Brilio.net - Gray hair and dandruff are two hair problems that are often considered trivial, but can affect a person's confidence and comfort. Gray hair is a term for hair that has lost its color pigment, which is usually marked by a change in color to white or gray.
This process generally occurs with age, as melanin production in hair follicles decreases. However, genetic factors also play a role in how quickly and how much gray hair appears. In addition, stress, unhealthy diet, and vitamin deficiencies can also speed up the hair aging process .
Meanwhile, dandruff is a condition in which the scalp flakes and produces white flakes that are visible on the hair and clothes. Dandruff can be caused by a variety of factors, including Malassezia fungus overgrowing on the scalp, dry scalp, or reactions to certain hair products.
In addition, hormonal imbalance, stress, and unhealthy diet can also worsen this condition. Because it is quite disturbing, it is no wonder that many people are looking for ways to overcome both of these hair problems. One of them is by utilizing natural ingredients.
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As shared by an Instagram user with the account name @siscamenda_tigan, who uses a combination of boiled papaya leaves and 1 type of fruit. The fruit in question is lime. Let's see how to make and use it, which briliobeauty.net launched on Saturday (8/31).
Material:
- Sufficient papaya leaves
- 300 ml water
- 1 lime
photo: Instagram/@siscamenda_tigan
How to make and use:
1. Wash the papaya leaves until clean.
2. Pour water into a pan and heat it.
3. Put the crushed papaya leaves into the pan.
4. Cook until boiling or about 10 minutes.
5. Turn off the stove then drain and take only the water.
6. Let the boiled papaya leaf water sit until it cools.
7. After it cools, add lime juice.
8. Stir both until evenly mixed.
9. Apply to hair thoroughly
10. Massage gently and let stand for 20 minutes.
11. Rinse using shampoo until clean.
12. Do this regularly twice a week to get optimal results.
photo: Instagram/@siscamenda_tigan
Papaya leaf content to overcome gray hair and dandruff.
Papaya leaves contain various nutrients and enzymes such as papain, which has anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties. Papain can help cleanse the scalp of dead skin cells and reduce inflammation that is often the cause of dandruff. In addition, the content of vitamins A, C, and E in papaya leaves plays an important role in maintaining healthy hair and scalp.
These vitamins help repair damaged hair, increase blood flow to hair follicles, and support healthy collagen production. Some studies have also shown that papaya leaf extract can stimulate hair growth and reduce hair loss, potentially helping to slow the onset of gray hair.
The benefits of lime for removing gray hair and stubborn dandruff.
Limes are high in vitamin C, which acts as a powerful antioxidant to fight free radical damage and boost collagen production . Healthy collagen can help maintain the structure of your hair and scalp, which can slow the process of graying.
In addition, lime has antibacterial and antifungal properties that help overcome the cause of dandruff, namely the excessive growth of Malassezia fungus on the scalp. The citric acid in lime can also help clean dead skin cells and reduce excess oil on the scalp, thereby reducing the risk of dandruff.