Menthol oil: properties and features of application

Menthol oil is a natural product that is widely used in cosmetology. The most popular use as a hair rinse. It is worth noting that the essential oil is based on peppermint.

Every woman dreams of luxurious hair, voluminous and lush curls, I want to be irresistible in any situation. With regular use of menthol oil, you can get rid of dandruff, accelerate hair growth, give volume at the roots, natural shine, and get rid of greasy strands. It is scientifically proven that the tool helps to cope with headaches, calms the nervous system, normalizes sleep.

Again, everything should be in moderation (before using menthol oil, it will be superfluous to consult a cosmetologist). No need to get too carried away with essential oils, because negative consequences can occur: allergic reactions, itching, burning, skin irritations, acne and so on.

Before use, it is necessary to study the composition of the bottle, in case of intolerance to the individual components, menthol oil should not be used. To prepare a natural rinse, you need to follow simple rules:

1. we collect warm water in any container;
2. add a few drops (3-5);
3. after washing the hair, apply a rinse on the hair, rub it well with your fingers, massage the skin;
4. rinse thoroughly, avoiding contact with eyes.

Consider how to achieve a positive effect without harming the health of hair using this product in recipes for healing masks.

Ingredients:

• 1.5 tbsp. l lemon juice;
• 1 egg
• 7 drops of menthol oil.

Using a mixer, beat the egg in a thick foam, carefully add lemon juice and basic ether, mix all the ingredients well. The finished mask should resemble sour cream in consistency, distribute with your hands over the scalp, and rub thoroughly. To keep warm, we wrap ourselves in a towel or plastic bag. After 20 minutes, you can wash off the mask, you need to wash your hair with shampoo. If used regularly (at least once a week), then you can achieve the desired effect pretty quickly.

Ingredients:

• 2 tbsp. l oak bark;
• 1 tbsp. l daisies;
• 5 drops of ether.

In a liter jar, pour chamomile and oak bark, pour boiling water, insist under the lid for about 20-30 minutes. Then add 5 drops of menthol oil to the finished broth. Rub the healing mask into the scalp, moisten the hair, then twist the excess moisture, leave it for 15-30 minutes (if there are unpleasant sensations, a feeling of itching, it is necessary to wash off before the specified time). We remove the broth with shampoo.

Ingredients:

• 4 drops of menthol ether;
• 2 tbsp. l honey;
• 1 tbsp. l cognac;
• 1 egg yolk.

Break the egg into the bowl, separate the yolk from the protein, beat the yolk with a fork until smooth, add honey and cognac, mix. Then we drip ether into the resulting mass. Using a brush, apply to the scalp and hair along the entire length. Wrap your head in a towel, expect about 30-40 minutes. Unpleasant sensations, severe itching may be observed, it is not worth worrying about this.

Ingredients:

• 100 ml sour cream;
• 3 tsp lemon juice;
• 5 drops of menthol oil.

Mix sour cream with lemon juice and ether, apply to the roots, then distribute along the entire length. Wash off in the usual way after 20 minutes.

Ingredients:

• 5 drops of menthol ether;
• 2 tbsp. l daisies;
• 1 tbsp. l succession;
• 1 tbsp. l burdock.

In a liter jar, mix a string, burdock and chamomile, pour boiling water, let the broth brew for about 30 minutes. Then apply to the hair roots, wrap the head with cling film, rinse with water after 20 minutes. If you do the mask regularly, then the effect can be noticed quite quickly.

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp. l castor oil;
• 5 drops of menthol ether;
• 1 tbsp. l linseed oil;
• 1 egg yolk.

Beat the egg yolk with a fork or mixer, mix with castor, menthol and linseed oils (it is recommended to apply the product on wet strands). We wait about 20-35 minutes, wash off the mask in the usual way. If you experience discomfort and discomfort, wash off before the specified time.

Judging by statistics, 100% of netizens recommend using menthol oil as a natural hair and mask rinse. There is an improvement in the quality of the hair, the cut ends disappear, the curls become shiny, there is a volume at the roots. One of the readers of the women's forum advises to acquire healing ether not only in the first-aid kit, but also in your own cosmetic bag. He explains his position by the fact that the drug is relatively inexpensive (about 50 rubles), but it does have an incredible effect: the headache goes away, the hair has a fresh aroma, the dryness of the tips disappears after a while.

Another forum reader writes about the amazing properties of this broadcast. According to her, the hair fell out before, on the comb it was possible to collect so many strands that would be enough for half a wig. After using natural masks and rinses with the addition of menthol oil, the hair became much stronger and softer.

Specialists give their recommendations on the use of menthol oil.

1. If we limit ourselves to using hair care products only with oil, then there will be no positive effect: allergic reactions, oily hair will occur. To avoid negative consequences, it is important to take care of yourself comprehensively, namely: apply oils and herbs in a balanced manner.
2. During use of menthol ether, itching and burning may occur. In this case, it is necessary to reduce the concentration, for example, 6 drops are indicated in the recipe, we add 2-3.
3. You should not replace everything with natural components (meaning shampoos, gels, foams and so on). It is dangerous by the appearance of acne, irritation. The optimal use of masks with ether is 1 time in 2 weeks.
4. Before using masks on your hair, test them for an allergic reaction. It is very easy to do. Example: we smear menthol oil diluted with water on a small area of ​​the hand, if after 10-15 minutes redness and other reactions do not appear, then you can safely apply the product.
5. It is worth considering the fact that ether in large quantities increases blood pressure.
6. Menthol oil is not recommended for children under 3 years of age: allergic reactions, redness, irritation of delicate and sensitive skin can occur.
7. It is advisable to dilute the ether with water (the product is more harmless).

The main thing is not to forget that in any case it is important to observe the measure, not to experiment on your own health, to take into account the individual characteristics of the body.

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