Peppermint oil for hair

Essential oils 🧴 are used not only as aromatherapy, but also as a body care product. Depending on the composition 🍶 they are able to stimulate cell regeneration, 🧬 normalize metabolic processes and accelerate healing. 🩹 One such remedy is peppermint essential oil for hair.

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Pros and cons

In order to shake things up, get rid of excessive fatigue and cheer up, just pick a few leaves of peppermint, rub with your fingers and inhale the aroma. It only takes a few minutes for the condition to improve significantly.

Essential oil has such a magical effect, which has a strong effect on the human nervous system.

In addition to its refreshing and invigorating effect, peppermint oil helps fight colds by destroying pathogens. The use of the product also brings positive results in the treatment of cerebrovascular accidents, cardiovascular diseases (the product is part of Validol, Zelenin drops and a number of other heart drugs), relief of toothache, menstrual and muscle pain, elimination of bad breath ...

Peppermint oil is recommended for people experiencing problems when moving around in transport to eliminate the urge to vomit, dizziness and nausea.

In cosmetics, the drug is used to narrow pores and regulate the function of the sebaceous glands in oily skin, normalize water metabolism in dry skin, treat bacterial dermatitis, inflammation, acne, eczema in the initial stage, restore hair, reduce hair loss and excessive fragility, treat dandruff and growth enhancement.

Despite such a number of advantages, peppermint oil has a number of significant disadvantages:

1. may cause skin irritation;
2. often causes allergies even if the fragrance is inhaled;
3. in case of an overdose, it contributes to sleep disturbance;
4. reduces libido in men;
5. can cause heart pain;
6. provokes bronchospasm.

Of course, the listed side effects do not threaten everyone who decides to use the drug for hair treatment or other purposes. It all depends on the individual reaction to the drug.

Therefore, before use, it is necessary to consult a doctor and be sure to conduct a test for individual intolerance.

Video: Using peppermint essential oil, all properties, for hair and skin

Customer Reviews

Many positive reviews indicate the effectiveness of this drug. Customers say that after using peppermint oil, their strands became strong, their hair became thicker, and dandruff disappeared. The effectiveness of use is appreciated by everyone who has encountered difficult combing. Now the hairs do not get tangled, and a fresh attractive scent is felt from the hairstyle.

Buyers also note the available price of the product. It is noteworthy that bottles of the substance can be purchased at a democratic affordable price.

Thus, you can significantly save money and not spend the family budget on trips to the hairdresser. Moreover, the effect will be no worse than from salon procedures. Convenience lies in the fact that you can carry out procedures at home. You can mix the ingredients yourself, choosing the desired composition.

Another important indicator for a product, according to users, is availability. You can buy such a bottle at almost any store. When used correctly, this substance will help make your hair look attractive and beautiful.

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Application instructions

It is worth remembering that you cannot use essential oil in its pure form. Otherwise, scalp irritation may occur. This element must be diluted with water or included in the base of the mask, for example, together with other ingredients. Only then will you be able to appreciate the beneficial properties of the substance. Moreover, you can take natural ingredients as a basis, for example, kefir, eggs, butter, or a wide variety of products. You can use the product as follows:

Add the product to your favorite shampoo. This is one of the easiest and surest ways. Moreover, you should not add the substance to the tube.

It is necessary to take the amount of funds for one application and add a couple of drops of oil there.Hair should be washed with massaging movements. Then the shampoo should be held on the head for seven minutes. Then you can wash off. This treatment will help strengthen and revitalize your hair.

Rinsing. A great solution is to add droplets of the substance to the rinse aid. This will keep your hair alive and healthy. Moreover, for the manufacture of such an option, you do not need a lot of effort or time. First, create a decoction of mint leaves. Take two tablespoons of the plant's leaves and cover them with one glass of boiling water. Add two drops of peppermint oil to the resulting liquid. The resulting liquid should be rinsed with hair, and lightly rubbed into the scalp. You can see the positive effect after the first few applications.

Aromatherapy. You can do homemade aromatherapy by brushing. This procedure should be performed at least twice a week. Just put a few drops of oil on the scallop. Then, gently comb your hair for a few minutes. After this procedure, the hair will acquire a beautiful shine and will smell pleasantly with a mint aroma.

Probably the most popular method of use is with a mask. You can choose from a variety of types. At home, you can prepare the remedy that will be useful for you.

Ways to use peppermint oil

There are many recipes for hair peppermint oil, and their use ranges from simple, not time-consuming, to complex, with the addition of other products.

Enrichment of finished cosmetics

This method is well suited for those who do not have time for lengthy procedures. 8-10 drops of ether are added to a shampoo bottle with a volume of no more than 300 ml. The head is washed as usual, thoroughly massaging the hair roots and skin, daily use is allowed.

You can also mix a couple of drops of the composition with a little shampoo, balm or mask just before use.

Rinsing

Another quick way to restore healthy hair. 40 g of dry or fresh mint leaves are poured over 200 ml of boiling water, allowed to brew for half an hour, filtered and 3 drops of ether are added. The head is rinsed after washing.

If the skin is too sensitive, you can use another version of the recipe, with the addition of linden decoction.

For 200 ml of pure water, take 20 g of peppermint and the same amount of linden flowers. Bring to a boil, after which the heat is reduced and the infusion is allowed to sweat for 15 minutes. After an hour, filter and add a few drops of the aromatic composition.

Aroma combing

This procedure will take no more than 10 minutes. The sparse-toothed comb is sprayed with 7 to 8 drops of oil. The comb should be made from natural materials: wood or bristle. After, for several minutes, each strand is thoroughly combed from roots to ends, evenly distributing the product along the entire length.

Brush clean and dry hair. If they become dirty after the procedure, you need to reduce the amount of ether.

Massage

Scalp massage is beneficial in itself: it improves blood circulation, nourishes the hair follicles and accelerates the growth of strands. But if you carry out a session with mint oil, you can multiply the benefits and get rid of seborrhea and alopecia.

For massage 7 - 8 drops of ether are dripped onto the palm, rubbed and warmed up in the hands. Then rub it into the skin and hair roots with gentle circular movements, then gently massage for 5 - 7 minutes.

Oil wraps

Oil wraps are done once, maximum twice a week. And although the main effect is achieved due to the base oils - wheat germ, coconut, jojoba - aromatic compositions enrich the mixture and enhance the main effect.

Recipe 1

Compound:

1. jojoba and coconut oil - 30 ml each;
2. cognac - 1 tsp;
3. lemon or lime juice - 1 tsp;
4. mint ether - 4 drops.

Preparation: the base is heated, mixed with cognac and citrus juice. Finally, the aroma composition is added. Apply to hair from roots to ends.If the strands are too oily, the curls are lubricated from the middle. The head is wrapped in plastic wrap and a terry towel. Leave the product for 90 minutes, then wash off with shampoo.

Result: the skin becomes more hydrated, the hair color is saturated. The strands are cleaned of accumulated dirt and grease, and keratinized scales are carefully removed.

Recipe 2

Compound:

• grape seed or almond oil - 30 ml;
• cooling ether - 4 drops.

Preparation: the base is heated in a water bath and enriched with the composition. The mixture is applied to the hair along the entire length, the head is insulated, and kept for 30 minutes.

Result: the activity of the sebaceous glands decreases, the curls become less greasy and stay clean longer.

Recipe 3

Compound:

• wheat germ oil - 30 ml;
• ether - 5 drops.

Preparation: the heated components are mixed and distributed over the curls using a wooden comb. Wrap the head with a towel, stand for up to half an hour and wash off with shampoo.

Result: the dryness of the strands decreases, the number of split ends decreases, the hair becomes obedient, easy to style.

Hair masks

Hair masks with peppermint essential oil are used to solve various problems. Depending on the composition, it is able to eliminate excessive oily curls, moisturize the skin, and get rid of split ends or seborrhea.

Growth mask

Compound:

• any base oil - 40 ml;
• liquid honey - 20 ml;
• cinnamon powder - 10 g;
• ether - 3 - 4 drops.

Preparation: the base is warmed up, mixed with other components and rubbed into the hair and scalp with massaging movements. They are insulated, kept for up to half an hour, washed off with shampoo.

Result: the recipe normalizes blood circulation and metabolic processes at the cellular level, and the active ingredients - honey, cinnamon and mint oil are necessary for hair growth.

Mask for oily hair

Compound:

• burdock, argan or castor oil - 40 ml;
• grated ginger root - 1 pc .;
• aromatic composition - 3 - 4 drops.

Preparation: the base is heated, mixed with ginger and ether. The mixture is applied to the roots, wrapped around the head with a terry towel and kept for a quarter of an hour.

Result: eliminates grease, cleanses the hair roots from the accumulation of sebaceous secretions. Also has a warming effect, stimulates the growth of strands. Not recommended for people with excessively dry curls.

Seborrhea mask

Compound:

• green clay - 20 g;
• aroma composition - 5 drops.

Preparation: the clay is diluted with a small amount of water to the consistency of thick sour cream and enriched with mint ether. Smear on damp hair quickly until the mixture hardens. The head is covered with plastic wrap to prevent the clay from drying out. After 20 - 30 minutes, rinse thoroughly.

Result: itching, irritation is removed, acne, inflammation, dandruff are eliminated.

Complex action mask

Compound:

• olive oil - 10 ml;
• heavy cream - 25 ml;
• honey - 15 ml;
• ether - 4 drops.

Preparation: combine the components, mix them and distribute the composition along the entire length of the curls using a comb with rare teeth. After half an hour, the product is washed off.

Result: suitable for all hair types. The recipe heals the scalp, nourishes the epidermis and hair follicles with useful elements. Slightly dries oily strands, makes them shiny.

How to wash off

Peppermint oil has excellent contact with water. Therefore, in order to wash off the remnants of the mixture after masks or massage, it is enough just to use warm water and the usual shampoo. However, washing should be especially thorough so that no traces of the mixture remain on the skin and no irritation occurs.

Contraindications to the use of peppermint essential oil and precautions

Do not use peppermint ester for individuals who have been diagnosed with any type of anxiety disorder. This can provoke an attack of nervous overexcitement and cause insomnia.

The use of ether by children before they reach the age of seven is also excluded, since a large amount of menthol can cause uncontrolled bronchopulmonary spasm.

Allergic reactions to peppermint ether are extremely rare, but nevertheless, it is still worth conducting a test. To do this, you need to mix a drop of ether with any vegetable oil and lubricate the skin on the inside of the elbow. You can evaluate the full reaction of the skin in a couple of hours.

Important! Remember that essential oils cannot be applied to the skin in their pure form. Otherwise, a serious burn of the epidermis is possible.

Reasonable precautions include:

1. exclusion of cosmetic procedures with peppermint oil during pregnancy and lactation;
2. adherence to the course schedule for the use of oil and the recommended dosage;
3. strict control over the condition of the skin during the period of application of the ether.

Effective Combinations with Peppermint Oil

Peppermint oil can be mixed with vegetable base oils and other esters. Some oils, in combination with each other, significantly increase their effect. In science, this effect is called synergy. This approach promotes complete and comprehensive hair care.

Among the base oils that peppermint ester works well with are the following:

1. burdock;
2. apricot kernels;
3. borage (borage);
4. avocado;
5. sesame;
6. shi;
7. olive;
8. jojoba;
9. linseed;
10. coconut;
11. mustard;
12. argan;
13. castor.

For one portion of the oil mixture, no more than 10-15 ml of the herbal base and 3-5 drops of mint essential oil are taken. Exceeding the dosage can cause the opposite effect and lead to inflammation of the epidermis.

Essential oils that enhance the effect of peppermint oil:

1. lavender;
2. basil;
3. pink tree;
4. nutmeg;
5. petitgrain;
6. thyme;
7. fennel is sweet;
8. chamomile.

If you are going to use several esters in one cosmetic composition, then their total dosage should not exceed five drops. Otherwise, there is a high risk of oversaturation of the hair and scalp with active substances.

Conclusion

Peppermint oil is used in courses to solve the problems of oily scalp, dandruff, split ends, as well as to accelerate hair growth and strengthen its structure. It can be added to shampoo, applied to a scent brush, or used as an ingredient in masks. At the same time, you should avoid using a concentrated product on the scalp - dilute the oil with base products to avoid burns and irritation on the sensitive surface.

Follow the proportions indicated in the recipes and the recommended frequency of ester use for optimal results.