Benefits Of Castor Oil For Hair

The Benefits of Castor Oil For Hair

There are many hair benefits of castor oil: improves circulation, hair regrowth, hair darkening, hair shine, prevents hair loss, controls split ends, sealing moisture, moisturizes scalp (fights dandruff or dry scalp), and moisturizing and thickening the hair.

When you think of hair, don't forget about your eyelashes and eyebrows; castor oil is great for thickening and regrowing those as well.

Source:  Med-Health, Living Strong

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Benefits of Lavender Oil For Hair

Benefits of Lavender Oil

Not only is lavender good for the mind, but its also beneficial for a healthy scalp and hair growth. Because lavender oil is a natural anti-inflammatory, it is helpful for maintaining a health scalp. It can be used to treat dandruff and psoriasis of the scalp. By keeping these scalp conditions at bay, your scalp is able to be rejuvenated. Lavender oil also enhances blood circulation, which will definitely improve the health of your scalp.

High stress levels can lead to many common hair and scalp issues, especially hair loss and alopecia areata. Because lavender oil is naturally helpful in reducing stress, it can be used along with other stress relievers to reduce the risk of hair loss or alopecia arreata. A relaxing scalp massage with lavender oil can help cure insomnia and improve sleep quality, and it relaxes you and helps you get rid of anxiety. This in turn helps control hair loss, as insomnia, stress, depression are among the common and probable causes of this problem. When we get enough sleep and have mental peace, this ensures that hair loss stays in control.

How to incorporate it into your regiment:
Add 10-15 drops of lavender essential oil per 1 oz. of your favorite carrier oil. Massage into the scalp and let it set for 15-60 minutes for shampooing for a great pre-poo treatment that helps with dandruff or itchy scalp. If you keep using it regularly, you will start noticing its benefits within a few weeks or months.

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Benefits of Peppermint Oil For Hair

Benefits of Peppermint Oil For Hair

Scalp Health

Peppermint oil is a natural astringent and helps to balance our scalps acid mantle. It can also normalize sebum production and protect against oily skin. In addition, because it balances the pH levels, it neutralizes dry scalp and takes away the itchy sensation.

Moisturizer

Paired with carrier oils and/or other essential oils, we reap the benefits of richly moisturized hair.

Hair Growth

Because of its ability to relax blood vessels and stimulate blood flow to hair follicles, peppermint oil has also been used to stimulate hair growth.

Warning:

Because of its potency by itself, always dilute peppermint oil before adding it to your scalp. Add it to a carrier oil. If you do not want to add it to a hair product or carrier oil, then use four drops to one cup of water. Also, DO NOT apply this oil on open wounds or cuts--you will experience a burning sensation if you do.


Source: curlynikki.com and eHow.com
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Benefits of Rosemary Oil For Hair

Benefits of Rosemary Oil For Hair Care

Rosemary oil and rosemary teas are widely used for hair care in shampoos and lotions. Regular use of rosemary oil helps to stimulate follicles, making hair grow longer and stronger. It is also believed that rosemary oil slows down premature hair loss and graying of the hair. Therefore, it is an excellent tonic for those who are bald or who are beginning to show signs of male pattern baldness.

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Glycerin During Winter Months

Is it okay to use glycerin during winter months?

Glycerin is a humectant, which means that it attracts moisture to itself. In a humid environment it helps your hair to attract and retain moisture.

All of your products that contain glycerin, also contain water. So there is water within the product available to the glycerin, and all of it helps your hair to remain hydrated. If you are using other glycerin-containing products or making your own, one thing to watch would be to ensure that they contain water as well.

During winter months or in desert areas, one idea is to use the product before a shower. The mist and steam of the shower will be attracted to the glycerin in the products, and the heat will help it absorb into your cuticle. Then you can use an oil-based sealer to keep that moisture in when you go out into the harsh weather.

The key is the humidity, not the temperature. Don't assume that you can't use it or that it will dry your hair out during winter months or while in desert areas. It all depends on how you use it.

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Primrose Oil for Thinning Hair

Oil of Primrose for Thinning Hair

IDENTIFICATION
Primrose oil, derived from the seeds of the primrose wildflower, contains high amounts of the essential fatty acid gamma-linolenic acid, or GLA. An omega-6 fatty acid, GLA stimulates hair growth and skin regeneration, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, or UMMC. Primrose seeds contain approximately 25 percent essential fatty acids, which may reduce inflammation and improve skin, hair, and nail health, UMMC reports.

FACTS
Thinning hair and hair loss can have numerous causes, including genetics, hormone fluctuations, hair care practices, illness and nutritional deficiencies, according to the AAD. Treatment options include anti-inflammatory medications, minoxidil, topical sensitizers and photochemotherapy. Primrose oil, which contains anti-inflammatory properties, may help to promote hair regrowth and serve as an alternative treatment option, according to the National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.

FUNCTION
Primrose oil may aid in hair loss due to its high GLA and antioxidant content. Deficiencies in essential fatty acids can contribute to hair loss, and lipid containing supplements may improve symptoms, according to the November 2010 issue of "Current Opinion in Clinical Nutrition and Metabolic Care." Antioxidants, such as those contained in primrose oil, protect your body from free radical damage and improve your nutritional status, a contributing factor to hair growth.

PROTOCOL
Dosages for primrose oil varies, depending upon its intended use, but clinical trials suggest ingesting 6 g to 8 g a day, according to Drugs.com. To help improve thinning hair and hormonal imbalances, try taking 4 g of evening primrose daily, recommends Linda Page, Ph.D. While taking primrose oil, ensure adequate vitamin C intake, which enhances the effects and absorption of primrose, recommends the Monroe Street Medical Clinic in Port Townsend, Washington.

Source: LivingStrong.com 
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Oil Mix

Everyday Mix:

(use more of the less expensive oil when making this combination)

• Olive oil
• Jojoba oil
• Castor oil
• Sweet almond oil
• Avocado oil
• Vitamin E oil
• (optional: Emu oil)

ANANDAAPOTHECARY.COM OIL RECIPES

• For Healthy and Vigorous Hair Growth - for those with 'normal' scalp conditions, blend 2 ounces Jojoba and 2 ounces Coconut oils. To this add 64 drops Lavender, 64 drops Rosemary (Cineol or Verbenone), and 16 drops Sage. If pregnant, use Rosemary Cineol and skip the Sage.

• For Healthy Growth for the Mature Feminine Beauty - To 2 ounces Jojoba, 1 ounce Evening Primrose and 1 ounce Rosehip Seed, add 48 drops Lavender, 48 drops Rosemary Verbenone, 48 drops Carrot or Sea Buckthorn and 24 drops Clary Sage. 

• Treating Hair Loss For Men - Blend 1oz each Evening Primrose, Coconut, Rosehip Seed and Sesame. To this add 64 drops Carrot oil (HelioCarrot CO2 extract in Jojoba), 32 drops Rosemary Verbenone, 27 drops Helichrysum, 12 drops Clove, 32 drops German Chamomile, 48 drops Lavender, 20 drops Cypress.

• Treating Alopecia Areata - In 4oz of a 50/50 base of Jojoba and Grapeseed oils, add 32 drops each of Lavender, Thyme, Cedarwood and Rosemary c.t. Verbenone.

• For Dark & Thick Hair - In 4 ounces equal parts Jojoba, Coconut and Sesame, add 48 drops Lavender, 48 drops Rosemary Verbenone, and 48 drops Ylang Ylang.

NATURALLYCURLY.COM OIL HAIR GROWTH MIX

• Extra virgin olive oil
• White grape seed oil
• Sweet almond oil
• Peppermint oil 
• Tea tree oil

TIMESOFINDIA.INDIATIMES.COM COST EFFECTIVE OIL MIX FOR GLOSSY, THICK HAIR

• Olive oil
• Cayanne pepper (improves peripheral blood circulation and nourishes the scalp)

Directions: 

Take 25 gram of dried cayenne pepper and put it in 500 ml of olive oil. Use a dark bottle to store the mixture as sunlight destroys the brew. Let it stand for 10 to 15 days. Use this mixture on to hair and scalp regularly as you put any normal hair oil. Shampoo and condition afterwards as usual, but make sure to shampoo off the mixture from your hair.

You can also mix 1 to 2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper with 1 to 2 teaspoon of olive oil. This will give you a thick paste that you can rub on the base of your scalp and any balding spot. Massage the paste thoroughly. Cover your head with a shower cap and leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes. Later, rinse it thoroughly. The olive oil neutralizes the heat from the cayenne.

MANESPEAK.COM SOFT, HEALTHY GROWING HAIR OIL MIX

(Use as a hot oil treatment)

• Castor oil
• Coconut oil
• Almond oil

COILYQUEENSROCK.COM OIL MIXES

• Hair Growth and Strengthening: 2 ounces of Extra virgin olive oil, 2 ounces of cold pressed coconut oil, 3 ounces of unrefined Sunflower seed oil. (Massage into scalp daily. Noticeable difference in 30 days)
• Hair softner: 1/4 cup of Emu oil, 1/2 cup of Sunflower oil, 1/4 cup of Almond oil. (Massage on scalp and add to hair strands daily)
• Hair strengthener: 1/2 cup castor oil, 1/2 cup avocado oil, 1 cup of coconut oil. (Add to hair strands daily. Optional to add 7 drops of peppermint oil to the mix)
• Scalp  stimulants #1: 2 tablespoon of jojoba oil, 7 drops of pure peppermint oil, 3 drops of  eucalyptus oil. (3 times a week)
• Scalp stimulant #2: 1 tablespoon of extra virgin olive oil, 4 drops of ginger oil. (Massage for 10 minutes)
• Scalp stimulant #3: 1 tablespoon of coconut oil (extra virgin cold pressed), 3-7 drops of pure peppermint oil. (Drops of peppermint oil depends on if you feel a tingle--if you don't then add up to 7 drops. Massage into scalp for 10 minutes every other day).
• Summertime protection: 1/2 cup grapeseed oil, 1/2 cup sunflower seed oil, 1/4 cup coconut oil or 1 cup of unrefined shea butter.
• Clarifying scalp treatment: 2 tablespoons of jojoba oil, 5 drops of rosemary oil, 5 drops of sage oil. (Massage vigorously into your scalp for 5 minutes, then lightly scrub scalp with a soft bristle toothbrush. Proceed with applying mud wash to your hair strands to give your strands a clarifying treatment without stripping your hair. This should be done once a month when you do a mud wash. This mixture gives your scalp a detailed cleanse.)
• No breakage pre shampoo treatment: 1/2 cup of grapeseed oil, 1/2 cup of coconut oil

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Benefits of Emu Oil For Hair

Benefits of Emu Oil For Hair

Product Recommendation: 100% Pure Emu Oil (for a great facial, you can also add the cleanser or soap and toner with the emu oil as the 3rd step)

What is Emu oil?

Emu oil is rendered from a thick pad of fat on the back of the emu bird that was apparently provided by nature to protect the animal from the extreme temperatures in its Australian homeland. Source: Hairloss-Research.org

The emu, Dromaius novaehollandiae, is a flightless bird indigenous to Australia. Emu oil has been used historically in Australian aboriginal traditional medicine for fevers, coughs, minor pain, arthritic joints, bruises, cuts and sores. Source: en.wikipedia.org

Emu oil is usually marketed for skin treatments, such as burn relief, wrinkles and renewing the skin.  Emu oil is able to penetrate the epidermis and reach levels of the skin that few topical products can, due to the fact that the molecules in emu oil are very small.  It can be used as a trans-dermal delivery system, carrying other products in with it.Source: blackhairmedia.com

When the emu is processed for its healthy red meat, the fat is then refined into oil. It is an all natural substance.  When processed, the fat is taken through a series of steps to refine, sterilize and deodorize it. Source: emu-oil.com

Benefits of Emu Oil:

Emu oil is anti-inflammatory, good emulsifier (good "blendability"), bacteriostatic (does not grow bacterial organism), no potential for irritation, does not clog pores, good moisturizer, anti-aging factor, wound healing abilities, etc. Source: Hairloss-Research.org

The potential benefits of emu oil are numerous, it can be used to treat arthritis, wrinkles, hair and scalp disorders and other skin disorders such as Psoriasis and Eczema, etc.Source: hairsite.com

Emu oil has the amazing ability of cellular regeneration, so not only is it popular for hair, it is also popular for your skin. A large component of it is made from monounsaturated fatty acid and this fatty acid is the main reason why it gets easily absorbed into skin, scalp, and hair. It has been proven through different studies that it actually does stimulate hair growth; some studies even found out that it can increase hair growth by 20%. Topically, emu oil can work wonders; since it contains high levels of linolenic acid, it can not only stimulate growth and hair follicles, it can also prevent hair loss from even happening. According to some studies, emu oil has the ability to stimulate 35 to 40 percent of sleeping hair cells. By waking up these sleeping hair cells, you will effectively improve the thickness of your hair. Source: OilForHair.org

Emu oil matches very closely to chemistry of natural healthy human skin. This seems to be the reason it penetrates quickly and deeply into all the layers of the skin. Once there, it is believed to provide effective nutrition to the skin and embedded hair follicles.Source: TechConnective.net

Clinical studies conducted in the United States and other parts of the world show that emu oil works with the anagen phase of hair growth. This is the only phase in which the hair follicle and the hair are actually considered “living,” and thus can be affected by any type of product. It is thought that emu oil benefits cell growth and provide skin stimulation around new hair follicles as they start and continue the development process. All of these together help hair to grow faster; in addition, the hair grown is said to be healthier. Source: NaturallyCurly.com

Hair can also experience nearly three times its normal cellular activity with the help of emu oil. The visible effect of this activity is that of awakening: Hair will appear livelier, healthier and more resilient to environmental and hormonal stresses. Since it is anti-fungal and antibacterial, emu oil will break down undesirable buildup and residue at the scalp and roots, thereby increasing volume and manageability. Source: ehow.com

Emu Oil Uses: Source: LongViewFarms.com

• Pain Relief, arthritis relief, sports injuries, swelling
• Dry Skin, itchy skin, Psoriasis, Eczema, Rosacea
• Hair Loss, Balding, Alopecia
• Sunburns and radiation burns
• Acne or skin irritations
• Dry Scalp or scalp itching
• Dry hair

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