Sea buckthorn oil is a very valuable natural product, therefore it is often used in cosmetology and home recipes of traditional medicine. From it, nutritious hair masks of various types are prepared, which help get rid of various diseases of the scalp, and also have a restoring effect. Description of the chemical composition of sea buckthorn oil, the main beneficial properties and harms of this natural product, as well as the best homemade recipes for masks - later in the article.

Description and composition of oil

In nature, sea buckthorn is a large shrub up to 10 m high with spiny branches and small berries of orange or red color. The plant belongs to the Sucker family and in the natural environment is found mainly in Eurasia in areas with a temperate climate.

The fruits of the bush ripen in the second half of August and contain many useful components that are fully preserved in sea buckthorn oil. It has a thick and slightly viscous consistency (it often turns into a gel in the refrigerator) and is painted in a saturated orange color with a reddish tint.

Did you know? In ancient Greece, different parts of a sea buckthorn bush were given to sick horses. This not only helped to cure the animal, but also gave its coat an excellent appearance.

The composition of the product contains such components:

• vitamins (A, B1, B2, B3, C, E, K, P);
• micro and macro elements (aluminum, zinc, iron, nickel, calcium, magnesium, manganese, sodium, etc.);
• fatty acids, as well as omega-3 and omega-6;
• organic acids (salicylic, oxalic, malic, etc.);
• amino acids (histidine, isoleucine, lysine, threonine, phenylalanine);
• essential amino acids (carotenoids, arginine, aspartic acid, glycine, proline, tyrosine);
• tocopherols;
• phospholipids;
• sterols;
• tannins (volatile, serotonin, pectins, alkaloids).

What is useful sea buckthorn oil for hair

Having a rich vitamin composition, the tool can bring a huge complex benefit to the human body, and it can be used externally and internally for various purposes. At home, orange masks of sea buckthorn often prepare therapeutic masks that are applied to the strands.

• The product has the following properties:
• stimulates the growth of new hair;
• heals minor skin lesions;
• prevents the appearance of dandruff;
• protects the epidermis of the head and strands from ultraviolet rays;
• restores damaged ends of curls;
• gives hair elasticity, making it silky;
• fights harmful bacteria on the surface of the epidermis of the head;
• relieves itching and irritation;
• returns shine and attractive look to ringlets;
• prevents baldness;
• facilitates combing strands.

Oil mask recipes

You can buy a factory drug in a pharmacy or cook it at home yourself, separating the juice from the pulp of the berries and leaving it to infuse in a dark place for 10-14 days. After this time, a thin oil film forms on the surface of the liquid, which must be collected with a spoon - the resulting product is most useful in its chemical composition.

Important! The positive effect of the use of masks based on sea buckthorn can be seen after 2-3 procedures. The full course of treatment is usually 1.5–2 months.

The cake remaining after squeezing the juice is also used. To do this, it is slightly dried and crushed, and then poured with olive oil and insisted in a dark place for about 30 days. The finished product is filtered through cheesecloth, removing residues of oilcake from it.

The tool is used according to the following general rules:

• before use, the mass is heated in a water bath to a temperature of about + 50 ° C - while the beneficial properties of the finished mixture increase;
• the mask is prepared immediately before application - this allows you to completely save the useful properties of the product;
• to increase the efficiency of use of the mixture and enhance its warming effect, it is recommended to cover the head with a film or a terry towel after application;
• the mask turns out to be oily, so it is best to rinse it off with a decoction of medicinal plants (chamomile, string, wild rose) or warm water, acidified with a small amount of lemon juice;
• for uniform application of the product it is recommended to use a special brush;
• to enhance the positive effect of the product, after washing it off, you need to gently massage the basal zone of the curls with your fingers;
• to avoid allergies, such a mask is allowed to be applied no more than 1 time in 4-7 days.

If you follow these recommendations, then after applying the mask, the hair will have an excellent appearance, becoming less prone to loss. In addition, the funds obtained can positively affect the general condition of the epidermis, enriching its cells with nutrients.

Depending on the type of hair, one of the cosmetic masks can be used, prepared independently according to simple recipes from the available ingredients.

For dry hair

The sea-buckthorn mask effectively moisturizes over-dried scalp and nourishes the hair, giving it a well-groomed and healthy appearance. It is recommended to apply it on wet curls, evenly distributing the mass from the roots to the ends.

The main options for dry hair masks:

• mix 10 ml of olive and 5 ml of sea buckthorn oil, as well as 20 g of cottage cheese, keep the mass on curls for 30-50 minutes;
• connect 5 tbsp. l sea ​​buckthorn berries oil with 2-3 drops of Bay aromatic oil and warm broth from dried burdock roots (boil 1.5 tbsp of product in 15–20 minutes in 150 ml of water, allow to cool at room temperature), keep the mass on locks for 20–40 minutes ;
• mix olive oil in the same ratio with sea buckthorn, apply on curls, leave to act for an hour.

Did you know? Due to its useful composition, sea buckthorn was one of the ingredients of dishes from the menu of the Russian astronauts, and was also used to treat victims of the Chernobyl accident in 1986.

For oily hair

If the sebaceous glands of the head are disturbed, the hair quickly becomes oily and looks untidy. This problem can be dealt with using the masks listed below, which are applied to the root zone of dry hair.

The most popular remedies recipes:

• mix 2 tbsp. sea ​​buckthorn oil with 1 tbsp. dry mustard powder, leave the mixture on the hair for 20 minutes;
• crush into powder 2 tablets of Ascorutin, add 2 tbsp. sea ​​buckthorn oil and 5 hours of natural honey, keep the mask on your head for 40-50 minutes;
• mix to a homogeneous consistency of 2 tbsp. kefir, 1 tbsp. sea ​​buckthorn oil and 1 tbsp. dry mustard, apply to strands and stand for half an hour.

The listed masks for oily hair should not be applied to the ends - this can lead to their drying and damage.

For growth

Vitamins and nutrients contained in sea buckthorn stimulate active hair growth. After using masks based on this tool, the length of the curls can increase to 4 cm per month. The product is spread on the roots of dry hair, rubbing it into the epidermis.

The best recipes of masks for the growth of strands:

• mix the raw yolk of one chicken egg with 10 g of mustard powder and 30 ml of sea buckthorn oil, leave on strands for 10 minutes;
• mix 1 tbsp. sea ​​buckthorn and castor oils with a few drops of eucalyptus essential oil, leave the mask on your head for 2 hours;
• connect 1 tbsp. Dimexidum solution (for its preparation, dilute the preparation with cold boiled water in a ratio of 1: 8) with 2-3 tbsp. sea ​​buckthorn oil, apply a mask, hold for about 25 minutes.

Important! To further stimulate hair growth, you can use a shampoo based on nettles or chamomiles or rinse curls with a decoction of these herbs after each shampoo.

To strengthen

For weak and dull curls, you can use a strengthening mask of sea buckthorn. The components contained in it help improve blood circulation in the scalp and help restore damaged hair. The mask is distributed along the entire length of the hair and is plentifully applied to the root zone.

The best recipes for strengthening strands:

• mix one raw yolk and 1 teaspoon of sea buckthorn oil until a homogeneous gruel, apply a mask on the hair for 20 minutes;
• connect 1 tbsp. sea ​​buckthorn and 2 tbsp. olive oils, 2 tbsp. oily sour cream and one raw yolk, keep the mask on your head for 40–45 minutes;
• mix 2 tbsp. homemade sour cream with the same amount of sea buckthorn oil and 3 tbsp. onion juice, leave the product on the head for 1 hour.

From falling out

One of the causes of hair loss is a violation of the blood circulation of the scalp. Sea buckthorn masks help to eliminate this problem, and also nourish the roots of curls, preventing baldness. Apply them to clean, dry strands, paying particular attention to the root area.

Most popular hair loss masks:

• warm 3 tbsp. sea ​​buckthorn oil in a water bath to room temperature, and then rub the liquid into the scalp, keep the mask for 1.5–2 hours;
• combine 10 g of "Tritisanol" with 1 tbsp. sea ​​buckthorn oil, raw yolk of one chicken egg and 2 tbsp. warm water, apply the mixture, keep it for half an hour;
• mix 1 tbsp. warm sea buckthorn and burdock oils, add 1 teaspoon cognac, leave the mask on curls overnight.

Did you know? China is the leader in the production of sea buckthorn: about 90% of the world volume of these berries is harvested here.

For dandruff

Another common hair problem is dandruff. In this case, the scalp begins to peel and itch, and the growth rate of new strands also decreases. Sea buckthorn masks relieve these unpleasant symptoms and effectively moisturize the epidermis.In order to prevent the appearance of dandruff, you can make such masks with sea buckthorn every 3-4 weeks.

The most famous recipes:

• mix 5 g of crushed dried calendula flowers, 1 tbsp. salt, 2 tbsp. gray clay and 10 ml of sea buckthorn oil, keep for 10 minutes;
• combine raw yolk, 1 tsp. bee propolis, 1 tbsp. sea ​​buckthorn oil and the same amount of natural honey, leave the mask for 40 minutes, massaging the root zone with your fingers.

Recovery

Under the influence of various adverse factors, hair can become weak and dull, losing its attractive appearance. You can improve the condition of damaged strands with the help of nourishing masks based on sea buckthorn. They are recommended to be applied to slightly damp curls, distributing the mass along the entire length.

Recipes for hair restoration:

• combine sea buckthorn and burdock oil with castor oil (you need 2 tbsp. of each ingredient), add a couple of drops of liquid vitamins A and E, and then leave the mixture on locks for 40 minutes;
• mix to a homogeneous mass of 5 ml of broccoli and sea buckthorn oils, 3 raw yolks and a few drops of patchouli ether, apply on curls and leave overnight.

For tips

Sometimes the ends of long curls begin to delaminate, and they have to be constantly cut. To eliminate this problem and again “glue” the damaged ends, they use sea buckthorn masks with the addition of other ingredients.

The most famous recipes of folk remedies:

• connect the raw egg, 1 tbsp. sour cream and 2 tbsp. sea ​​buckthorn and olive oils, keep the mask for 2 hours;
• mix 1 part of sea buckthorn oil with 0.5 part of castor oil and 1 ampoule of “Tocopherol”, apply a mask to the cut ends of the strands and leave for half an hour;
• mix 3 tbsp. coconut oil and 1 tbsp. sea ​​buckthorn extract, smear the mixture on the damaged ends, leaving it overnight.

Important! When using sea buckthorn masks for exfoliated tips, you can not rinse the product with water. Simply wipe your hair with a paper towel at the end of the exposure time of the mixture.

Contraindications

The only contraindication to the external use of folk remedies from sea buckthorn oil may be increased sensitivity of the scalp to the product or individual intolerance. Therefore, it is recommended to conduct a sensitivity test before use - a few drops of pure oil are applied to the skin.If after 12 hours redness and itching are not observed in this area, then the product is allowed to be used for hair.

During the use of the listed folk remedies with sea buckthorn, it is recommended to observe the following precautions:

• Do not keep the mask on your hair longer than the time specified in the recipe - this can cause an allergic reaction;
• observe the specified proportions, diluting the pure product with other ingredients, since a concentrated product weakens the natural protective barrier of the scalp;
• use with caution for fair hair - the substance can dye curls in orange.

Sea buckthorn berry oil helps restore damaged and weakened hair to its attractive appearance, and also effectively eliminates oily sheen and dandruff, providing the necessary curls for curls. Using the recipes listed in the article, you can return the strands strength and density, as well as successfully treat baldness.