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Brilio.net/en - Salt is a mineral that is mostly composed of sodium chloride and is one of the ingredients supplied by nature that we can get an unlimited amount of. Just like other natural ingredients, it has multiple functions. It is the most used ingredient to flavor food, proven to cure many diseases, good as disinfectant and many other benefits. You can find different types of salt, from raw sea salt to the fortified table salt.
Another benefit of salt that not many people know is to smoothen our hair and help us maintain the scalp. You can use any type of salt for this, but the raw salt would yield the best results. And from all hair treatment products, salt is the cheapest and easiest you can get.
First wash your hair with shampoo before continue to the treatment. Put 100-150 grams of salt into a big bowl of water (preferably warm) and stir it well. Soak your hair in the liquid for 3-5 minutes like how you wash your hair in the salon. Massage your head gently so the pores of hair follicles can perfectly absorb the salt. Rinse your hair and repeat 1-2 times a week. You can feel the difference after a month.
Below are the benefits of cleansing your hair with salty water:
1. Gets rid of dandruff
Dandruff is a sign that our scalp gets infected with bacteria. Cleansing hair with salty water can help get rid of them. But you have to check with your doctor if your dandruff is the type that is caused by allergy.
2. Gives your hair a fresh look
Salty water can help clean the scalp from excess oil, bacteria and other dirt. When your scalp is clean, your hair will look more shiny and fresh.
3. Controls excessive oil
Salty water will help in controlling the excessive oil on the scalp and keeping it at normal amount, which help strengthen the hair.
4. Prevents hair from falling out
Falling hair caused by an unhealthy scalp. Salty water helps the hair follicles close and keeping the hair in its place, therefore keeping it from falling.
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