Since ancient times, wheat germ oil has been valued for its unique healing properties. To date, this plant is considered the most effective hair care product. During the production process, fresh wheat shoots are subjected to the so-called cold pressing, as a result of which the entire vitamin and mineral composition, which healthy and beautiful strands so need, is preserved.
Composition and properties
Wheat germ oil is truly the best hair care product. Due to the high content of useful elements, it acts on every cell of the hairline. It is worth highlighting the main component, which has the strongest effect on healthy and damaged hair - we are talking about vitamin E.
The healing process is closely related to the vitamins, minerals, fatty acids and antioxidants available in the plant's core.
Consider the main components of the composition.
- Vitamin E (or tocopherol). It is the strongest antioxidant, gives hair strength, density, makes it smooth and radiant. By the way, the people call this substance "Vitamin of beauty and youth."
- Vitamin group B. Responsible for the regulation of sebaceous glands, stops dandruff and skin itching of the head, delays gray hair.
- Vitamin F. Gives radiance and silkiness, eliminates dryness and dandruff on the skin.
- Vitamin A. Provides the formation of amino acids and protein compounds, makes hair more dense and strong, eliminates the cross-section of the ends.
- Zinc. Participates in the fight against increased fat content of the root part, normalizing the sebaceous glands.
- Iron.Heals prolapse and brittleness, also inhibits the formation of gray hair.
- Selenium. Nature endowed the element with antioxidant properties. Responsible for root strengthening and normal growth.
- Vitamin PP. Helps accelerate growth.
- Oleic, lanolin, palmitic - all these are representatives of polyunsaturated fatty acids, ensuring the integrity of the hair structure. These substances are powerful protectors from external damage, prolapse, seborrhea and fragility, and also affect the renewal of hair cells.
Such a balanced natural composition and the most valuable elements made the wheat concentrate a real cosmetic medicine.
The benefits are as follows:
- regulation of the formation of fat in basal places;
- revival of natural radiance, color;
- moistening dry strands;
- prevention of split ends;
- protection against loss, fragility;
- elasticity and easy combing;
- getting rid of seborrheic scales, dandruff;
- strong protection against the negative effects of sunlight;
- stimulation of the skin regeneration process.
Wheat oil contains a certain substance called “squalene” - it is a plant antioxidant that exhibits its fungicidal, wound healing, antibacterial and immunomodulating properties. In addition, the plant is endowed with micro and macro elements that positively affect the head follicles and the epidermis as a whole, as well as perfectly nourish the hair.
Dermatologists and cosmetologists recommend using such a “medicine” in case of serious skin diseases of the hairline.
Indications for use include:
- dandruff, seborrhea;
- split ends;
- dryness, brittle hair;
- itchy skin, skin irritation;
- slow growth;
- the dull, lifeless color of the strands;
- early gray hair;
- UV protection;
- restorative procedure after drug therapy.
Women are accustomed to using the plant component as a reducing agent after chemical exposure (dyeing, chemistry, straightening, hair dryer), to give shine and smoothness, to get rid of cut ends. You should abandon the drug in case of individual intolerance and an allergic reaction to the substance, as well as during the menstrual period.
There are no other contraindications to external use.
How to use wheat germ oil?
The hair structure, in fact, is deteriorating for various reasons. This may be due to the negative effects of natural factors, sunlight, inadequate care, with genetics, as well as diseases of specific organs. Sometimes for a more effective effect on the curls, as well as for the body as a whole, one external use is not quite enough, in this case, you should take the oil inside 1 tablespoon daily.
If you set a goal to get beautiful and well-groomed locks, then you need to rid them of external influences - curling tongs, frequent staining, regular drying with a hairdryer.
The cosmetic product can be used in pure form or in combination with other additives. Since wheat oil is thick and viscous in its consistency, you can mix it with other essential oils - apricot, almond, peach, lavender, orange, jojoba and grape seed.
Wellness procedures using wheat germ oil include the following points.
Scalp massage
Used to achieve intense hair growth. Also proved to be good in getting rid of a strong loss. First, apply undiluted oil to the scalp. Use your fingers to rub, pat and press for about 10 minutes. Next, wrap your head in a towel. Leave it for about 15 minutes.
At the end of the action, thoroughly rinse your hair with warm water using shampoo. Leave to dry naturally.
Such a procedure will help significantly increase blood flow, use certain points, saturate the scalp with oxygen and important elements of wheat germ.
Rubbing into the roots
It is usually done to strengthen the follicles to cure dandruff and seborrheic disease. Gently rub the oil into the roots with gentle circular motions. Leave to work for half an hour. Be sure to wrap your head in a warm cloth or put on a shower cap. After 30 minutes, rinse with shampoo and let dry.
Masks and wraps
The purpose of such methods is to improve the condition of the hair integument, to strengthen the roots and structure of each strand. Preparing a mask at home is very simple. It is enough to mix wheat oil with an equally valuable component. The choice of additional oils will depend on your preference and purpose.
The difference between wraps and masks can be traced in a greater exposure to funds on the hairline. The best effect is provided by wrapping the head with cling film. Only in this case, the so-called greenhouse effect is formed, because under the influence of heat, the healing substances of the oil are intensely absorbed and act on the hair roots.
It is important to resort to such procedures often. The visible result will not be long in coming. Quite enough twice a week for a month. Experts recommend after this to take a month break.
The course of procedures is freely repeated.
Application Tips
To always have healthy and strong strands, you can pick up some useful tips in your “beauty piggy bank”.
- For a firming effect, add germ oil to shampoos and conditioners. 50 ml of cosmetic product accounts for 5 ml of oil.
- Before use, heat it in a water bath to obtain the desired density.
- Use home masks immediately, you can not store them.
- When mixing components, take ceramic or plastic dishes.
- When lubricating with a product, pay great attention to the tips, greasy roots can not be smeared at all.
- Do not forget about wrapping with a film or foil to create a warm environment, you can also blow a hairdryer on top.
- When combining wheat with essential additives, do not hold the mask for more than 20 minutes.
- It is possible to wash off the oil with hair using herbal infusions of nettle, currant and chamomile.
- Do not resort to using a hair dryer and tongs after the procedure.
Cooking recipes
Mask for damaged hair with avocado
You will need:
- half the avocado fruit;
- 1 chicken yolk;
- 25 ml of wheat germ oil.
Instruction:
- Knead or chop the avocado pulp in a blender;
- warm oil;
- mix the mashed pulp with the remaining ingredients;
- wet strands are coated with a mixture;
- wrap with a film or a towel;
- should be kept for about an hour;
- wash off under warm water with shampoo.
Mask for dry and split ends with a banana
Ingredients:
- one banana;
- 40 ml of kefir;
- 20 ml of almond oil;
- 40 ml of wheat oil.
Instruction:
- mash a banana with a fork or chop in a blender;
- Kefir, banana puree and butter are mixed until a homogeneous mass is obtained;
- on dry strands, apply the mixture, paying special attention to the ends;
- wrap with foil (film), and on top with a towel;
- we stand 20 minutes;
- rinse as usual.
Mask for enhanced growth with mustard
Components:
- 1.5 tablespoons of olive oil;
- 1 tablespoon of castor oil;
- 1.5 tablespoons of wheat;
- 2 tablespoons mustard powder;
- 1 egg yolk.
Cooking:
- mix all the oils from the recipe in a bowl and heat up a couple until dissolved;
- add the yolk to the cooled oil mixture;
- fall asleep mustard, mix;
- rub the finished product into dry skin and roots;
- wrap with a film, the action time is 30 minutes;
- rinse with shampoo.
Reviews
Most of the reviews are positive. Women note an amazing result after applying masks based on wheat germ oil.The main part of the weaker sex turned to this herbal component for help after undergoing medical procedures, as well as chemical exposure to the hair.
After a month of applying oil masks, the loss was significantly reduced, and the appearance of the hair improved. Not only damaged hair requires herbal benefits. To maintain the health of the strands, it will not be superfluous to do massage once a week with rubbing the product into the roots. Shine and smoothness are ensured in this case.
There are no negative responses, since the tool practically does not contain contraindications for external use. Therefore, boldly write down the recipes for making masks and advise your friends. After all, the beauty of a woman is in her hair.
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