Brilio.net - The appearance of gray hair on the scalp is not only a problem for those over 40 years old. This condition can also be felt by those who are still in their 20s.
Of course, this phenomenon doesn't just happen, there are factors that influence the appearance of gray hair . One of them is excessive stress. Stressful body conditions indirectly affect the health of your hair. Stress can trigger the release of certain hormones that affect the hair growth cycle and melanin production.
Meanwhile, the process of graying begins with the melanin pigment starting to decline. You need to know that the natural color of hair is determined by the melanin pigment produced by melanocytes in the hair follicles.
There are two types of melanin that play a role in the formation of hair color, such as eumelanin which produces black and brown. Then there is pheomelanin which produces yellow and red colors. When you enter the aging phase, melanin production gradually decreases and causes hair to lose its color.
Apart from being caused by natural melanin production, the growth of gray hair is also caused by damage to melanocyte cells. This condition usually occurs because hair is exposed too often to sunlight and free radicals. This effect can inhibit melanin production and accelerate the appearance of gray hair.
The appearance of gray hair may make you feel uncomfortable and want to disguise it. If people usually dye their hair, you don't need to do that. Just apply a hair mask.
One beauty vlogger makes her own hair mask product from natural ingredients, such as flaxseed or hemp seeds, and almond oil.
Flaxseed or flaxseed is a natural ingredient that contains omega-3 fatty acids, especially alpha-linolenic acid (ALA). Omega-3 fatty acids are important for healthy hair because they help maintain a healthy scalp and are believed to prevent gray hair.
The anti-inflammatory properties of flax seeds are useful for reducing inflammation. Even the vitamin E, vitamin B, magnesium and zinc content in flax seeds is useful for increasing hair growth.
Meanwhile, almond oil in a hair mask can be used as a natural moisturizer. Not without reason, almond oil contains vitamin E which is high in antioxidants. Apart from that, this content is also useful in warding off free radicals, so it is believed to prevent hair aging.
Flax seeds are believed to reduce dandruff
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Apart from being used to disguise gray hair, flax seeds have other uses, namely reducing dandruff. The reason is that flax seeds contain natural anti-inflammatory and moisturizing properties. These two ingredients are believed to reduce dandruff and maintain oil balance on the scalp.
Can flax seeds stimulate hair growth?
Reporting from healthline.com, Thursday (29/2), the omega-3 content in flax seeds helps stimulate healthier hair growth. By improving scalp health and increasing blood circulation to hair follicles, flax seeds can help prevent hair loss and support the growth of strong, thick hair.
These are some of the ingredients and benefits of the two ingredients which are believed to disguise gray hair. If you are interested in using a hair mask made from natural ingredients, let's look at the information as briliobeauty.net compiled from the MkKajolsKitchen YouTube channel, Thursday (29/2).
Materials and tools:
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- 1 glass of water
- 2 tablespoons flaxseed (hemp seeds)
- 1 tablespoon almond oil
- Pan
- Bowl.
How to make:
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1. Prepare a pan and pour water
2. Boil water until half cooked
3. Just add the flax seeds to the boiled water
4. Boil together for approximately 15 minutes
5. Pour the boiled water into a bowl, while filtering it
6. Wait until it cools
7. Pour almond oil
8. Stir all the ingredients until evenly mixed.
How to use:
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1. Comb your hair first
2. Apply the hair mask evenly
3. Leave it for approximately 30 minutes
4. Clean hair with water and shampoo
5. Dry your hair using a towel or hairdryer
6. Repeat using this hair mask so that you get the best results.