Black seed oil for hair. Action, methods of application and recipes

For some reason, black cumin oil is not as popular with us as in the East, and there it has been used for more than three thousand years both in medicine and in cosmetology.

Black cumin is a medicinal plant, the seeds turn black when ripe, are characterized by a specific burning taste and spicy aroma. Caraway is mainly grown in the Arabian Peninsula, the Mediterranean and South Asian regions, and in northern Africa.

Composition and properties of black cumin oil

The unique healing properties of black cumin are due to more than 100 components of its composition, most of which are catalysts for metabolic processes in the human body. The composition of black cumin oil contains unsaturated fatty acids, phospholipids, amino acids, carotenoids (precursors of vitamin A), vitamins E, D, C, B vitamins, macro- and microelements, phytosterols, flavonoids, tannins, polysaccharides, which are useful for the human body. monosaccharides, alkaloids, enzymes, saponins, essential oils.

Black cumin oil is a highly effective remedy for boosting the immune system.

Cumin oil for hair

• cleanses the pores of the scalp, eliminates inflammation;
• strengthens hair and prevents hair loss and stimulates hair growth;
• treats dandruff;
• nourishes hair and saturates with useful substances;
• moisturizes, makes hair soft and smooth;
• protects hair from the harmful effects of sunlight;
• prevents hair breakage and splitting;
• enhances the production of natural collagen;

Black cumin oil is very popular in Ayurveda and other oriental practices, it is used as a pharmacological raw material in many countries. In addition to hair, cumin oil has a wide range of applications for the whole body:

• helps to improve the functioning of the cardiovascular, nervous and digestive systems;
• has tangible benefits in the prevention and treatment of atherosclerosis, arterial hypertension, ischemic heart disease, vegetative-vascular dystonia, inflammatory diseases of the heart and blood vessels, cerebral circulation disorders, varicose veins, thrombophlebitis, thrombosis;
• restores normal hormonal balance and normalizes lipid metabolism;
• promotes active regeneration of damaged skin and mucous membranes;
• helps to stabilize blood glucose levels;
• effective for eliminating pathogenic microflora and helminthiasis.

Applying black seed oil to hair

Black cumin oil is very beneficial for hair, but it will be useful when the oil is of good quality, unrefined and cold pressed, these marks are usually indicated on the package.

Black seed oil hair mask recipes

Masks with cumin oil are easily washed off, do not weigh hair down, the oil does not forget the pores and gives a good result on any type of hair. You need to mix and prepare masks with black cumin oil immediately before applying to the hair.

Recipe number 1

A universal mask that is suitable for any type of hair, perfectly nourishes and moisturizes the hair, and also prevents hair loss.

• 1 tablespoon black seed oil
• 1 tablespoon of brandy;
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 egg yolk.

The mask is applied before washing your hair. We mix all the ingredients, and the oil can be heated a little in a water bath. First, we apply the mask to the scalp, and then along the entire length, we warm it, hold it for 40-60 minutes and wash the head as usual.

Recipe number 2

A mask to stimulate hair growth, it is also suitable for hair loss.

• 2 tablespoons of black seed oil;
• 2 tablespoons of mustard;
• 2 tablespoons of warm water;
• 2 teaspoons of sugar;
• 1 yolk.

Dilute mustard powder with water until smooth and add the rest of the ingredients.The mask is applied only to the scalp along the partings. The mask should be kept from 20 minutes to 1 hour, preferably insulated. The ends of the hair can be brushed with pure black seed oil to avoid drying out the length. Rinse the mask thoroughly with shampoo and apply a good commercial mask to the length of the hair.

Recipe number 3

Mask for dry, damaged hair, it nourishes and regenerates hair well

• 1 tablespoon black seed oil
• 1 tablespoon coconut oil

We mix the oils in glassware and heat them in a water bath, apply warm oils to the length of the hair and insulate. We keep the mask for 1-2 hours and wash your head well with shampoo, 2-3 times.

Recipe number 4

A strengthening mask for shine and strength of the hair, this mask is suitable for all hair types.

• 1 tsp black cumin oil;
• 1 teaspoon of flaxseed oil;
• 1 tsp honey;
• 2 teaspoons of aloe juice;
• 5 drops of vitamin A in oil;
• 5 drops of vitamin E in oil;
• 1 yolk.

The mask is done before washing your hair. Mix all the ingredients, apply the mask to the roots (do a light massage) and spread over the entire length. Hold the mask for 40-60 minutes and wash off with shampoo, to achieve the effect, it is advisable to do such a mask in a course of 10 procedures, once a week.

Hot wrap with black cumin oil

The hot wrap nourishes, regenerates and strengthens hair from roots to ends. For the procedure, take 1 tablespoon of black seed oil and 1 tablespoon of olive oil, you can change the proportions depending on the length of the hair.

We heat the oil in a water bath and apply warm oil to the scalp, massage it and distribute it over the length of the hair. Then we insulate well, you can take a shower cap or plastic wrap, you can put on a warm woolen hat on top or wrap it in a hot towel. For a better result, you can still warm it up with a hairdryer (about five minutes) and then walk for another 20-30 minutes. After the time has passed, I wash my head as usual.