Many people are desperately afraid of snakes. Even their name itself causes trepidation and unconscious fear, and in fact, thanks to the poison of these unfriendly creatures, a lot of drugs have been created for the treatment of the most serious diseases. The central place among them is occupied by snake oil, known for its healing properties not only in medicine, but also in cosmetology.
Features
Typically, the drug is made from the poison of the largest snake on earth - the royal cobra. Its torso can reach up to 6 meters in length. The habitat of this reptile is south and southeast Asia.
Cobra venom is highly valued. It is produced in special glands, located in the head beyond the eye area, but to some extent present in the fat, which is called snake oil.
This natural remedy has anti-inflammatory, antibacterial, antiseptic action, is able to anesthetize and heal wounds. In the care of hair, this drug has no equal. Any weak and damaged hair with proper use of the product will revive and acquire a natural shine.
In the free market the product is presented both in pure form (in bottles), as well as a cosmetic product in combination with additives (extracts of useful plants, pieces of reptile skin).
Do not be afraid of drugs based on snake oil. It uses not pure poison, but fat, which is brushed off from the back of the skin of the reptile.
Composition
The healing properties of the product are explained by the high content of unsaturated fatty acids necessary for the production of cells, high amount of vitamins: A, D, C, E, group B, antioxidants, as well as the presence of antiseptic substances.
The combination of all these components together creates a double effect in the regeneration of the epidermis, the resumption of its functions and the regulation of the sebaceous glands.
Application
In hair care is very important to use this tool. When basal massage oil (3 or 4 drops) must be warmed in the hands, so that it acquires body temperature, and then it should be gently rubbed into the hair roots.
Massaging the head should be no more than 5 minutes. Then leave the composition for another 15 minutes. Do not be alarmed if the scalp is slightly numb. This is normal. In conclusion, the tool must be washed off with shampoo (a triple dose is required).
The pores in this procedure are opened, the cells are saturated with oxygen. Hair begins to grow faster, become softer, at the ends cease to exfoliate. After some time, a fluff will appear, which will then turn into full-fledged strands.
If you perform such an operation every 2 or 3 days, the result will not be long in coming. It is noticed that this method of penetration of snake oil into the skin eliminates headaches.
By the way, the extract can be used and easier, it is necessary to drop a little of it in shampoo, balsam or conditioner. The head of hair after flushing will restore its natural shine, it will be easier to comb and not accumulate static electricity.
Some girls even use styling with oil. To do this, put a drop of money on clean strands, distribute it over the entire length of the curls. In this way, hair keeps its shape better and is protected from high temperatures. Then proceed to the installation of a hairdryer or curling iron. Judging by the reviews, the resulting hairstyle lasts a long time, and the hair shines with a healthy shine.
With frequent use, the extract eliminates seborrhea, alopecia, dandruff, excessive fat and hair loss. The hair gets natural protection from the negative effects of cold and direct sunlight.In general, the scalp heals.
If there are scratches or sores on the head, it is better to refrain from using snake oil. During pregnancy and lactation do not use the drug.
The product has proven itself in the treatment of skin diseases (dermatitis, psoriasis, eczema). It is great for diseases of the bones and joints.
By the way, it is very important to make a test for an allergic reaction. To do this, apply a drop of oil in the area of the wrist or bend the elbow. If there is no redness, you can safely proceed to the procedures.
Masks
Snake oil goes well with different components, on the basis of it you can make a lot of masks, aimed at solving specific problems.
- It is used for rapid growth and strengthening of hair. In this case, a mixture of dry colorless henna (1 tbsp. L.), Cinnamon (1 tsp.), Snake oil (5 to 10 drops.) And hot water will help. The resulting composition should be applied to wet roots, wrap the head with a film and leave the mass for 15 minutes.
- For hair restoration. A simple mask of honey (3 tsp.), Rye flour (1 tbsp. L.), Snake oil (1 tsp.) Will do. It is necessary to distribute the mass over the entire length of the curls and wash it off after half an hour. It is advisable to repeat this operation 3 times a month.
- From fat content. Remove the mask from pharmacy chamomile (1 tbsp. L.), Green tea (2 tbsp. L.), Dry blue clay (1 tbsp. L.), Snake oil (0.5 tbsp. L.). It is necessary to apply the mixture to the hair roots, wrap the head with a film, and after forty minutes or an hour wash off the composition.
- For dandruff. A combination of dry plantain (1 tbsp. L.), Tea soda (1 tsp.), Snake oil (0.5 tsp.) Will help. The resulting mass should be kept on the head for about half an hour.
- When hair falls out. The mask of egg yolk (1 pc.), Burdock oil (3 tsp.) And snake extract (0.5 tsp.) Will correct the situation. The mixture should remain on the head under the film and a towel all night. Particularly effective is a series of 10 procedures done every other day.
- Splits hair. The composition of snake venom (0.5 tsp), heated in a water bath and bergamot ester (3 or 4 drops) will come to the rescue. The resulting remedy must be kept on the head for half an hour. Repeat the procedure better weekly.
- Dryness Kefir (4 tsp.), Snake extract (0.5 tsp.), Vitamin B (0.5 ampoules). The composition should be kept for 2 hours and it is better to make such a mask in winter.
Manufacturers
Most snake oils are produced by imported manufacturers from East and Southeast Asia.
- Hemani Snake Oil recognized as the best cosmetic product for hair. It nourishes and strengthens the bulbs, restores the structure of the hair trunks after frequent staining, ensures their rapid growth and stops the balding process. Produce it in Pakistan. The composition includes oils of sandalwood, sesame, olive and mustard. The price of 120 ml is about 700 p.
- Its Turkish counterpart Tala snake oil accelerates hair growth and solves the problem of baldness. A bottle of 20 ml can be bought for 450 rubles.
- Snake oil banna - snake oil, manufactured in Thailand. 85 ml costs 450 rubles.
- According to reviews Zafayer Snake Oil - very high quality snake oil. It is cheaper than the rest of the products. It is made in the United Arab Emirates. It is worth a bottle of 120 ml about 500 p.
If the price of the product is very low, it should be alerted, since very often preparations from plant lipids are sold under the guise of snake oil, in reality, they do not even contain this component.
Reviews
Experts believe snake remedy an indispensable drug in the fight against baldness. It can be used by both women and men (for the care of hair or beard).
Curls after using this product become radiant, moisturized, acquire protection from ultraviolet rays, and as a result of radical massage improves blood circulation in the scalp. As a result, the strengthening and nourishment of the hair roots takes place.
The snake oil itself, penetrating into the deeper layers of the skin, triggers metabolic processes at the cellular level. Asleep bulbs awaken and go into active growth mode.
On the use of snake oil for hair growth, see the following video.
