Flaxseed Oil Benefits Hair and Scalp
Flaxseed oil contains an abundance of Omega-3 fatty acids contributes to healthy hair growth. It’s known to revitalize the scalp in part due to its anti-inflammatory properties. The essential fatty acids have been known to combat psoriasis and eczema. Flaxseed oil, when taken as a dietary supplement, also promotes shiny, radiant and healthy hair.Flaxseed oil can be found in whole food markets and other all-natural or herb stores. You can make your own at a fraction of the price and make sure it’s stored in amber glass instead of black plastic, but you will have to invest in a (cold) oil press extractor.
Flaxseed Oil Hair Conditioning Treatment
Flaxseeds, like other seeds and oils in your kitchen have been used for centuries to strengthen, regrow hair and to eliminate dandruff. Application is simple and when used along with the natural botanical powders at Saba Botanical of USA.- Use flaxseed oil as a hot oil scalp massage before shampooing*. (Suggest: Imbue Natural Shampoo or Lustrous Henna Dry Shampoo Powder).
- Add two teaspoons of flaxseed oil to your hair conditioner. (Suggest Imbue Natural Conditioner)
- Get curly hair definition and moisture with homemade flaxseed gel. This is a very easy and economical recipe. Note: this is not a hair styling gel for hold; Imbue Herbal Hair Gel is alcohol-free and contains ancient botanicals for maintaining hold.
Nourished Hair Loves Scalp Massage
Why is scalp massage important in our hair care? When you increase circulation to your scalp, blood flows freely and allows nutrients to reach your hair follicles, which usually leads to hair growth. You only 4-5 minutes daily scalp massage and a consistent hair maintenance routine.1*Suggestion: Vary the oils used and include flaxseed oil as a hot oil scalp treatment before shampooing or co-washing hair.
1Some individuals suggest lying back (with head down) or bending forward to rush the blood to your scalp to increase circulation, thereby rapidly increasing hair growth (inversion method) –however there is no real scientific evidence to prove that this is an effective way of growing hair quickly. Additionally, this can be dangerous for individuals with medical issues such as: low blood pressure, high blood pressure, pregnancy, diabetes; or being affected by dizziness or light-headedness.
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