Burdock oil for beard growth
Burdock oil has become one of the most popular and effective hair care products. However, it cannot be said that it can be useful only for women. Modern men also pay a lot of attention to their appearance, and in their case they have to take care not only of the hairstyle, but also of their beard.
The task of building a beautiful and impressive beard is not as simple as it may seem at first glance.
Given this goal, a man faces various problems, such as poor hair growth, hair loss, breakage. It is in such a situation it is appropriate to recall such a simple tool as burdock oil.
Features
Useful properties of burdock, in particular, extracts from its roots, have been known for a long time. They were used not only in cosmetology, but even in the manufacture of medicines. External use of the oil extract has a positive effect on the skin and hair follicles.
Of course, the whole secret lies in the composition of the oil extract.
Its main share falls on vitamins of groups A, E, B and C. It is these substances that play an important role in the growth and development of hair follicles. With sufficient saturation of them, the hairs become more healthy appearance, and become much stronger. The composition of the oil also includes a sufficiently large number of trace elements. The most important of them are zinc, chromium, copper and calcium. Due to the combination with vitamins, they are easily absorbed by the body when applied externally. As for the activation of hair growth processes, natural insulin, which is also present in the burdock extract, plays a crucial role in this.
Its value also lies in the fact that our body practically does not receive it from any other food.
As a result, we can identify the following positive qualities that burdock oil has for beard growth:
- The perfect combination of vitamins and minerals, thanks to which all nutrients easily fall directly into the hair follicles. From this hair growth increases significantly, and the beard becomes thicker;
- In addition to activating hair growth, burdock also provides healing effect. Hair becomes more dense, smooth and shiny, and also practically not prone to breaking and loss;
- Burdock oil is an excellent choice for anyone who is tired of simple stubble and decided to get a luxurious beard. This tool will allow accelerate hair growth almost from scratch;
- The product affects not only the hair, but also the skin.. This is especially true for bearded men, since the presence of a beard can provoke inflammatory processes, itching, peeling, and dry skin of the face. Due to its nourishing and softening properties, burdock oil eliminates these symptoms and heals the dermis;
Application
Finding burdock oil is not so difficult. It can be purchased at any pharmacy, where it costs from 30 to 200 rubles, depending on the type of sale. Today, in addition to pure oil extract, in the assortment you can see various combinations of burdock with other natural ingredients.
Choose a tool should always be based on the desired effect or the type of your skin. For example, if you are only interested in building a beard, then you should choose either pure burdock oil or oil with nettle or additional saturation with vitamins. Otherwise, you can pick up other formulations.For example, oil with chamomile or tea tree extract will reduce skin irritation.
In any case, remember that any product that includes natural ingredients can always cause an allergic reaction. Before you use such a tool, you must carefully review its composition. And also conduct a preliminary test. To do this, a few drops of oil should be applied to the skin of the hand, and wait 10-15 minutes. Contraindication to the use is the appearance of itching, redness, swelling and other pathological reactions in areas treated with oil.
Before applying the product to the beard, it is necessary to thoroughly steam the face skin. This will soften it, open the pores, which will allow you to easily absorb all the necessary vitamins and trace elements. For steaming the face is enough to hold it over the dishes with hot water, from which the steam comes. For greater efficiency, you can add a few drops of any essential oil to water, or even replace water with herbal decoctions.
After the preparatory stage, you can immediately begin to use oil. It can simply be rubbed slowly into the skin and roots of the hair of the beard, or follow various instructions and recipes that will enhance efficiency. Do not forget that after any procedure, the beard should be thoroughly washed with warm water and shampoo. There are several ways to use burdock oil to enhance beard growth:
- Compress;
- Massage;
- Masks;
The use of burdock oil is not recommended more than 2-3 times a week. Its nutritional properties are very pronounced, so too frequent use can lead to an imbalance of the external skin and hair follicles.
How to apply burdock oil on the beard you will learn from the video.
Compress oil extract
The peculiarity of the compress is that it provides a kind of greenhouse effect, due to which all nutrients penetrate the skin and hair follicles much more efficiently.
To carry out such a procedure can be for one and a half to two hours, about three times a week.
In addition to the oil itself, you will need the usual wide bandage, plastic wrap, cotton towel or piece of cloth. Pre-clean the skin with any cosmetic lotion, then thoroughly steam the face. A piece of cloth or a small cotton towel should be soaked in oil, heated in a water bath, and then wrap the beard and cheeks with it. The compress should be tightly covered with plastic and secured with a bandage on top.
Withstand such a compress should be no more than two hours. After the procedure, the beard and cheeks should be thoroughly rinsed with warm water, while you can use shampoo.
This method may not be very convenient for men, whose beard is already quite large and lush, but needs strengthening. In their case, the procedure is carried out without fabric. Burdock oil should be slightly warmed in a water bath, and then with slow massage movements, rub the beard into the skin of the chin and hair roots, then cover the treated areas with a film and fix with a bandage.
Massage
A similar procedure is recommended for those whose beard is at an early stage of its growth. Massage enhances blood circulation and, accordingly, nutrition of hair follicles. It is especially relevant in that case. if the bristles are not thick enough or do not grow in the cheek area.
You need one teaspoon of burdock oil, which should be preheated in a water bath. Face skin must be cleaned with lotion. Moisten the pads of your fingers in oil, and then with a slow gliding movement, massage the skin of your chin and cheeks with them, moving from the center to the cheekbones and ears. Especially carefully should treat the cheeks, rubbing the oil in a circular massaging movements. At the end of the procedure, you can pat a little on the cheeks to increase the rush of blood to them.
The main thing you should pay special attention to is the intensity of the movements. They should not stretch the skin, but rather squeeze it. Massage with oil can be done every morning before washing for 10 minutes. If you follow these simple rules, then soon you will see for yourself that the bristles are growing much faster and thicker, and your hair becomes softer and more manageable.
This method of application of burdock oil can be combined with others, for example, with compresses or cosmetic masks. This will enhance the growth effect and keep the skin more healthy.
Cosmetic masks
If you are really worried about the problem of the thickness of your beard, or her hair is too naughty and brittle, then a burdock-based mask will help you. Unlike the same compress, the mask does not need to be kept for too long, and by mixing different components, you can achieve an impressive result.
You will learn about how to grow a beard in 3 weeks in the video:
The most popular tool for beard growth using oil extract of burdock and red pepper. It can be purchased in finished form, or cook yourself:
- Before applying the mask, the face should be thoroughly washed and cleaned with a lotion;
- Approximately 150 ml. burdock oil warmed in a water bath;
- In the oil, add half a tablespoon of red pepper and mix thoroughly;
- The resulting mixture is applied to areas of growth of the bristles, while it should not be rubbed;
- The mask should be covered with cling film and slightly warmed, wrapped with a towel or a scarf;
- Keep the mask for 30-60 minutes;
- Remove the film and remove the agent, thoroughly washing with warm water. The beard should also be well washed with shampoo and skin treated with a moisturizer;
The recipe for a mask for a beard you will see in the video.
In general, reviews of burdock oil as a means for beard growth are very good. The mask with the addition of red pepper, the only drawback of which is a moderate "hotness", has become very popular. Such a tool is not only effective, but also affordable.
The oil extract of burdock has long been a popular cosmetic that helps not only women. With it, any man can finally grow a really solid thick beard.
The whole truth about burdock oil is in the video.