The healing properties of pine nut oil have been known since ancient times. No wonder he was called cedar resin. This article will talk about the benefits of cedar oil for hair and introduce popular recipes for masks.

Useful properties of cedar oil for hair

The substance is made from pine nuts, which are actually seeds. Getting the product by cold pressing allows him to keep all the useful elements that are in nuts, but in a very concentrated form. It turns out a viscous liquid of golden color, which smells nice nuts. It is called base oil, because in cosmetology it is used undiluted. It is also the basis for the preparation of therapeutic masks.

Valuable components of the oil base:

• vitamins: E, A, group B, D;
• minerals: zinc, iodine, magnesium, iron, manganese, potassium, phosphorus, sodium;
• fatty acid;
• amino acids.

Did you know? There is a lot of vitamin E in cedar resin, which is responsible for youth and beauty, much more than in coconut and olive oils.

Such a rich set of chemical elements gives the oil nourishing, moisturizing, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.

• It has a very beneficial effect on the condition of the hair and fights with many problems of the epidermis of the head:
• nourishes it, eliminates dryness and itching;
• strengthens follicles;
• restores the structure of each hair, moisturizes and eliminates split ends;
• improves hair growth and slows hair loss;
• treats dandruff.

Pure oil application

The basic tool is almost harmless, even in undiluted form. The easiest hair treatment method - massage. The procedure is as follows: apply the base on the epidermis, massage for several minutes, hold for 10 minutes and rinse. The course consists of 10–15 weekly rubs. Massage strengthens hair, reduces hair loss and even eliminates peeling.

Another option to use a clean base is a warm mask that restores damaged hair. Lightly warm the oil with grease on the epidermis and curls. Wrap the treated hair with a towel. After 90 minutes, rinse off.

After regular use of oil masks, the curls become soft and shiny. They comb and lay effortlessly

Recipes for masks with cedar oil as a base

The fat base is universal in application. It is easy to prepare from it funds for the treatment of skin diseases of the head, as well as masks that improve the design of the hairline and care for it. Curls, with the mixture applied to them, it is desirable to wrap a scarf or towel. For a better effect, the substance should remain for at least an hour, and sometimes more.

To enhance hair growth

There are already many positive reviews about this mask. It strengthens the hairline and enhances its growth, suitable for oily scalp care.

The following components will be required:

• cedar base;
• kefir;
• honey;
• onion juice;
• sea ​​salt;
• vodka or brandy.

Important! Wrapping the treated head with a plastic film and a warm blanket accelerates the penetration of nutrients into the depths of each hair.

Combine all products in equal proportions, mix until salt is completely dissolved. Kefir should not be cold, but warm. Apply the mixture on the scalp, massage for 5 minutes, and then distribute the hairbrush over the curls. Put on a warm cap. After 60 minutes, rinse with shampoo and rinse aid.

With split ends

The healing effect on the hair ends is provided by a mask of cedar and almond oils.. Both products must be mixed in equal proportions. This oil mixture should be applied to the hair tips half an hour before shampooing. After a couple of months, the damaged ends are sealed, so the hair becomes more healthy.

Anti-dandruff

The composition of this mask regulates the release of sebum and eliminates peeling of the epidermis. Drain fresh black tea, vodka and an oil base (1 tbsp each) into one container. This liquid mixture must be rubbed into the hair roots. Insulate with a hat or a warm scarf. Leave for 2 hours. The effect will be apparent after 1 month of use every 3 days.

For hair restoration

Damaged hairline will strengthen and improve thanks to a mask made from yolk and cedar base (1: 1). Ingredients should be taken as much as necessary for applying the full length of curls. The mask remains under a warm cap for only 20 minutes.

Another version of the recovery mask: combine cedar (10 ml), burdock (10 ml) and ylang-ylang (1 drop) oil. Instead of ylang-ylang, you can take the yolk of 1 egg. To process hair with this composition and hold for 15 minutes.

Against loss

There are several ways to deal with falling out:

• rub into the epidermis with an undiluted cedar base and leave for a couple of hours;
• make a mask of 1-2 tbsp. tablespoons of shampoo and 6-10 drops of the base, apply for 2 hours;
• prepare a more complex, but very effective composition: add ylang-ylang, rosemary, lemon essential oils and tea tree (2 drops each) to the base of cedar (2 tbsp.), treat the entire hairline, massaging the epidermis, soak 1 hour.

Loss will stop after 3 months of regular use of one of the described masks.

Did you know? In fish oil, valuable fatty acids (omega 3, 6 and 9) are three times less than in cedar base, which consists of 95% of them.

Hair Cedar Essential Oil

Oil made not from seeds but from pine needles and wood is also called cedar. This aromatic essential oil has a dark yellow color and a strong coniferous aroma.

• Aroma oil has a different composition, but also very useful for a beautiful hairstyle:
• accelerates blood circulation and oxygen supply to the follicles;
• strengthens the hair, accelerates its growth and slows down hair loss;
• treats dandruff;
• It regulates the release of sebum, so it is suitable for oily scalp.

Methods for using essential oil:

• enrichment of finished cosmetics: in 10 ml of base add 1-2 drops of concentrate;
• aroma combing scallop, on which 3 drops of aromatic concentrate are previously applied, gives a healthy shine to dull hair;
• wrap: 1 drop of ether per 1 tbsp. l base oils (for example, coconut, corn, sea buckthorn or pumpkin), with this mixture, grease the moist hair along with the roots, insulate with a cap, and rinse after 60 minutes.

The recipe for hair loss: combine ether (6 drops), yolk (1 pc.), Honey (1 tbsp. L.) And olive oil (15 ml). Spread unwashed moistened curls with a mixture, cover with a cap for 60 minutes.

Important! To avoid harmful effects, products with the addition of cedar ether can not be used for more than 3 weeks.

Contraindications

The base of cedar seeds has practically no contraindications, except for allergies. It can be taken by everyone, even children and pregnant women.

Aroma oil from cedar needles, on the contrary, must be used carefully, without departing from the proportions in the recipes. It is not used undiluted, but only a couple of drops are added to the main composition.

• Who should not use cedar ether:
• people with an allergic reaction and intolerance;
• pregnant
• hypertensive and hypotensive;
• those with a disturbed central nervous system;
• cancer patient.

Pine nut oil is an expensive product. In order for it to be of high quality and bring benefit, rather than harm, it is better to buy a product from well-known manufacturers and in trusted stores. Health and beauty of hair is worth the cost.