Jojoba oil for hair

Jojoba oil is produced by cold pressing from fruit kernels simmondsii chinese (better known as jojoba). Jojoba oil is unlike other vegetable oils: it is more like liquid wax, in the cold it becomes waxy, and in heat it becomes liquid.

With its useful properties, jojoba oil is due to the proteins it contains, or more precisely to the amino acids in these proteins. By structure, these amino acids resembleCollagen, giving the skin firmness, and hair - shine. In addition, jojoba oil is resistant to oxidation (rancidity), so it is very convenient to use for making cosmetics.

Jojoba oil is used in the manufacturevarious cosmetics, but you can use jojoba oil for hair and in its pure form - in itself or in a variety of masks. Like all other vegetable oils, jojoba oil moisturizes hair, gives them shine, makes them softer and more docile.

Especially advise apply jojoba oil for hair brittle, damaged, with pointed tips. If you color, curl or straighten hair, using jojoba oil will help reduce the negative effects of these procedures on your hair.

How can you use jojoba oil for hair? In its pure form it can be used forcombing. Apply a few drops of oil on the comb and comb your hair and oil two to three times a day. If you have a split hair, you can apply oil to the tips of your hair. You can also make a mask from it: before going to bed, apply oil to your hair and scalp with massaging movements, and in the morning, wash your hair.

You can combine useful properties of jojoba oil with useful properties of essential oils for hair. To do this, add an essential oil to it, suitable for your hair type, based on several drops of essential oil per 1st.l. jojoba oil. Apply a mixture of oils on the hair for an hour (to improve the effect, you can put a shower cap on your hair and wrap it with a terry towel), and then wash your head.

If your hair is weakened and started falling out, you can try mask based on jojoba oil. Mix 1 tablespoon. jojoba oil, 1 tbsp. honey, 0.5 tsp. tinctures of propolis and one yolk. Thoroughly mix all the ingredients until you get a uniform mass, and apply it over the entire length of the hair. Wrap your head and leave the mask for an hour, then rinse.

To strengthen hair of any type suitable mask of jojoba oil and coconut oil. For its preparation, take 2 tablespoons. coconut oil and jojoba oil, add 1 tsp to them. cognac, 1 tsp. lemon juice and a few drops of essential oil (any). Stir, apply the mask on your hair, wrap your head with a towel. After an hour, wash off the mask.

If your hair is dull, to restore the shine will help a mask of 1 tbsp. jojoba oil, the same amount of cocoa butter and 1 tsp. cognac. Oils warm slightly in a microwave, mix with cognac. The mask is applied to the hair from the roots to the tips and is held for 15 minutes and then rinsed off with warm water and shampoo.

Jojoba oil for hair can also be used in shampoo. To do this, you need a glass of neutralliquid soap. To it you need to add 1 tablespoon. jojoba oil, 5 drops of mint essential oil and 5 drops of lavender essential oil. Pour the mixture into a suitable bottle and shake it well.

Jojoba oil is suitable for any type of hair: dry hair it nourishes and moisturizes, and fattyEliminates excess fat content. But before using it is still necessary to put a little oil on the elbow and follow the reaction: individual intolerance is unpredictable. Store this oil in a tightly closed bottle at room temperature.