oil, etc.
All of the above oils are very well combined with lavender oil and complement each other.