Brilio.net - Gray hair is a condition where a person's hair loses its color pigment and turns white or gray. Usually gray hair is often considered a natural aging process and can happen to anyone, including those as young as 25 years old. This condition is usually called the phenomenon of premature graying.
Of course, the appearance of gray hair does not just happen. Gray hair that appears quickly at a young age can be caused by several factors. The first factor is genetics which plays an important role in the formation of gray hair. If family members have a history of graying at a young age, it is possible that this can be passed on to offspring.
The second factor is excessive stress. It is known that emotional stress that occurs in a person can trigger gray hair to appear early. This is because stress causes the hormone cortisol in the hair to increase. Not only that, this hormone also causes the hair growth cycle to be hampered.
The third factor, gray hair can occur because hair follicles lack nutrients, such as vitamin B12, vitamin D, iron and amino acids. A deficiency in some of these nutrients can cause hair aging to appear more quickly and affect the health of the scalp.
To deal with gray hair, you can follow the method shared by a doctor named Saddam Ismail. In a video upload on his YouTube channel, he shares how to treat gray hair using natural ingredients, namely coconut oil and lemon. These two ingredients have their own benefits and ingredients for treating gray hair.
Benefits of coconut oil and lemon to treat gray hair.
photo: YouTube/Saddam Ismail
According to doctor Saddam Ismail, coconut oil contains vitamin E, vitamin K and iron. All of these ingredients are believed to stimulate regeneration of the hair shaft. Not only that, the fatty acid content in coconut oil is also able to moisturize dry and brittle hair. The presence of these ingredients makes this ingredient effective in overcoming the risk of broken and damaged hair. On the other hand, the antioxidant properties in kitchen ingredients can fight damage caused by free radicals. So it can prevent premature aging, including gray hair.
"This mixture of coconut oil and lemon can treat gray hair," said doctor Saddam Ismail, as quoted by briliobeauty.net , Wednesday (28/2).
Meanwhile, lemon contains vitamin C which is equipped with antioxidant properties. This content is believed to be able to prevent damage to cells and melanin in hair follicles. The antiseptic and antibacterial properties of lemon can help cleanse the scalp and reduce problems such as dandruff which can affect hair health.
"That's a natural way to blacken hair that has turned white or gray before its time, friends, you can apply this method at home," added doctor Saddam Ismail.
The combination of coconut oil and lemon makes hair healthier.
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According to doctor Saddam Ismail, a mixture of coconut oil and lemon is good for hair care. The reason is, when these two ingredients are mixed they give a more fragrant aroma. Apart from that, these two ingredients are able to prevent damage to hair. This is due to the presence of fatty acids in coconut oil and minerals in lemon which help strengthen hair strands.
On the other hand, the combination of lemon and coconut oil can help improve scalp health. Coconut oil has moisturizing properties that can keep the scalp moist, while lemon contains vitamin C and antioxidants that help fight cell damage and maintain the scalp's pH balance.
Meanwhile, how to use these two ingredients can follow the steps shared by Doctor Saddam, below.
Material:
- 1 tablespoon lemon
- 5 tablespoons coconut oil
How to make:
1. Put the lemon juice in a bowl
2. Pour in coconut oil
3. Stir all the ingredients until evenly mixed
4. The potion is ready to use
How to use:
1. Apply the ingredients to the hair
2. Leave it for approximately 15 minutes
3. Rinse using clean water and shampoo
5. Repeat this trick regularly to get the best results