Lemon oil for hair. Use, application in shampoo for clarification, growth, density

Lemon oil, obtained by cold pressing the citrus peel, is used to improve the condition of curls and scalp. The essential product, due to its regenerative properties and pleasant aroma, is used as a component of therapeutic and care products for hair.

Essential Oil Composition

Lemon zest, from which the essential squeeze is made, has a unique valuable composition.

The technology of cold pressing allows you to maximally preserve the complex of nutrients in the resulting oil:

• vitamins – A, B, C, E and PP, among which ascorbic acid dominates;
• mineral components – iron, copper, zinc, potassium, silicon, phosphorus;
• organic acids and monosaccharides;
• carotene, pectins and dietary fiber.

Lemon hair oil itself is an antioxidant.

It has:

Colour	light yellow
Scent	citrus, sour with bitter
Consistency	fluid with a light texture

The benefits of hair oil

Lemon tree essential oil has diverse beneficial properties:

• Normalizes excessive sebum production in owners of oily hair.
• Strengthens hair follicles.
• Makes hair structure length and ends less brittle.
• Eliminates dandruff.
• Safe and naturally lightens hair.
• Helps moisturize curls.
• Stimulates growth and prevents hair loss.
• Gives density to the hairstyle.
• Facilitates combing, makes curls silky and obedient.
• Extends the freshness of hair and gives a light citrus aroma (aromatherapy).

An additional benefit is to give the hair a healthy shine and protect the scalp from skin infections and diseases.

Possible harm

People with sensitive skin and possible allergic reactions should start using citrus ester in small doses. First you need to familiarize yourself with the instructions with an exact indication of the number of drops or fluid ounce allowed for use. Even a slight overdose can cause harm – from redness and a slight burning sensation up to burn foci on the skin.

Indications for use

Lemon oil for hair is recommended in case of the following problems with the hair or epithelial layer of the head:

• Fragility and dryness.
• Seborrhea and itching.
• Excessive fat content, rapid contamination with improper operation of the sebaceous glands.
• Hair loss, weak bulbs.
• Alopecia areata.
• Slow growth of curls.
• Split ends.
• Dullness and unhealthy appearance of hair.
• Infections and diseases of the epidermis.

Lemon ether can also be used as a preventive measure to maintain a healthy state and attractive hairstyle.

Contraindications

There are few contraindications to the use of lemon ether:

• with caution, oil should be used during periods of gestation and breastfeeding;
• under the supervision of doctors and parents – for children under 14 years of age;
• do not use with individual intolerance to ethereal extracts, citrus fruits and constituent oil components (for example, ascorbic acid);
• allergic reactions;
• do not use for skin diseases (weeping eczema, atopic dermatitis on the scalp, psoriasis);
• during periods of exacerbation of chronic and infectious diseases, including problems with the respiratory system (as lemon ether has a pronounced aroma).

Precautions When Using Hair Oil

Lemon oil for hair is not used in its pure form, it should be mixed or dissolved in base oil.

Suitable base oils include:

• peach;
• olive;
• castor;
• grape seed oil;
• burdock;
• jojoba.

To check for a possible allergic reaction, you should definitely conduct a test:

1.	a drop of lemon ether is mixed with 1 teaspoons. base asset;
2.	a small amount of the mixture is rubbed into the skin at the elbow or wrist;
3.	the reaction of the epithelium should be observed 24-48 hours;
4.	if no negative reaction has occurred, you can safely use lemon oil.

When mixing lemon ester and base stock, gloves should be worn.

Instructions and methods of use

Finished cosmetic or pharmacy products containing lemon ester must have instructions for use. It is important to comply with the recommended dosage and specific method of use, so as not to get burned and not harm the epithelium of the head and hair.

the washing up	Add 1-2 drops of oil to a single serving of shampoo or balm immediately before application, use after 2-3 shampoos.
Rinse	In 0,3 gallon of warm boiled water, dissolve a mixture of 3 drops of citrus ether and 1 teaspoons. base oil, shake well before rinsing, apply no more than 2 times a week.
Masks	Depending on the composition of the mask, add ether in strict accordance with the proportions and instructions.
Aroma combing	Apply 2-4 drops of oil to the comb and run it through the hair.

Lemon oil is not added to the water in undiluted form, since a highly concentrated oily composition floats to the surface and does not dissolve.

Homemade Butter Mask Recipes

Depending on the purpose of use and the initial state of the curls and the epithelial layer of the head, the optimal composition of the masks, the time and frequency of their application are selected. In case of any discomfort, rinse your hair immediately. No mask with lemon oil is recommended for more than 1 hour.

Moisturizing

Dry and brittle hair is especially in need of hydration. It is necessary to mix 2-3 drops of lemon ether with 2 tablespoon. olive oil. The mixture is applied with a brush from the roots to the ends, then the hair needs to be tucked into a plastic cap and wrapped with a towel. After 30-40 minutes rinse first with cool water and then shampoo.

To accelerate hair growth

In equal proportions, depending on the density and length of the hair, mix 2-3 teaspoons. oils of wheat germ and almond, warm to a slightly warm state in a water bath. After, enrich the composition with 4-6 drops of lemon ether. When applying the oil mixture, give special attention to the root zone of the head. Leave the mask for half an hour under cellophane and a towel, creating the effect of a sauna f
or hair.

To add volume to hair

An additional volume and density of the hairstyle will help to give a home mask from:

• castor oil (1 tablespoon);
• honey (tablespoon);
• cognac (1 teaspoons);
• lemon oil (5-6 drops).

The composition is applied mainly to the hair roots (3/4), the residues are distributed along the length (1/4). Leave the mask on for 20-30 minutes.

Nutritious

For hair nutrition, you should pay attention to a mixture of citrus ether and such valuable oils as coconut or macadamia nuts. 1 tablespoon base add 2-3 drops of essential oil. The nutrient mixture must be distributed along the length of the hair and leave up to 45 minutes.

For dandruff

Seborrhea will go away with an integrated approach: you need to add 1-2 drops of lemon oil once a week to the shampoo + take a course of home masks (2 times a week for a month).

The mask can be made from:

• 2,03 fluid ounce of honey;
• ? teaspoons birch tar;
• 6 drops of lemon oil.

Honey should be of liquid consistency. The mixture is applied to the scalp under a plastic film and a towel for up to 30 minutes. Then the hair is washed in the usual way.

From hair loss

To prepare the mask, you need to beat 1 egg, add finely chopped gruel medium onion, burdock oil (2 tablespoons) and teaspoons oils of lemon and aloe juice. Apply the composition liberally to the roots, leave for up to 60 minutes under a cellophane hat insulated with a towel on top. When washing your hair, first turn on room temperature water so that the egg does not curl in your hair.

Combing hair with essential oil

Aroma combing is not only useful for hairstyles, but also a pleasant procedure for smelling. Before applying ether oil (2-4 drops) directly to a wooden comb with rare teeth, ventilate the room. You can also apply ether to a brush with natural bristles if the hair is thick.

It is recommended to comb curls after washing your hair without drying with a hairdryer. Hair can be completely dry or slightly damp. The movement of the crest must begin from the roots and smoothly reach the ends. The aroma combing procedure is carried out twice a week for 5-7 minutes. The positive effect in the form of transformed smooth strands will be noticeable after 3-4 times.

Head massage with essential oil

Head massage with lemon oil will help improve blood microcirculation and nutrition of the follicle. K 2 tablespoon any transport oil (for example, castor or coconut) add a few drops of ether (5-6). The mixture should be at room temperature, not hot. With massage movements, the composition is rubbed into the scalp for 10 minutes.

After this, you need to allow the dermis to rest for 20-30 minutes, then rinse your hair with shampoo.

Head scrub with oil

Lemon oil is used as a part of a tartar for the basal scalp.

For peeling is taken:

• 1.5-2 tablespoon sea salt;
• 2 tablespoon base vegetable oil;
• 5-6 drops of citrus ether.

The ingredients are mixed to a mushy state. Hair should be wet. The procedure is best done in the bathroom. In a circular light motion, the scalp is scrubbed so as not to injure the upper layer of the epithelium.

There should not be discomfort and pain during the procedure. After 5-7 minutes the scrub is washed off with warm water. You can rinse your hair with mild shampoo and apply a face mask.

Where can I buy oil, cost

It is possible to buy ready-made lemon essential oil in almost any pharmacy, aroma store or beauty market with hair cosmetics. The product is released in small glass vials with a volume of about 0,3 – 0,7 fluid ounce. Pay attention to the expiration date.

The container should be tinted and, preferably, have a cardboard lightproof packaging. The cost is inexpensive, ranging from $ 1,09 – $ 4,1. Lemon oil can slightly lighten the shade of hair. Therefore, this tool is especially loved by blondes. But ether will help to give dark curls a healthy shine and silky smoothness.

Author: Viktorova Victoria Makarovna

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