Apricot Hair Oil
Hair oil is the best and most affordable hair care product. Apricot oil is one of the most natural and most effective products for nourishing and enriching hair with a valuable complex of vitamins and mineral, fatty acids and other important components.
Lipid agent is extracted by cold pressing of the seeds of fruits - apricots, which allows you to save the benefits of a natural product.
Beneficial features
Apricot kernel oil is rich in fatty acids, which plays a pivotal role in hair care (including eyebrows and eyelashes). In addition to saturated fatty acids, the composition of natural apricot oil contains vitamins A, B, C and F.
Liquid in consistency the product has disinfecting properties, it moisturizes and nourishes the protein structure of the hairIt accumulates moisture in it by forming a thin lipid film on the surface, by the way, it is absolutely not felt and does not cause a feeling of fatness or stickiness.
Apricot seed oil has another unique feature of protection against UV rays in the warm season.That is why it is often present in the composition of "summer" cosmetic hair care products. Using oil in the summer is an excellent idea to protect hair from harmful radiation, which dries and dehydrates hair and skin.
Herbal remedy helps to cope with the problem of dry scalp and brittle hair., split ends, itchy scalp due to course use. It is the regular use of the product that allows to get rid of a number of problems associated with dryness of the hair structure and the epidermis of the head.
Apricot oil has wound healing properties, therefore it is not limited to use only on hair. It can be applied to the skin of the face, hands, body for detoxification and healing of wounds or cuts.
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Benefits
Apricot kernel oil is not as popular as, for example, burdock or castor analogs, but it has equally special properties:
- It is available and sold in liquid form at a low price - from 30 rubles. 30 ml of the composition;
- Its use is not limited to hair: the product is appropriate for the treatment of problems of the skin of the face, hands and body, nail, eyebrow and eyelash care;
- Means is quickly absorbed and does not leave fat marks or unpleasant sensations;
- Apricot oil nourishes and moisturizes the hair, makes it smooth and pleasantly heavy;
- It can be used as a separate means for hair care, and as part of a washable mask with a set of other components (vegetable, essential oils, products, cosmetics);
- Homemade masks based on apricot oil - a budget and an incredibly effective tool that will return the shine to dull hair, saturate the split ends with fatty acids and normalize the balance of the scalp, eliminating excess fat production;
- The rich composition of the natural component allows you to replace them with another cosmetic product based on the lipid component;
- Apricot seed oil has the ability to treat dry and damaged scalp and cope with itching and dandruff;
- Regular use of the extract of the sweet orange fruit will eliminate some of the problems with the hair and epidermis of the head.
Application
Apricot fatty extract is used in pure form or used as part of cosmetic products: store or home masks.
It is known that apricot kernel oil has protective properties against ultraviolet radiation. In the summer, or when the sun's rays begin to noticeably “burn”, use apricot extract daily before going outside: apply a drop of lipid composition on the skin of your palms and rub it, then lightly apply it on clean damp hair and leave it to absorb .
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It is necessary to use pure apricot seed oil in the winter or autumn for hair deprived of vital energy and sensitive to external stimuli: cold, wind, poor ecology and unbalanced nutrition, taut hairstyles and frequent procedures that lead to dryness of the protein component - hair. After shampooing, apply a preheated drop of oil on the hair - from the middle and on the tips to power them for a whole day.
Use apricot oil is appropriate as an additive to store care products - shampoo, mask, balsam. Put a couple of drops of herbal extract in a jar and feel the effect after a few days of use. Surprisingly, the oil of apricot tree does not have a high fat content and is famous for its rapid absorption.
The secret of long and strong hair will be a simple homemade mask, based on pure apricot fruit oil. Apply the oil warmed in the water bath to the entire length of the hair, including the scalp and tips, put on a plastic cap and wrap the head with a thick towel. Such a procedure well nourishes and nourishes the hair with healthy fatty acids that accumulate in the heart of each hair. It is important to make a mask regularly at least once a week for a couple of months, it is advisable to use pure vegetable oil before each washing of the head, leaving it under the cap for 30 minutes or more.
Homemade masks
In the fight against any problem, the essential components of the mask are coping, let's see what to use for different kinds of desires.
The essential oils of citrus fruits (orange, lemon, mandarin, grapefruit), tea tree extract, propolis, which are added to apricot remedy consisting of 1-2 drops, will help to cope with the "oily" problem of the scalp and excessive sebaceous excretions. They tone up the scalp and hair, give them shine and crispness.
For extra hydration and nutrition Add a couple of almond essential oil, ginseng, jojoba to the homemade apricot oil mask to saturate protein compounds with lipid compounds and preserve moisture accumulation.
In the fight against hated dandruff and itchy scalp the ethereal component of the plant mask will help: add a drop of juniper or tea tree extract to the basic composition and apply it on the scalp, hair roots.
For dry hair, a homemade mask with apricot elixir and real honey will be a real salvation.; Mix the preheated components into a single liquid mass and apply over the entire length of the hair. By the way, in a similar mask you can drop a couple of drops of any essential oil - for additional effect and a pleasant aroma.
For hair growth will help the composition of apricot and castor fatty extracts (you can add burdock, olive, or any other) and an additional component - pharmacy Dimexidum, which has the properties of a "conductor" and helps the compounds penetrate the hair and into the deep layers of the epidermis.
The oil of red pepper in the composition of the homemade mask based on apricot oil will also help in hair growth, it is important that the scalp does not have any damage (scratches), otherwise the oil can only aggravate the situation and cause unnecessary irritation.
An effective homemade mask includes the following components:
Extract of apricot pits, a little honey and one teaspoon of brandy, you can add one egg yolk - a whole storehouse of useful vitamins. Mix all the ingredients and apply on hair, paying special attention to the area of the roots. It is possible to use a similar warming mask that stimulates blood circulation no more than 1 time in 10 days in order to avoid drying the epidermis of the head.
You can use any mask based on apricot extract for normal, curly curls, devoid of shine, dry, split, and, in general, any. Depending on the additional components, the mask can be “played” by adding important properties to it. For normal hair, it is enough to apply pure oil without additives.
In the summer it is recommended to use apricot elixir for any hair and especially light, thin, prone to fading.
Reviews
There is little talk about apricot butter, but every review that is found proves the healing properties of this ingredient.
Consumers note that apricot is not as fatty as castor, burdock or olive counterparts; the first absorbs quickly and leaves no unpleasant greasy effect. By the way, women recommend to endure a little time after applying the oil (as indelible) for better absorption and not to overdo it with its amount. To use the oil as an indelible balm, it is recommended to use 1-2 drops of the composition, a larger amount can give the effect of "oily hair" and adversely affect the image of this wonderful product.
Girls use a lipid composition for the care of eyelashes and eyebrows - they apply a remedy for the night. Others note that apricot oil is excellent “works” at night, if you apply a small amount along the entire length of the hair or on the roots; This method allows you to save time in the morning and continue the work of the composition for a whole night.