Argan oil for hair: properties and rules of use

In advertising texts about the new wonder-shampoo, the combination of “argan oil” is used every now and then. Let us see what this oil is, whether it is almost a panacea for a number of hair problems, and whether it can be used at home in its pure form or as part of homemade masks.

Argan oil is extracted from the fruits of the plant of the same name, which grows in North Africa. The Moroccan Argan tree produces fruits similar to olives, but larger and fleshy. Of these, argan oil is extracted by cold pressing.

The process of pressing this method is energy-intensive and requires a large amount of raw materials, which is why the finished product has a rather high cost. But it is with this method of obtaining that it is possible to preserve all the healing properties of the fruits of Argania.

For hair care, you should choose oil for cosmetic procedures, external use. It is not subjected to heat treatment, which means it retains more useful elements. There is also culinary argan oil, which can be used for hair care, but you should not expect a great effect from this. Its main purpose is cooking.

The composition of the cosmetic product contains many vitamins and beneficial fatty acids, which allows you to successfully use the product for cosmetic purposes - to improve the condition and treatment of skin and hair. Thus, the contained vitamin A has an antioxidant effect, promotes the production of collagen, increases the rate of tissue regeneration and regulates fat metabolism in the cells.

Another antioxidant in argan oil - vitamin Ewhich is also responsible for the transport of oxygen into the cells, improves regeneration and slows down the process of age-related changes in the cells.

Vitamin F promotes better absorption of the rest of the ingredients of the composition, "monitors" a sufficient moisture content in the cells, provides the necessary hydration.

Among the antioxidants of the product stands out and polyphenols, which also restore the cells and keep them in the pigment. The processes of self-rejuvenation, as well as the slowing down of the process of the appearance of gray hair in the hair, are provided by a substance of a product called sterol, which has organic origin.

More than 80% argan oil consists of fatty acids - palmitic and oleic. They are necessary to maintain the desired composition of cells, and also protect those from the negative effects of the environment. Finally, the composition contains the so-called herbal antibiotics that help the scalp to resist fungi, germs, and dandruff.

With minor damage to the hair, the first results from the use of the product will be noticeable after a couple of weeks of its use. If there are serious injuries, it will take 4-6 months of treatment, the visible positive effect of the oil is felt after 2 months of regular application of the composition.

The richness and naturalness of the composition make it possible to speak of a wide complex effect of the oil on the skin and hair. So, fatty acids are useful for weak, thin, split ends.Oil contributes to smoothing the hair scales, so that the hair becomes stronger, the "fluffiness" disappears, smoothness and shine appear.

Influencing the scalp, argan oil softens it and normalizes lipid processes. This allows you to forget about the dryness and feeling of tightness of the scalp, eliminates excessive greasiness, dandruff (merit of vitamin F).

Providing an antioxidant effect and slowing down the aging process, the oil helps to strengthen and nourish the hair follicles, as a result of which the hair becomes stronger and thicker, less fall out. With frequent use of the product it is possible to prevent the early appearance of gray hair.

Obvious use of the product for dry dyed and bleached hair:

• firstly, it compensates for the lack of moisture that always occurs in dyed hair;
• secondly, it helps to keep the pigment in the hair structure, which means longer preservation of the shade and shine of dyed hair.

Dyed and the more bleached hair often become light and fluffy. This is due to the fact that the dye lifts the hair scales to penetrate inside. As already mentioned, argan oil closes, smooths the scales. Due to this, the hair does not fluff, smoothes and keeps the shade resulting from dyeing longer.

Thus, it is possible to distinguish the following main areas of use of hair oil:

• treatment of damaged split ends, including tips;
• treatment of the scalp (dandruff, oily seborrhea, fungal infections);
• moisturizing and preserving the color of dyed hair, prevention of early gray hair.

Natural argan oil is considered a product that rarely causes allergies. However, being saturated with active ingredients, the product can still cause a negative reaction of the body.

To prevent such a nuisance will help conduct an allergic test. In pure form, the oil is applied in a thin layer on the wrist and left for 4 hours. If during this time there was itching, swelling, redness, rash, then the use of oil (even in the composition of masks with other components) should be abandoned. If there is no negative reaction, you can use the product.

The use of oil is not recommended for serious dermatological diseases of the scalp. In the presence of open wounds, burns, abrasions and scratches. In this case, you should wait for the healing of the skin.

High-quality oil is sold in dark glass containers and is usually equipped with a dosing cap. The country of origin must be Morocco, in extreme cases - nearby countries. The shelf life of a natural product without preservatives is not more than a year.

If the oil stored in the refrigerator (namely, it should be kept there) darkens and forms a precipitate, this indicates the presence of impurities in the composition. It is unlikely that the product can be considered 100% safe.

About the presence of impurities, by the way, says the smell. The natural product smells sweet, has a light aroma of popcorn. The absence of smell or flower amber is evidence that the oil has undergone some procedures not foreseen by the cold-pressing technology.

Oil is suitable for application both on dry, and on wet hair. In the first case, a small amount of it is applied on the hair and on the tips as a spray or conditioner. It is convenient to put literally a few drops of oil on the palm of your hand, rub it a little, and then, as it were, smooth the hair, avoiding getting the compound on the roots. Flush it is not necessary, you can immediately begin laying.

To treat the scalp and strengthen the roots, apply the oil correctly at the base of the hair. The product is rubbed into the scalp, while doing a light massage. Then the composition is distributed over the entire length of the hair. Like most oil masks, argan oil requires warming of the head, so after applying it, it is advisable to put a plastic cap on your head and warm yourself with a towel. You need to keep the mask from an hour to several hours, you can even leave it for the night.

To achieve a greater effect from the use of oil helps to heat it in a water bath to 37-38C. It heats up quickly, so before applying to the scalp you need to put oil on your wrist. If the temperature seems comfortable, you can apply oil. If it feels hot for now, let the product cool for a while.

It is rather easy to wash off the composition, in most cases one is enough, rarely two shampoos washing the head. If you are afraid that after the oil masks your hair will hang like “icicles” and turn out to be greasy, you can add a teaspoon of hair balm to the oil or mask based on it. It is useful for these purposes and the yolk of the egg, which is rubbed into the scalp to use the Moroccan product.

Argan oil can be combined not only with other oils, but also with essential analogues. The latter also have many varieties and, accordingly, the purpose. Essential oils are added in a small amount to the argan product - no more than 2-3 drops.

With the Moroccan oil, you can combine the essential oils of ylang-ylang, sandalwood, bay oil. Such tandems will relieve dryness and split ends. The combination of Moroccan products with essential oils of grapefruit, lemon, lavender, rosemary and bergamot will save you from excessive fat. From falling out - its combination with the eucalyptus esters, neroli, cedar.

Argan oil has a wide range of applications. By adding a particular component to it, you can enhance a particular mask action. Consider the most popular proven recipes masks with argan product to solve various problems with hair.

The therapeutic composition of this recipe will revive the naturally dry hair, give them the necessary moisture. It is also suitable for those who spoiled their hair with frequent staining, using a curling iron or a hair dryer.

In addition to argan oil, for the preparation of the mask will require almond and burdock oil. Oils are taken in equal amounts and applied to the hair. Hold for an hour.

The composition will eliminate the excessive greasiness of the scalp, so that the hair will stay fresh longer, it will be less likely to wash.

You can get a mask by mixing 1 teaspoon of argan, grape and avocado oil. Two drops of cedar oil should be added to this mixture (as a rule, it is sold in small bottles, like essential oils, so it will be convenient to drip). If the length of the hair is below the shoulder blades, double the number of components.

The components of the mixture are mixed, applied to the roots, combining the process with a light massage, and then distributed throughout the hair. The exposure time is 30-40 minutes.

Argan oil nourishes hair follicles, prevents cell aging. If you add to it an additional portion of vitamins A and E, then you can create a mask that promotes the accelerated growth of hair.

To this end, mix 1 teaspoon of argan oil and castor oil, enter the same amount of freshly squeezed lemon juice and liquid honey. At the last turn, enter 10 drops of vitamin A and 5 ampoules of tocopherol.

The mask is rubbed into the roots, and the rest is distributed along the strands. She will not be too fat. Then the hair is dried with a hair dryer and left in this form for 2 hours.

Due to the peculiarities of the composition, this mask of Moroccan oil moisturizes the strands, restores their structure, and also keeps the pigment in colored strands, relieves them of dryness. It is useful to do it in the summer after a trip to the sea, where under the influence of the sun and sea water, hair actively loses moisture.

At the heart of such a mask oil argan and olive, which are taken 2 tablespoons. Then you need to enter to the mixture of 1 teaspoon of oils of lavender and sage. Heat the mixture in a water bath and then add the yolk of one egg. The duration of the treatment mixture is 20 minutes.

If the strands become dim, they foul and do not fit well, argan oil will help (2-3 tablespoons), where macadamia or shea butter is added (1-2 teaspoons). The mixture is applied along the entire length with a slight deviation from the roots (literally 1-1.5 cm) and left on the hair for 45 minutes.

Bleached and dyed hair more often than others require moisture. They lose a lot of moisture, and therefore, in the absence of proper care, they become brittle, dry, and tangled. The situation is exacerbated by the regular use of forceps and a hair dryer. Argan oil will allow to solve the listed problems and to level the harm caused by paint and thermosets.

The mask is prepared from a tablespoon of argan oil, which is mixed with the same amount of aloe juice. 10-15 minutes prior to this, rye bread without additives should be soaked in milk. When it softens, squeeze the bread, mix the resulting slurry with an oil-vegetable mixture and distribute it through the hair. To warm and keep 50-60 minutes.

Argan oil when used in hair care in general receives many positive reviews. The girls themselves say that the visible effect is achieved with regular (at least 2 times a week) use of the product.

Unlike other oils (burdock, castor, olive), argan oil is washed off the first time and does not cause oily hair. In addition, it can be used without fear to fair-haired young ladies - the product does not lead to the yellowness of blond strands.

The easiest way to use oil is to put literally 1-2 drops on a comb, spread it over all teeth and comb hair without touching the scalp. This will instantly make them smoother, easier styling.

The best thing about the healing properties of argan oil will tell the photo before and after using it.

For example, in this case, the girls' hair can not be called badly damaged. It is evident that they lack moisture - dry tips, fluffiness. After applying argan oil (as indicated in the recall, for 4 weeks), the hair became lively, shiny, it looks healthy and well-groomed.

A similar result is demonstrated by the following photos. Here oil was used only for tips. After a month of use, the split ends were sealed, acquired a vividness, got rid of dryness. Please note that the hair has become shiny, which is especially noticeable due to the shade of the strands.

The following review from the owner of curly hair. Before using argan oil, the hair was dry and lifeless, fluffy. After application, the strands become wetted and smoother.

Video review on the use of argan oil for hair, see below.