Juniper oil for hair

Juniper oil for hair

The juniper in Russia was called a black grouse, and the first mention of it dates back to the 70s BC. During epidemics juniper was used for fumigating the premises. Mature cones of this plant are spherical in shape, with a shiny surface and a bluish wax coating. It is dangerous to confuse with the Cossack juniper, its berries are black and blue with a hilly surface. Cossack juniper is poisonous!

Juniper berries contain 0.5-2% essential oil. In addition, they have sugar, gums, fats, pectins, organic acids, dyes. In bark tannins up to 8% and essential oil.

Its healing properties are used not only for liver, bladder, inflammation, rheumatism. It is very interesting to use juniper ordinary, more precisely its essential oil, in cosmetic production.

Reviews

In most reviews of the use of juniper oil, its positive properties in the treatment of dandruff and oily hair are especially noted. Moreover, treatment with masks based on it during the month completely relieves the head of dandruff. In some reviews noted the successful use of juniper oil mixed with other essential oils during postpartum hair loss. The good results of using this drug are those with scalp sensitive allergens.

In most cases, harmful bacteria are destroyed and a calming effect on the skin of the head is manifested. It is interesting to use this oil when added to regular hair shampoo. After several sessions of washing the head with such a mixture, it is noticeable how the hair strengthened and their fat content significantly decreased.

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How to apply

It is known that this natural drug has regenerating functions, has drying properties, the ability to neutralize the action of toxic substances. Using it in a mixture with other natural ingredients, such as sage and rosemary, ensures normal hair growth and strengthening. One of the techniques for the effective use of juniper oil is to perfume hair overnight.

Aromatherapy

This method of hair care head is becoming increasingly popular. The cost of time and money is insignificant, and the result is effective. The curls will become thicker, acquire shine, good appearance, aroma. The process itself brings tranquility, a positive effect on mental state. All you need is a wooden comb and five drops of juniper elixir.

It is necessary to apply the air of juniper to the comb and smoothly, with gentle movements, comb the hair for 25-30 minutes. Your hair after the end of the session will acquire a pine aroma. The overall effect will appear in a week. In such procedures it is necessary to take breaks.

The free sale of oil and mixtures based on it allows you to make your own hair masks, especially to reduce sebaceous secretions.

One of these masks:

  • vegetable oil, burdock, linseed or olive in the amount of three tablespoons;
  • six drops of juniper;
  • heat the vegetable oil to room temperature and add these drops;
  • rub into the skin of the head and distribute along the length of the hair;
  • Mask hold for about one hour, then rinse with water with your shampoo.

For dry and brittle hair

Such hair needs active nourishment and moisturizing to help them, we will make a natural mixture, which will require:

  • one tablespoon of almond elixir;
  • 40-45 grams of avocado fruit pulp or its elixir;
  • juniper elixir;
  • a few drops of chicken egg yolk.

Mix all ingredients and heat. Spread the mixture into curls, carefully nourish the ends of the hair. After 45 minutes, rinse with warm water with your shampoo. Repeat three times within ten days.

Stop hair loss

Often the loss is due to nutritional deficiencies and the use of chemical dyes. To strengthen the follicles, to normalize the work of the root system of the hair, you need to make a mask:

  • five drops of juniper essential oil;
  • burdock 15 grams;
  • 4 egg yolks;
  • Cognac about 20 ml.

Beat yolk, add brandy, essential oil and burdock oil. Mask nourish the scalp at the root system, wrap the film and hold on all night. In the morning, rinse well, dry with a towel.

At home, you can prepare a healing bath with a decoction of juniper branches. Take a bath before bed. Repeat 10-12 times a day.

Another video is a recipe with juniper oil for hair.

Where can one buy

It is better and safer to buy juniper oil in pharmacies that work directly with manufacturers. Oil is usually sold in vials of 15-30 ml. Be sure to check the expiration date. Be careful of fakes!

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