Moisturizing your hair is often a headache. However, it is essential! Poorly hydrated hair will be dry, rough, static, split ends... In short, not ideal! What if we told you that you have everything you need in your kitchen to avoid these inconveniences? We regularly talk to you about aloe vera gel, compote, yogurt... But some dry foods also have moisturizing properties! Let's take a look at 4 natural ingredients to moisturize your hair !
Moisturize your hair naturally with oat cream
It moisturizes, detangles, softens, strengthens, sheaths and soothes... Oats are a magical cereal! You've definitely heard of oat cream, an essential part of natural cosmetics . Right? We'll give you the recipe right away!
Heat water in a clean saucepan and add oat flakes. Proportions: 1 tablespoon of flakes for 10 cl of water. Let heat for 15 to 20 minutes, stirring regularly, until the texture is smooth and gelatinous like a cream. When the texture suits you, filter (using a sieve for example) and pour the cream into a clean, airtight jar.
Let it cool: your moisturizer/conditioner/leave-in/mask is ready! Yes, oat cream is multifunctional!
If you want to see what it must look like, go watch the UnivHair Soleil video!
Your cream can be kept for 5 days in the fridge… But given all its uses, we have no doubt that you will finish it in time!
The bonus? You can use cooked and filtered oats to make porridge! This cereal is super rich in minerals: pure happiness! Don't hesitate to add a touch of cinnamon or chocolate for more indulgence!
In addition to its benefits for hair and health, oats are also excellent for the skin: don't hesitate to apply your oat cream to your face for a luminous complexion and soft, hydrated and soothed skin. If you are a fan of baths, immerse 100 g of oat flakes in your bath (enclose them in a nylon stocking for example) to fully enjoy their benefits. With this, itching, irritation and other eczema will be quickly eliminated!
Flax seeds natural product, to moisturize curly, frizzy and kinky hair
Another essential natural ingredient for moisturizing your hair : flaxseed. If you have curly, frizzy or afro hair, you've definitely heard about it for its action on defining curls. But don't panic, this treasure of nature is also ideal for straight hair... In fact, it's great for all hair types, from the straightest to the frizziest, thanks to its moisturizing and restorative properties. Better yet, flaxseed has little-known effects on stimulating growth and reducing hair loss. Want to take advantage of it? We understand! Here's the recipe for the famous flaxseed gel.
The recipe:
Half a glass of flax seeds for two glasses of water: that's all you need! Boil everything for about 10 minutes, until the texture gels (it should be viscous, a bit like aloe vera). Strain, put it all in an airtight container and voila , in the fridge for a week! If you have too much, don't hesitate to use it on your skin: it will thank you!
A small amount on the roots or lengths to refresh curls or give them a boost, as a mask, conditioner, etc. Let your imagination run wild, flaxseed gel can be used very easily!
We also don't hesitate to consume flax seeds in our diet! Flax is not only a great natural ingredient to moisturize your hair, but also a superfood. Rich in vitamins (B1, B2, B3, B5, B6, E) and minerals, it is very good for the body. Thus, their benefits on cholesterol and the digestive and cardiovascular systems are no longer to be proven! Don't wait any longer to make it your new must-have !
Cornstarch, a natural product for a purifying and hydrating mask
When we talk about natural ingredients to moisturize your hair, cornstarch is not the first thing that comes to mind... And yet! Rich in starches, cornstarch is softening, detangling, strengthening, sheathing, cleansing, nourishing and moisturizing... In short, used as a mask, it is a real ally for the hair. Let's not wait any longer, let's get to the recipe!
The recipe:
Again, ultra easy: 1 glass of water for a tablespoon of cornstarch (the best known being that of the Maïzena brand). Again, heat in a saucepan while mixing until you obtain a viscous and homogeneous paste. Then transfer to a clean and airtight container: your mask is ready to use. Crazy Sally has made you a great video on the making and effects of this great mask!
Used twice a week for 1 to 3 hours, it will strengthen hair and reduce hair loss. Cornstarch also absorbs excess sebum, reducing oily hair problems… and dandruff linked to excess sebum (but dandruff can have other causes). To double its effects, don't hesitate to combine it with aloe vera gel (3 tablespoons of aloe vera for one tablespoon of cornstarch mask): intense hydration guaranteed!
Rice: One of the natural ingredients that everyone has in their kitchen to moisturize their hair
Here we are at the last of our four natural ingredients to moisturize your hair : rice! Yes! We all have some in our kitchen, it is our essential "end of drawer" just after the famous buttered pasta... And it has unsuspected benefits for our hair! Excellent for the skin, rice water (yes yes, the cooking water that you always throw away) soothes irritations, itching, eczema, acne, sunburn... In short, it has impressive soothing properties. And who says soothing the skin says soothing the scalp (goodbye dandruff), and we love that! Its richness in starch also makes it a dream treatment to strengthen the hair, make it shiny and revitalize it. Its regular use even reduces hair loss !
The recipe:
The recipe for rice water? Cook your rice in a large volume of water, filter: it's ready. Of course, let it cool well, you don't want to scald yourself! You can use it immediately, or let your water macerate for a few days. It can be applied as a pre-shampoo treatment (spray the water on your scalp and lengths, then leave for 30 minutes to 1 hour) or as a conditioner (as a rinse water for example, leave for 10 minutes before rinsing with clean water).
The bonus? It fights lice! We don't ask for more!
No more overpriced “moisturizing” treatments with crappy ingredients! With our super-fast DIYs, your hair will be hydrated forever… With 100% natural ingredients!
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