Many people are looking to make their hair longer, shiner, and healthier. To acheive optimal hair health, many people are turning toward natural hair based products. Organic hair oils has always been a popular treatment to aid in hair growth and promote hair health.
Throughout this article, you are going to learn why you should consider using castor oil and lavender oil especially if you want to have great hair. First, you would learn about castor oil (How to use it and its benefits), then you would learn the same about lavender oil and finally what effect the combination of the two oils would have on your hair.
Castor Oil
Castor oil is made from the Ricinus Communis plant. The primary sources of the castor oil are the seeds (Castor beans) of the Communis plant. The seeds contain a toxic enzyme called ricin, but this enzyme is rendered useless after the seeds undergo the heating process.
Lavender Oil
Lavender oil is an essential cosmetic kit available in the market today. Lavender oil is made from the plant bearing the same name. The process for extraction of the lavender oil from the lavender plant makes the oil very concentrated.
Benefits Of Castor And Lavender Oil
For Castor Oil
- Helps to control hair fall
Castor oil contains ricinoleic acid which is responsible for improving blood circulation in your scalp. Proper blood circulation in your scalp means reduces the amount of hair that falls off your head.
- Prevents Dandruff
Dandruff is usually caused by conditions such as an itchy or oily scalp. Castor oil helps to fight this underlying cause of dandruff with the help of the ricinoleic acid again. The acid helps to make the conditions on your scalp a no-growth area for dandruff.
- Thickens your hair
With reduced hair fall, the thickness of your hair is maintained. Castor oil, however, goes a little further by making the regrowth of your hair possible. Reduced hair fall coupled with hair regrowth would make your hair thick and fuller.
For Lavender Oil
- Antimicrobial capacities
Lavender oil is useful in preventing dandruff and other hair infections. It also helps to fight the growth of infections and bacteria in the hair.
- Great smell and calming effect
The use of lavender for the hair is often associated with calm. The great smell of the oil can help to make you feel so relaxed.
Mixing Lavender and Castor oil for hair
On their own, these two oils have amazing benefits. These benefits are enhanced when the oils are combined. This way you can get all the benefits of the lavender and Castor oil in one place. Hair growth, antimicrobial abilities, and great smell are what you get to enjoy.
How to mix lavender and Castor oil
What you need ( for single use)
1 Tablespoon of Castor oil, and coconut oil
Few drops of lavender oil
Method
- Mix Castor oil and lavender oil together
- Put few drops of lavender oil to the mixture, then mix again
- Apply oil thoroughly throughout the scalp
- Massage to make sure oil gets to the roots of your scalp and let it rest for an hour or overnight.
- Wash mixture off with shampoo
- Your hair needs determine the number of times you use it in a week.
Conclusion
There you have it. If you are considering growing your hair you should definitely get Castor and lavender oil. Use the oils in a small bit if you are trying it out for the first time to see if you would notice any side effects. If there are any side effects you should consult your doctor right away.