Camphor hair oil: effectiveness and popular recipes

Camphor oil is widely distributed in the field of home medicine and cosmetology. The medicinal properties of the extract have been known since ancient times: they cured cough, various degrees of bronchitis, and other diseases of the respiratory system. In addition, the regular use of this product has a beneficial effect on the structure of the hair and scalp, which makes camphor an indispensable tool in maintaining beautiful and healthy curls.

Camphor oil reserves are contained in the trunk of a rare tree - Japanese laurel. To this day, world industry has resorted to a steam distillation method to extract it. The place of growth of this valuable plant is Japan, China, Taiwan, part of Indonesia.

Plant extract was especially popular in medical circles. Pure liquid is used to treat asthma, epilepsy, bronchitis, gout, arthritis, rheumatism, muscle inflammation, wet cough and other colds. Also helps patients with a diagnosis of arrhythmia and neurosis. The manufacturer of pharmacy products produces the product in three forms: ointment, pure oil, alcohol solution.

The cosmetic industry uses natural camphor oil in order to improve the external condition of the skin. Especially it has established itself as a powerful remedy for acne, in addition, it perfectly smoothes wrinkles, removes scars and scars.

Today, most cosmetics contain Japanese laurel extract. The main part is designed specifically for oily type of facial skin.Also, the mixture has a positive effect on the hair, strengthening it from the inside. In addition, it affects the growth of eyelashes and eyebrows.

Camphor laurel oil contains a large number of useful substances. Thanks to these components, the product has a healing effect on the entire human body.

The constituent elements are described below.

• Camphor - component of the entire product. It has a crystalline structure. It plays an important role in maintaining health.
• Safrol - a cosmetic component that has a strong effect on the external condition of the skin and hair.
• Kampen - a natural stimulator of the growth process. It is he who fights against split ends.
• Cineol - natural antiseptic.
• Pinen - an irreplaceable substance. It gives the oil a viscosity.
• Bisabolol - natural protein. Gives hair the effect of lamination, which consists in softness and silkiness.

It is the rich composition that endowed vegetable oil with the main properties:

• painkillers;
• nutritious;
• antiseptic;
• purifying;
• anti-inflammatory;
• annoying;
• wound healing;
• anti-aging;
• whitening;
• regulating the production of sebum.

Valuable camphor oil is considered an excellent hair care product, as it can prevent frequent problems: loss, brittleness, split ends, stiffness and dryness of curls.

Of the main actions of a valuable extract can be identified:

• acceleration of cellular metabolism;
• improvement of hair and skin;
• cleansing, disinfecting effect;
• regeneration, healing of cracks, wounds, inflammations;
• increase the elasticity of the skin;
• increase in density, curl density;
• deliverance, protection against dandruff, seborrhea;
• regulation of the sebaceous glands;
• decreased sebum production;
• saturation with vitamins, minerals;
• stimulation of the process of new hair growth;
• removal of pain as a result of external irritations;
• maintaining water balance;
• action on the structure of the hair from the inside;
• prevention of severe loss.

The use of camphor oil is quite large. Reviews of trichologists say that it is recommended to contact this tool in case of common problems such as itching, dandruff, loss, inflammation of the scalp.

Oddly enough, the product demonstrates excellent actions even in combination with purchased shampoos, balms and rinses. It is enough to add a couple of drops of extract, as the nutritional value of such a product will double by half.

Despite the benefits of a natural product, doctors have identified a number of contraindications to its use. By its nature, camphor oil is quite specific unlike other representatives of essential fluids.

The tool is prohibited to use in some cases.

• During pregnancy and breastfeeding. Unpleasant odors may cause nausea and vomiting.
• With hypertension, high blood pressure. Due to respiratory tract irritation, there is a risk of a hypertensive crisis.
• With epilepsy. Perhaps the resumption of attacks and seizures.
• For allergies. A rash appears on the body, Quincke's edema.
• In diseases of the respiratory organs: asthma, chronic tracheitis. Camphor pairs cause cramping. A dry cough may begin, sometimes asphyxiation.
• Children under 6 years old.

Camphor oil is a real salvation for owners of oily scalp, dry, brittle, damaged hair, as well as those suffering from severe hair loss.

Homemade recipes for healthy masks based on plant extract have long been loved by the fair sex. If another natural component is added to the base oil (camphor), then such a nutritious duo will have a strong effect on the affected areas of the hairline. Concrete combinations of ingredients are aimed at solving a specific problem.

Recipes for masks to combat fat. Below are some recipes for healthy masks.

• With the use of eggs. In a bowl, grind one chicken yolk until a foam is formed, add 30 ml of kefir (yogurt) to it. 10 ml of camphor extract should be poured into the whipped mixture. The mask is applied to dirty hair, then wrapped with cling film and a warm towel. Keep this composition should be about an hour. Washed off with shampoo.
• With the addition of herbal decoction. First of all, you need to brew a strong decoction from the chamomile petals. Then you should mix it with base oil (25 ml) and banana puree. The resulting slurry should be applied to all curls. By the way, the composition can roll off the hair, so it’s better to wrap the head with a film or bag. Action time - 40 minutes.
• With lemon. It is necessary to warm up 30 ml of camphor in a water bath. In the same dishes, add a chicken egg, 25 ml of lemon pulp. The procedure is recommended to be carried out 35 minutes before washing.

Activation of hair growth.

• With red pepper. Beat one egg yolk with 20 ml of sesame oil. Then you should pour in the same amount of camphor extract, a teaspoon of ground pepper (red, hot grade of chili is suitable). The mixture is applied only to the roots. A mandatory rule is to insulate the head to enhance the action. Recommended time - no more than 20 minutes. In case of pain, you need to wash off the mixture early with shampoo.
• With the use of pepper. Camphor oil (25 ml), olive oil (25 ml) and pepper (15 ml) must be mixed. The resulting fatty fluid must be gently rubbed into the roots. The head should be wrapped in cellophane, leaving the components to act for 20 minutes. After washing off, you need to rinse your hair with chamomile broth.

• With honey. A tablespoon of honey should be melted in a water bath to a liquid. There you should pour camphor (25 ml) and vitamin A capsule (4 pcs.). Fingers need to rub the composition into the scalp. After 35 minutes, you can rinse everything off with cool water.
• With onion. Peeled onions must be chopped in a blender. The resulting slurry should be mixed with base oil and mustard powder. To make the slurry liquid, pour a little water. Use your fingers to drive the composition into the roots, and after 20 minutes, rinse off in the usual way.

Night masks from falling out.

• With lemon. 30 g of oil is mixed with lemon juice. Then all this is rubbed into the roots. It is best to collect the hair in a ponytail and wrap it with cling film; The mask is left overnight. The next morning she washes off in the usual way. It is recommended to use such a tool every day for two weeks.
• With burdock oil and vitamins. This composition stimulates hair growth. 20 ml of the oils presented in the recipe must be mixed with three capsules of vitamin E. It is applied exclusively to the roots. At night you should wrap your head in a packet.
• With onion. Grated onion must be wrapped in gauze. After this, squeeze the juice. He, in turn, mixes with camphor and castor oil. The mixture is applied to the roots, the rest is distributed along the length of the curls. In this form, you need to go to bed, and in the morning wash your hair with shampoo and balm.

• With the use of rosemary. It is necessary to mix several types of oils with a capacity of 15 ml: camphor, castor and almond.Grated rosemary should be added to them. The nutrient fluid is rubbed into the scalp. Action time - until the morning.
• With mustard. It is necessary to dilute a spoonful of mustard powder with water. Then, camphor laurel extract (20 ml) and a spoonful of liquid honey should be added. The mask is distributed throughout the hair growth zone. Keep the composition about 25 minutes.

It will turn out to benefit from camphor oil by using a high-quality and fresh component. The drug vial should be sold in a brown glass jar.

Before buying, you must definitely ask the seller to let him smell the composition. If the aroma is pleasant, then you can safely buy the goods. Do not forget about the composition, expiration date and country of origin.

Instructions for use of valuable extract:

• the best effect will be if the oil is heated in a water bath;
• permissible frequency of use of nutrient mixtures - 2 times a week;
• treatment for hair loss should be accompanied by daily procedures;
• apply the product on dry, unwashed hair;
• after washing, the medicine will be less effective;
• to avoid addiction, trichologists advise alternating mask recipes at least every 8 procedures;
• camphor is allowed to be applied to curls and scalp;
• do not forget about testing combinations of new ingredients on the skin of the hand;
• Before performing the procedures, it is important to study the mask recipe.

Trichologists say that camphor tree medicinal oil is a truly valuable helper to fully maintain the beauty and health of hair. Nourishing masks prepared at home can not only restore softness and radiance to curls, but also cure such frequent skin diseases as dandruff, hair loss, and section of the ends.

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