Pumpkin oil for hair

Since ancient times, pumpkin has been valued due to its taste and healing properties, our grandmothers, great-grandmothers found pumpkin use not only as food, but also for cosmetic purposes, and what could be better for our beauty, if not natural products given by nature.

Pumpkin seed oil is obtained from pumpkin seeds by cold pressing. From three kilograms of pumpkin seeds, somewhere one liter of oil is obtained, this is a good ratio. The seeds are dried, ground into flour, fried with a little water, and then squeezed under a press.

For the first time, it was manually squeezed out in Austria. It was a very expensive oil and was equated to the value of gold, which is why it is also called black or green gold (because of its dark green almost black color).

Pumpkin seed oil is a very valuable product for the human body, it is useful to take it as a supplement before meals, it helps with a number of diseases. The oil has a beneficial effect on the work of the heart, the state of blood vessels, normalizes the activity of the digestive, endocrine and nervous systems, helps to cleanse the body of harmful substances, toxins, radionuclides, toxins, carcinogens.

Pumpkin seed oil is one of the richest sources of zinc, and zinc is one of the main minerals for hair health, it is attributed by doctors for intense hair loss in tandem with vitamin C. Vitamins A and E have an invaluable effect on the health and beauty of hair.

Also pumpkin seed oil in its composition contains: protein, pectins, steroids, hormone-like substances, carotenoids, tocopherols (at least 30%), a unique complex of essential phospholipids of plant origin, vitamins: A, E, F, B1, B2, B3, B6, B9 (almost all B vitamins, which are so beneficial for hair), C, P, T, K, flavonoids, omega-6 and omega-3 fatty acids (like fish oil), more than 50 macro- and microelements: zinc, magnesium, calcium, phosphorus, iron and selenium, unsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids: linoleic, linolenic, oleic, palmitic, stearic. Its entire composition is just perfect for hair and scalp.

The consistency of pumpkin oil is thick, has a bright green or brownish rich color, good taste and aroma, high-quality oil smells exclusively of roasted pumpkin seeds, and not fat or pumpkin pulp. It is better to store such oil in the refrigerator.

How to check if the oil is of good quality? You need to drop the oil on a sheet or plate (as in the photo), and if the oil does not spread, then it is of good quality. Pumpkin seed oil can be stored for about a year if stored properly (at a temperature of 10-15 degrees C). Oil does not like heat, so it is better to keep it in a tightly closed bottle in a cool dark place. Pumpkin seed oil should not be subjected to any kind of heat treatment, as it loses its taste and useful qualities.

Why pumpkin seed oil is good for hair

• contains all useful vitamins for hair;
• promotes the regeneration of scalp cells, awakens dormant follicles;
• accelerates hair growth;
• prevents hair loss due to its composition and good permeability;
• prevents moisture loss from hair;
• softens and nourishes hair;
• penetrates into the hair structure and restores them;
• makes hair denser and more elastic;
• eliminates itching and irritation of the scalp;
• gives hair smoothness and elasticity, thanks to a number of sour ingredients;
• prevents brittle and dry hair;
• protects hair from the sun;
• suitable for all types of hair, even dyed;
• the whole composition of the oil has a beneficial effect on the hair and scalp.

The list is quite large and impressive, not every oil has so many advantages and benefits, but of course you will notice all this with regular use.

How you can use pumpkin seed oil for your hair

To keep your hair looking healthy, thick and beautiful, you need to constantly take care of it.With regular use of pumpkin seed oil in pure form or as part of masks, you will restore shine and beauty to your hair.

Oil wrap

In a water bath, heat pumpkin oil, about 2 tablespoons, depending on the length of the hair and distribute through the hair, from the middle of the hair, you can warm and hold for 1-2 hours, or you can leave it overnight so that the nutrients can be absorbed. After the expiration of the time, rinse thoroughly with shampoo and apply a balm or mask.

Pumpkin oil masks

Pumpkin seed oil can be added to all homemade hair masks, for example:

Hair loss mask with red pepper tincture

• 2 tablespoon pumpkin seed oil
• 2 tablespoon red pepper tincture;

Mix the ingredients and apply on the scalp along the partings, insulate and keep from 40 minutes to 1 hour, and then wash off everything with shampoo and apply a balm or mask.

Mask to accelerate hair growth

• 1 tablespoon pumpkin seed oil
• 1 tablespoon mustard oil
• 5-8 drops of bay or rosemary essential oil, mint.

Mix pumpkin and mustard oil in a glass dish and heat in a water bath, add essential oil to the heated mixture. Apply to scalp before washing hair. The mask needs to be insulated: wrap it with plastic wrap and insulate it with a woolen hat, keep it for at least one hour, it can be longer if you have time (you can leave it overnight). The mask is washed off with two washes of shampoo.

Hair mask for shine and strengthening

• 1 tablespoon pumpkin seed oil
• 1 tablespoon brandy;
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 egg yolk.

Mix all the ingredients in a glass container (you can warm it up). Apply to scalp and hair before washing hair. Hold the mask for 30 minutes to 1 hour and rinse thoroughly with shampoo.

Scalp massage with pumpkin oil

Done before washing your hair. Warm up a small amount of oil, you can also add any essential oil to enhance the effect and rub it into the scalp with massage movements for 5-10 minutes, you can still leave it for 30-40 minutes and warm it up if you have time, and then wash your hair as usual.