Natural Ingredients for DIY Hair Care
With many staying indoors, DIY projects have become a popular way to pass the time, bond with loved ones, and practice self-care. DIY hair care is a great way to use up pantry leftovers and heal hair from drying heaters and harsh winter winds. Natural ingredients like honey, olive oil, and rosemary are as pleasant to smell as they are effective. In our latest blog post we explore the many benefits of at-home hair care and the wholesome, natural ingredients that can be used to make everything from hair masks to shampoos and conditioners.
Oils
Oils derived from natural ingredients like olives, coconut, and sage are safe for sensitive scalps, smell great, and have many positive effects on hair. Olive oil isn’t just for cooking as many say it is ideal for dry, thick hair, keeping it moist and strong throughout the winter months. Coconut oil is a natural way to help hair grow longer, thicker, and stronger hair. The fatty compounds in coconut oil also do well to remove dead skin cells and product buildup from the scalp. Oil derived from clary sage not only provides moisture to the hair and is known to stimulate the scalp, promoting hair growth and soothing irritated skin.
Honey
Honey is what is known as a natural humectant, a substance that is able to pull water from its surroundings, even the air around it. Because of this, honey is incredibly moisturizing and works to hydrate brittle hair and dry scalps. Honey is also an emollient, a substance that works to smooth the hair follicles, adding shine to dull hair. Honey can also promote cell growth, encouraging the growth of stronger, shinier hair. Honey is an all-around hair superstar and is suitable to satisfy all kinds of different hair care needs while also smelling and tasting great.
Herbs
Herbs should not be overlooked when it comes to hair care. In addition to adding a wonderful, natural fragrance to hair when used, they also have a host of health benefits that address everything from dullness to split ends. Herbs like rosemary and lavender are known to promote hair growth, and peppermint is said to refresh dry and flaky scalps as a natural cure for dandruff. Eucalyptus is said to increase hair elasticity, decreasing the chance of breakage, and lemongrass is said to soothe irritated scalps. No matter what your hair concern may be, there is sure to be an herb in the pantry to help!
Natural hair care can be a fun way to practice self-care and reduce food waste by using products already found in the pantry. Manufacturers utilizing these powerful botanicals will surely experience success as health and wellness trends continue.